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MBX SUMMER SCHOOL 2025
MBX Foundation offers comprehensive asynchronous, self-paced, online courses. Our course catalog is robust, featuring A-G aligned, interactive courses with media-rich content designed to be personalized and engaging. Students may start at anytime after the first day of summer school and have the flexibility to work ahead and finish coursework early. MBX Summer School is WASC and NCAA certified.
Academic Summer School dates are June 16, 2025 – August 8, 2025. Students will work at their own pace and may complete the class early if they wish, but no later than August 8, 2025. Classes will be offered for initial credit and remediation. Health will remain a district requirement for incoming freshman class of 2029.
Athletic Summer School will run June 16, 2025 – July 16, 2025 with no class on 6/19/2025 or 7/4/2025.
Registration is now open for Academics and Athletics registration will open on April 10, 2025.
Visit mbxfoundation.org for more information.
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SPRING AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT (PACE/PASE/GAP/RAP/MAP) SESSION
The Spring 2025 After School Enrichment session will start on Monday, April 28 and will continue for 4 weeks, ending on Thursday, May 22, 2025. School schedules are now posted at mbxfoundation.com.
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Registration will open at 9am on Tuesday, April 1 for Grandview, Robinson & Meadows
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Registration will open at 9am on Wednesday, April 2 for Pacific and Pennekamp
MANHATTAN BEACH PRESCHOOL SPRING ENRICHMENT SESSION
The Spring 2025 Enrichment session will start on Tuesday, April 22 and will finish on Friday, June 6, 2025.
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BASKETBALL - BOYS
The Mustangs capped off their historic 31-5 basketball season with a trip to Toyota Arena, where they narrowly fell short 63-60 to Los Alamitos in the Division 1 Southern Section championship game. It was the program's first time ever reaching a CIF basketball final.
In the Division 1 CIF State tournament, Costa advanced to the Regional Semi-Final before losing to rival Redondo 72-66 on the road. We salute the players for their dedication and commitment to the team this season. We couldn't be more proud of our team's extraordinary effort, heart, and team spirit.
Our End-of-Season Banquet will be held on April 9th, honoring our players at all levels and celebrating our graduating seniors. This is our chance to recognize the hard work, dedication, and incredible spirit of our entire Mustang basketball family.
We encourage all new and returning basketball players to register for the Summer Basketball Program with MBX when registration launches on April 10!
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RUGBY - BOYS and GIRLS
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR OWN COACH DUKE, WHO WAS HONORED AS A LOCAL RUGBY HERO AT THE MARCH 15TH RFCLA GAME!!
At halftime during Rugby Football Club Los Angeles’ (RFCLA) match against visiting Seattle Seawolves on March 15th, Mira Costa Rugby’s own head-coach, Duke Dulgarian, was recognized and presented with the Local Rugby Hero Award for his contribution in building the MCHS Rugby Program and facilitating the growth of youth rugby in Southern California over the past 11 years. Thank you Coach Duke!
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Costa Rugby also gave a huge shout out to Coach Ben after RFCLA’s win over Seattle with a carry off the pitch. Thank you to all the players, family and fans that came out to support RFCLA and Coach Duke’s well-deserved recognition!
CONGRATULATIONS ALSO TO OUR SCIRF ALL-LEAGUE PLAYERS!
The following Mira Costa Rugby players were named all-league players by the Southern California Interscholastic Rugby Federation, receiving recognition and a badge denoting their selection as 1st Team, all-league players for the 2024-25 winter season: from the Girls’ Rugby team, Allie Lindblad & Veve Rice, and from the Boys’ Rugby team, Kai Succari, Liam Meeker & Colin McGinley. The following Mira Costa Rugby players also were given honorable mentions as 2nd Team, all-league players: from the Girls’ Rugby team, Josie Atkins, Georgia Fluker, Ella McCartney & Savannah Swartzlander, and from the Boys’ Rugby team, Henry Frost, David Gibson, Ryan Kim & Jack Schwartz. Congratulations to these outstanding players, all of whom brought skill and leadership to the pitch all season! We could not be more proud of them and all of their accomplishments on and off the pitch!
Both the Girls’ and Boys’ Rugby teams finished strong and had an amazing 2024-25 winter season this year, with the Girls’ A Team placing 2nd in their SCIRF division. In addition to local games during the winter season, the Mira Costa Rugby program participates in international tournaments, having previously traveled to and played in Wales, Spain and Italy. In April 2025, both the Girls’ and Boys’ teams are traveling to New Zealand to compete. Go Costa!
