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MBX SUMMER SCHOOL 2025

• Registration is open until for all Academic and Athletic classes! Registration for Academic and Credit Recovery closes Monday, June 30, 2025 at 11:59pm. Middle School students can take summer school courses for enrichment. Visit mbxfoundation.org or contact summerschool@mbxfoundation.org for more information.

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. 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. 

MBX SCHOLARSHIPS

MBX is proud to award a total of $10,000 in scholarships to 10 graduating seniors. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all of the students who applied. Your hard work and dedication are truly inspiring and we wish each of you the very best as you take the next steps in your journey.

MBX Scholarship Awards were presented to the following students on Monday, June 9, 2025 at Mira Costa. Congratulations!

Elizabeth Witherell, Stella Traylor, Hudson Sagadevan, Michael Prosser, Rachel Khoddam, Katherine Kligys, Jack Mohr, Aaron Henschel, Chloe Estrin, Chloe Kim

MBX CONTROLLER POSITION

Deadline extended until June 12, 2025. Please click on this link to view the job description and resume submission information. 

MBX AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT

Thank you for your continued support of the MBX Foundation and our After School Enrichment Programs. We hope your child enjoyed a fun, enriching, and engaging experience this session.

Proceeds from these classes go directly to the MBX Foundation and help fund a wide range of academic, educational, musical, athletic, and co-curricular programs in support of the Manhattan Beach Unified School District.

Please visit our website for updates and class listings:

PACE/PASE/GAP/RAP/MAP Elementary School Fall 2025 Session Dates:

• Schedules post Wednesday, August 6, 2025
• Registration opens 9am Thursday, August 21 (Grandview, Robinson, Meadows)
• Registration opens 9am Friday, August 22 (Pacific & Pennekamp)
• Session Starts: Monday, September 8, 2025
• Session Ends: Thursday, November 20, 2025

Manhattan Beach Preschool Fall 2025 Session Dates:

• Schedules Post Friday, August 15, 2025
• Registration opens 9am Monday, August 18
• Session Starts: Monday, September 8, 2025
• Session Ends: Friday, December 19, 2025

Wishing you and your family a joyful and relaxing summer.

We look forward to welcoming your kids back in the fall!

BASEBALL

Varsity baseball completed one of the most successful seasons in the history of the program. The team went 28-3 and were Bay League Champions, securing an undefeated 12-0 league record. During the season, the team rattled off a 26 game winning streak, and had two playoff victories in CIF Division 1 competition, reaching the quarterfinals. The 28 wins tied for the most wins in a Costa Baseball single season, and the team had the best winning percentage in the history of the program.

GOLF - BOYS

The Boys Golf Team had a great showing at CIF! Huge congratulations to Eric daCosta shooting -9 under par at Skylinks Golf Club. This is the lowest round in Bay League and Mira Costa competition history! Juniors Eric daCosta and Callahan Fay qualified to the second round of CIF. The Varsity squad road-tripped to compete in the regionals and did well! End of season banquet honored the 7 seniors with fun awards. Contact Coach Woodward if you are interested in the MBX summer golf class. Email awoodward@mbusd.org 

LACROSSE - BOYS

LACROSSE - GIRLS

2025 MCHS Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse Team: Another fantastic season! 

Back-to-Back Undefeated Bay League Champions & CIF SS Division 1 Finalists 

All Bay League Awards:

• 1st Team: Kate D, Bailey B, Peyton M, Emma B, Piper D
• 2nd Team: Maddie O, Lizzie W, Carly K, Lauren F

2024 MCHS Girls’ JV Lacrosse Team

• Season Record 9-5

MBX Summer Lacrosse Training Sessions 

• Dates: Mondays/Wednesdays, June 16 - July 16
• Times: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
• Grad Years: 2029-2026
• Where: West Field at Mira Costa (Meadows side)
• Cost: $400 for six 2-hour-long training sessions 
• Link: Interest Form MBX Summer Training Sessions

SWIM

Four-peat Bay League Champions!

