THIS WEEK - Check your Canvas and Powerschool grades and if needed, check in with your teacher, attend ACES before or after school, or visit TREAT teachers at lunch.
Progress Reports grades for P2 term are used to determine your eligibility to participate in Athletics and the term ends on Friday!
The P2 Progress Reports will be emailed to parents/guardians on Friday, Nov 7th.
MBHS Career Survey - Have your friends been invited to field trips or assemblies that you didn't? Our Work Based Learning Team is providing access to help you learn about jobs and opportunities in many different industries and job fields.
In order to get invited, they need to know you are interested!
Fill out your MBHS Career Survey and check out the WBL Newsletter for more info.
Halloween Costume Contest!!! Enter our annual Halloween Costume Contest to win treats and prizes. Sign up now! The categories include Most Original and Funniest costume.
The costume contest will take place during the Halloween Concert on Fri, Oct 31 (Halloween) during p8.
Today in the Weedpatch!
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) is a leading provider of evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Stop by CARD’s table on Oct. 27th at lunch to get more info on potentially working there in the future & being a part of the bigger change in people’s lives!
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, 10/27/2025, 12:15 PM, Auditorium
San Diego State University (Incl ROTC at SDSU), San Diego, CA
Representative: Taylor Britt
Tuesday, 10/28/2025, 9:15 AM, Auditorium
University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
Representative: Joseph DuPage
Tuesday, 10/28/2025, 10:45 AM, Counseling
IE University - Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Representative: Cora Morrison
Thursday MOVIE NIGHT!
Come support the Class of 2027 at our Halloween-themed movie night on Thursday, October 30th! Pizza and snacks will be sold. It will be held on the MBHS stadium field. Doors open at 6:30 and the movie starts at 7:00. We will be showing the Nighmare Before Christmas. $10 a ticket for students and $15 a ticket for parents
Your Counseling Team will be hosting an information Financial Aid Night for Seniors and families on Thursday, Oct 30th 5:30 PM virtually via Microsoft Teams)
Meeting ID: 266 482 935 926 0
Passcode: GB2hb6Kr
You can also find the meeting details on our MBHS Public Calendar.
Friday - Happy Halloween!
ASB Card Holder Appreciation Trick-or-Treat Event!!! If you have an ASB card, Trick-or-Treat with us on Halloween. Just show your ASB card "sticker" on your 5 Star or physical ID at one of the following Trick-or-Treat stops:
Tressel-Counseling Office
Nellis- Rm 213
Balestreri-Rm 227
Smith- Library Lab 1
Romero- Rm 231
Jacoway-Rm 255
Wellness-Rm 154
JROTC- Rm 163
Lewis- Rm 183
Barajas-Ritchie- Rm 273
There will also be signs with the Trick-or-Treat Stops posted throughout campus.
Mission Bay Music Halloween Concert October 31st at 2pm - 3:30pm!
You must come with your class. Costume Contest Contestants will get a pass from ASB.
This weekend, Mission Bay Robotics will be hosting the Annual Lego Robot Tournament! Go Bucs! For details, contact Mr. Cannon.
Daylight Savings Time Change Sunday, Nov 2nd
Set your clocks back 1 hour
LOOKING AHEAD - ATTENTION ALL CLUBS
MBHS Club Meeting Nov 5 @ Lunch: The next meeting for Club Officers and Advisors is at lunch on Wed, Nov 5. Both the club advisor and at least one club officer must attend to become an approved club and be eligible to fundraise.
Do you recycle? Please donate ANY magazines/newspapers to Ms. Henkes' Art cause! She will also take fabrics/crafting supplies you may have laying around! Room #232...accepting ALL YEAR!
Neuroscience Club is back in Room 353 on Thursdays
Students Speak Out for Climate Contest
Posted on 10/13/2025
The Green Schools Conference (GSC) is hosting a contest opportunity for young leaders to amplify their voices and inspire change by addressing critical environmental issues from their unique point of view.
