Studies show that students engaged in extracurricular actitivites & sports demonstrate increased social & mental well being and improved academic success. After last week's Club Rush, did you find a club that interests you? Or do you want to start one?  Learn more about our clubs on campus. You can find Club meeting times/locations, Instagram handles and contacts on the Clubs List. Get involved! 

Girls Soccer Informational Meeting—Wednesday, October 1st at 1:25 p.m. in Room 332 

Saturday school will be held October 4th. Sign up for Saturday School

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.

On Thursday, Oct 23rd at 6pm in the auditorium, come enjoy the MBHS and PBMS Choir Concert featuring Swing and Concert Choirs

On Sunday, Oct 26th at Noon, Mission Bay Music will be hosting a Fundraiser concert at The Garten. We hope to see you there!

Canvas - Be sure to check your SDUSD Informational Classroom and your Grade Level Counselor's Corner courses for updates and opportunities. 

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, 9/29/2025, 9:15 AM, Counseling

Miami University-Oxford, Oxford, OH

Representative Kathleen Gutheil

Tuesday, 9/30/2025, 10:45 AM, Counseling

Soka University, Aliso Viejo, CA

Representative Chelsea Dugger

Wednesday, 10/1/2025, 10:30 AM, Counseling

Indiana University-Bloomington, Bloomington, IN

Representative Renee DeNofrio

Wednesday, 10/1/2025, 11:40 AM, Library

UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

Representative Kennady Reason

Wednesday, 10/1/2025, 12:55 PM, Counseling

Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ

Representative Nicole Giammarino

Thursday, 10/2/2025, 9:15 AM, Counseling

Vanderbilt University, Nashville. TN

Representative Philip Morabito

Thursday, 10/2/2025, 10:45 AM, Counseling

The New School, New York, NY

Representative Marlon Meikle

Thursday, 10/2/2025, 12:15 PM, Counseling

University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Representative Alejandra Campos

CalRTA is offering $2,500 scholarships to graduating seniors from San Diego Unified School District.  The scholarship is open to students who plan to pursue a career in education and will attend an accredited 4-year college or university in the fall.  Applications are due March 20, 2026.   

Please see the flyer for more information. 

The College Showcase on Thursday, October 16

Posted on 09/17/2025

Exploring Solutions will be hosting The College Showcase on THURSDAY, October 16th, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at the Scripps Ranch High School gym. This event will provide San Diego Unified students and families with a valuable opportunity to connect directly with college admissions counselors and learn more about higher education options.

Event Details:

Date & Time: Thursday, October 16th | 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Location: Scripps Ranch High School Gym/ 10410 Falcon Way/ San Diego /92131

Participating Colleges: Over 90 institutions, including many UC and Cal State campuses, as well as private, small, midsize, and large universities from across California and the United States.

The College Showcase is designed to expand access and awareness of postsecondary opportunities for all San Diego Unified students. We hope students from across our district will take advantage of this event, especially those who may be exploring college options for the first time.

Looking Ahead

• October 1st - BLT Meeting at 7:30am & SSC Meeting at 8:00am

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

• October 3rd - Future Buc Night Football Game 7pm

• October 4th - Chili Cookoff (adults only)

• October 8th - FOPBSS October meeting at PBMS

• October 9th - PSAT for Juniors

• October 9th - School Tour

• October 13th - Indiginous People's Day - NO SCHOOL

• October 23rd - School Tour

• October 31st - Principal's Coffee (with Canvas/Parent Portal Help)

• November 3rd - Choice Window Closes

San Diego Unified has released the 2025-26 Family Resource Guide (formerly Facts for Parents). This guide includes important updates, family resources, and district policies for the new school year.

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 our school office. 

Thank you for taking this important step to support your student’s success this year!

Do you have questions about connecting to your child's Canvas or Google Classroom?  Need assistance pairing as an observer?  Need help getting your Parent Portal set up? Or completing the required forms?  

Join us at our next Principal's Coffee on Friday, October 31st!  

To best support you, we welcome input on specific issues you'd like addressed at this meeting. Please send to agriffin@sandi.net 

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!