Costa Swim is proudly undefeated for the fourth consecutive year in every meet at all levels (Girls & Boys Varsity and Girls & Boys JV), earning our fourth Bay League championship title in a row. Our team had its best finish ever at the Division 1 CIF-SS Championship meet. The girls team of 8 swimmers placed 2nd overall for the 2nd straight year, runner up to a private school team of 24. CIF Champions leading the way were Delaney Herr (50 Free), Bella Brito (100 Breast), and the Girls 200 Medley Relay team of Herr, Brito, Andi Taylor and Maya Manasfi. The Costa boys placed 4th, the highest ever placing in Costa Boys Swimming history. With 13 school records broken this season alone, our local success culminated in our first ever participation at the Division 1 CIF State meet in Clovis, CA, where our team of 7 made us proud, highlighted by 1st place finishes for Bella Brito in the 200 free and 100 Breast. 

Congratulations to our 14 graduating seniors in their future endeavors; we are eager to see those who are continuing their swim careers in college flourish: Delaney Herr - Princeton, Bella Brito - USC, Heather O’Brien - Cal State East Bay, Fred Brown - Emory College, Anderson Bennett - University of Puget Sound, and Jack Krikorian - Chapman University.

TRACK & FIELD

Mira Costa Track and Field had an AMAZING 2025 Season. Through our athletes' hard work, focus, and dedication, 2025 was the BEST season in school history.  

16 NEW Track and Field School Records

Varsity 100m - Luke Leonard, 10.66

Sophomore 100m - A.J. McBean, 10.71

Varsity 200m - Luke Leonard, 21.65

Sophomore 200m - A.J. McBean, 22.16

Freshman 400m - Ashlyn Perrone, 57.8

Varsity 400m - Mac Lamkin, 48.66

Varsity 800m - Ian Hansen, 01:51.2

Varsity 1600m - Krish Desai, 04:10.4

Varsity 110H - Mac Lamkin, 14.29

Varsity 300H - Mac Lamkin, 37.1

Sophomore 300H - Mateo Loo, 39.76

Varsity Pole Vault - Tomek Gorzkowski, 16’ 4”

4x100 Relay - Mac Lamkin, Caden Enright, Luke Leonard, A.J. McBean, 41.8

4x400 Relay - Charley McCarthy, Caden Enright, Mateo Loo, Mac Lamkin, 03:15.7

4x800 Relay - Alana Clarke, Shane O’Brien, Kate Perrone, Sadie Wilson, 09:27.2

4x800 Relay - Krish Desai, Collin Tarnay, Ryan Burger, Ian Hansen, 07:35.2

• Bay League (6th Strongest League in CA)
• Boys Frosh/Soph League Champions
• Girls Frosh/Soph League Champions
• Girls Varsity League Champions
• Boys Varsity Runner’s Up
• 28 CIF SS Division 1 Qualifying Athletes
• Boys Rank #5 of 45 in CIFSS-D1
• Girls Rank #20 of 44 in CIFSS-D1
• 13 California State Meet Qualifying Athletes
• Largest total number of Athletes in Schools History 
• Boys Team Finished #8 Overall in California out of 101 Teams

4x800 Relay - Krish Desai, Collin Tarnay, Ryan Burger, Ian Hansen, #2 in California

Pole Vault - Tomek Gorzkowski, #3 in California

300 Hurdle - Mac Lamkin, #4 in California

800m - Ian Hansen, #10 in California

110 Hurdles - Mac Lamkin, #28 in California

4x400 Relay - Sonja Mugg, Audrey Werhane, Isabella Verela, Leoni Beigert, #21 in California

4x400 Relay - Charley McCarthy, Caden Enright, Mateo Loo, Mac Lamkin, #16 in California

Congratulations to our Track & Field graduating seniors!

We are truly grateful for your leadership, dedication, and hard work throughout the season. Your efforts played a vital role in our success and your presence will be deeply missed. Best of luck as you begin this exciting new chapter — we know you’ll go on to achieve great things!

VOLLEYBALL, INDOOR - BOYS

Boys Varsity Volleyball had an incredible 2025 season! In addition to the Bay League Championship, they brought home 3 CIF Division 1 Championships -  including CIF-Southern Section, CIF-Regional, and the newly inaugurated CIF-State Championship in Fresno this last Saturday May 31st, in a 3-0 sweep. Congratulations to all the players, the coaches, their families, and the entire volleyball community. The Varsity team has been ranked #1 Nationally for the entire season, finishing with a 37-2 record! Link to Easy Reader Article:

https://easyreadernews.com/

The JV team finished their season as the RUHS JV Tournament Champions and the FR/SO team won the Foothill Classic Frosh/Soph Tournament. Congratulations to both teams. 

