Monday, 10/5 is a B day
Wednesday is LATE START - 1st bell rings at 10:08AM
Next Monday, 10/12, NO SCHOOL - SDUSD Non-instructional Day
Reminder: The College Rep Visit LIST is updated daily. You will need to ask permission (from your teacher) to leave class and attend a session. It is your responsibility to mark your calendar and be aware of the visit schedule. Check-in is at the counseling office or the location listed above.
Monday, 10/5/2026, 10:45 AM, Counseling
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Representative: Alyssa Martinez alyssa.martinez1@northwestern.edu
Monday, 10/5/2026, 12:15 PM, Counseling
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
Representative: Morgan Faranov mfaranov@apu.edu
Are you autistic, dyslexic, have OCD, have ADHD, have PTSD, or have a special neurotype? You are part of a broader community of different thinkers and learners called neurodiversity and should join the FAN Club. The Friendly and Neurodiverse club, in room 353 . Here you can play games, hang out, talk about neurodiversity, or escape from the noise during lunch. Everyone on both sides whether neurodiverse or neurotypical can join. If you have questions, please talk to club president Otto Brogan!
Student, sign up now to get help preparing for your future! It's open to just 20 students and includes support building your resume for getting a job, an internship or for college.
Monday, Oct 5th at 1pm
You must sign up to secure your spot.
See flier for details.
Tuesday, 10/6/2026, 9:15 AM, Counseling
The American University of Paris, Paris, France
Representative: Dana Pasic-Callaghan dcallaghan@aup.edu
Tuesday, 10/6/2026, 10:45 AM, Counseling
Mount Holyoke University, South Hadley, MA
Representative: Luna Thomes lthomes@mtholyoke.edu
This is a virtual program led by a college admissions representative alongside the MBHS Counseling Department. Topics include building a college list based on your unique goals, interests, and preferences.
Tuesday, Oct 6th at 6pm
Join on Teams: here
Meeting ID: 271 919 844 086 530
Passcode: TX75yR9Z
Please join Art Club every Tuesday at lunch in Room #232. We are currently working on ideas for a possible SD Humane Society collab and re-designs for some of our favorite books to paint on large canvases/boards to display in the library. Art and service...a great combination! All are welcome ! See you there! Ms. H Room #232
Wednesday, 10/7/2026, 10:30 AM, Counseling
Whitworth University, Spokane, WA
Representative: Kevin Au kau@whitworth.edu
Thursday, 10/8/2026, 9:15 AM, Counseling
University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Representative: Hervey Malone II hmaloneii@usfca.edu
Thursday, 10/8/2026, 12:15 PM, Counseling
Universidad Xochicalco - Ensenada Campus, Tijuana
Representative: Emily Wurster emily@ceneu.com
Academic League will meet this Thursday, October 8th. Novice and JV will meet with Ms. B in room 227. Varsity will meet with Mr. Sheehy in room 225.
Friday, 10/9/2026, 9:15 AM, Counseling
Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL
Representative: Lando Pieroni pieronidl@eckerd.edu
Friday, 10/9/2026, 10:45 AM, Library
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Representative: Kelsey Bradshaw Carroll kkbradsh@usc.edu
We just finished editing our music videos from last school year! So proud of all the hard work our kids put into their music.
Below you will find a playlist to our Preservationists and Mambo Orchestra music videos. Take a listen!
Preservationists: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQP8ouzAE_eU&si=aHlmZWrJUvc9mw3Q
Mambo: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCfJq6nFY1gA&si=dPOAAUMiJ-QML-Et
Both of these forms are required for the IB program.
If you have not already done so, please complete them today.
If you have questions, please see Ms. Billingsley or Ms. Borg in IB Office, Room 111.
Join Voice & Vote Club for a voter registration drive on Wednesday 10/15 during lunch in the Weed Patch. Remember, you can pre-register to vote at 16 and a half. If possible, bring an ID, drivers license, or the last four digits of your social security number in order to speed up the process.
Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating and Air will be here talking with students about Trades on Wed, 10/14.
Sharon de Oliveira will be talking with students about aviation on Mon, 10/19.
Sign up on the work-based learning website or scan the flyer.
Your Counselors have compiled College Planning Resources for you! Not only are there in-person visits from schools, you have access to virtual events and on demand resources from a variety of sources. Take Advantage! College Planning - Fall 2026.
Next Week's College Representative Visits will be:
Monday, 10/13/2026, 9:15 AM, Counseling
Saint Mary's College of California, Moraga, CA
Representative: James Gilbey jmg51@stmarys-ca.edu
Monday, 10/13/2026, 10:45 AM, Library
University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA
Representative: Julian Aguirre julian.aguirre@sa.ucsb.edu
Monday, 10/13/2026, 12:15 PM, Counseling
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA
Representative: Taylor Patterson tpatterson@wpi.edu
Tuesday, 10/14/2026, 9:15 AM, Library
University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO
Representative: Samantha Garcia Samantha.Garcia-1@colorado.edu
Tuesday, 10/14/2026, 9:45 AM, Counseling
Miami University-Oxford, Oxford, OH
Representative: Brandy Martinez brandy.martinez@miamioh.edu
Tuesday, 10/14/2026, 12:15 PM, Counseling
University of Portland, Portland, OR
Representative: Sofia Hathorn hathorn@up.edu
Wednesday, 10/15/2026, 9:15 AM, Counseling
Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA
Representative: Diana Davila davilad@gonzaga.edu
Wednesday, 10/15/2026, 10:45 AM, Counseling
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL
Representative: Cristina McNamara cm12@illinois.edu
Wednesday, 10/15/2026, 12:15 PM, Counseling
Tulane University of Louisiana, New Orleans, LA
Representative: Kaelyn Turkmany kturkmany@tulane.edu
Thursday, 10/16/2026, 9:15 AM, Counseling
Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
Representative: Elizabeth Friedli liz.friedli@mines.edu
Thursday, 10/16/2026, 10:45 AM, Counseling
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Representative: Sarah Anne Kauffman sakauffman@miami.edu
Thursday, 10/16/2026, 12:15 PM, Counseling
Whittier College, Whittier, CA
Representative: Chris O'Sullivan cosulliv@whittier.edu
The list is updated daily. You will need to ask permission (from your teacher) to leave class and attend a session. It is your responsibility to mark your calendar and be aware of the visit schedule. Check-in is at the counseling office or the location listed above.
