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Nestled in the Ocean View Hills community, Vista Del Mar offers stunning views and a close-knit, diverse student body. Our small size is our strength—allowing us to challenge advanced learners, support those who need it, and engage every student at their level. We’re proud to be the South Bay’s best-kept secret, dedicated to a safe, supportive environment where students grow into confident, lifelong learners.

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Vista Del Mar Middle School is proud to be recognized as a recipient of the Purple Star Award, an honor awarded to schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families. As a Purple Star school, VDM is dedicated to ensuring smooth transitions for students, providing access to social-emotional and academic supports, and fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment that honors the unique experiences of military families.

Vista Del Mar Middle School stands as a point of pride in the San Ysidro community, where a commitment to excellence is evident in everything we do. Perched on our hilltop campus with sweeping ocean and city views, VDM is a place where students are challenged academically, supported socially and emotionally, and inspired to reach their full potential. Our dedicated staff works collaboratively to deliver rigorous, engaging instruction while fostering a safe, inclusive environment grounded in our core expectations: Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible. From strong academic programs and enriching extracurricular opportunities to meaningful partnerships with families and the community, Vista Del Mar continues to build a culture of achievement, innovation, and pride—GOOOO SHARKS!!!

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A group of young boys in volleyball uniforms, some kneeling and some standing, pose for a photo with a championship banner in the foreground, while a gymnasium with bleachers and a volleyball net is visible in the background.
A group of young girls in teal uniforms pose with a championship banner in the foreground, while spectators fill the bleachers in the background of a gymnasium.

Congratulations to VDM's Volleyball Program! Our Sharks took home banners in 7th Grade Girls Division and Middle School Boys Division. Our 8th Grade Girls should also be recognized for being in the championship game for their division as well.

GOOOO SHARKS!!!

A group of young boys in soccer uniforms stand on a red track holding a championship banner, with a building and trees visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

Congratulations to our Vista Del Mar soccer team on an outstanding season and for earning the MSAL 2026 Division Championship title! Your hard work, teamwork, and determination have made our entire school community proud—GOOOO SHARKS!!!