Mission Bay High – The After-School Center for Excellence, ACES, at Mission Bay celebrated “ACES 17,000,” marking more than 17,000 students working with ACES since the program started two years ago. Developed by Dr. Ron Lancia, the program offers students academic support five days a week with access to supplies, computers and teachers across all subject areas. Partnerships with UCSD and USD help to provide tutors and a 21st-Century Assets Grant and the community help to provide funding.  – MBHS Annual Toy Drive is collecting toys through Dec. 11. Bring a new toy to the collection box located at the front office to help less fortunate families living San Diego. Pacific Beach Middle – PBMS IB music director John O’ Donnell and his music students present several winter concerts:  Winter Strings Concert, Tuesday, Dec. 15, 6:30 p.m., PBMS Auditorium; and Winter Band Concert, Thursday, Dec. 17, 6:30 p.m., PBMS Auditorium. – PBMS Annual Toy Drive is collecting toys through Dec. 11. Bring a new toy to the collection box located at the front office to help less fortunate families living San Diego. Mission Bay Cluster 
– Registration is open for the third annual Schoolyard Dash 5K sponsored by FOPBSS. This community event will take place Sunday, Jan. 31 at De Anza Cove. Enjoy a run/walk along the bay followed by the Mission Bay Cluster Schools Fair, showcasing the academic and enrichment programs at local schools. There will also be a Kids 1-Mile Fun Run and prizes for the winners of the 5K in all age categories. All proceeds from the race support PB Middle and Mission Bay High through FOPBSS. Register at www.schoolyarddash.org.