Athletics – More Than the Game
At MBS, athletics teach the lessons no classroom can: discipline, teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship. Whether competing across Central America in AASCA or representing MBS in local tournaments, our Wildcats learn that effort and sportsmanship matter as much as the score.
AASCA – Interscholastic Travel Teams
Marian Baker School is a member of the Association of American Schools of Central America (AASCA), competing against American schools across the region in:
- Basketball — Boys & Girls
- Volleyball — Boys & Girls
- Sportsmanship — recognizing fair play and team spirit across every tournament
Our Wildcats travel, host, and represent MBS at AASCA tournaments throughout the year.
Featured: AASCA tournament schedules are confirmed approximately one week before each event by the host school. Follow our Instagram for live updates.
Intramural & Local Tournaments
Beyond AASCA, MBS competes in tournaments that connect us to the broader Costa Rican school community:
- ACTION Tournament
- Torneo del Este
- Juegos Deportivos Estudiantiles MEP
Sports by Level
- Elementary: Sports clubs introduce younger Wildcats to teamwork and fundamentals in a fun, low-pressure environment.
- Middle School & High School: Students may try out for the competitive Basketball and Volleyball teams that represent MBS in AASCA and local play.
Recent Highlights
- AASCA 2026 Pacific Division Volleyball Champions — Boys Team
Athletic Director: Mariela Matamoros — [email protected]
Arts – Where Wildcats Find Their Voice
The arts at MBS develop expression, confidence, and creative thinking. From first improv exercises in Elementary School to full-stage productions in High School, every Wildcat finds a place to create.
Drama & Theater
Drama at MBS combines technique, collaboration, and live performance. Students develop voice, presence, and storytelling craft — and bring it all to the stage in our annual MBS Drama Play.
Music
Music classes introduce students to instruments, vocal technique, and ensemble performance, culminating in our annual Music & Art Festival.
Visual Arts
Visual Arts students explore drawing, painting, mixed media, and design — building portfolios that travel with them long after graduation.
Annual Events
- MBS Drama Play — one or two productions per year (recent: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory)
- Music & Art Festival — annual showcase of student work across disciplines
Drama Teacher / Arts Lead: Marielos Fonseca — [email protected]
Wildcat Life – Student-Led Leadership
Some of the most lasting lessons at MBS happen outside the classroom: in student government meetings, in late-night MUN debates, in honor society service projects. These are the spaces where Wildcats lead.
Student Council (StuCo)
Middle School & High School
Student Council is a group of student leaders who represent the voice of their peers, working to improve the school community, support student initiatives, and foster leadership, responsibility, and collaboration.
How members are elected: Each year, students form political parties and run full electoral campaigns. The new student government is elected at the end of May and beginning of June.
Signature activities:
- Bake Sales
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Pep Rally
- Spirit Week
- School Spirit Activities
Advisor: Maria Fernanda Solano — [email protected]
Model United Nations (MUN)
MBS Model UN is a student-led delegation that competes in regional MUN conferences, building skills in diplomacy, public speaking, and global awareness. The MBS MUN program is run by students and maintains its own dedicated site.
External site: munmarianbakerscho.wixsite.com/2020
Instagram: [placeholder — MUN IG handle]
Advisor: Freddy Arias — [email protected]
National Honor Society (NHS)
The MBS chapter of the National Honor Society recognizes High School students who exemplify scholarship, leadership, service, and character. NHS members lead service initiatives and mentor younger Wildcats.
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Instagram: [placeholder — NHS IG handle]
Advisor: Ingrid Rodriguez — [email protected]
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)
The Junior Honor Society extends the NHS pillars — scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship — to Middle School students, preparing them for high school NHS membership and a lifetime of community engagement.
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Parent Association – A Community Behind Every Wildcat
The MBS Parent Association is the engine behind many of the moments that make this school feel like home. From back-to-school welcomes to year-end celebrations, PA volunteers connect families and strengthen the MBS community.
Annual PA Events
| Month | Event |
|---|---|
| August | Parent Volunteer Day |
| November | Fall Festival |
| November | Pie Feast |
| December | Holiday Happening / Christmas Baskets |
| April | International Day |
| May | Staff Appreciation Day |
| June | Dad’s End-of-Year Sundae Treat |
Upcoming at MBS
Follow what’s happening on campus — tournaments, performances, family events, and community moments. Our school calendar updates throughout the year.
A Glimpse of Wildcat Life
Want to See It in Person?
Schedule a tour. Walk the campus. Meet a coach, a drama director, a Wildcat. The MBS community is best understood the moment you step on campus.