Mt. Diablo Unified School District

09/12/2026

This week's MDUSD Friday Letter spotlights: the African American Parent Advisory Council's Back to School Night on Thursday in Bay Point, we invite parents and families of students in grades 6 through 12 to join the virtual CaliforniaColleges.edu Information Night on Monday, September 14th; Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15th through October 15th, Congratulations to National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists - College Park High School students Benjamin Green and Oren Greninger and Northgate High School students Sahara Dixit, Rayyan Hermansyah, Russell Mitchell and Derek Zhang; Education experts visit Pleasant Hill MS classes to observe teaching and learning strategies; School and Staff Social Media Highlights; and more! Read it here: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/82848624

09/11/2026

The Free Bike Family Fest is Sunday, Sept. 13th at the Diablo Valley College Overflow Parking Lot. Details are below.

Bike Family Fest is SUNDAY! We hope to see you at this FREE event. See our 'what to bring' checklist below to make sure you're ready to ride & have fun.

NOTE: Bring a lock so you can secure your bike to one of the many bike racks provided. RSVP & learn more at https://walknrolltoschool.org/bike-family-fest

09/09/2026

MDUSD Middle and High School Parents/Guardians are invited to a Virtual CaliforniaColleges.edu Information Night on Monday, Sept. 14th to learn about the a free college and career planning platform, CaliforniaColleges.edu. More information is here: https://www.mdusd.org/about/news/news-details/~board/news/post/middle-and-hs-parentsguardians-invited-to-virtual-californiacollegesedu-information-night-on-sept-14th

Learn about the free college and career online planning platform for 6th-12th grade students, families and educators

09/09/2026

MDUSD’s African American Parent Advisory Council (AAPAC) Family Back-to-School Night is at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 at Gateway High School, 235 Pacifica Ave. in Bay Point.
This special evening is designed to welcome, connect, and empower African American students and families throughout MDUSD. All are welcome. More information is here:
https://www.mdusd.org/about/news/news-details/~board/news/post/african-american-parent-advisory-council-aapac-family-back-to-school-night-is-thursday-sept-10-in-bay-point

09/09/2026

The MDUSD Governing Board will meet at 6 p.m. TONIGHT (Wed., 9/9) to approve certification of the District's 2025-26 Unaudited Actuals Financial Report and a Resolution Adopting the District's 25-26 Appropriations Limit Calculation (Gann Limit), among other items. The complete agenda is here: https://mtdiablo.ic-board.com/public_agendaview.aspx?mtgId=890

09/09/2026

The city of Concord is hosting Pedal Fest 2026 at John F. Baldwin Park on Sunday, Sept. 27! Details about the FREE, family-friendly celebration of all things biking are below.
📅 Sunday, September 27

🚲 Get ready to ride, Concord! 🚲

Concord Pedal Fest 2026 is rolling into John F. Baldwin Park! Join us for a FREE, family-friendly celebration of all things biking. 🎉

📅 Sunday, September 27
⏰ 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 John F. Baldwin Park, Parkside Circle

Enjoy:
🚴 Bike rodeos & safety demonstrations
🎯 Interactive games & activities
🚲 Bicycle BINGO
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all ages!

Plus, families can join a Special Family Cycling Workshop led by Bike East Bay. Learn essential bike safety skills, including proper helmet fitting, bike safety checks, communicating with other road users and more.

Advance registration is required for the Family Cycling Workshop.

👉 Learn more and register: https://concordpedalfest.com/

09/09/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, a time to focus on youth mental health, foster open conversation, and ensure every student knows they are supported. Here are a few ways to foster mental well-being in your household: https://www.mdusd.org/about/news/news-details/~board/news/post/september-is-suicide-prevention-awareness-month-a-time-to-focus-on-youth-mental-health

09/09/2026

El Dorado Middle School 6th-graders scream in delight as foam spews into the air during science experiment. Students learned about safety and scientific observation as they watched a chemical reaction. https://www.mdusd.org/about/news/news-details/~board/news/post/el-dorado-middle-school-6th-graders-scream-in-delight-as-foam-spews-into-the-air-during-science-experiment

09/08/2026

Science in action at El Dorado MS!

09/08/2026

Thank you to Contra Costa Health for this important reminder about vaccines!