Please see the attached file for important information on 8th grade end of the year activities.

8th Grade End year Letter2018.pdf

Thank you to all who helped make this year's Mako Challenge successful. We would like to congratulate our top placing runners.

Attached is a copy of the presentation for any families of incoming 6th graders that were not able to attend the 5th Grade Parent Night.

5thGradeParentNight 2018.pdf

Thank you to all who participated and supported the 2017-2018 Survivor Book Club, especially The Mako Foundation!!

The Mako Foundation

Participating Students

Participating Parents

Participating Mentors

The VdMMS English Department

Vista del Mar Middle School Teachers

Mrs. Benham

Mrs. Puccinelli

Mrs. Duty

Our Custodial Staff

Our Office Staff

PTA Book Fair

Capistrano Valley Assistance League

Beach Town Books

I could never have dreamt that there were such goings-on in the world between the covers of books, such sandstorms and ice blasts of words… such staggering peace, such enormous laughter, such and so many blinding bright lights… splashing all over the pages in a million bits and pieces all of which were words, words, words, and each of which were alive forever in its own delight and glory and oddity and light. by Dylan Thomas

The number one strategy that can be done for a students’ comprehension is to have them read independently and then discuss what they have read.

Whenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world a door opens to allow in more light.

–Vera Nazarian

Note to Parents and Guardians:

The Constitution of the State of California requires that we provide a public education to you free of charge. Fees for field trips and excursions in connection with ...more

Celebrate your student's special day by having their name up in lights on the VdMMS Marquee!  Use the attached order form & bring the completed form to the front office.

Marquee Order Form

School districts are currently working on the development of its Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). Under the new Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), districts have much more discretion in how they spend their funding. However, they must develop a detailed plan to show how the money will be used to improve achievement and to meet the needs of low-income students, English learners and foster children. Districts must collect input and suggestions from parents, students, staff and community members. Please see the attached Local Control Accountability Plan Report for more information.

LCAP Board Presentation

MAKO PRIDE is Vista del Mar Middle school’s community service program. Its purpose is to reward and encourage students who demonstrate outstanding scholarship, citizenship and community service.

Stud ...more