Submit a 500-word essay or two-minute video and winning students will receive a prize and be recognized during the 2026 Green Schools Conference at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Marina & Spa during the Opening Plenary on February 17.
Enter your submission by January 5th, 2026: https://bit.ly/GSCstudentspeak26
ALL THINGS YEARBOOK
The last day to secure our Yearbook Sale Price of $80 is November 14. We have completely sold out the last 5 years in a row, so if you are planning to have a 2026 Yearbook, please be sure to reserve your copy now. You can purchase your yearbook at school with cash or check payable to 'MBHS' or with a card online at Jostens.com with the following link:
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November 14 is also the deadline to Personalize your yearbook with your Name on the Cover and/or Custom Icons. Use the following link to secure a Personalized Copy:
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And for our Seniors, November 14 is also the LAST DAY TO SUBMIT SENIOR CONTENT (Senior Selfie, Quote, and Baby Buc). Please note that after November 14th, these Senior Pages will be locked and published. Seniors should use their personal email account (not stu.sandi.net) to submit their content via the following Google Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezTW9G7IGDycBrRIiWIChx4euzk_IfyVjKJL2YB1Pa_MOu_Q/viewform
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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!
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.
Showing up matters. When you miss school, you miss out on learning, friends, and opportunities. Be present, stay on track, and remember: showing up today sets you up for success tomorrow.
Did you receive an attendance support plan? Please make sure you are following it and attending Saturday School and TREATs!
San Diego Unified invites ALL students, families, and staff to our Native American Heritage Month Celebration Ceremony and Native American Indigenous Youth Conference on Thursday, November 13, 8:30 AM–3:00 PM at Centro Cultural de la Raza (2004 Park Blvd, San Diego 92101).
Register here
If you and your family are affected by the Governmenat Shutdown, every Wednesday 4-6pm, Jewish Family Services will be providing drive-thru pick up of supplemental groceries—including non-perishables, pantry staples, and fresh produce—until the shutdown comes to an end. Pre-registration is not required - get more details here: https://www.jfssd.org/government-shutdown/
Live Well San Diego (focused on improving food access and health equity) has provided a flyer listing free food distribution sites, local farmers’ markets, and community gardens in the area. This resource is meant to help residents find fresh, affordable food and support their well-being. For more food resources, call 2-1-1
Important Dates
Ocotber 30th - Financial Aid Info Night
October 31st - Principal's Coffee (with Canvas/Parent Portal Help)
November 2nd - Daylight Savings Fall Back 1 Hour
November 3rd - Choice Window Closes
November 5th - LATE START
Nov 21st - Minimum Day - school ends at 2pm
Nov 24th - 28th - School Closed Thanksgiving Break
Join us on Friday for Principal's Coffee - We will be providing Parent Portal and Canvas help for families including Canvas observer pairing and Parent Portal annual forms.
Parent/Guardian - Please log in to your Parent Portal (on a web browser) to complete annual forms AND review your student's enrollment information.
Forms
Review the Family Resource Guide and complete the one-question confirmation form.
Fill out the Universal Form (media release, technology use, discipline acknowledgement).
Update Your Information
Review Demographics, Address and Student Contacts for accuracy
Review Additional Information tab with questions specific for high school students
Completing these required forms ensures your child can participate in media events, have their work showcased, and access important school resources.
Need help? Visit the Parent Portal resource webpage or contact agriffin@sandi.net.
Thank you for taking this important step to support your student’s success this year!
SDUSD 2026-27 Choice Enrollment Applications are being accepted through Monday, November 3rd. If your student attends Pacific Beach Middle School, you do not need to apply as your student will automatically continue to Mission Bay High. For more information about the Choice Enrollment Option, please visit https://www.sandiegounified.org/departments/neighborhood_schools_and_enrollment_options/choice_enrollment_guide
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!
We have a new Instagram account! Follow us at @fopbss_pto