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MDUSD is pleased to share the dates and locations of our Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremonies (location addresses are listed below the list of dates):

Tuesday, May 26 at 7:00 PM: Northgate High School - Toyota Pavilion

Wednesday, May 27 at 6:00 PM: College Now Celebration - DVC Commons

Thursday, May 28 at 7:00 PM: College Park High School - Toyota Pavilion

Friday, May 29 at 6:30 PM: Bridge Program - Loma Vista Adult Education Multi-Use Room

Friday, May 29 at 7:00 PM: Concord High School - Toyota Pavilion

Saturday, May 30 at 11:00 AM: Alternative Education (Glenbrook, Horizons, Prospect) -Toyota Pavilion

Saturday, May 30 at 5:00 PM: Olympic/Crossroads - Toyota Pavilion

Monday, June 1 at 7:00 PM: Mt. Diablo High School - Toyota Pavilion

Tuesday, June 2 at 7:00 PM: Ygnacio Valley High School - Toyota Pavilion

Saturday, June 6 at 10:00 AM: Adult Education High School Graduation - Loma Vista Adult Education

Addresses:

Diablo Valley College (DVC) - 321 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Loma Vista Adult Education (LVAE) - 1266 San Carlos Ave., Concord, CA 94518

Toyota Pavilion - 2000 Kirker Pass Road, Concord, CA 94521

 

Las Consejeras from MDUSD (Angela Ordaz, Leidi Arias, Marcie Torres, Yaretzie Amaya) cordially invite you to our Cafecito con las Consejeras (Coffee with the Counselors) #3 on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Holbrook Language Academy, 3333 Ronald Way in Concord.

Our areas of focus for this day will be on finishing the year strong, summer school information, summer enrichment opportunities, a grounding terrariums connection activity and nourishment bags.

RSVP here.

We look forward to welcoming you! Hablamos Español.

 

MDUSD's District wide African American Parent Advisory Council (AAPAC) Family Feedback Night will be held Thursday, April 16 at 6 p.m. at Meadow Homes Elementary school, 1371 Detroit Ave. in Concord.

This event is centered on “Our Voice, Our Schools” and will focus on gathering input aligned with LCAP (Local Control Accountability) Goals #3 and #4. Your feedback is essential in supporting student success, strengthening school communities, and ensuring that all families are heard.

During the evening, participants will have the opportunity to:

• Share perspectives and experiences
• Engage in meaningful dialogue with District leaders and other families
• Contribute to discussions that help guide District priorities

All MDUSD families are welcome. Whether you are new to the District or have been part of our community for years, your participation is valued and appreciated.

For additional information, please contact Family Engagement Coordinator Dr. Lamont Francies at franciesl@mdusd.org.

 

During the week of March 23-27, Northgate High School's SAVE Promise Club celebrated "Say Something Week." The SAVE Promise club is a student-led initiative within Sandy Hook Promise focused on preventing school violence, bullying and self-harm before they happen, said Social Work Specialist Merritt Rollins, who advises the club. "Say Something Week spotlights the impact of Trusted Adults and Upstanders in our community, which empowers students to take action and create change." 

The club created a Trusted Adult Tree that they posted in the school's Forum to remind students of who some of the Trusted Adults are on our campus, Rollins added. Lunch activities were offered where students: wrote thank you notes to their Trusted Adults, and shared why they Say Something and when they Say Something, if something is on their minds. For example, student Savannah Shopp wrote, "I want my friends to be happy," Francesca Cochrane wrote, "I would say something because I care for my friends," and Brooklyn Iwasyk wrote, "I want a happy, safe school."

"Having Trusted Adults that students feel comfortable sharing challenges with helps ensure that our campus is a safer place for everyone as well as an easier place to learn," Rollins said. "I am SO proud of my students and how everything went. We even had air brush tattoos that said, 'Say Something,' which were a huge hit. It was awesome!"

Information about the "Say Something" Anonymous Reporting System is here.

 

This week's MDUSD Friday Letter includes:

• The Northgate High School SAVE Promise Club's "Say Something Week" student-led activities;
• Update regarding a recent conflict between adults during Sun Terrace Elementary School's After School Program and a subsequent death being investigated by Concord Police;
• A reminder that schools will be closed for Spring Break April 6 through 13, with the District Office closed on Friday, April 10;
• The passing of Walnut Acres Elementary teacher Heather Garcia-Roy and planned memorial events;
• Northgate High School student Yuna Ko earns national awards for her comic book;
• Transportation Pathway students at Mt. Diablo High School and Concord High School go on field trips to learn about local career options;
• The first-ever MDUSD District Film Festival was held at Northgate High School, where a dozen student films were recognized with unique awards;
• Career Day at Mountain View Elementary;
• School and Staff Social Media Highlights;
• And more.