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BASEBALL
Sign Up for Baseball Summer Camp - Various Dates
Fresh Brothers lunch, snack and Gatorade included and free play or specialty clinics the last hour are now all included. Ages: 5-13 / Register here / View the flyer
- WEEK ONE: June 23–une 27, 9am–1pm
- WEEK TWO: July 7–July 11, 9am–1pm
- WEEK THREE THREE: July 21–July 25th, 9am–1pm
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GOLF - BOYS
Boys’ Golf Season is in full swing! The Boys Varsity league match is 5/1/25. Next week we will celebrate our graduating senior golfers with “The Seniors” a tournament-like competition with full gallery and green jackets. Come join us on April 2nd to cheer on your Mustangs!
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GOLF - GIRLS
SUPPORT GIRLS GOLF WITH MCHS EARRINGS Support the Girls Golf team with Mira Costa earrings. Three styles to choose from. Purchase here. View the flyer.
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LACROSSE - GIRLS
MBX Summer Lacrosse Training Sessions - Grad Years 2029-2026
SUPPORT GIRLS LACROSSE WITH SEE'S CANDY SPRING FUNDRAISER
Orders for Easter holiday delivery must be placed by Friday, April 4th. Purchase here.
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SOFTBALL
Save the date for the Parents’ Softball Classic Tournament: Sunday, June 8, 2025. Parents from Manhattan Beach schools team up to raise funds benefiting Softball's athletic program.
Started in 2006, this annual event is a great local tradition in which parents play one another to raise funds for a great cause.
Join us for some fun competition and a family-friendly day in the sun, complete with cheering crowds, music and an all-day snack bar featuring hamburgers, hot dogs and tasty treats!
Registration date to be announced. Follow us on Instagram: @costasoftball
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SWIM
We are halfway through our season and continuing into our fourth year undefeated in both Varsity and JV so far, with victories against West, El Segundo, Redondo and Peninsula under our belts, as well as a clean sweep at our Costa-hosted South Bay Invitational meet. Looking to finish strong with two more match-ups against PV and Santa Monica, heading into our Bay League championships at the end of April. Many records have already been broken and we are excited to top last year’s 3-Peat!
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TRACK AND FIELD
WOW! Only one month into the 2025 Track and Field Season and our MUSTANGS are achieving Top 100 State Ranking Marks. Congratulations to these athletes for their Hard Work and Outstanding Performances. Go Mustangs!!
Luke Leonard (11) - 100m 10.73 #40 in California
A.J. McBean (10) - 100m 10.81 #61 in California
Ashlyn Perrone (9) - 200m 26.51 #64 in California
Leoni Beigert (11) - 200m 25.75 #88 in California
Luke Leonard (11) - 200m 21.83 #27 in California
Ashlyn Perrone (9) - 400m 58.27 #60 in California
Charley McCarthy (12) - 400m 49.49 #51 in California
Ian Hansen (12) - 800m 1:54.30 #17 in California
Sadie Wilson (10) - 1600m 5:01.21 #30 in California
Krish Desai (11) - 1600m 4:16.72 #36 in California
Ryan Burger (11) - 1600m 4:16.87 #38 in California
Isaac Faynsod (12) - 3200m 9:07.32 #19 in California
Carson Ehman (11) - 3200m 9:18.48 #60 in California
Audrey Werhane (10) - 100H 15.30 #36 in California
Ava Crowley (12) - 100H 15.64 #62 in California
Mac Lamkin (12) - 110H 14.53 #19 in California
Audrey Werhane (10) - 300H 46.95 #58 in California
Marin Goodfriend (12) - 300H 47.57 #85 in California
Mac Lamkin (12) - 300H 38.05 #2 in California / #25 in the US
Skyla Burmeister (10) - Pole Vault 11’7” #18 in California
Tomek Gorzkowski (11) - Pole Vault 15’2” #21 in California
4x100 Relay W - 48.80 Busch, Traudt, A.Perrone, Biegert #29 in California
4x100 Relay M - 41.89 Lamkin, Enright, Leonard, McBean #12 in California
4x200 Relay W - 1:44.93 Verela, A.Perrone, Busch, Mugg #9 in California
4x200 Relay M - 1:29.35 McCarthy, McBean, Enright, Leonard #7 in California
4x400 Relay W - 4:03.63 Schauwecker, Verela, A.Perrone, Biegert #22 in California
4x800 Relay W - 9:38.39 Clarke, O’Brien, K. Perrone, Wilson #6 in California
4x800 Relay M - 7:46.97 Desai, Tarnay ,Burger, Hansen #2 in California / #2 in the US
SMR W - 1:54.28 Cervantes, Traudt, Busch, Aita #38 in California SMR M - 1:33.69 Enright, McBean, Leonard, McCarthy #7 in California
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VOLLEYBALL, INDOORS - BOYS
Boys Indoor Volleyball is having a strong season with wins against top competitors! The FROSH/SOPH team brought home the Foothill Tournament Championship. The JV team is undefeated with a 7-0 record with their first tournament at Wiseburn Saturday 3/29 - Come cheer them on!
