This week i'd like to reflect on how our school community continues to strengthen in different positive ways worth acknowledging and celebrating. Let me start by celebrating the fact that our football team is league champ for the first time! As a result, we have qualified for postseason for the first time in the program's history and will have our playoff game this coming Friday at our stadium. Our coaching staff and our scholar-athletes have worked very hard to make it this far and we, as a community, celebrate such an accomplishment.
The wonderful opportunity of educating our Mariners pays off on and off the field, especially when we gather to celebrate different traditions that reflect the values of our very diverse student body. This sense of belonging is evident in our school- we see it in classrooms, in our sports events, and in our school community events like our Día de los Muertos that happened on Monday during lunch.
This event is the final product of a lot of work and collaboration that truly makes Marina High School such a special place. Since Dia de los Muertos is an event that involves, music, food, and a place to honor the memory of those who have passed, I'll start by acknowledging the work that Ms. Carney completed as she prepared our Marina High Mariachi to perform in front of their teachers and peers: Ms. Melville was in charge of leading our Culinary Arts scholars in making, baking, and serving the traditional pastries, pan de muerto, and the hot chocolate that was given away during the event.
And our Marina High personnel, Library Media Specialist Jessie Beteran, our School Secretary, Ms. Monica Avilez, our Attendance Clerk, Ms. Claudia Ramirez, our Attendance Intervention Specialist Ms. Yvette Tapia, and our Counselor, Ms. Araceli Canchola helped us with creating the traditional display, called the ofrenda, for our school community to participate by bringing items or pictures to honor the memories of their loved ones.
Our students, visiting parents, and staff had a great time. We even partnered with a dance troupe from CSUMB who delighted us with a few performances as well: This display of talent by our youth just warms my heart. Our scholars continue to surprise me with their sense of purpose and belonging that is inspiring, contagious, and encouraging. I don't know about you, but with youth like this, I can only feel hopeful for our future.
Thank you for the ongoing partnership in support of our schools and our scholars. Go Mariners! José A Quevedo jquevedo@mpusd.k12.ca.us Office: (831) 583-2060 ext. 3789 Cell: (831) 353-145
Around Marina High
Parent-Teacher Conference Night When parents visit Marina High School, there's always more to see than just the paperwork and classrooms. Recently, students presented music, art, and culinary treats to welcome guests during parent-teacher conference night.
High School Student Transfer Window Opens November 9 Planning ahead for the 2027 - 2028 school year? MPUSD's High School Student Transfer Window will be open November 9 - December 11, 2026. This is the only opportunity for families of current 8th - 11th grade students to request a transfer from one MPUSD high school to another for the upcoming 2027 - 2028 school year. High school families (including current 8th graders/incoming 9th graders) must submit their requests online during this window. Transfers are subject to space availability at each school. Need assistance? Visit your school's front office or contact the MPUSD Transfer Office at 831-392-3983, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (closed 11 a.m. - noon). NOTE: The elementary, TK - 8, and middle school transfer window will open in January 2027. Leave your legacy at our school The Marina High School Athletic Booster Club is launching a donor wall and personalized plaque campaign to help support the future Marina High Stadium. From honoring a student or graduate to recognizing families, alumni, businesses, and community supporters, every plaque helps invest in student-athletes, school spirit, and future community events. Learn more about how you can be part of Marina High history.
Around Marina
STEM Conference and Career Fair Our community partner, The Lyceum of Monterey County, is offering an exciting opportunity for girls in grades 5–10 to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The Expanding Your Horizons Conference & Career Fair takes place Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Hartnell College in Salinas. Participants will enjoy hands-on STEM workshops led by women in STEM, connect with local professionals and discover exciting career possibilities. Registration is FREE and opens October 27. Space is limited to the first 300 participants. Learn more and register.
Free Food for MPUSD Families We are excited to share chef-prepared, take-home meals for MPUSD families. Visit one of four school sites on various days, including Central Coast High School, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School, Ord Terrace Elementary, and Seaside High School.
Upcoming Events
11.11 -Veterans Day - No School 11.19 -School Site Council meeting, 4:00 pm 11.23 - 11.27 -Thanksgiving Break - No School
Have a great week and thank you your continuous support.