You can read it here.

 

The following message was sent to the Sun Terrace Elementary community by Principal Sheila McCumber at 7 a.m. April 2, 2026:

Good Morning Sun Terrace Families,

I am writing to inform you of a serious incident that occurred yesterday, around 5:20 PM, during our After School Program. A conflict involving several adults escalated into a physical altercation in the front parking lot of our school. The Concord Police Department responded promptly to our call.

Following the altercation, an adult male became unresponsive. Officers, along with community members, immediately rendered medical aid until paramedics arrived. The individual was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

We are deeply saddened by this tragic event and extend our thoughts to all those affected. Please know that the safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority. There is no ongoing threat to our school, students, or community.

As we welcome students back to school, our staff will be ready to provide a safe, caring, and supportive environment. There will be additional staff present on campus, and we will have an increased police presence during arrival tomorrow. Counseling and support services will also be available for any students or staff who may need them.

We are working closely with the Concord Police Department as they continue their investigation. We will share updates with our community as appropriate.

Below is the Concord Police Department’s official press release:

PRESS RELEASE – INVESTIGATION

Around 5:20 p.m. tonight (April 1), Concord Police officers responded to a report of a physical altercation involving several adults in the front parking lot of Sun Terrace Elementary School, located at 2448 Floyd Lane. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male unresponsive on the ground. Officers, along with community members, rendered medical aid until paramedics arrived. The male was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

The Concord Police Department Major Crimes Unit responded and is actively investigating the incident, working in partnership with staff from the Mt. Diablo Unified School District. The individuals present during the altercation have been identified, interviewed, and are cooperating with the investigation. CPD is not currently seeking any outstanding suspects, and there is no known threat to the public. CPD is investigating all facts and circumstances related to the incident, including what may have contributed to the man’s death.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Raul Alvarado at (925) 603-5820.

Thank you for your continued support of our school community.

Sincerely,
Sun Terrace Elementary School

MDUSD is proud that Diablo View Middle School in Clayton and Pleasant Hill Middle School in Pleasant Hill have been named 2026 California Distinguished Schools, and that Prospect Continuation High School in Pleasant Hill has been named a 2026 Model Continuation High School, by the California Department of Education (CDE).

MDUSD Superintendent Dr. Adam Clark commended all three schools on their achievements. "I am inspired that we are living up to our goals of meeting the needs of all students," he said. "The recognition for Prospect as a Model Continuation High School and for our two distinguished middle schools really reflects the commitment of the schools’ staff and our wonderful students."

Since its inception in 1985, the California Distinguished Schools Award remains one of the state’s most important ways to celebrate exceptional schools, districts, teachers, and classified employees for their innovation, talent, and success in supporting students, according to the CDE news release. The CDE identified 408 middle and high schools statewide for this honor, based on their performance on state indicators on the 2025 California School Dashboard, with a focus on demonstrating excellence and growth in academic achievement and/or closing the achievement gap. The Diablo View MS Dashboard and Pleasant Hill MS Dashboard show that both schools made "exceptional" or "accelerated" growth in English Language Arts and Math in 2025. The state alternates years for elementary schools, and middle and high schools. Diablo View was also named a CA Distinguished School in 2024. 

"Diablo View Middle School is extremely honored and humbled to learn that we were selected to receive the Distinguished School Award from the State of California," said Principal Vicki Wilson. "This recognition is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment of our entire school community—students, teachers, staff, parents, and supporters alike. It reinforces our belief in the importance of providing a nurturing and empowering learning environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This recognition affirms our dedication to fostering academic excellence, fostering a culture of inclusivity, and preparing our students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens."

Pleasant Hill Middle School Principal Terry McCormick said her school community was also honored by the recognition. "We are thrilled to be recognized as a California Distinguished School," she said. "This honor reflects the hard work and dedication of the entire Pleasant Hill Middle School community, highlighting the outstanding efforts of our students and the unwavering commitment of our staff to support their success. We have worked intentionally to foster a positive school climate where every student feels safe, valued, and connected, while also providing culturally relevant learning experiences that honor the diverse backgrounds of our community. While we are proud to receive this recognition, we view it as a milestone rather than a finish line, and we will continue to build on this success to meet the evolving needs of our students. At the heart of our work is a shared belief: all students can achieve at high levels when given the right opportunities, support, and sense of belonging. Somos Familia, We Grow Together.”

Prospect Continuation High School was named one of 59 Model Continuation High Schools in the state. “The priority of our Model Continuation High Schools is to give students more than a diploma," said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, in a news release. "The teachers and administrators aim to provide students with a student-centered approach that meets their diverse academic, social, and emotional needs and opportunities to explore options beyond high school, preparing students for the future whether they choose to pursue further education or join the workforce.” Continuation schools provide a high school diploma program for students ages 16 through 18 who have not graduated from high school, are required to attend school, and are at risk of not completing their education. Model Continuation High Schools excelled and provided exceptional opportunities for their students to pursue academic and social success. Prospect was also named a Model Continuation High School in 2023. Model Continuation High Schools retain their designation for three years.

