8th Grade Website
HERMOSA VALLEY SCHOOL
HVS CLASS OF 2024
Upcoming Events
REDONDO UNION HIGH SCHOOL
Registration NOW OPEN (Flyer)
2024 RBEF SEA HAWK SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS
Registration NOW OPEN (Flyer)
MIRA COSTA HIGH SCHOOL
NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT 2024-2025
NOW OPEN-May 2, 2024
Resumes again on August 2, 2024
All Hermosa Valley students are required to bring an Aeries Online Enrollment Form, two copies of their birth certificate, and a copy of their parent’s driver’s license. HVS students do not have to fill out the Enrollment Checklist. No other required enrollment documents are necessary. In order to access online course selection, documents must be received by March 8th. Incoming 9th grade students do not require a class scheduling appointment with a counselor.
MIRA COSTA HIGH SCHOOL
NEW STUDENT MBX SUMMER SCHOOL 2024
MBX Summer School
June 17-July 25, 2024
Semester 1:
June 17-July 3, 2024
Semester 2:
July 8-25, 2024
Academic Registration
March 14, 2024 • 9 AM
Academic Class
Registration Closes
June 12, 2024 • 3 PM
Small Group In-Person
Registration Closes
May 10, 2024 • 3 PM
Athletics/Activities Registration
April 18, 2024 • 9 AM
MBX Summer School Course Descriptions
MBX Summer School Presentation 3.5.2024
Questions: Email Kathy Duffy at MBX
Information is subject to change. Always check the website
BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT'S
YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
2024-2025
Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) is seeking middle and high school students (grades 8-12) who are passionate about their peers' health and wellness to serve on the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) and become a Youth Health Ambassador! The YAC is a youth-led committee focusing on the health and needs of their Beach Cities peers. As a YAC member, students will connect peers with vital resources, events, and information, tackling pressing issues like substance use, mental health, social justice, and more. From developing engaging programs to advocating for change through public speaking and media projects, this is a student's chance to lead the charge for a healthier, happier future.
Student applicants must live in or attend a school in the following Beach Cities: Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Hermosa Beach.
Interested in applying? Please fill out the YAC Interest Sheet. Applications will come out this summer!
For more information, visit the
Questions? Email Cindy Carcamo, Youth Engagement Coordinator, at cindy.carcamo@bchd.org.
8TH GRADE HIGH SCHOOL CHOICES
MIRA COSTA HIGH SCHOOL
REDONDO UNION HIGH SCHOOL
ARCHIVED Past Events
8TH GRADE STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
October 2023-May 2024
BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT'S
YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) is seeking middle and high school students (grades 8-12) who are passionate about their peers' health and wellness to serve on the Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The YAC is a youth-led committee focusing on the health and needs of their Beach Cities peers. As a YAC member, students will promote students health and well-being in the Beach Cities. Student applicants must live in or attend a school in the following Beach Cities: Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Hermosa Beach.
YAA Application Closed on September 3rd at 5:30 PM!
For more information, visit the
Questions? Email Cindy Carcamo, Youth Engagement Coordinator, at cindy.carcamo@bchd.org.
8TH GRADE SAND DUNE NATIVE PLANT RESTORATION PROJECT
October 19-20, 2023
Due 10/18/2023
MIRA COSTA HIGH SCHOOL
THIS IS COSTA
(8TH GRADE FAMILY NIGHT)
October 25, 2023 - 6:00-7:30 PM
Mira Costa High School
Waller Stadium
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL & RAFFLE
8TH GRADE PARENT
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
October 27, 2023 - 4:30-8:00 PM
Hermosa Valley School
8th Grade Parents - Food Court
8th Grade Parents - Ticket Table
Student Service Points - Carnival
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MIRA COSTA MUSIC EXPERIENCE (8TH GRADERS + FAMILIES INVITED)
November 5, 2023
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Mira Costa High School
Athletic Complex Terrace
VALLEY 8TH GRADE ROADSHOW
November 30, 2023
8:20-9:15 AM
Valley MPR
MCHS/RUHS PRINCIPAL'S MEETING
FOR VALLEY 8TH GRADE FAMILIES
November 30, 2023 - 6-7 PM
REDONDO UNION HIGH SCHOOL
HERMOSA VALLEY FAMILY TOUR
December 2 or 9, 2023 - 2-3 PM
Meet First at the RUHS Library
HERMOSA HERMANOS
January 9, 2024 - 7-8 PM
Via Zoom
Hermosa Hermanos is a Boys service club facilitated by their mothers to volunteer for local charities through their high school years. They are holding an informational Zoom meeting for the class of 2028 mothers or female mentors on Tuesday, January 9, to learn more about our non-profit group. Boys must have at least one parent who is a Hermosa Beach resident or has attended Hermosa Schools.
