Indonesian Schools Conduct MPLS Orientation Programs in July 2026

Across Indonesia, schools began the Masa Pengenalan Lingkungan Sekolah (MPLS) orientation in early July 2026, using the period to deliver health, safety and community‑building programs.

At SMPN 28 Surabaya, principal Ana Sumarnah integrated anti‑smoking and anti‑drug education into MPLS, displaying posters, showing videos and conducting surprise bag inspections of students and staff.

In Kulonprogo, the 2026 SPMB report showed strong demand for madrasah education: MAN 2 enrolled 238 new students, MAN 1 173, MAN 3 133, while several MTs and MIN schools also filled most of their capacity, underscoring public confidence in religious schools.

Police officers from Polresta Sidoarjo attended the MPLS at SMKN 1, delivering talks on traffic etiquette, drug avoidance, bullying prevention and general law‑discipline as a preventive measure.

SDN Pandankrajan 1 in Mojokerto held MPLS for classes II‑V despite receiving no new entrants, citing compliance with technical guidelines and the need to re‑orient returning students after the long break.

Psychologist Meiri Dias Tuti advised parents on supporting children during school transitions, emphasizing open communication with teachers and seeking professional help when severe anxiety or behavioral issues arise.

Media outlets also published collections of riddles and puzzles for MPLS participants, highlighting the cultural and recreational aspects of the orientation period.