Author: HBUHSD

Marina students take top two spots in prestigious world affairs competition

Over the weekend, Marina High School’s (MHS) Academic WorldQuest teams, both coached by Earl Ziemann, placed first and second in Orange County.  Academic WorldQuest is a program of the World Affairs Council of America and is designed to test high school students’ knowledge of global issues and global policy. For months, the students have studied an extensive 17-page packet covering competition topics such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), International Trade and Finance, the Arctic, Food Security, and much more. In late April, the winning team (pictured, top) will travel to Washington, D.C. to compete at the National...

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LINK: Edison advances to CIF-SS Division 2AA title game

Congratulations to the Edison High School (EHS) varsity boys basketball team and head coach, Rich Boyce, for advancing to the CIF Southern Section Division 2AA Championship game, this Saturday, March 5. The boys will take on the Ruben S. Ayala High School Bulldogs at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA with tip-off at 8:30...

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Huntington Beach High School teachers demonstrate “tech” for fellow educators

On Feb. 17, Huntington Beach High School (HBHS) hosted staff from around the district for Tech Fest, an annual gathering where educators learn about “tech” being used in the classroom. Staff members were given the opportunity to sit-in on live classs to learn about various software, websites, and apps being used on devices such as Google Chromebooks, iPads, and smart phones. In Mrs. Vidrio’s Biology class, students were instructed to use iPads with Zaption, an app for teachers to use educational videos as an interactive, learning experience. Through content and tools that engage a deeper understanding in students, Mrs....

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