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8TH GRADE PROMOTION!
Everything you need to know can be found on our newly designed 8th Grade Promotion page!  
Check it out when you have a chance, but if that’s not today, see below for some highlights.
 
 
ALL THINGS 8TH GRADE!  
 
Promotion:
8th Grade Parents! Thank you to everyone who purchased leis from Manhattan Village Florist! Don’t forget to pick them up on Tuesday, June 14 and Wednesday, June 15 from 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
 
Promotion Wristband Distribution Update:
  • This Wednesday June 8, each student will receive an envelope, labeled with his or her first and last name, containing at least four (4) and not more than six (6) wristbands. Please remind your kids to remove the wristbands from the bottom of their backpacks and give them to you when they get home.
  • Wristbands are required for all guests to gain entry to the event. Your promoting 8th grader DOES NOT require a wristband for admission.
Wednesday, June 15: Minimum Day for all! Dismissal at 12:40 p.m.
  • The Promotion Ceremony will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. All students must be seated by 5:40 p.m. All guests must be seated by 5:55 p.m. 
  • 7:00 p.m. will mark the end of the Promotion Ceremony and the beginning of your family celebrations
Thursday, June 16: All 8th graders are expected to attend school!
  • 8th graders will meet in the MPR at 8:45 a.m. to enjoy a breakfast treat and receive their Promotion Certificates. This is also a great time for yearbook signing!
  • At 9:15 a.m. all rising 9th graders will be dismissed from MBMS for the last time!
    • 6th and 7th graders will be dismissed at 12:40 p.m.
Want a quick couple pages you can print? CLICK HERE to view our 8th Grade Promotion Letter.  Please also visit our 8th Grade Promotion page for the most up-to-date information.
Still have questions? Contact Katie Gunther and Stacy Myrose.

Incoming 9th Grade Students to Mira Costa
In case you missed the Eighth Grade Parent Meeting, you can review the information presented through the links to the Zoom meeting and slides on Mira Costa's website page.
MIRA COSTA SPIRIT WEAR 2022 - 2023
Mira Costa Spirit Wear makes and ideal promotion gift for your incoming freshman.  We have a wide variety of Costa gear available.  You can view our selection at our webstore. https://mchswebstore.myschoolcentral.com or on the attached flyer.  Please contact me directly to purchase and make arrangements for pick-up. 
 
Donna Cessor
ASB Accountant
Mira Costa High School
1401 Artesia Blvd
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Phone: 310-318-7337 ext 5036
MBX Summer School Opens for Incoming 9th Graders on 3/25
Registration for MBX Summer School classes opens at 9am on Thursday, 3/25 for incoming Freshmen and Sophomores. Athletics registration opens on Thursday, 4/15. To register, you must create an account in MBX Aeries (not Mira Costa Aeries!). Before your registration date, click here to create an account. Information on all classes is available at the MBX website.
Are You Interested in Media Arts at Mira Costa?
Where can students be heard, become a leader, and create award-winning projects for their college portfolios? Sign up now for Media Arts classes: Cinematic Arts, Photography, and Broadcast Journalism (the class that produces the Mustang Morning News). See our students' work in this new video produced by Cinematic Arts student, Kaden Socrates.
iPad is the on the 1:1 device for eighth graders.  Personally owned Chromebooks are optional.  iPads are available to check out and borrow.  Due to lack of inventory, Chromebooks are not available to check out for eighth graders.
Here is the information about How to purchase the MBUSD Repair Program: