MBX Happenings - February 2025

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

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.

The MBX Foundation is a non-profit supporting the Manhattan Beach Unified School District through multiple projects, field maintenance and grants each year. The revenue from MBX Summer School goes directly to our district reaching all elementary schools, the preschool, MBMS and MCHS. Thank you for your support.

MBX will be offering online, asynchronous classes for Summer 2025. 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.

Athletic Summer School will run June 16, 2025 – July 16, 2025 with no class on 6/19/2025 or 7/4/2025.

Registration will open for Academics on March 6, 2025 and Athletics registration will open on April 10, 2025. Classes will be offered for initial credit and remediation.

Please visit mbxfoundation.org for more information, view the flyer for a list of classes. Health will remain a district requirement for incoming freshman class of 2029.

MBX AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT

MBX After School Enrichment PACE/PASE/GAP/RAP/MAP

The Spring 2025 After School Enrichment Session starts Monday, April 28, 2025 and ends on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Grandview, Robinson, Meadows Registration opens Tuesday, April 1 @ 9:00am

Pacific & Pennekamp Registration opens Wednesday, April 2 @ 9:00am

All school Registration closes Tuesday, April 22 @ 5:00pm

Please visit mbxfoundation.org After School Enrichment tab for more information and class schedules.

Manhattan Beach Preschool Spring Enrichment Classes

The Spring 2025 MB Preschool Spring Enrichment Session starts Tuesday, April 22, 2025 and ends on Friday, June 6, 2025.

Registration opens Thursday, April 3 @ 9:00am

Registration closes Monday, April 21 @ 5:00pm

Please visit mbxfoundation.org After School Pre-School Enrichment tab for more information and class schedules.

Manhattan Beach Middle School Spring After School Athletics

MBMS Spring 2025 After School Athletics dates:

Track & Field season starts Monday, March 17, 2025 & will end on Monday, May 19, 2025. Practices are Monday (3:15-4:15), Wednesday (2:45-3:45) & Friday (3:15-4:15).

Track & Field Registration opens Monday, March 3, 2025 @ 9am

Boys Volleyball, Softball, Dance & Cheer…and announcing…Girls Flag Football. Try-outs are Tuesday, March 18 & Thursday, March 20, immediately after school.

Registration opens Thursday, March 20 @ 5:00pm

Please visit mbxfoundation.org After School MBMS tab for more information and registration.

BASKETBALL - BOYS

The Mustangs have wrapped up an exceptional regular season, bringing home Bay League Championships at all levels—Varsity, JV, and Freshman. A clean sweep! Our JV2 squad also had a strong season. The future of Costa Basketball is bright.

Varsity finished the regular season 28-3, clinching the Bay League title (7-1) and are riding a six-game winning streak as they power through D1 CIF playoffs. The team also earned a spot in the CIF State Championship Tournament, kicking off on March 4.

JV, led by Coach Ray Barnes, battled to a 17-1 record, winning their fifth straight Bay League title. Coach Ali’s JV2 squad wrapped up a strong season with a 13-4 winter record (26-7 overall), and the Freshman team, led by Coach Tony Altamura, finished 25-3, also claiming the Bay League title (5-1).

On January 28th, we honored our eight graduating seniors who’ve spent the last four years shaping the program with their hard work and dedication: #0 Jack Mondello, #2 Christian Kranz, #3 Jacob De Armas, #4 Bryson Bryker, #10 Mac Bedner, #11 Max Jacobs, #12 Eneasi Piuleini, and #14 Luke Hammerschmidt. We are incredibly proud of each of them and the legacy they leave behind.

Thank you, Costa community, for your energy and support from the stands. 🏀💛💚

RUGBY - BOYS and GIRLS

MCHS GIRLS RUGBY CLOSES THE SEASON IN 2ND PLACE

The Mira Costa Girls Rugby season came to an end at the SCRIF Championship Tournament at Mission Bay High School in San Diego on February 8th. The Mustangs are coming off yet another successful season. Led by Team Captains Allie Lindblad and VeVe Rice, our A side team has showcased determination and tenacity this season, with a hard-fought 11-10 final season record and delivering some memorable performances on the pitch. The A side team end their season as the #2 Team in SCRIF. Likewise, our B side team has demonstrated grit and perseverance throughout the season, ending with an 8-7 season record and setting the stage for a strong future in the program.

Although sad to have the season end, the team looks forward to competing in New Zealand over Spring Break, where they will play in three separate 7’s Rugby tournaments.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 20 GRADUATING RUGBY SENIORS

Congratulations to our 7 graduating Girls’ Rugby Seniors (Kendall Herman, Kit Humbarger, Allie Lindblad, Maddie Orland, VeVe Rice, Maddy Scott and Natalie Lertsmitivanta) and our 13 graduating Boys’ Rugby Seniors (Austin Baker, Zivon Clinkscale, Brendan Jorenby, Ryan Kim, Cash Lahive, Charley McCarthy, Atticus Pines, Jack Schwartz, Zach Sniderman, Jerry Soof, Kai Succari, Cole Thomas and Lelea Tuitupou). These seniors have shown amazing talent, resilience, and teamwork, and helped to shape the legacy and leadership of this Rugby program, which continues to grow and thrive. We are incredibly proud of each of these young men and women, all of whom will be missed tremendously. We also have so much gratitude for our coaches, who are firmly committed to this program and player growth. We look forward to finishing off the season strong here at home and then traveling to New Zealand for Spring Break where our players will have an opportunity to compete internationally.

CATCH THE FINAL HOME GAME FOR BOYS’ RUGBY ON MARCH 1ST

The last home game of the Mira Costa Boys’ Rugby season will be on Saturday, March 1st with JV starting at 4 pm and Varsity starting at 5:45 pm. Varsity’s current record is 4-1 with only 2 more games left in the season before the championship playoffs. JV, currently undefeated, is also looking to cinch another victory. Come out and cheer the teams as they continue to dominate the pitch this season.

SUPPORT RUGBY WITH MCHS FAN GEAR: Need a soft cushion for those cold, hard bleachers? Support the Rugby Program and Buy your Costa Seat Cushions here.

WATERPOLO - GIRLS

SUPPORT GIRLS WATERPOLO WITH MCHS FAN GEAR: As the weather gets cooler, dare we say cold, consider purchasing a MCHS Sherpa Blanket brought to you by Girls Waterpolo. You can take this to chilly games, to the beach, or to curl up and study in comfort. Great for gifting, too! Purchase here / View the f lyer.

WRESTLING - Co-Ed

SUPPORT WRESTLING WITH MCHS FAN GEAR: Check out our Wrestling Booster page for MCHS cabana style BEACH TOWELS with green and white stripes and the Mira Costa logo for $30 each. Order your towels here.

Choose from Authentic Legends Crew Socks in MCHS black or white, VW bus, Surfboard or Lifeguard Tower. Just $15 each! Order here.

LACROSSE - GIRLS

SUPPORT GIRLS LACROSSE WITH MCHS FAN GEAR: MCHS Ornament Fundraiser. Purchase here / View the flyer

SWIM

SUPPORT SWIM WITH MCHS FAN GEAR: Cozy season is here! Our flannel PJ pants can be found on our MBX booster store, order now before we sell out!

TRACK AND FIELD

Congratulations to our 40 Track and Field Winter Championship Finalists. Career Personal Best by Everyone. Thank you for Representing your Team, School, and your Hard Work.

Our first Track and Field meet of the season is this Saturday, 2/22 at 9:00am at Mira Costa. Go Mustang’s!

VOLLEYBALL, BEACH - GIRLS

Mira Costa Girls Beach Volleyball – Season Kickoff!

The defending CIF-SS Champion Mira Costa Varsity Beach Volleyball team is ready to hit the sand and kick off another incredible season!

The Mustangs open their 2025 season this Friday evening at El Camino College, taking on two top programs: Oaks Christian at 5:30 p.m. and San Marcos (Santa Barbara) at ~7:15/7:30 p.m.

Both matches promise to be highly competitive as Costa begins their quest to defend their CIF Championship Title.

Spectator Info: Location: El Camino College Sand Courts (next to Tennis Courts)Parking: Lot H (closest to courts)Reminder: Please bring a chair and set up outside the fenced courts. Spectators will not be allowed on the sand. Go Costa!!!!

VOLLEYBALL, INDOORS - BOYS

SUPPORT INDOOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL WITH MCHS FAN GEAR: Arrive to school in style with Mira Costa car gear! For all MCHS students, parents, staff and alumni. Click Volleyball, Indoor - Boys / MBX to purchase.

BANDS & GUARD

Congratulations to both Varsity Winterguard and Indoor Drumline with big opening season wins! Varsity performed its show, The Twilight Zone, at the West Coast Winterguard competition held February 1 at Portola HS. With a score of 58.10, the team bested a pool of top ensembles from the greater San Diego Region.

The following weekend, Indoor Drumline premiered Between Here and Forever at the La Quinta SCPA competition. The team topped 15 other schools, placing first overall in a highly competitive Scholastic A division.

From the competition floor to the concert stage: Kudos to the 12 band students who participated in the 2025 Rotary Solo Competition. It was an inspiring night of music! Results as follows: 11th-12th grade division: 1st) Logan Elliott, bassoon; 2nd) Michael Ingram, alto saxophone; 3rd) Sebastian Asiddao, flute

9th-10th grade division: 1st) Charlotte King, flute; 2nd) Isaac LeMieux, tuba; 3rd) Saige Beising, timpani

CHEER

Congratulations to the 2025 CIF State Championship Team

Costa Cheer 2025-2026 Tryouts

View the flyer for tryout clinics.
Tryout Meeting: March 26 - 7pm - Mira Costa Sports Complex
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

SUPPORT CHEER WITH MCHS FAN GEAR: Elevate your spirit wear with MCHS sweaters. View the flyer.

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!

DRAMA / TECH

Our Spring Musical, Bright Star, has begun rehearsals and will be opening Friday April 25th!

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!

The cast of Bright Star will be performing a sneak peek of the show on Sunday March 23rd at 5pm outside the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center at Springfest (a free carnival!)

MUN

The Costa Model UN program recently attended the Ivy League Model United Nations Conference (ILMUNC) hosted by the University of Pennsylvania. From touring the campus, visiting the National Constitution Center, and eating Philly cheesesteaks, Costa students received the opportunity to explore Philadelphia and bond with peers. In debate, the conference was an immense success, with Costa bringing home five best dual delegation awards, four outstanding awards, one honorable mention award, and one verbal commendation award. As a whole, Mira Costa won Best Large Delegation, a first in Costa History at ILMUNC. Going forward, select Costa delegates are now preparing for the National High School Model United Nations Conference (NHSMUN) hosted in New York. –The MUN press corps.

Spring Conferences:

BMUN at UC Berkeley, March 7-9, 2025
NHSMUN at New York City, March 11-15, 2025
UC Davis (TBD)

ORCHESTRA

MCHS Orchestras will be hosting an evening of ice skating at the Toyota Sports Performance Center on Friday, February 28th at 7:30 pm. The cost is $20, which includes skate rentals. This event is open to all Costa families and benefits Mira Costa Orchestras. Tell your friends! We look forward to seeing you there! Purchase tickets HERE. View the flyer.

Join Band, Choir and Orchestra students for the 8th annual Evening of Eclectic Ensembles Friday, March 14th. Dinner will be provided by Panda Express at 6 pm in the Cafeteria. The concert will begin at 7 pm at the Small Theater.