"We at Prospect are deeply honored to receive the recognition as a Model Continuation High School," said Principal Charles Harrington, Jr. "At our core, we are committed to providing a supportive and empowering environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed, grow, reclaim and redefine their path forward. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who contributes to making our school a place of opportunity, encouragement, and transformation. We share this honor with all who believe in the potential of our students and support their journeys. We are very thankful to serve under the umbrella of Mt. Diablo Unified School District, continuing to serve all students."

 

The following Negotiations Update was sent to MDEA members and Adult Education staff on March 30, 2026:

SUBSTANTIAL PROGRESS IN MDUSD/MDEA NEGOTIATIONS OVER ADULT EDUCATION EMPLOYEES

District proposes 21% Salary Increase for 2025-2026
Other Cost Issues Remain: Retiree Benefits, Holidays, Preparation Time, and Leaves of Absence 
Agreements Reached on Most if Not All Language Items

March 30, 2026

This is an update to the District community about negotiations between MDUSD and MDEA to incorporate newly MDEA-represented adult education teachers and coordinators into the existing collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the parties.

Background: Earlier this school year, MDEA requested and the District agreed to add adult education teachers and coordinators to the MDEA bargaining unit. This requires the parties to effectively negotiate an entirely new contract for these employees. The District expedited this process by proposing on January 13, 2026, to add a new, comprehensive Adult Education article to the CBA specifying how the current CBA applies to these employees.

Since that time, as of March 26, the parties have exchanged approximately six comprehensive proposals covering the full range of terms and conditions of employment for adult education employees.

District proposes 21% Salary Increase for 2025-2026
The District has proposed a 21% salary increase for 2025-2026, which would result in the following salaries for Certificated Instructors:

Certificated Instructors	Current Rate	District Proposal	% increase
Step 1 Less than 1050 hours	$33.62/hr	$40.68/hr	21.00%
Step 2 1050 hours to 2099 hours	$35.34/hr	$42.76/hr	21.00%
Step 3 2100 hours to 3149 hours	$38.05/hr	$46.04/hr	21.00%
Step 4 3150 hours or more	$41.36/hr	$50.05/hr	21.00%

The District has proposed the same 21% increase for Coordinators on a restructured schedule which would provide a 3.5% increase each year beginning at step 2. Currently, salaries increase by about 1% per step. The proposed schedule is:

Coordinators	Current Rate	District Proposal	% increase
Step 1 Less than 1050 hours	$43.71/hr	$52.89/hr	21.00%
Step 2 1050 hours to 2099 hours	$44.30/hr	$54.74/hr	23.57%
Step 3 2100 hours to 3149 hours	$44.75/hr	$56.66/hr	26.61%
Step 4 3150 hours or more	$45.17/hr	$58.64/hr	29.82%
Step 5 7360 hours or more (year 5)	$45.75/hr	$60.69/hr	32.66%

The District proposes to further raise adult education salaries in 2026-27 and 2027-28 by the same percentage already agreed to with MDEA for the rest of the bargaining unit – the state COLA percentage minus 2/3 of 1 percent. Depending on the COLA for those years, the three-year increase in salaries could amount to around 25% or more.

MDEA’s latest proposal would increase all salaries by 48% over three years (25%, 13%, and 10% in 2025-26, 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 respectively. MDEA also proposes to guarantee that all future adult education salary increases be equal to those negotiated for other MDEA bargaining unit members (e.g. for K-12 classroom teachers).

Other Cost Issues Remain: Retiree Benefits, Holidays, Preparation Time, and Leaves of Absence 
MDEA has proposed other actual and potential cost items in addition to its 48% salary proposal, including:

• Retiree health and welfare benefits for eligible Coordinators.
• Nine paid holidays for all adult education employees (no other MDUSD certificated employees receive holiday pay).
• Paid preparation time for instructors in addition to hours taught.

The parties have yet to discuss the applicability of all the leaves of absence currently in the CBA; it is possible that inclusion of some of these would have cost consequences.

