Mission Bay High School Buc Bulletin

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Monday, 9/21 is a B day

Week of September 21st

Happening This Week

Monday, September 21st

Monday College Rep Visits

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, 9/21/2026, 9:15 AM, Counseling

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR

Representative: Sara Wood sjw026@uark.edu

Monday, 9/21/2026, 10:45 AM, Counseling

Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, CA

Representative: Stephanie Morales-Lopez stephanie.morales@cmc.edu

Monday, 9/21/2026, 12:15 PM, Counseling

University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA

Representative: Mattison Chambliss mchambliss@pacific.edu

Hey Bucs! Interested in being part of the Mission Bay Drama Club?

Auditions for our fall show are being held in the Little Theatre this Monday and Tuesday, from 3:30 to 4:30. You can show up either day, and there is no need to prepare a monologue! The show will be dependent on cast size. See you there!

Track and Field Pre Season STARTS Monday at 3:45pm meet by the Home side snack bar.

Must join the USATF Club and have an athletic clearance to participate.

Contact Coach Danny for any details.

GO BUCS

Tuesday, September 22nd

Tuesday College Rep Visits

Tuesday, 9/22/2026, 10:45 AM, Counseling

Marist University, Poughkeepsie, NY

Representative: London Bulgarelli london.bulgarelli@marist.edu

Girls Soccer Informational Meeting

This Tuesday, September 22 at 1:25 p.m. in Room 332.

Wednesday, September 23rd

Wednesday College Rep Visits

Wednesday, 9/23/2026, 9:15 AM, Library?

University of California, Davis, Davis, CA

Representative: Vanessa Rojas vnrojas@ucdavis.edu

Wednesday, 9/23/2026, 10:45 AM, Library?

Stanford University, Stanford, CA

Representative: Sergio Maravilla maravill@stanford.edu

Thursday, September 24th

Thursday College Rep Visits

Thursday, 9/24/2026, 9:15 AM, Counseling

Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL

Representative: Rachel Adelman radelman@luc.edu

Thursday, 9/24/2026, 10:45 AM, Counseling

Clark University, Worcester, MA

Representative: Nick Cordell NCordell@clarku.edu

Academic League will be meeting to practice during lunch on Thursday, 9/17.

Novice and JV will meet in Room 227 with Ms. B. Varsity will meet in Room 225 with Mr. Sheehy.

Support Girls Volleyball by dining out on Thursday at Rubios

Dine at our local Rubios anytime on Thursday and 30% of all event sales will be donated. See flyer for details.

Friday, September 25th

Friday College Rep Visit

Friday, 9/25/2026, 9:15 AM, Counseling

Temple University Japan, Setagaya-ku, 13

Representative: Liam O'Neil liam.oneil@tuj.temple.edu

Friday, 9/25/2026, 10:45 AM, Counseling

Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA

Representative: Meiko Huang mhuang4@oxy.edu

Do you want to be part of this year's new Hip Hop Dance Club still?

Our 2nd meeting will take place on Friday, 9/25 at lunch in room 327. See you there! Everyone is welcome!

Miramar Air Show Field Trip This Friday!

This fieldtrip, for students interested in military, law enforcement, and FBI, has a few spots left! Sign up on the WBL webpage or scan the QR code to sign up now. See flier for details.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Reminder - The Wellness Center is OPEN

Located in Room 154, this student-centered, inclusive, non-judgemental space is YOURS to recharge & regulate, build connections with peers, and access resources and support. You are welcome to come for a 15 minute reset after taking attendance with your teacher. This opportunity is open to all students.

Your Wellness Center Coordinator is your bridge to support, connect with our on-campus wellness partners, or get linked to helpful community resources.

Self Regulation Techniques - Connection to Resources - Social Emotional Skill Building - Youth Leadership Opportunities - Connection & Belonging

Reminder after Progress Reports - ACES and ACES STYLE Peer Tutoring

Tutoring is free and open to all students!

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 and peer tutors across all subject areas.

No Bag Policy at Football Games:

There is a NO BAG POLICY at all home football games. You will not be let in with a bag. You will not be able to store a bag in the stadium. You will be turned away at the stadium entrance doors. Leave bags at home or in your car.

New Year. New Ride. Get Your Free Youth PRONTO Card

Give your student the freedom to go further for free. The Youth Opportunity Pass gives riders under 19 years old their own PRONTO card with free rides on MTS buses and Trolleys.

Whether it’s getting to school, after-school activities, a part-time job or hanging out with friends, transit helps students build independence while getting where they need to go. One-time registration = free rides until age 19. Register your student today!

Get your Youth PRONTO card https://www.sdmts.com/fares/youth-opportunity-pass-program

Monday, September 28, 2026: MILLIONAIRE

Join us for Mentor Monday with Voltaire Lepe, a San Diego native and successful real estate entrepreneur. Voltaire will share his journey of starting in real estate right out of high school, building his own businesses, overcoming challenges, and giving back to his community. Students will learn about careers in real estate, entrepreneurship, and what it takes to turn goals into success. See flyer for details.