Congratulations to the Varsity team, ranked #1 nationally, with a 20-1 record. They shut out their rival competition, Loyola, on Friday 3/21 with a 3-0 win!! Next up at home is El Segundo 3/25 then Senior Night 4/1 against South Torrance. Watch them play the 3rd ranked team, Marist from Chicago, on 4/3. Also, stay tuned for their CIF schedule starting in May by checking this LINK.
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CHEER
Costa Cheer 2025-2026 Tryouts
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View the flyer for tryout clinics.
- Tryouts: April 29–May 2 - Mira Costa High School
Cheer Mini Mustang Summer Camp - 7/7–7/10/25
Join us for a high energy & spirited camp full of Cheer Fundamentals, Leadership activities & Sideline Cheers & Dances. Camp Tote Bag, T-Shirt, Daily Craft & Snack, Final Day Showcase Performance. 9am to 1pm
Ages: 4-12 / Register here / View the flyer
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COMEDY SPORTZ Our next home match is Friday April 4th! 7pm in the small theatre!
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DANCE
The 2025 pre-audition workshop is coming up!
The 2025 pre-audition workshop is coming up! Please join us for a pre-audition workshop where you will learn routines, meet current dance team members, and gain important information about auditions and more!
Reserve Your Spot Here!
SUPPORT DANCE WITH MCHS GRADUATION LEIS AND SENIOR CLASS T-SHIRTS
Preorder now available. Order today using this link. View the flyer.
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DRAMA / TECH
MCHS Drama Tech Spring Musical, Bright Star! - 4/23 to 5/3/25
We are excited to announce that our show will feature the original Broadway set of Bright Star! This just adds to the already high performance value of Mira Costa Drama Tech and we’re excited to share this show with you!
Direct Link to Tickets or go to our website. View the flyer.
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MUN
Mira Costa Model UN has been hard at work, traveling to New York’s prestigious NHSMUN Conference where the program took home the Best Large Delegation Award, 4 Awards of Distinction, and 6 Plenary Speaker Awards on March 12th. From the debate itself, to hearing a speech from former President Joe Biden, to speaking in front of thousands of people, Costa delegates were able to make the Costa MUN program proud at NHSMUN 2025. Keeping on the topic of Best Delegation, Mira Costa MUN took on ComedySportz for their annual MUN vs. ComedySportz match, where MUN took home the gavel with a close score of 34 to 33! In April, Costa MUN is excited to travel to Vancouver, where they will compete in CAHSMUN. Currently, delegates are eagerly preparing solutions and practicing speeches. Mira Costa Model UN is looking forward to a great debate and experience! —MUN press corps
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SURF
The undefeated Costa Surf Team beats South Torrance and West Torrance High in the last interscholastic surf competition- still retaining its first place position in league.
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FLAG FOOTBALL
Costa Flag Football Facts
- Tryouts are May 27th and 28th at 3:30pm on the West Field at Mira Costa. The entrance is on Meadows.
- YES…8th graders NEED to come to this tryout. We will not have a make-up. Teams will be selected shortly thereafter.
- We will hold clinics before tryouts for returning players and 8th graders. We highly recommend the players attend. It is a great way to meet people and participate in some of the drills.
- Clinics will be on April 23rd, 30th and May 7th, 14th, 21st. Starts at 3:30pm on the West Field at Mira Costa. The entrance is on Meadows.
- We will have two teams, JV and Varsity, which have 18 to 20 players each.
- This is a CUT sport.
For more Information, reach out to: MiraCostaGirlsFlagFootball@gmail.com
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FOOTBALL
Get ready for Mira Costa’s College Showcase! Warren High School & MIra Costa High School are teaming up to give you the chance to showcase your skills in front of college coaches, gain exposure and open doors for potential recruitment opportunities!
