Hello all 4th and 5th graders! On Thursday, September 10th, there will be a Student Council Informational Meeting in the Cafeteria at 2:45pm. All 4th and 5th graders interested in learning about student council are welcome. You must attend the meeting in order to run for Student Council. The meeting will take about 30 minutes.
Calling all entries!
The National PTA Art Competition, Reflections, is kicking off this year with the theme, "What My Culture Means To Me". Students may submit entries in Dance/Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. There is also a Special Artist category showcasing artists with special needs. Submissions will be due on October 15. You can submit your submission here. We look forward to seeing amazing work from our very talented Pacific students! Please see the entry form here.
Please join us on Friday, September 18, 2026 at 5pm for Pacific's 24th Annual Movie Night, featuring the new Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Want to sponsor this epic event? Your proud child–and the entire community–will see your company’s logo projected on a 25 foot movie screen and on a banner outside of the school. Email emilymalleytaylor@gmail.com to discuss sponsorship options.
Advanced tickets are $30/person and include Movie Night entrance + pre-movie carnival + dinner from In-N-Out. New this year, you can buy an extra burger for any particularly hungry members of your family. We are also selling Pacific picnic blankets that will be available for pick up at Will Call. Purchase it all here.
Movie Night volunteers: your family gets fast track access for In-n-Out. Win-win! 25% of the spots are already taken. Sign-up for a shift here
We’re excited to share this fall’s lineup of Pacific Parties! Be sure to check out the events below and, most importantly, mark your calendars — tickets go on sale September 3 at 9:00 AM. These parties are always a hit, and tickets are expected to sell out quickly!
Pacific Parties are generously hosted by Pacific parents and are open to all Pacific families. 100% of the ticket proceeds go directly back to the Pacific PTA, helping fund programs, experiences, and resources for our students and school community.
Last year, Pacific Parties raised an incredible $60,000 for the Pacific PTA! That success is thanks to our amazing party hosts and the Pacific families who come out to celebrate, connect, and support our school. We hope you’ll join us this fall — come out for a party (or several!), support Pacific, and help make this fundraiser another huge success!
Pacific Parties are generously hosted by Pacific parents and are open to all Pacific families. 100% of the ticket proceeds go directly back to the Pacific PTA, helping fund programs, experiences, and resources for our students and school community.
Last year, Pacific Parties raised an incredible $60,000 for the Pacific PTA! That success is thanks to our amazing party hosts and the Pacific families who come out to celebrate, connect, and support our school. We hope you’ll join us this fall — come out for a party (or several!), support Pacific, and help make this fundraiser another huge success!
Bring your coffee mug and join the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and the Special Education team for our first coffee talk of the year. SEAC coffee talks are a safe place for parents to connect, share and support each other. Special Education Advisory Committee or SEAC is a committee of parents, caregivers, educators, administrators, and community members who work together to provide input and strengthen the special education programs in MBUSD. All are welcome. No prior experience needed! Please RSVP HERE. Check in at the office for the meeting location
We are excited to welcome you to Mira Costa High School’s first home football game of the 2026 season this Friday, August 28th. Our football games are a long-standing tradition where the community comes together to cheer on our Mustangs under the Friday night lights. Please take a moment to review the important information and expectations for attending games at Waller Stadium by clicking here. Thank you for your ongoing support of Mira Costa High School and our athletic programs. We look forward to seeing you at the game!
- Mira Costa Administration
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 Pacific Post for assistance.
Parents, our first publication of The Pacific Post this year likely went to your Spam Folder. We are working on this issue. Sorry about that and thanks for your patience.
You can also find the Post here:
The annual Pacific Elementary Parent Party is on Friday, November 13 from 7-11 p.m. at The Portofino Hotel
The Volunteer Expo & Popsicles with the Principal is on August 13
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.
Volunteer at Pacific Elementary's LiveWell Kids Garden!
Beach Cities Health District is inviting our Pacific Elementary families to participate in Beach Cities Volunteer Day on Wednesday, August 12. This annual community service event brings together South Bay residents, businesses and organizations to prepare the LiveWell Kids Gardens at local elementary schools, ensuring they are ready for another year of hands-on garden and nutrition education. Following the community kickoff at 8:30 a.m. at Dominguez Park in Redondo Beach, volunteers will gather at Pacific Elementary from 9:30–11:30 a.m. to help prepare the school's LiveWell Kids Garden for the new school year.
No gardening experience is necessary! Beach Cities Health District will provide all tools, supplies and guidance. Families are encouraged to participate together, and children are welcome with adult supervision. Whether you have a green thumb or simply want to give back to the school community, this is a great opportunity to make a lasting impact while helping create an engaging outdoor learning space for Pacific students.
To learn more or register, please visit the Beach Cities Health District Volunteer Day webpage. If you have questions, contact Alejandra Sierra at (310) 374-3426, ext. 8160.
Recently, Pacific Elementary proudly celebrated its 5th grade Promotion Ceremony, recognizing the Class of 2033 as students marked an exciting milestone in their educational journey.
Congratulations to each of our promoting students! Your hard work, perseverance, and growth have prepared you well for this next chapter. Thank you to our dedicated staff, supportive families, and Pacific community for making this celebration so special.
We wish our newest middle school students a wonderful summer and continued success in the years ahead.
Congratulations to each of our promoting students! Your hard work, perseverance, and growth have prepared you well for this next chapter. Thank you to our dedicated staff, supportive families, and Pacific community for making this celebration so special.
We wish our newest middle school students a wonderful summer and continued success in the years ahead.
Hello Pacific families! Looking ahead to the 2026–27 school year, we want to share that the Board of Trustees recently approved a new elementary bell schedule designed to create greater consistency across schools, improve campus safety, and support a stronger start to the instructional day.
Beginning next year, all elementary schools — including Pacific — will start at 8:15 a.m., with staggered end times. Students across all elementary schools will also have consistent instructional, recess, and lunch minutes by grade level, including a daily 20-minute recess and a 45-minute lunch period on regular school days.
These updates will also support campus safety by helping schools establish a closed campus at the start of the day and better secure campus access points. Families can review the approved schedule using the link below. We look forward to another great year with our Pacific Panthers!
Beginning next year, all elementary schools — including Pacific — will start at 8:15 a.m., with staggered end times. Students across all elementary schools will also have consistent instructional, recess, and lunch minutes by grade level, including a daily 20-minute recess and a 45-minute lunch period on regular school days.
These updates will also support campus safety by helping schools establish a closed campus at the start of the day and better secure campus access points. Families can review the approved schedule using the link below. We look forward to another great year with our Pacific Panthers!
As another school year comes to a close, we want to congratulate all of our students, staff, and families on a year full of hard work, growth, and accomplishments. Thank you for making our school community so special. Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and joy-filled summer break!