Tickets (including dinner) are $25 presale / $30 at door for adults, and $20 presale / $25 at door for non-performing students. Presale tickets can be purchased HERE. View the flyer.

SURF

TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING

We’ve had an exciting and eventful few months filled with engaging presentations, competitions, and notable accomplishments.

Hacking Voting Machines

In light of the election season, we hosted an eye-opening presentation on the topic of hacking voting machines. We explored real-world examples of vulnerabilities in voting systems and how they have been exploited

How to Hack an ATM Machine

Continuing the series of presentations, we discussed the vulnerabilities in ATM systems. This session was inspired by popular demand after the voting machines discussion.

Hacking Climate Control Systems in Buildings

One of our more technical sessions, this presentation dove deep into exploiting and mitigating vulnerabilities in building climate control systems. This topic showcased the intersection of cybersecurity and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

Xbox Underground: The Hackers Who Stole the Future

A captivating presentation on one of the most notorious hacking groups in modern history, detailing their methods, motives, and eventual downfall by the FBI.

If you’re interested in joining the Cybersecurity Club, we meet every Wednesday at lunch in Room 112 (Mr. Selmi’s room). New members are always welcome, and there’s no experience required—just an interest in learning about cybersecurity and building your skills. We do lots of cool competitions, like Cyberpatriot, throughout the year, as well as interesting presentations, volunteer opportunities, and more!

To learn more about Mira Costa Cybersecurity Club speaking/presenting at your event, please contact us at miracostacyber@gmail.com.

Go Mustangs!

CROSS COUNTRY

SUPPORT CROSS COUNTRY WITH MCHS FAN GEAR: Show your Mustang pride with Mira Costa swag – an embroidered vest and a 40 oz Stanley Cup. Click here to purchase.

FOOTBALL

Jason Sadowski Scholarship - On Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 the West Torrance Lions Club hosted the 59th annual All-Star Football game at El Camino College. During halftime, the Sadowski family presented the 7th Jason Sadowski Scholarship to Mira Costa Senior Quarterback Nico De La Cruz. Players were asked to submit an essay explaining what they learned from being a part of the Mira Costa Football team.The scholarship is awarded to an outstanding Mira Costa Senior who embodies what it means to be a Mustang! Congratulations to Nico!

VOLLEYBALL, INDOOR - GIRLS

MBX / MBUSD Supported Summer Camps:

Camp Galileo: Innovation, Friendship and Fun - Various DatesGet ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo at Robinson Elementary, filled with engaging STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges and classic camp fun. 9am-3pm + AM/PM extended care. Register here . View the flyer.

Camp RAD: 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. Ages: Incoming 4th - 7th grades / Email chaoteach@yahoo.com / View the flyer.

Planet Bravo: Join us this summer at LA’s #1 STEM camp! Programs for students K–9th. June 23–Aug 1, 2025; 1-week sessions. Celebrating 11 Summers with MBX at MBMS. Register at plantebravo.com. View the flyer .

MCHS BOOSTER FAN GEAR & FUNDRAISERS:

Thank you for supporting MCHS Boosters.

Your purchases directly benefit these organizations!

WATERPOLO - GIRLS:

MCHS SHERPA BLANKET

LACROSSE - GIRLS:

MCHS ORNAMENT

RUGBY:

MCHS SEAT CUSHIONS

SWIM:

MCHS PJs

CROSS COUNTRY:

MCHS VEST

CROSS COUNTRY:

MCHS STANLEY CUPS

WRESTLING:

MCHS BEACH TOWELS

WRESTLING:

MCHS and LEGENDS SOCKS

CHEER:

MCHS COSTA SWEATERS

VOLLEYBALL, INDOOR - BOYS:

MCHS LICENSE PLATE FRAME AND KEYCHAIN + VB LICENSE PLATE FRAME AND VB CAR MAGNET

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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.