Homecoming Pep Rally THIS FRIDAY!!! This Friday is our "Night in the Parq" Homecoming Pep Rally. It's WATER PARK THEME!!! Here is the timeline for the day:

12:15pm- leave class to head to the stadium

12:20pm- stadium doors will open. Go sit in your class section marked by your Class Sign. 

12:25pm- pep rally begins

REMINDERS!!!

Leave backpacks and cell phones in the classroom. Pep Rally is during class time and phone policy may be enforced. 

If you sit in the first few rows of your section, you may get wet. Don't want to get wet, sit in the back.

Pep Rally and Hoco Theme is BLACK OUT!

As always, the pep rally is a class spirit competition so dress in theme, show your spirit, stay standing and have fun!

Our first Progress Report term ends this Friday, Sept 19th.  

Check your Canvas and Powerschool grades and advocate for yourself when you need support! .  Check in with your teacher, attend ACES before or after school, visit TREAT teachers at lunch and get the supports you need! Progress report grades determine your eligibility to participate in Athletics.  The P1 Progress Reports will be emailed to parents/guardians on Friday, Sept 26th. 

ACES TUTORING - Open before and after school in the Library! Every Monday through Friday in the mornings from 7:30 - 8:30 and every Monday through Thursday in the afternoons from 3:30 - 5:00. We have teachers across all subject areas to help you! 

All students must be on the VIP list to attend Homecoming.  

Saturday school will be held that day of to make sure everyone has a chance to clear up any attendance issues. Sign up for Saturday School this week

TREAT is held everyday at lunch please report by 1:30 Students can make up a tardy in the auditorium with Mrs. Filamor or with a participating teacher.

Senior contracts are due. Please turn in signed contracts ASAP to your English teacher or Mrs. Filamor. If you are planning on attending the homecoming this contract must be in. 

Come join the Video Game Club! We meet on Wednesdays during lunch in Rm. 333, Mr. Jaffe's room.

2026 Military Child of the Year® Awards

Every year, Operation Homefront hosts the Military Child of the Year® Awards. The awards are open to military children between the ages of 13-18. There are 7 recipients 1 child from each branch of the services and each recipient receives $10,000 CASH, a laptop, other donated goodies, and a 3-day trip to Washington, DC with their families.

We encourage you to nominate your fellow student/friend as anyone that knows a military child can nominate any military child. Nominations are OPEN NOW through December 2nd! The awards are open to Active Duty, Reserves AND Veteran children. Please see Mr. Bannon in Room 163 for more information. 

BUY YOUR YEARBOOK NOW

We have completely sold out the last 5 years in a row, so please reserve your copy of the 2025-2026 yearbook online with a card now at Jostens.com. There is still time to personalize your cover with your name and icons. You can also secure our lowest price of $75 with cash or check payable to MBHS in room 342 or the Finance Office.

7 WONDERS OF THE WORLD FREE YEARBOOK CONTEST

To win a free 2025-2026 yearbook, visit as many of the "7 Wonders of the Mission Bay World" as you can and send your photos to rosie.nunez627@gmail.com

Here are the 7 Wonders of the MB World to visit:

• the Band Mural outside of room 113

• the "MB" bush on Lee Street

• Ms. Dibiana's attendance Office 

• our Sensory Garden in front of room 263

• the Stadium

• the Weedpatch

• the Wellness Center room 154

The best submissions will win free copies of the yearbook!

Be as creative as you can with your photography! 

Work Permits - Know Your Rights

In the state of California all minors under age 18 must have a work permit. Minors must meet school attendance laws and academic requirements in order to obtain work permits. As an employee, we want you to know your rights.  Please review this flyer and Know your Rights (Español) To obtain your work permit, please see the Registrar, Ms. Gil.  

Sat, Sept 20th Boastal Cleanup Day -  The Mission Beach Town Council and “Don't Trash Mission Beach” are collaborating on Saturday, September 20 from 8am - 12pm. Starting on the grass by Belmont Park. 

Mon, Sept 22nd Field Trip to CSU San Marcos for 10th Graders -  Attention Class of 2028 (10th Graders).  SDUSD in partnership with Cal State San Marcos (CSUSM) and funded by the Border Region Talent Pipeline K-16 Collaborative grant, is hosting Mission Bay High School on September 22!  This campus tour/visit will be from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. We have spots for about 80 students.  Your 10th grade English teacher will have permission slips.  Please have your parents sign them and turn into the main office right away! First come, first served.  If you have any questions - please see Mr. Camacho in the library. 

Wed, Sept 24th Girls Waterpolo Meeting - We're gearing up for Winter season! All interested girls are invited to come to room 332 (ASB) on Wednesday, September 24th at lunch for an informational meeting.  

Thurs, Sept 25th Club Rush at lunch! 

If you have a club you'd like to promote, Sign Up HERE by Tues, Sept 23. You must have attended a Club Meeting at lunch in order for your club to participate. The next meeting is Tues, Sept 16. If you are planning to fundraise be sure to complete the fundraiser application by 9/23 to get approved. 

Looking Ahead

• September 26th - Principal's Coffee

• September 26th - Progress Reports sent home to families (via email)

• October 1st - LATE START - First bell rings at 10:08am

• October 3rd - Future Buc Night Football Game

• October 13th - No School (non-instructional day)

This is the last week to sign up for the PSAT, which will take place at MBHS on Thursday, October 9.     Please check the Canvas Announcement and counselors will be visiting your English class this week 

It's Suicide Prevention Month! Your school counselors and Wellness Coordinator are here to support you, along with other trained adults on campus. Check out this website for some great info: 

Https://neverabother.org 

And for even more simple tips and resources, please check out our recent Canvas announcement. 

11th and 12th Graders -Check out the Counseling Department's Fall College Planning Resources and Events where you can find in-person events, virtual events and on demand resources here from a variety of sources. 

College Admissions representatives on campus this week!  If you wan to join, get a pass from your teacher and report to the counseling office or meeting location.  

Monday, 9/15/2025, 12:15 PM, Counseling

Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA

Representative Red Kwenda

Tuesday, 9/16/2025, 9:15 AM, Counseling

Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY

Representative Mohamed-Khadar Qas

Tuesday, 9/16/2025, 10:45 AM, Library

Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

Representative Alyssa Martinez

Thursday, 9/18/2025, 9:15 AM, Counseling

The George Washington University, Washington, DC

Representative Jack Josellis

Friday, 9/19/2025, 10:45 AM, Counseling

Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA

Representative Daniel Bloor

Friends of PB Secondary Schools (FOPBSS) welcomes you! FOPBSS is the official parent teacher organiztion for Mission Bay High School and Pacific Beach Middle School. Join us!