Athletics and arts at Manhattan Beach Middle School.
MBX administers athletics and visual & performing arts at Manhattan Beach Middle School. Registration is through 6Crickets — each offering has its own registration button, and select programs are supported through donation. Program questions can be directed to the teacher listed with each activity; all other questions to Pennie Stepczyk.
Registration is through 6Crickets — each offering has its own registration button. Some sports are open by try-out. For try-out questions contact Ray Barnes, Athletic Director; all other questions to Pennie Stepczyk.
MBMS is excited to partner with MBX and take our after school sports to another level. If you are interested in participating this fall in MBMS Athletics, please make sure to attend the MBMS/MBX zoom call on Monday August 24th, 2026 at 6pm.
At the meeting, we’ll cover important registration and tryout information, including what you need to know before participating.
NEW THIS YEAR: All athletes trying out for a sport must register prior to attending tryouts.
Drama, instrumental music, jazz band and vocal music. MBX provides an online donation portal for select activities — click the link on each program to register or make a donation. Program questions can be directed to the teacher indicated.
Theatre and performance for Manhattan Beach Middle School students.
Teacher: Mr. Levy
dlevy@mbusd.org
Band and instrumental instruction across the school year.
Teacher: Denise Haslop
dhaslop@mbusd.org
Fall, Winter & Spring rehearsals and performances.
Teacher: Timothy Nail
tnail@mbusd.org
Support the vocal music program with a donation of any amount.
Teacher: Kate Crellin
kcrellin@mbusd.org
Choir participation for Manhattan Beach Middle School singers.
Teacher: Kate Crellin
kcrellin@mbusd.org
Pennie Stepczyk — Director of Booster Clubs & Summer Camps
pennie@mbxfoundation.org
424-450-8MBX
Technical trouble with registration? Use the Help button at the bottom of the 6Crickets page, or their live chat weekdays 8–5.
Email Pennie