FALL COLLEGE RESOURCES

Attention 11th and 12th Graders

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, 9/28/2026,12:15 PM, Library

University of Oregon, Eugene, OR

Representative: Sebastian Brown sbrown27@uoregon.edu

Tuesday, 9/29/2026, 12:15 PM, Library

Arizona State University- Tempe, Tempe, AZ

Representative: Adriana Estrada adriana.r.estrada@asu.edu

Wednesday, 9/30/2026, 9:15 AM, Library

Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

Representative: Madeline Fetter fetterm@oregonstate.edu

Wednesday, 9/30/2026, 10:45 AM, Library

California Polytechnic University, Humboldt, Arcata, CA

Representative: Pablo Lopez pal55@humboldt.edu

Thursday, 10/1/2026, 9:15 AM, Library

San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Representative: Taylor Britt tbritt2@sdsu.edu

Thursday, 10/1/2026, 10:45 AM, Virtual

Southern CA Institute of Architecture, Los Angeles, CA

Representative: Madeleine Chan madeleine_chan@sciarc.edu

Thursday, 10/1/2026, 12:15 PM, Counseling

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

Representative: Julie Franzetta jfranzet@andrew.cmu.edu

Friday, 10/2/2026, 10:45 AM, Counseling

Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo, CA

Representative: Chelsea Dugger cdugger@soka.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.

Mental Wellness for Artists (MWA) - September 28th

If you haven't signed up for this event yet! Do it today! It's next Monday.

Free Mental Health Resource Fair - bring your friends!

At the Mingei International Museum 5-8pm

See flyer for details or click here to reserve your spot

Seniors - Check your name in Powerschool!

If your name is not accurate in Powerschool, your diploma won't be accurate either. Please check the spelling of your name in Powerschool. Is there a hyphen missing? A part of your name missing? Want to change something? If you need to have an adjustment, please see Ms. Irene Gil, the Registrar, no later than 9/30.

Work-based Learning is offering a Resume Building Workshop!

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.

Hello 9th-12th Grade Families and Students - Please join us for an evening presentation on "Finding Your College Fit."

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

Are you interested in being an entrepreneur? You are invited to attend Bizcon 2026!

The goal of Bizcon is to connect youth with businesses, careers, entrepreneurship, and the community all in one place for one day!

Event is October 9th at the Convention Center. Sign up on WBL webpage or use the qr code. See flier for details.

Southern California Firefighter Career Expo

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.

Dear 12th Grade Families and Students, please join us for a MBHS evening program on Financial Aid for Seniors

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

For Class of 2027 Families and Students

SDUSD has compiled a guide for College and Financial Aid

📄 [Download/View Your PDF Guide Here]

Web version Guide available soon!

The guide includes

How to use the California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) to apply to University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) campuses.
How to use Xello to apply to other colleges through the Common Application.

https://www.sandiegounified.org/high_school__9th_-_12th_grades__information/your_college___financial_aid_guide

Looking Ahead - Important Dates

October 1st - Buc Leadership Team (Governance) 8am
October 2nd - Future Buc Night Football Game
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 - Indigenous People's Day - NO SCHOOL
October 25th - Financial Aid for Seniors 6pm virtual

Student REsources

ACES Tutoring

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!

We are proud to present…

the ACES STYLE Peer Tutoring Team!

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

Tell Your Parents

2026-2027 MBHS Bucs Family Communication

Join us this Friday for our first Principal's Coffee!

Friday, Sept 25th at 9am - sign in at the front desk.

Ms. Borg, our IB Coordinator, will be featuring an IB Q&A session.

Typically held on the last Friday of the month, this is a great opportunity to get to know our Admin Team and hear direct updates on school programs, events, and student achievements. Meetings will be held in the library (subject to relocation due to construction or space conflicts).

Buc Leadership Team -Governance meeting is meeting virtually this Thursday, Oct 1st at 8am

The purpose of the Site Governance Team (SGT) is to ensure that students, teachers, parents, and administration work together to make recommendations on important issues involving the student body. The governance team at Mission Bay High is called the Buc Leadership Team.
BLT meets virtually on the 1st Thursday of the month at 8am (except May)

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/269049558178765?p=2oEvbquv8M5JvBT9vC

Meeting ID: 269 049 558 178 765

Passcode: b6Pv226k

Progress Reports will be emailed to families via Digital Document Delivery by Friday.

You can view grades in your Parent Portal. Progress report grades determine your eligibility to participate in Athletics.

✅Verify Your Email for Document Delivery

Please check that your email address is correct for Digital Document Delivery directly through your Parent Portal. Log into your parent portal (website https://powerschool.sandi.net/public), select "Email Notification", click on the 2nd tab, "Document Delivery" to review. If you have more than one child in your portal, verify your email address on each student profile.

If you need assistance with your Parent Portal, please contact Andrea Griffin (agriffin@sandi.net)

Tips for Canvas Parent Observer Access

You can watch this quick 40 second video. How do I sign up for a Canvas Account as a Parent? https://app.guidde.com/share/playbooks/qsz9PMB7AWfoGTtfMtwS6h

Information you will need:

Link to SDUSD Canvas Portal: https://sandiegounified.instructure.com/login/canvas
Pairing code from your student. From their Student Canvas account, it's 3 clicks (Account > Settings > Pair with Observer). You can watch this quick 40 second video of how. https://community.instructure.com/en/kb/articles/661195-how-do-i-generate-a-pairing-code-for-an-observer-as-a-student

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 Pacific Beach Secondary Schools

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!

Mission Bay High School Tours

School Tours

Know someone interested in learning more about Mission Bay High School for their future high school student? We offer tours! See flyer for details.

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