NMUSD has selected Dr. Wesley Smith as the new superintendent for the district. Per Estancia High School, Smith has been in California Public Education for 24 years, 13 of which being a site or district leader, and 8 of which as an educator and influencer at the state and federal levels. Smith is currently an..
The Great Media Shutdown
On October 4th, 2021, the world was forced to go an entire day without some of its favorite social media. Early in the morning, around 8:30 a.m., Facebook and their affiliated social media-- Instagram, Whatsapp-- went dark. The platforms were unusable until later in the evening, with performance being unreliable for a while after they..
New Vaccine Mandate
On October 1, Governor Newsom announced that as soon as the FDA fully approves COVID-19 vaccines for students in grades 7-12, it will be added as a required vaccine for students to receive in person instruction in schools. Teachers and school staff members in California must provide proof of vaccination or undergo weekly COVID tests. ..
CMHS Stampede
With the excitement of school and sports returning after a year of no in-person games, CMHS's football games have been seeing heightened attendance from students and parents alike. ASB member and Senior class Vice President Jayde Rubright noticed this level of anticipation for games and decided to create Costa Mesa's very first student section page,..
Pink Out For Breast Cancer Awareness Month
On Friday, October 1st, the CMHS Football team goes head to head against Orange High School at the CMHS Stadium. With a 2-3 overall score for this season, the team is looking for another win under their belt to even out their win to loss ratio. However, this isn't the only special thing about this..
Devious Lick: Tiktok’s Newest Trend of Vandalism
If you spend any amount of time on TikTok, it's likely that you've become acquainted with the "devious lick" trend. Students from all over the United States steal completely random items from their school, then proceed to post videos to TikTok, showing off their stolen trophies. The trend's exact origins are a disputed topic, but..
CMHS’s SOS Covid Clinic
Looking for a place to get vaccinated that's close to school? Look no further, you can get vaccinated on September 30th, 2021, from 3:30 PM-4:30 PM at Costa Mesa High School's very own Performing Arts Center. The event is open to CMMS/HS students and any immediate family members. You must have parental consent if 12-17..
The Harvest Moon: When Was it and What Does it Mean?
On Monday, September 20th, you might have heard that there was a "Harvest moon." To some people it probably just looked like a really bright, full moon. However, the Harvest Moon represents something else. That "something else" is the coming of Autumn. To be exact, it is the closest full moon to the autumnal equinox..
Come Find Some Check-MATES in Chess Club!
If you've been looking to join a club on campus, look no further than Mr. Piazza's chess club! The chess club meets officially on Wednesdays and Fridays at lunch, but Mr. Piazza invites you to drop by any day at lunch! You can bring a friend, pull down a board, and start playing. From the..
Aloha Friday Football Game: Can It Beat The Last Turnout?
After an intense 33-28 win for the CMHS Varsity Football team on Friday the 10th against La Quinta, students and athletes alike are buzzing with anticipation for another upcoming home game on Friday the 17th. The game will take place at Mesa's home stadium with the team facing up against Los Amigos, kicking off at..