Rock the ASK – Celebrate Annual Appeal Campaign

Manhattan Beach Education Foundation 11/27 4:46P David Brennan

MBEF s first annual Rock the ASK   presented by Saint Rocke hosted by our Community Partner Kinecta Federal Credit Union is March 16, 2024! Come celebrate the end of our Annual Appeal  with The Spazmatics, BBQ, Beer and Wine! Learn how you can...

Link Crew hosts annual “Spooky Movie Night”

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 11/17 8:19A La Vista

By Sophia Alvarez Staff Writer With the help of Link Crew, Costa hosted a Spooky Movie Night on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. to showcase the movie Coraline . Link Crew set up Spooky Movie Night in the Mustang Mall. Participants were encouraged to...

Manhattan Beach holds annual pier lighting ceremony

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 11/17 8:15A La Vista

By McLean Grimes Executive News Editor The city of Manhattan Beach hosted its 34th-annual pier lighting ceremony on Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. to commence the holiday season. MBMS and Costa choir both sang at the event and at 7 p.m., the pier was...

Manhattan Beach stands United Against Hate

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 11/17 8:12A La Vista

By Taylor Kelley News Editor Manhattan Beach Unified School District (MBUSD) held its “Manhattan Beach Unified Stands United Against Hate” from Nov. 12-18 to raise awareness about intolerance in the community and provide a safe environment in...

Art Night provides students  opportunity to display work

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 11/17 8:11A La Vista

By Kylie Woodward Staff Writer Costa hosted it s annual Art Night on Oct 27 from 5-7p.m, outside room 109 to show off and sell student artwork. Each student got to display their work. Each table was filled with different concepts and...

MBUSD investigates Head of HR Dr. Stekol for comments

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 11/17 8:07A La Vista

??By Sofia Williams Editor-in-Chief and McLean Grimes Executive News Editor Manhattan Beach Unified School District (MBUSD) hired a firm to investigate Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Dr. Tom Stekol for making inappropriate comments at...

Skechers hosts 15th-annual Pier-to-Pier Friendship Walk

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 11/17 8:02A La Vista

By Taylor Kelley News Editor Skechers hosted its annual Pier-to-Pier Friendship walk on Oct. 29 at 9 a.m. starting at the Manhattan Beach Pier to raise money and bring awareness to the special needs community and local beneficiary schools. The...

Drama/Tech hosts fall play, ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 11/17 8:00A La Vista

By McLean Grimes Executive News Editor Mira Costa Drama/Tech presented its fall play, “Peter and the Starcatcher,” on Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. There were seven shows held on Nov 3, 4, 8, 9, 10 and 11. Tickets cost $13 for adults and $11 for students...

Homecoming Week brings Mustangs activities

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 11/17 7:58A La Vista

Lily Mitchell Managing Editor Costa’s Homecoming week was held from Oct. 21-27 and was full of activities including the Homecoming dance, dress-up days, a pep rally and the Homecoming football game. The annual Homecoming dance was held in the gym...

MBUSD Board discusses Ethnic Studies, Stadium Way Construction, Parcel Tax

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 11/17 7:56A La Vista

Ava Nicols Editor-in-Chief The Manhattan Beach Unified School District (MBUSD) Board met on Wednesday to give an update on the new Ethnic Studies course that will be offered starting in the 2025-26 school year, the Stadium Way project and renewal...

MBEF EXPO in our Schools: November 27 – January 19

Manhattan Beach Education Foundation 11/17 6:31A David Brennan

During the MBEF EXPO in our Elementary Schools over the next few months, parents are invited to join their child in class to experience the programs funded by donations to the MBEF Annual Appeal. The...

MBEF Podcast: The College and Career Center

Manhattan Beach Education Foundation 11/14 8:19A David Brennan

All Mira Costa families have access to critical help in navigating the college admissions process and other post-graduation pathways through the College and Career Center (CCC) at Mira Costa High School. The CCC supports students with defining...

$450,000 Raised on National STEAM Day!

Manhattan Beach Education Foundation 11/13 1:24P David Brennan

Thank you to all the parents and community members who donated to support MBEF’s Annual Appeal on National STEAM Day and to our Community Partner, Chevron, who matched all donations that met the ASK of $2,000 per student! With over $450,000...

MBEF Giving Day is Wednesday, November 15th!

Manhattan Beach Education Foundation 11/13 7:03A David Brennan

Giving Day celebrations will take place at our Manhattan Beach schools on Wednesday, November 15 th before and after school. Pick up a yard sign and fun giveaways, visit with teachers and MBEF Board Members and make a donation or pledge to keep...

Peter and the Star Catcher opening show 11/09

La Vista (Mira Costa High School) 11/9 5:56A La Vista

Get ready for an unforgettable evening with Peter and the Star Catcher on November 9th! This enchanting prequel to Peter Pan is being put on by Mira Costa s drama community. It s a must-see for anyone who s loves Peter Pan. Experience the origins...