Zoom Meeting Details
Meeting ID: 849 7332 1664
Passcode 973479
No RSVP necessary
8TH GRADE ASTROCAMP
January 17-19, 2024
MIRA COSTA HIGH SCHOOL
INCOMING 9TH GRADE - CLASS OF 2028 HERMOSA FAMILY TOUR
January 27, 2024 - 9-10 AM
Tour Begins Promptly at the Flagpole in Front of MCHS on 1401 Artesia Blvd.
If you have previously attended a Monthly Tour with MCHS Principal Gerger, this will be the same information shared, so you do not need attend this one.
Parking will be a challenge. Please arrive early and on time.
REDONDO UNION HIGH SCHOOL
RU READY NIGHT
CLASS OF 2028
January 31, 2024 - 5-8 PM
HERMOSA HERMANOS
January 31, 2024
Hermosa Hermanos is a Boys service club facilitated by their mothers to volunteer for local charities through their high school years. Applications are due Wednesday, January 31.
For more information, email hermosahermanos@gmail.com.
8TH GRADE PARENT WELCOME
NIGHT WEBINAR
February 1, 2024 - 6-8 PM
8TH GRADE HIGH SCHOOL DECISION
GOOGLE FORM
February 26-March 1, 2024
Google Form Emailed Directly to 8th Grade Student
MIRA COSTA HIGH SCHOOL
THIS IS COSTA PART 2
8TH GRADE FAMILY EVENT
March 5, 2024 • 7-8:30 PM
MCHS Auditorium
8TH GRADE DEDICATION PAGES
& BABY PHOTOS
January 8-March 8, 2024
8th Grade Dedication Page
Purchase/Complete by 3/8/2024
DP Pricing: Full Page $190, Half Page $110, & Quarter Page $60
8th Grade Baby Picture
Submit by 3/8/2024
(It's FREE)
NO DEADLINE EXTENSIONS
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REDONDO UNION
HIGH SCHOOL
AVID APPLICATION & INFORMATION
Google Form Application Open from February 22-March 8, 2024
Decisions Mid/Late April
REDONDO UNION HIGH SCHOOL
FUTURE 9TH GRADE SEA HAWK PARENT & STUDENT SCHEDULING TOWN HALL MEETING AT HERMOSA VALLEY
March 18, 2024 • 3-4 PM
Hermosa Valley MPR
Submit Questions Here by March 15
MIRA COSTA HIGH SCHOOL
MCHS ONLINE COURSE SELECTION
WINDOW OPEN
(Select Courses on Aeries Student Portal)
March 18-29, 2024
MCHS Email to Incoming 9th Grade Parents and Students 3.14.2024
Incoming 9th Grade Course Selection Presentation
MCHS Off Campus Course Guidelines
8TH GRADE STUDENTS VS. STAFF
VOLLEYBALL GAME
March 29, 2024 • 12:30-12:56 PM
REDONDO UNION HIGH SCHOOL
RUHS TRANSITION SPECIAL EDUCATION MEETINGS WITH 8TH GRADE PARENTS/STUDENTS
April 19, 2024
MIRA COSTA HIGH SCHOOL
MCHS COUNSELORS VISIT VALLEY
April 22, 2024
MCHS Counselors will meet with Hermosa Valley 8th Grade students to ensure course requests were properly inputted and students are happy with their selections.
