ASB plans ‘Affair to Remember’ Prom
Mira Costa’s Prom, which will be themed “An Affair to Remember,” will take place at the Park Plaza Hotel on Saturday, June 5 from 7 p.m. until midnight. […]
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School plans Teachers Talk for parents
The first Teachers Talk series, which will allow parents from around the area to get a chance to go back to school again, is taking place Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. at the Mira Costa High School auditorium. […]
Administration implements new STAR testing schedule and senior seminars
The new and condensed Standardized Testing And Reporting schedule implemented this year was considered successful and efficient by school administrators. It included senior seminars and a trip to Six Flags Magic Mountain for seniors. […]
Choir, orchestras cancel trip to perform at Carnegie Hall next spring
After receiving invitations to perform at Carnegie Hall next May, the Mira Costa vocal ensemble, symphony orchestra and wind ensemble were recently notified that they will no longer have this opportunity due to renovations at the famous New York City venue. […]
Principal Julie Ruisinger announces resignation
Principal Julie Ruisinger is resigning at the end of the school year in order to take a principalship of a district continuation school in Texas. […]
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. […]
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. […]