Marina Village Middle School

Dear Marina Village Families,

 

Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! This is my eighth year as principal of Marina Village Middle School, and I am excited to welcome your students to our Ohana! Marina Village will be starting its 43rd year and has a history of excellence in serving students and the community. I am honored and proud to serve as the principal of this school. I also feel fortunate to be part of a community that is so dedicated to impacting the lives of students in positive ways. I look forward to getting to know your students and watching them grow academically and socially throughout the year.

 

I have been working in education for 25 years. Before coming to Marina, I taught at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels. These experiences at various schools have developed and continued to reinforce a guiding principle for me that a science teacher at another school put so succinctly: “It’s all about the kids.” Being student-focused has been a touchstone for me in guiding my decisions and is a constant reminder to me of the importance of the work that we do. This philosophy is also a hallmark of Marina Village Middle School. I am grateful to be a part of a dedicated staff and district where the spirit of Ohana fills the school and community.

 

Over the past few years, Marina Village has been focusing on our Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, which focuses on supporting students academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally. We will continue with our implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as a part of that overall system. The purpose is to establish an environment of clear expectations and where students have access to the supports they need for their success. 

 

Marina Village continues to provide a variety of rigorous and enriching classes and activities that allow our students to get connected and stay connected to our school community. Our science classes, music performance classes, leadership, art, and advanced math are just a few of the advancement and enrichment opportunities that students can take advantage of while here at Marina Village. We also have athletic teams that are consistently winning and in the running for league titles. Our amazing parent-teacher club also provides after-school enrichment opportunities for students. We encourage students to get involved and participate as members of our Ohana.

 

I would like to welcome everyone back to school and feel fortunate to be part of such a wonderful community. I am privileged to lead an outstanding school community and know that this will be a wonderful year for our students.  Please do not hesitate to contact our office with questions or concerns at any time. GO MUSTANGS!!!!

 

Levi Cambridge

Principal, Marina Village Middle School