Photos: Costa Boys Volleyball Varsity Team CIF State Champions (May 31, 2025) and Costa Boys Volleyball Varsity Team CIF-SS Champions (May 16, 2025)

DANCE

Join us for our Dance Team Master Class Day! September 23, 2025

Learn technique and dance combos from the Mira Costa Dance Team coaching staff, along with special guest Carlee Clover, former NFL Rams cheerleader!

Whether you’re looking to grow as a dancer or just have a fun day of training, this is a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired.

Don’t miss it — we can’t wait to dance with you!

Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Cost: $80

Location: Mira Costa Athletic Complex

Ages: 12+ / Registration to come. Visit www.mbxfoundation.org/booster-clubs/dance-team/

MUN

Just last Thursday, Mira Costa MUN celebrated their annual end-of-year banquet at the Sonesta, honoring graduating seniors, awarding superlatives, and celebrating the amazing accomplishments of the year. The event was filled with smiles and laughs, and included activities such as caricatures and photo booths; overall creating an amazing way to end the great school year. Additionally, as the school year comes to an end, the preparation for LAIMUN XXXI grows in full swing, with topic proposals and the new secretariat strategically planning for another amazing Costa-hosted Model UN Conference. Overall, Mira Costa MUN has had a truly successful year and is looking forward to what is to come!

ORCHESTRA

Excellent performance on Tuesday by the MCHS Orchestras at the Pops Concert where ensembles entertained the audience with popular classics, film scores and light classical pieces. The concert also celebrated our seniors during their last MCHS performance.

Parents of returning and incoming families, please join Mr. Park and the Orchestra Booster to learn about the 2025-2026 school year including plans for Walt Disney Concert Hall in June 2026. The meeting will be held on June 10th in the Orchestra Room. Please view the flyer HERE.

SURF

Costa wins another league title making it 20 straight years undefeated! Since the league was founded in 2014, Costa not only has won every championship, but has never even lost one competition! Who else can say that?! 

COSTA ALSO FINISHED 4TH IN STATE THIS SEASON!

BASKETBALL - BOYS

Summer Basketball Opportunities: MBX Summer Program

All new and returning MCHS basketball players are encouraged to sign up for the MBX Summer Athletics Boys Basketball Program, running from Monday, June 16 to Wednesday, July 16. [Click here for more info.]

RUGBY - BOYS and GIRLS

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, together with coaches and family members, traveled to New Zealand to compete in three different matches against local New Zealand high schools and rugby clubs.  

We want to express our gratitude to our coaching staff (head coach Duke Dulgarian, John O’Neill, Andrew Hunter, John Weber, Ashley Brownsberger, Evan Anderson, Jonah Tavai and Reed Vabrey) for their dedication to the players and the game. Also a huge thank you to all the players for playing with integrity and representing Mira Costa well throughout the season both on and off the pitch. We also want to recognize all the parents for their support of the team, the players and coaches. We couldn’t do it without you!  We are looking forward to a fun summer honing our rugby skills and preparing for a successful and exciting next season. Go Costa!

HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER RUGBY PROGRAM (Co-Ed):  Rising 9th-grade boy and girl Rugby players are invited to register for our MBX Summer Athletics Rugby Program. Returning players in 10-12 grades are also expected to register. Click here to register.

The program runs from June 18 – July 18. Practices are held at Mira Costa High School (meet at West Field) three (3) days a week, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5 pm (no practice July 4th). In addition to daily practices, the summer program may include weekday or weekend scrimmages with other schools. The coaches will communicate with players in advance. 

CROSS COUNTRY

Cross Country Tryouts (aka the Watermelon Run)

Join us on Monday August 18, 2025 at 7:30am at the West Field at Costa. Please arrive by 7am. Any questions please contact Coach Rebecca Kelly at (310) 200-5227.

FOOTBALL

GOLF - GIRLS

The Girls Golf team had a great off-season!  Thank you to our coach Howard Matsuoka, with assistance from coaches Scott Robert and Lew Murez, and Coach Jay in the weight room.

Girls Golf tryouts are scheduled for August 13, 14, and 18, 2025 at Chester Washington.  More detail will be posted here. Follow us on Instagram at MCHS.girlsgolf !

TENNIS - GIRLS

TRYOUT DATES FOR 2025-2026

August 11-15, 2025 @ 12-5pm

Mira Costa tennis courts

Please email miracosta.girlstennis@gmail.com with any questions!

WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS SUMMER?