REDONDO UNION HIGH SCHOOL
RUHS COUNSELORS VISIT VALLEY
April 22, 2024
RUHS Counselors will meet with Hermosa Valley 8th Grade students to ensure course requests were properly inputted and students are happy with their selections.
MIRA COSTA HIGH SCHOOL
MCHS TRANSITION SPECIAL EDUCATION MEETINGS WITH 8TH GRADE PARENTS/STUDENTS
April 23 & 26, 2024
REDONDO UNION HIGH SCHOOL
RUHS ATHLETIC
INFORMATION NIGHT
May 1, 2024 • 6 PM
RUHS Sea Hawk Bowl
(Football Stadium)
8TH GRADE SAND DUNE NATIVE PLANT RESTORATION PROJECT
Ms. Heath's 8th Grade Social Studies Classes Walk Through
May 2, 2024
HVS CLASS OF 2024
VALLEY LEGACY WALL TILES
Forms Distributed - April 29, 2024
Forms Due - May 6, 2024
Painting Tiles - May 10, 2024
Ms. Heath will distribute the 8th Grade Tile Wall - Class of 2024 Form on Monday, April 29, to all 8th Grade Students. The form asks the students to design their legacy wall tile with the theme “What I love about Hermosa.” Underneath the design, students will write a corresponding sentence describing what they love about Hermosa. Finally, a parent or guardian needs to review and sign the form. Forms must be returned to Ms. Heath by Monday, May 6. Students will paint their approved legacy wall designs onto tiles on Friday, May 10, during Ms. Heath's Social Studies classes. Special thanks to Young at Art, who created this beautiful tradition with our HVS Class of 2011 that continues today.
MIRA COSTA HIGH SCHOOL
JOIN CHOIR - SIGN UP FOR AN AUDITION DAY
If neither date works or you have questions, email Ms. Crellin, Choir Director, at kcrellin@mbusd.org
See the Mira Costa Choir website for more information.
8TH GRADE PHOTO SLIDESHOW
SUBMIT PHOTOS
April 29-May 31, 2024
Lisa Vargas Gardner, 8th Grade Level Coordinator, will send an email with all the details on 4/29/2024. You can also visit this link to learn more.
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3RD/8TH GRADE BOOK CELEBRATION
June 3, 2024 • 9:15-10:13 AM
Cookies & Lemonade
provided by HVPTO
8TH GRADE STUDENTS VS. STAFF
SOFTBALL GAME
June 7, 2024 • 11:00-11:56 AM
8TH GRADE PROMOTION BOUQUETS & LEIS PREORDERS
May 5-June 10, 2024 at 12 PM
HVPTO will get back 25% on all preorders and 15% on day of sales!
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8TH GRADE YEARBOOK
DISTRIBUTION DAY
June 11, 2024
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8TH GRADE LOCKER CLEANOUT & RETURN HBCSD CHROMEBOOK
June 11, 2024
8TH GRADE BREAKFAST, PROMOTION REHEARSAL, + EARLY RELEASE
June 12, 2024
8th Grade Breakfast in the Valley MPR (8:15-10:15 AM), immediately followed by Promotion Rehearsal + Early Release at 12:30 PM (for 8th Grade only)
8TH GRADE PROMOTION
HVS CLASS OF 2024
June 12, 2024 - 5 PM
Hermosa Valley Field
Followed by a Reception
Hermosa Valley Blacktop
(Cookies & Water
provided by HVPTO)
Splash Newsflash 6.12.2024 from Valley Principal Bledsoe
8TH GRADE PROMOTION DANCE
HVS CLASS OF 2024
June 12, 2024 - 6:45-8:45 PM
Hermosa Valley Gym
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8TH GRADE LEGACY BRICKS AT VIEW CAMPAIGN
May 24-June 21, 2024
Cement your student's first and last name in HVS history with a personalized HVS Class of 2024 brick on the Hermosa View's walkway. For just $300, you can secure your spot to support Hermosa Schools for many years to come. Purchase a brick today to be a part of the legacy!