Wednesday, May 14 @ 6pm
Warren High School, 8141 De Palma Street, Downey, CA 90241
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Steve & Kate's Summer Camp - 6/16–8/8/25
Activities include sewing, stop-motion animation, coding & gaming, sports & recreation, maker crafts, water play, baking, and more. Families can attend for a day, the entire summer, or anything in between. There’s no weekly sessions or reservations required. Plus–they'll automatically refund any unused Passes at the end of the summer. Ages: 4–12 / Register here / View the flyer
TK/K Readiness Summer Camp 2025 - Various Dates
An introduction to TK/kindergarten curriculum in small group settings (individualized attention). Ages: Incoming TK / K students. View the flyer for more information and registration.
Jump Start Accelerated Math Summer Camp - Various Dates
Designed to give middle and high school students enrolled in accelerated or honors courses for the 2025-2026 school year a head start over the summer. This program helps students consolidate concepts they've learned in the previous year, gain a broad understanding of the Common Core standards, develop strategies for solving real-life problems, and connect their prior knowledge with the next level of mathematics. More details here. For inquiry, please email us at jumpstartmbkim@gmail.com
MBMS Summer Reading Book Clubs - 2025
Hosted by Michelle Syverson, current 30-year staff member in MBUSD with a passion for literacy and literature. Each student is required to read one fiction text and one non-fiction text before the 2025-2026 school year begins. The texts were selected from the list found on the MBMS website. Ages: Incoming MBMS 6th Grade students / Sign up here / View the flyer
Camp RAD - Various Summer Sessions
Camp RAD is an all-encompassing academic prep camp with personalized instructional support of Math and English, balanced with art, crafts and outdoor games hosted by Mr. Chao. It's the perfect way to get ahead for the school year! Ages: Incoming 4th to 7th Graders / Register by emailing chaoteach@yahoo.com / View the flyer.
CAMP GALILEO At Camp Galileo, pre-K – rising 8th graders engage in hands-on, STEAM-based learning that captures their imaginations and builds lasting skills. Supported by the best staff around, kids get inspired to turn their ideas into reality—and have the summer of their lives! Optional AM/PM extended care is also available. www.galileo-camps.com
Please see our website for detailed descriptions and camp dates of the various camps and view the Manhattan Beach Flyer 2025.
Planet Bravo Join us this summer at LA’s #1 STEM camp! Programs for K-9th. June 23–Aug 1; 1-week sessions. Celebrating 11 Summers with MBX at MBMS. Register at plantebravo.com. View the flyer.
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MCHS BOOSTER FAN GEAR & FUNDRAISERS:
Thank you for supporting MCHS Boosters.
Your purchases directly benefit these organizations!
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DANCE:
MCHS GRADUATION LEIS & SENIOR CLASS T-SHIRTS
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LACROSSE - GIRLS:
SEE'S CANDY FOR SPRING
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GOLF - GIRLS:
MCHS EARRINGS
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WATERPOLO - GIRLS:
MCHS SHERPA BLANKET
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LACROSSE - GIRLS:
MCHS ORNAMENT
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RUGBY:
MCHS SEAT CUSHIONS
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CROSS COUNTRY:
MCHS VEST
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CROSS COUNTRY:
MCHS STANLEY CUPS
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WRESTLING:
MCHS BEACH TOWELS
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WRESTLING:
MCHS and LEGENDS SOCKS
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CHEER:
MCHS COSTA SWEATERS
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VOLLEYBALL, INDOOR - BOYS:
MCHS LICENSE PLATE FRAME AND KEYCHAIN + VB LICENSE PLATE FRAME AND VB CAR MAGNET
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LA VISTA Newspaper
Would you like to keep informed about what’s going on at Costa and in our community? Subscribe to La Vista, Mira Costa's student-run newspaper.
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Important Notice Regarding Team Sponsorships | |
Sponsorships of Mira Costa athletic teams and visual and performing arts organizations are only available through MBX Booster Clubs. This includes the sale of banners, branded merchandise, distribution of promotional materials, publishing game calendars and more.
It has come to our attention that several companies are approaching local businesses and representing themselves as selling sponsorships that say they benefit Mira Costa athletics. These are not authorized representations and NO funds from these activities are received by Mira Costa High School or the teams they say they are representing.
If you or your business are approached, please contact Heather Interian, MBX Executive Director at Heather@mbxfoundation.org. We can verify the validity of the opportunity and direct you to the appropriate booster officers.
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To connect with MBX please contact Heather Interian, MBX Foundation Executive Director at Heather@mbxfoundation.org.
To subscribe or submit stories and photos for our next newsletter, please contact:
Julie Johnson, MBX Foundation Communications at julie@mbxfoundation.org
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