ASB announces board and class officers
Elections for the ASB student government board and class officers for the next school year took place April 23, during which new procedures were implemented. […]
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English Department alters requirements to enter honors program by adding an essay
The English Department changed the process by which students are accepted into the accelerated and honors English programs by requiring an additional essay. […]
City votes to reopen Sand Dune
The Manhattan Beach City Council decided to make Sand Dune park accessible to the public at a special community meeting on April 13. […]
School punishes Biology cheating
In the second cheating incident involving Advanced Placement biology classes this year, 10 to 15 students were allegedly caught buying test banks online, redistributing them and using them on tests, according to administrators. […]
Beach Cities Robotics team wins World Championship in Atlanta
The Beach Cities Robotics team won the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Robotics Competition World Championships in Atlanta, Ga. from April 15-17. […]
New Superintendent joins district
Dr. Michael Mathews was introduced to the Manhattan Beach Unified School District board as the new district superintendent in the district office on April 27. […]
Administration revokes schedule policy
The Mira Costa administration revoked a new policy that prevented students from taking two classes within the same department, effective today, because the Manhattan Beach Unified School District school board decided to provide funding for two new class sections for the upcoming year. […]
Architects begin drafting BB plans
Architects are drawing up the blueprints for the Measure BB Mira Costa Modernization Project between now and April 30, now that teachers, administrative staff and architects have given their input at their meeting. […]
LAUSD students can attend MBUSD schools next year
More than 120 Manhattan Beach Unified School District permit students from the Los Angeles Unified School District will be allowed to return to the district next year after much speculation, allowing the MBUSD to retain approximately $500,000. […]
Teachers organizing spring break trips may experience pay reductions
Teachers attending Mira Costa’s spring break trips may lose retirement pay because of the days missed from school due to the trips. School policy stipulates that teachers cannot use personal time for more than one week without losing pay. […]