MBUSD begins MindUP!
Beginning in the 2015-16 school year, the Manhattan Beach Unified School District will implement the MindUP! program, a mindful awareness training for all elementary school teachers. […]
Month: June 2015
ASB hosts “Fly Me to the Moon” prom
Mira Costa’s Associated Student Body hosted the 2015 Prom “Fly Me to the Moon” on June 6 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. […]
Drama Department receives Best Orchestra at Jerry Herman Awards
Director John Bowab, Kay Cole, Kenny Ortega and actress Cathy Rigby recognized Mira Costa’s Drama Department for its spring musical, “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” at the June 1 Jerry Herman Awards at the Pantages Theater. […]
Hernandez wins District Teacher of the Year
A committee of Manhattan Beach Unified School District vice principals and teachers, led by Executive Director of Educational Services Carolyn Seaton, voted Mira Costa Video Production and Broadcast Journalism teacher Michael Hernandez MBUSD Teacher of the Year and announced the award at the June 3 Board of Trustees meeting.
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Insufficient parking harms students
By Elora Brow Staff Writer Parking permits are necessary for Costa students to park in the student parking lot, but they are only available to upperclassmen, which is unfair as it leaves many with no […]
Coleman, Harry finish in 8th, 9th in CIF individuals
Senior CJ Coleman and junior Nick Harry competed as individuals in the California Interscholastic Federation Southern California Regionals on May 11 at Skylinks Golf Course. Coleman placed eighth overall and Harry placed ninth.
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Tennis loses in CIF finals in 2nd round
Boys tennis took on San Marino High School in the second round of California Interscholastic Federation competition on May 17. The Mustangs lost after winning four out of 18 sets, eliminating them from CIF playoffs. […]
Club sports are more beneficial than high school sports
By Maysen Marolda Staff Writer Many students compete on a Costa athletic team in addition to participating in a club team of the same sport during off-season. While Costa teams are competitive, club sports are […]
Common Core opt outs negatively impact students
By Samantha Sanchez Staff Writer California State Standards requested Mira Costa juniors to take the new Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium Common Core standardized tests, but many Costa students made the choice to opt out of […]
Badminton loses to Yorba Linda in CIF 2nd round
In the second round of California Interscholastic Federation Playoffs, badminton took on Yorba Linda at the Manhattan Beach Badminton Club on May 5, losing 13-8. […]