MARINA VILLAGE NEWSLETTER
December 22, 2025 through January 2, 2026
Respect, Responsibility, Safety, Scholarship
MARINA VILLAGE NEWSLETTER
December 22, 2025 through January 2, 2026
Respect, Responsibility, Safety, Scholarship
Winter Break
School Resumes on Monday, January 5, 2026
STUDENT NEWS
Progress Reports - Trimester 2 progress reports will be coming out on January 9th. Ensure you complete all your work and get it turned in. Please see your teachers if you have questions.
Sweatpants/Sweatshirts - Are you interested in sweatpants or sweatshirts (considered Spirit Wear) that can be worn in PE class? Purchase those items all year long online. They cannot be ordered in the office:
ATHLETICS
Boys' Soccer and Girls Basketball
Boys soccer and girls basketball begin as soon as we return from winter break with tryouts on January 5th. Students will need to complete athletic packets, including the medical release, by noon on the day of tryouts. See the school ATHLETIC PAGE for additional information.
Girls Basketball
6/7th girls basketball in the gym - Jan 5th-8th from 3:30-4:30
8th grade girls basketball in the gym - Jan 5th/6th from 3:30-4:30
Practices will start the following week
Boys Soccer (note the change from yesterday)
Boys soccer on the Marina field - Jan 5th/8th from 2:30-4 and Jan 7th from 1:30-3
Practices will start the following week.
Marina Village Athletic Packet
Paquete atlético de Marina Village
Students need one athletic packet per year for sports. Completed packets must be turned in no later than noon on the first tryout day. Packets will not be accepted after 12:00 PM on tryout days. There are no exceptions.
GO MUSTANGS!!!
Flyers
Enrichment and Clubs
Art Workshop
Art Workshop
The Art club meets on Fridays from 2:15 to 3:15 in room 32. The club will begin on September 12th and each session is limited to 15 students. There will be four sessions this year and students may sign up in the office.
This is a school-sponsored club
Chess Club
Chess Club - Make your move and join Chess Club! Learn about and play chess on Thursdays, from 2:15 to 3:15 in room 27.
This is a school-sponsored club
Choir Club
Choir Club - The choir club is starting on September 10th! Please see the flyer below to join.
This is a school-sponsored club
Hands4Hope
Hands4Hope - Hands4Hope is having an informational meeting on September 3rd, right after school. Come and see how you can help your community.
This is a county-sponsored club
Honor Society
Honor Society - Honor Society is beginning! Marina Village Honor Society focuses on character, leadership, service, and scholarship. Members will meet at school 1-2 times a month during lunch to work on projects that benefit our community. There will also be opportunities for fun! To be considered, candidates must meet the following criteria:
be in 8th Grade during the 2025-26 school year
earned a 4.0 GPA during the third trimester of 7th Grade (B in advanced math is OK)
Teachers agree that you demonstrate positive character traits in class.
If you would like to be considered for membership in the Marina Village Honor Society, please fill out this form by August 22nd: Honor Society application
See Mrs. Samrick in room 31 with any questions.
This is a school-sponsored club
Lunch Bunch
This is a school-sponsored club
Math Club
Math Club - Math club begins in room 23 on Friday, September 26. Join us for some problem solving, puzzles, and strategies to succeed in math competitions.
One Green Step
Garden Club is back this year with a new name, One Green Step, and is running during lunches! Ms. Gina is running it we are excited to continue having our students work on the beautification and functionality of our garden. Come and join us in creating this beautiful space!
This is district-sponsored club
Theater Club
Beginning on September 11th. See the flyer below.
Ongoing Items
EDUHSD Open Enrollment - The El Dorado Union High School District is offering a Limited Open Enrollment to El Dorado High School, Ponderosa High School and Union Mine High School for the 2026-2027 school year. The limited open enrollment is open to incoming 9th graders who would like to attend El Dorado High School, Ponderosa High School, or Union Mine High School but who do not reside in the school’s attendance boundary. The El Dorado Union High School District will accept Limited Open Enrollment Applications beginning Monday, December 1, 2025. The deadline is Friday, January 30, 2026 at 4:00 pm. For the enrollment forms, CLICK HERE.
SAGE Map Contest - In honor of National Geography Awareness Week, this contest was introduced to promote a better understanding of the importance of geography in our world and to encourage the creative talents of the youth in our community. For information about how you can compete: CLICK HERE.