At CMHS, the Spanish teachers love to celebrate Día De Los Muertos as it is a long-running celebration of life in Mexican culture and in the last decades, American culture. Mr. Arias in particular had a Día De Los Muertos celebration on the 28th during all of his class periods. The class all contributed to..
Join Mrs. Marchbank on Portfolio day!
If you're an aspiring artist, you need to seize this opportunity. On Sunday, November 7th, Mrs. Marchbank will be taking students to the Westin hotel in San Diego for a portfolio evaluation day. There, some 50 art schools and their counselors, professors, and representatives will be evaluating student's portfolios. This is completely free, and while..
NMUSD’s New Superintendent
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..
Meet the Coaches of CMHS Baseball
CMHS Baseball has a new look as two new faces are introduced to lead the program, one being a familiar face to some. Jim Kiefer and Timmy Richards are to take the reins of the program and lead it to success during the 2021-22 school year. The returning coach, Kiefer, has an extensive background in..
What Makes A Good Teacher?
A student's perspective on a teacher will most likely be how they think about that class and how well they do in that class. Due to this, many students have different opinions on what makes a teacher a good teacher. One student said that "A good teacher is one who is really engaged and fun..
How Do Teachers Deal With Privacy?
Often when you see a teacher in a public place you might think, "Why are they here?" or "Is that who I think it is?" Yes, that is your teacher standing in line paying for groceries. Impossible, right? Some teachers get uncomfortable or even embarrassed when seeing one of their students in the same store..
Meet the Boys’ Water Polo Team
This year, the Water Polo team is smaller than ever, and that just means that they have to work harder than before. Everyone on the team has to put effort towards the game or they will not get the outcome they desire - everyone matters this year. The varsity team's majority consists of mostly freshmen..
Homecoming Rally Roundup
On Thursday, October 7th, our Football team played against Calvary Chapel High School. To show our school spirit, we threw a pep rally on October 8th, the day of Homecoming. As students walked into the gym, they saw green streamers, balloons, and "Back to the Future" decorations, while the Costa Mesa High School band played. ..
Homecoming Football Game
Costa Mesa Highschool had its Homecoming Football game on Thursday, October 7th. Costa Mesa played against Calvary Chapel, with a final score of 34-27, resulting in a Mustang win. The theme of the game was neon, so many students showed up in bright outfits to cheer on their Mustangs. Leading up to Homecoming, there was..
Boys’ Varsity Soccer Coach
Santiago Guzman is the new Boys' Varsity Soccer coach. Guzman has been coaching for Costa Mesa for 5 years. Within those 5 years he's coached Girls JV and the 8th grade Boys Soccer teams. He prioritizes his players mental and physical health and self care. Guzman's goal for this season is to finish in the..