RSVP today for MBMS Parent University! Our guest speaker, Christina King, is returning to MBMS to discuss Teenage Development: What to Expect and When to Seek Support. We encourage parents to RSVP. We look forward to seeing you on October 20th at 9am!
Club Rush Fair – Wednesday, October 14!
MBMS students are invited to check out our 6th Annual 2026 Club Rush Fair during lunch on the Quad! Students can visit over a dozen club tables, meet current members, participate in activities, and learn about the many clubs available on campus. It’s a great opportunity to find a new interest, meet other students, and get involved at MBMS! For any questions about clubs at MBMS, please reach out to Lauren Galbraith, Counselor, at lgalbraith@mbusd.org.
MBMS students are invited to check out our 6th Annual 2026 Club Rush Fair during lunch on the Quad! Students can visit over a dozen club tables, meet current members, participate in activities, and learn about the many clubs available on campus. It’s a great opportunity to find a new interest, meet other students, and get involved at MBMS! For any questions about clubs at MBMS, please reach out to Lauren Galbraith, Counselor, at lgalbraith@mbusd.org.
A new school record! Middle schoolers hit an all-time high of 1,575 book checkouts in the first 30 days of school! Read more here.
Calling our artists! Submit your work of art for Reflections 2026...from drawings, paintings, poetry, singing, even choreography. The theme for this year is 'What my culture means to me." Be creative and submit your work by Friday, October 16th!
Lace up for the SKECHERS Pier to Pier Friendship Walk on Sunday, October 18. Register with the MBMS Team and make an impact for MBEF, the MBMS PTA, and the Friendship Foundation. Whether you walk virtually or in-person, your participation counts toward our school goal. Don’t forget to designate MBEF so that your donation directly benefits our schools. Questions? Reach out to MBMS Team Captain Jen Reiss.
Parent University is back! Our former school-based counselor, Christina King, is returning to host our first MBMS Parent University chat of the year on Tuesday October 20th at 9am in the Wellness Center. We encourage parents to RSVP. We look forward to seeing you!
Please join us on Wednesday, September 30 at 9:00 AM for a brief General PTA Meeting via Zoom to approve the 2026–2027 PTA Operating Budget.
We promise to keep it quick, and we’d love to have as many of our MBMS families join us as possible!
📅 Wednesday, September 30
⏰ 9:00 AM
💻 Zoom
Please see below for the Zoom link. We hope to see you there!
Zoom link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75510099361?pwd=TtU2lRUIgb69ylVI7miX0edVYgGhDi.1
Meeting ID 755 1009 9361
Passcode WrBQ0a
Only 1 week left to take advantage of our early-bird pricing for this year's yearbook. You have until September 18 to get our award-winning yearbook for $75. The price will go up to $85 until November 20 at which point the price will increase to $100. You don't want to miss out on this year's incredible yearbook. For those of you new to MBMS, our yearbook is a journal of the year and features events both in and out of class that we hope your student will look back on with fond memories. The book is entirely designed and written by our awesome yearbook students and will be distributed in June. The only way to guarantee you get a book this year is to preorder one before the deadline. Have you ordered your MBMS Yearbook yet? Order now before it's too late!
Join us at the MBMS General PTA Meeting on 9/11 @ 9am. Learn what’s happening at MBMS, hear about upcoming events and get updates from the district & Dr. Horvath!
We are excited to welcome you to Back to School Night at MBMS on Thursday 9/10 from 5:00pm for 6th grade families, 5:15pm for 0 period and 5:30pm for all students to 7:10pm. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to experience your child’s school day, meet their teachers, and learn more about the learning environment we strive to create. See you there!
Order your MBMS Yearbook today!
Calling All 7th Graders: Cool Off at the Ice Cream Social 🍦
Kick off the school year with friends and a sweet treat at our 7th Grade Ice Cream Social. An ice cream truck will be on campus serving up treats while students hang out, catch up with friends, and celebrate the start of a great year together. We hope all of our 7th graders can join us!
📅 Friday, Sept. 4
⏰ Immediately after school
🍦 Ice cream truck + friends + fun!
Kick off the school year with friends and a sweet treat at our 7th Grade Ice Cream Social. An ice cream truck will be on campus serving up treats while students hang out, catch up with friends, and celebrate the start of a great year together. We hope all of our 7th graders can join us!
📅 Friday, Sept. 4
⏰ Immediately after school
🍦 Ice cream truck + friends + fun!
6th grade parents: don’t forget to buy tickets for the ultimate 6th grade event! Click here to purchase tickets
HAPPY FIRST DAY, MBUSD!!! We’re so excited to officially kick off the 2026–27 school year and welcome our students and families back to campus! If you missed it yesterday, don’t forget to watch our #FirstDayMBUSD video!
📸 Keep sharing your first-day moments with us on social media! Tag us and use #FirstDayMBUSD so we can celebrate along with you. Here’s to an amazing 2026–27 school year MBUSD!
Not Receiving Your PTA Newsletter?
Your school’s PTA has transitioned its newsletter to Apptegy, and we’ve heard that some families may not be receiving it. This may be because you still need to opt in to PTA/PTSA communications through Aeries.
Here’s how to check your preference:
Log in to Aeries → Student Info → Data Confirmation → Authorizations and select “YES” to Authorization 5DE (Release of Directory Information to PTA/PTSA).
You can update this preference at any time. Once you’ve opted in, your information will be included in the audience for future PTA newsletters.
If you’ve already opted in and are still having trouble receiving the newsletter, please reach out to MBMS Communications for assistance.
We look forward to seeing our 6th, 7th and 8th graders at Waves 101 this Saturday
We can't wait to meet our 6th graders this Friday! See you soon!
E-Bike Safety Certification Registration is Now Open!
MBUSD students in grades 4–12 who ride an e-bike to school are invited to register for the District's 2026–2027 E-Bike Safety Certification classes. These sessions are designed to promote safe riding habits and provide students with the certification required to receive an MBUSD e-bike sticker. Classes will be held at Manhattan Beach Middle School on Saturday, August 22 and Saturday, August 29. Three class sessions are available each day. Space is limited to 25 students per session, and registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Students should bring:
A street-legal e-bike with pedals
Student ID
Helmet
Comfortable clothing and sneakers
Please register using the QR code on the attached flyer to reserve your preferred session. We encourage families to sign up early, as sessions are expected to fill quickly.
Grade-Specific Summer Reading Lists can be found here. Make sure you read the requirements for each summer reading list carefully and complete your books before coming back to school!
