Graduation Photo Ordering Information

• Dorian Photography will be capturing images of our graduates  during the ceremony.  

• You may place an order using THIS LINK.

Parchment Electronic Transcript Service

If you would like your final transcript sent electronically through our transcript supplier, Parchment, for a minimal charge, please follow the following steps:

• Log in to your Parchment account with your Mira Costa email.  If you have never logged into Parchment and need a registration code, please see the Registrar in the Registrars office located in the Admin Bldg.  

• Enter the information as to where you need your final transcript to be sent.  Please note: you will need the email address as to where your school/institution has requested final transcripts be sent.

• Remember to choose the HOLD for GRADES when selecting when you want your transcript sent.  This will be sent once final grades are in Aeries (traditionally the Monday following graduation).

• Confirm your payment...and that's it!

 Please direct all questions to Robyn St. Germain, Registrar at 310-318-7337 ext. 5049 or rstgermain@mbusd.org.

Cap and Gown Order

Caps and gowns are ordered through Jostens and are delivered to and distributed by Mira Costa  May 20th.  After May 20th, caps and gowns may be picked up in the front office during break, office hours, or lunch.  When ordering, please be sure you note this to yourself as many people forget if they have placed the order and Mira Costa will have no record of your order.

• Order Cap, Gown, and Tassel Package through Josten's HERE. 

• Order Deluxe Graduate Packages  through Josten's HERE.

• Request a loaner Cap and Gown due to hardship  HERE  Please note, these must be returned on June 18th and may not be decorated. 

Lei, Bouquet, and Shirt Pre-order

Your order of bouquets, Leis and Class of 2024 t-shits will benefit the MCHS Dance Team.  Items are available before the graduation ceremony, but leis may not be worn until following graduation.

Cap and Gown Distribution Monday, May 20 Break and Lunch 

• Caps and Gowns will be distributed to students at the auditorium at break and lunch

• Students must pay all fees at library to receive cap and gown

• Students must bring student ID and may only pick up their own cap and gown- they may not pick up for friend, etc.

• After May 20, caps and gowns may be picked up at break, office hours, or lunch.

Grad Night Tickets and Yard Signs

• Mira Costa High School’s GRAD Nite is an “all-night” party, where our graduating class can enjoy one last evening of fun and food with friends in a safe, substance-free environment. Grad Nite festivities will start with check-in at 8:45pm – after the graduation ceremony and the Strand Stroll – on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Attendees will be bused to a secret, private venue to enjoy a truly unique evening of entertainment.

• Grad Night Tickets:: MBX Grad Night LINK (Includes yard sign)

• Graduation Yard Sign Only: LINK

• If you have questions or would like to volunteer please reach out to Sandy Quigley

All Awards Assembly Wednesday, May 28 - 9:31 am

• MCHS auditorium; 11th and 12th grade students recognized

• Recipients of awards and families will be notified in May

Senior Finals Wednesday, June 5 through Friday, June 7

• Wednesday, June 5: Periods 5 and 6

• Thursday, June 6: Periods 3 and 4

• Friday, June 7: Periods 1 and 2

Graduation Information Presentation and Senior Breakfast Friday, June 7 - Directly Following Period 2 Final

• MCHS auditorium

• PTSA hosts breakfast for seniors immediately following the graduation information presentation outside the auditorium

Senior Recognition Night Monday, June 10 - 6:00-8:00 pm (*Time Change)

• MCHS Auditorium

• This is the culmination of the Scholarship Notebook Program; recipients of awards will be notified and invited to attend by late May via email

• Recipients, please meet in the cafeteria at 5:15 pm to line up.  Dress attire will be the same as for graduation.  Program begins promptly at 6:00 pm 

Wristband (Ticket) Distribution Tuesday, June11 - 9:00am-2:00pm

• Each graduating student receives seven (7) wristbands constituting tickets, which may be transferred to others at will. 

• Wristbands must be worn for admission and must be worn throughout ceremony

• Wristbands are green or gold, corresponding to student's last name and seating of graduates on the field.  A-K students comprise the GREEN section and L-Z students comprise the GOLD section

• Wristbands  will be distributed in front of the main office

• Student must come to school in person with school or official photo ID to sign for wristbands; students may only pick up their own wristbands, no friends or parents- NO EXCEPTIONS

• Lost wristbands cannot be replaced

Graduation Rehearsal and BBQ With MBPD Wednesday, June 12 - 12:30-3:00 pm

• Rehearsal is MANDATORY for all seniors and attendance will be taken

• Arrive at Waller Stadium for rehearsal promptly at 12:30 pm

• We recommend you bring the shoes you plan to wear for graduation to practice walking in them

• BBQ and games directly following rehearsal, courtesy of Manhattan Beach Police Department

Graduation Ceremony Thursday, June 13 - 5:00 pm

• Graduates arrive by 3:45pm at the MBUSD District Office Parking Lot at 325 S. Peck

• Guests begin arriving at 3:30 pm

  1. Gates will open at 3:00 for pre-designated ADA guests & a companion to choose ADA accessible seating located at the top of Waller Stadium.  (Information regarding ADA coming soon.)

  2. Gates will open at 3:30 pm for all guests to choose their seats in their assigned green or gold section  

• Those using ride share (Uber/Lyft), please map at 1401 Artesia Blvd and proceed to the stadium

• See map   HERE for parking, entrance, etc.

• Livestream will be available HERE on the day of the event

Strand Stroll Thursday, June 13- (Immediately following graduation)

• Graduates board buses to be shuttled to 22nd Street in Hermosa where we gather to walk together to Manhattan Beach Pier for a final send-off, photo and mortarboard toss

• Map HERE

Loaned Cap, Gown, and Tassel Return Thursday, June 20 - 8:30 to 11:00 am and 1:00 to 3:00 pm

•  MCHS Administration Building 

• Loaned caps may not be decorated

Diploma Distribution Thursday,  June 20 -  8:00 – 11:00 am and 1:00 – 3:00 pm (And daily thereafter)

• MCHS Administration Building - Registrar's Office

• Diploma distribution will continue throughout the month of July:  Monday & Wednesday 8:00 – 11:00 am or Tuesday & Thursday 1:00 – 3:00 pm.  The office is closed on Fridays during July

Senior Slideshow Pictures Due Monday, May 13th by 8:00 pm

Ralf’s Photography will put together a senior slideshow that will be shown at the All-Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 28th 2024 in the auditorium. 

• Please submit up to 4 photos using the following Google Photos link.  

• Do not use small, compressed images; photos with high resolution work best to avoid blurriness, as the photos will be made larger. 

• Photos taken from social media sights are often not “clear” enough; be sure you check your photos before dropping them in folder.

• Pictures cannot contain profanity, inappropriate gestures or alcoholic beverages, drugs, or even red cups. 

• Click HERE to drop your images

Graduation Speaker/Performer Applications Due April 19 - Room 45

• If you are interested in sepaking or performing at graduation, please visit Ms. Howerton (Room 45) to pick up an application and return by Friday, April 19(date has been extended)

• Auditions will be held in room 45 at office hours Thursday, April 25.

Graduation Photo Ordering Information

• Dorian Photography will be capturing images of our graduates  during the ceremony.  

• You may place an order using THIS LINK.

Graduation Photo Ordering Information

• Dorian Photography will be capturing images of our graduates  during the ceremony.  

• You may place an order using THIS LINK.

Graduation Photo Ordering Information

• Dorian Photography will be capturing images of our graduates  during the ceremony.  

• You may place an order using THIS LINK.