Booster Club Camps:

BASEBALL -

Support MCHS 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.

WEEK 1: June 23–une 27, 9am–1pm WEEK 2: July 7–July 11, 9am–1pm WEEK 3: July 21–July 25th, 9am–1pm

Ages: 5-13 / Register here / View the flyer

BASKETBALL -

Support MCHS Boys Basketball: Sign up for Basketball 3-Day Skills Camp - 7/7–7/9/25

Mira Costa Boys Basketball hosts a 3-Day Youth Summer Camp for boys and girls with the Varsity Coaching Staff and players at the Mira Costa Gym.. Monday, July 7 through Wednesday, July 9, 9:30am to 12:30pm

Ages:  boys and girls ages 7-14 / Register here / View the flyer

CHEER -

Support MCHS Cheer: Sign up for 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 Your mini cheerleader will not want to miss out on four days of bonding with the Mira Costa Cheerleaders, learning new cheers and sideline dances, being creative with daily craft time and enjoying a special activity each day including water play and a talent show. All participants will be invited to perform for family and friends on Thursday July 10.

Ages: 4-11 / Register here / View the flyer

Support MCHS Cheer: Sign up for Costa Cheer Mini Mustang Fall Camp - 9/20/25

Dates: 9/20 (fall camp), 9/26 (minis who attend the 9/20 camp will perform at football game). More info and registration to come soon at https://www.mbxfoundation.org/booster-clubs/cheer-spirit/

DRAMA / TECH -

Support MCHS Drama / Tech: Sign up for Mini Mustang Summer Theatre Camp: 7/28–8/1/25

One week of theatre fun playing with acting, Improv, singing, dancing, crafts, games and more!

Ages:K through 5th / Register here / View the flyer

VOLLEYBALL CAMP -

Support MCHS Girls Indoor Volleyball: Sign up for Mini-Mustang Girls Volleyball Camp - 8/4–8/6/25 from 9am–12pm at MCHS Athletic Complex, Main Gym.

Three fun days of volleyball instruction and games with Mira Costa Volleyball coaches and the 2025 Varsity team. Campers will practice volleyball skills, scrimmage, and play a variety of games that will keep them running, smiling, and making memories. Campers will be grouped according to age and skill level. 



Ages: Rising 3rd - 8th grade girls / Register here / View the flyer

WATER POLO -

Support MCHS Girls and Boys Water Polo:

Sign up for Mini-Mustangs Water Polo Camp - 8/12/25 and  8/13/25 from 9 am-12 pm at the MCHS Pool. Enjoy fun and games with Mira Costa Water Polo coaches and girls & boys team members. Campers will learn water polo skills and play pool games, splash ball & more. $110 for one day or $200 for both days

Ages: 8 -14 girls & boys / Must be proficient swimmers / Register here / View the flyer

FLAG FOOTBALL -

Support MCHS Girls Flag Football:

Sign Up for Flag Football Mini Mustang Camp on 8/15/25 from 8:30am–12pm. Snacks, Water, Clinic Photos & Prizes! Wear Sneakers or Rubber Cleats (no metal spikes). Camp location is at Mira Costa West Athletic Field.

Questions? Contact miracostagirlsflagfootball@gmail.com

Ages: K–8, Boys & Girls welcome! / Register here / View the flyer

MBX / MBUSD Supported Summer Camps:

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

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.

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. 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 planetbravo.com. View the flyer.

Pedalheads Bike Camps

Our popular learn-to-ride bike program is best known for helping kids ages 2 through 12 get off training wheels and safely ride on the road. Ages 2-12 / Register here / View the flyer

Friendship Camp Summer 2025 - Various Dates

6 Weeks of fun! Our inclusive Friendship Camp engages participants and volunteers in a variety of activities including art, music, science, dance, cooking, special vendors, and adaptive sports. Ages 8+, $375/week, UPDATE: Located at Pacific Elementary School / Register here / View the flyer

MCHS BOOSTER FAN GEAR & FUNDRAISERS:

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Your purchases directly benefit these organizations!

DANCE:

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CROSS COUNTRY:

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CHEER:

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VOLLEYBALL, INDOOR - BOYS:

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WRESTLING:

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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.

To connect with MBX please contact Heather Interian, MBX Foundation Executive Director at Heather@mbxfoundation.org.

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Julie Johnson, MBX Foundation Communications at julie@mbxfoundation.org