API score drops to 912
Mira Costa High School’s Academic Performance Index score of 912 was released on Aug. 29 for the 2012-2013 school year, dropping from last year’s score of 913. […]
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Body found in dirt pile at Polliwog Park
A City of Manhattan Beach Public Works employee discovered a dead body in a heap of manure on the 1500 block of Peck Avenue this afternoon around 3:30 p.m..
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Costa holds biannual UCLA blood drive
By Alex Wykcoff Staff Writer Mira Costa High School held its annual blood drive, funded by the University of California Los Angeles Medical Department, on June 6 and June 7 in the Mira Costa gymnasium, […]
English teacher Stacy Cabrera brings a philosophical setting to Costa
By Jeff Burr Staff Writer Most students at Costa strive to participate in clubs that may offer opportunities for community service, but English teacher Stacy Cabrera is attempting to incorporate a philosophical setting into Costa. […]
Mira Costa bands perform in annual POPS concert
Three Mira Costa Instrumental bands performed a “Popular Concert” on June 7 in the Mira Costa Auditorium at 7 pm. The musicians played classics like the James Bond theme song. This concert gained its recognition […]
Mira Costa holds first annual May Day
By Jamie Danis Staff Writer Mira Costa held its first annual May Day on May 28th. The program gave students and faculty the opportunity to explore outside interests through an assortment of non-curricular classes that […]
Costa student arrested off campus for marijuana use
By Cate Schiff Staff Writer A Mira Costa student was arrested on June 3 after the Manhattan Beach Police department received multiple anonymous calls reporting the use of an illegal substance in a car outside […]
Seniors receive National Merit Scholarship
By Tamara Knell Staff Writer In recognition of their advanced scores on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test or Practice Scholastic Aptitude test, seniors Dianne Lee and Anne Monique Pace received the National Merit Scholarship on […]
Mira Costa Symphony, Philharmonic orchestras perform concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall
By Madison Braybrooke Staff Writer The Mira Costa Symphony Orchestra completed a two-year program with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Mentorship Program on Sunday when orchestra performed at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in […]
MBUSD Board of Trustees honors Hayden as 2012-13 District Teacher of the Year
By Gassia Ashikian News Editor Costa Choir Director Michael Hayden received District Teacher of the Year on June 5 at the Manhattan Beach Unified School District Board of Trustees meeting. Along with Hayden, the Board […]