Mt. Diablo Unified School District

Here is an updated list of MDUSD's new school and Districtwide administrators or assignment changes for 2026-27, including 9 principals. Some new hires and assignment changes are expected to be ratified by the Board on its consent agenda on Wednesday:

New 2026-27 Administrator Appointments New administrator appointments for 2026-27 include both school and districtwide positions

The MDUSD Governing Board will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 12 in the District Office Boardroom at 1936 Carlotta Drive in Concord to swear in Student Board Member Armando Soto (MDHS), hear reports on the District's Strategic Technology Plan Update and 2026-27 budget, review and potentially approve a Measure A Special Tax Levy Report for 2026-27, and approve a new TK-5 SEL program, among other items. The complete agenda is here: https://mtdiablo.ic-board.com/public_agendaview.aspx?mtgId=888

Walnut Acres and Gregory Gardens elementary schools welcome new and returning students, as the 2026-27 school year begins in MDUSD:

Walnut Acres and Gregory Gardens elementary schools welcome new and returning students Students, teachers and principals enjoy the first day of school in MDUSD

Here's a sneak peek at some of MDUSD's menu items in the next couple of weeks! Check out our full menus here: https://www.mdusd.org/departments/business-services/food-nutrition-services/menus

It's Menu Monday! Check out the menus on our website.

Here is a profile of one of MDUSD's Teachers of the Year, Mary Acebu, who now works as the Director of Technology, Data, and Assessment for the Oakley Union Elementary School District:

Filipina who started over as a nursing aide now holds a California district leadership role The photographs tell one story: a Cum Laude graduate from the University of Santo Tomas, a Licensed Professional Teacher, a young woman with a special education degree and a future mapped out in the Philippines. The reality, when she landed in California in 2013, was a certified nursing assistant pr...

This week's MDUSD Friday Letter spotlights the first day of school at Walnut Acres and Gregory Gardens elementary schools, Dr. Clark's back to school interview with KTVU and the Bay Area News Group's first day of school coverage, August 12 Board meeting, new administrator hires during the summer, our attendance campaign "Be here, be ready, belong," which includes new bus service for Rio Vista and Bel Air elementary schools and Riverview Middle School; backpack donations to the Focal Scholar program and SOAR; Northgate High School football players Micah Anum, Bryce Ballard and Dax Gordon named among the top 35 Bay Area high school "touchdown threats" by the San Francisco Chronicle, and more! Read it here:
https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/83447254

Thank you to the East Bay Times for these great "Back to School" photos at Walnut Acres Elementary yesterday!

Photos: Welcome back! First day of school in Walnut Creek elicits smiles and high-fives Teachers greet their new students at Walnut Acres Elementary.

Through Sept. 30, ESS is offering a $200 referral bonus for MDUSD community members who would like to work in substitute support staff positions in our schools (Note: this does NOT include substitute teachers). Details are below.

Happy First Day of School! ESS is offering a $200 referral bonus for MDUSD community members!

Sign up here to start your referrals: https://ess.referralrock.com/v2/1/register

Congrats to 3 Northgate High School Football players - RB Micah Anum, Jr.; WR Bryce Ballard, Jr.; and WR Dax Gordon, Sr. - named by the SF Chronicle among the top 35 Bay Area HS "touchdown threats!"
https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/high-school/article/top-10-bay-area-high-school-touchdown-threats-22374432.php

MDUSD Superintendent Dr. Adam Clark spoke to KTVU yesterday about the first day of school today! We are so excited to welcome new and returning families and staff for the 2026-27 school year!
https://www.ktvu.com/video/fmc-qf3vwbb6m1hdxild