Students that register and attend the Millionaire Kids Club event on Sat Oct 17th will learn some valuable skills and earn credit for Saturday School. The event will be from 10am-2pm. See flyer for details.
This free event is happening on Sat Oct 17th. Come expore, learn, connect and belong! You can meet with fire dept recruiters, try out the physical ability test, get an up close look at firefighting equipment and more! See flyer for details.
Event is October 17th at the Firefighter Candidate Testing Center in Carlsbad.
Another Work-based Learning opportunity! If you have questions, see Ms. Filamor or Ms. Patterson in room 334E.
Concert choir will be hosting their first Karaoke Friday of the school year during lunch in the weedpatch on October 23. The sign-up sheet will be posted on room 112’s door. (Choir Room) Make sure songs are school appropriate, thanks!
https://epsavealife.org/get-screened/
This event is hosted by Mission Bay High in collaboration with the Eric Paredes Save A Life Foundation.
Quick and painless heart screenings, reviewed by an on-site cardiologist.
Learn CPR and how to use and AED.
Register for an appointment between 9:30am - 2:30 pm / walks-in are welcome, too!
In this virtual event, you will learn more about types of financial aaid, how to get it, steps/timelines, scholarships, and resources for students at MBHS!
October 27 from 6-7pm
Teams link: Here
Meeting ID: 229 985 176 380 70, Password: C7fW92hG
October 6th - School Site Council 8am virtual
October 6th - Finding Your College Fit for 9th-12th Families 6pm virtual
October 7th - LATE Start Day - 1st bell rings at 10:08am
October 8th - School Tour 9:30am
October 12th - SDUSD Non-instructional Day - NO SCHOOL
October 14th - PSAT for 11th graders
October 15th - Course Planning Presentation 6pm virtual
October 27th - Financial Aid for Seniors 6pm virtual
October 29th - IB Info Night 6pm virtual
ACES Tutoring is offered Monday through Friday from 7:30-8:30am and Monday through Thursday from 3:30-5:00pm.
This is a focused space to work before and after school and access supports from teachers across all subject areas.
Tutoring is free and open to all students!
ACES Style or Student Tutoring Youth Leadership Experience is a group of very capable and committed students who are available in the Library before and after school providing high-level tutoring support in the core subjects of English, History, Math, Science, and Spanish, along with Art, Chinese, Computer Science, Engineering, Film, and Music Theory. As we approach Progress Report #1, we strongly encourage that your student takes advantage of this incredible opportunity!
SDUSD News for High School: Relevant news and information specific for high school families High School (9th - 12th Grades) Information
SDUSD Student Hub - Resource hub for Student Engagement, Important Resources, and Upcoming Events https://www.sandiegounified.org/student_hub
MBHS Canvas Courses - Counselor's Corner for your grade level - Your MBHS counselors will post content specific to your grade level in your Counselor's Corner classroom - Accept your invite today!
Mission Bay Website's Student Menu has links to Parking Permits, Clubs List, Powerschool and more!
https://missionbay.sandiegounified.org/students
8:00AM - School Site Council
Meeting ID: 245 958 059 842
Passcode: b24UGq
School Choice gives families the option to enroll their student in a school other than their neighborhood school. Choice enrollment application is open now and those that apply before Nov 15th will have priority.
Families interested in attending Mission Bay High for the 2027-2028, and don't currently attend Pacific Beach Middle, should apply. If you live in the 92109 zip code, you do not need to apply for Choice, as Mission Bay is your neighborhood high school.
Prospective families are invited to Join us for our next School Tour on Thursday, Oct 8th to learn more about Mission Bay High. For more information about Choice, visit SDUSD Enrollment Options.
There will be a Course Planning presentation for all current students and families on Thurs, Oct 15th. This virtual event, via Teams, will include an overview of graduation requirements, pathways and course sequences. This informative event will help you and your student select their courses for next Fall. Counselors will be working with students on course selections beginning later this month! All families are encouraged to attend.
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/239532501592572?p=KlaXJEBW1hf3mcC4Nk
Meeting ID: 239 532 501 592 572
Passcode: jT7AV2Me
We will also offer an IB Info Night on Thurs, Oct 29th for those families that want to learn more about the International Baccalaureate program.
Reporting an absence?
Email: missionbayattendance@sandi.net or Phone: (858)536-0136, Press Option 2
Include: student name, your name and relationship to student, date(s) of the absence, reason for the absence and your phone number. Attendance records can only be cleared within 5 school days.
Picking up your student Early?
Please make every effort to call or email at least one hour before expected dismissal time! If you know in advance, you can send a note in with your student to get dismissed early. Students leaving early must have school authorization by way of a "Blue Slip" to exit campus. Failure to get a Blue Slip before leaving campus will result in a truancy. Parents/guardians may not call to clear a truancy after the student has left campus.
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!
Please join us for our next meeting, Wed, October 14, 6:00 PM, MBHS Library | Athletics