Agreements Reached on Most if Not All Language Items
The parties have reached tentative agreements on most if not all language items. Some of these agreements are in written proposals, and some were described verbally by MDUSD to MDEA on March 26 and have yet to be formally proposed and agreed to. These tentative agreements include the following areas: 

1. Articles in the existing CBA that will apply to adult education employees:

• Property Damage
• Travel
• Personnel Files
• Effects of Layoff
• Discipline Short of Dismissal
• Faculty Advisory Council/Faculty Senate
• Academic Freedom

2. Articles in the existing CBA that will not apply to adult education employees:

• Transfer
• Job Share Program
• Teacher Education and Support Program
• Peer Assistance and Review
• Payment for Non-Teaching Duties
• Special Education
• Teachers on Special Assignment
• Professional Development Advisory Committee
• Virtual Learning Program

3. New articles/provisions for Adult Education employees, including:

• General Terms (definitions of full-time, part-time, permanent, probationary and temporary status).
• Assignment (final written agreement pending based on MDUSD verbal proposal).
• Grievance (final written agreement pending based on MDUSD verbal proposal).
• Class Size.
• Work Year.
• Hours.
• Leaves.
• Safety (portions of the current CBA).
• Evaluation (final written agreement pending based on MDUSD verbal proposal).

The parties will continue to meet to negotiate this collective bargaining agreement and are working to confirm our next date.  

The District remains committed to adult student learning, fiscal responsibility, positive labor relations, and long-term stability, while striving to offer competitive compensation and a positive working environment for all of our adult education teachers and coordinators.

Sincerely, 

The District Negotiations Team

Ryan Sheehy, Chief, Human Resources
Samantha Allen, Chief, Education Services
Adrian Vargas, Chief Business Officer
Leanee Medina Estrada, Executive Director, Human Resources & Risk Management
Gustavo Aguilera, Executive Director, Fiscal Services
Kesha Emmendorfer, Director, Human Resources
Elaine Alvite, Director, College, Career, and Adult Education 
Gregory J. Dannis, Legal Counsel
 

This week's MDUSD Friday Letter spotlights:

• Diablo View Middle School and Pleasant Hill Middle School have both been named California Distinguished Schools, and Prospect High School has been recognized as a Model Continuation High School;
• MDUSD Ygnacio Valley and College Park High School robotics teams joined forces at the FIRST California Sacramento District Competition, and both teams compete again at the Contra Costa District Competition at Pittsburg High on April 3 and 4;
• College Park High School choir students recently traveled to Skywalker Ranch for a recording session at the world-renowned Skywalker Sound;
• Recaps of the AAPAC Health meeting, Districtwide Choir Festival, Allied Health Fair, Celebration of Success, and the Miles Hall Summit;
• College Park High School’s Every 15 Minutes Program focused on safe and sober driving;
• El Dorado Middle School celebrated the grand reopening of its library
• The Special Olympics Young Athletes Program at Robert Shearer Preschool and Gregory Gardens Elementary brought together younger students and 5th grade "buddies";
• Wellness Week at Oak Grove Middle School;
• Superintendent Dr. Clark's personal reflection on completing his term as President of CAAASA (the California Association of African-American Superintendents & Administrators), 
• Schools and District Offices will be closed Tuesday, March 31 for Farmworkers Day;
• And more!

You can read it here.

 

MDUSD is proud to recognize the Diablo Athletic League (DAL) Boys Winter Sports All-League selections from our five comprehensive high schools. 

Congratulations to Alan Garcia from Ygnacio Valley High School, who was named Soccer Defense MVP in the Valley Division, along with many other outstanding student-athletes. 

We are recognizing 19 soccer players, five basketball players, and 17 wrestlers who earned MVP, first, second, and third-team honors.

These include:

Boys Soccer
Valley Division
MVP Defense: Alan Garcia (YVHS)
First Team: Jake Vensko and Logan Cairns (CPHS); Abram Martinez and Rashad Wilson (CHS); Alexander Villarace, Diego Ortega, Margarito Lazaro, and Sa'id Nait Challal (YVHS)
Second Team: Darriyon Connolly-Smith, Gavin Sirivar, and Maddux Hurd (CPHS); Alejandro Avalos and Omar Rodriguez Ulloa (YVHS)
Foothill Division
First Team: Cristopher Arzeta and Juan Velasquez (MDHS)
Second Team: Cristian Garcia (MDHS); Josh Sheehy and Thomas Martin (NHS)

Boys Basketball
First Team: Steven Barnett (CPHS); Jalan Cody (YVHS)
Second Team: Miles Cooper (CPHS); Machai Alston (YVHS)
Third Team: Rufus Lee (NHS)

Boys Wrestling
First Team: Lincoln Collins and Zachary Lee (CPHS); Jaydon Holland (CHS); Almas Shirzad and Chase Strand (MDHS); Jacob Nouhi (NHS)
Second Team: Gabriel Northrup, Giovanni Gonzalez, Maximilian Otero and Jacob Barros (CPHS); Alexander Escobar (CHS); Haris Nurakhunov, Pratham Sharma and Joseph Bunik (NHS); Daniel Monge-Ascencio (YVHS)
Third Team:Hayden Smith (CPHS); Nasib Shirzad (MDHS)