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February 2026
Coronado Historical Association Celebrates CoSA's 30th Anniversary with an Exhibit at the Museum
You are Invited to Coronado Historical Association Exhibit
Now Open - Until March 8th
Museum Hours:
Tuesday - Sunday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
1100 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
Phone: (619) 435-7242
Dig Arts Exhibit at the Public Library
Honor and Celebrate this historic milestone in Coronado's creative community!
Share an evening with friends celebrating COSA's Legacy of 30 years serving students!
𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟑𝟎 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲
𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐚𝐭 𝟔𝐩𝐦*
𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝟖𝟎𝟖
*Early admittance at 5:30pm with a VIP Ticket!
https://cosa.schoolauction.net/gala/homepages/show
Additionally, we’re offering the option to sponsor a teacher by purchasing a ticket on their behalf. It’s a great way to give back to those who give so much. https://www.cosafoundation.org/merchandise/sponsor-a-ticket-for-a-cosa-teacher
Thank you for your continued support—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
We are excited to serve students for another 30 years!
Please share with students and families who would love to be in CoSA!
Coronado School of the Arts is a San Diego public school choice with world class arts education that serves students across San Diego County.
COSA INFORMATION NIGHT - February 24th 6pm in the Theatre. Tour classrooms and meet with teachers to prepare for applications.
2026-2027 Coronado School of the Arts Applications are Now Open!
https://cosasandiego.com/Applications/Applications-for-2026-27/index.html
Application & Conservatory Transfer Deadline: March 6, 2026
SAVE THE DATE -Auditions will be scheduled on: March 21. 2026
We Are Proud of Our CoSA Alumni Continuing the Creative Legacy!
COSA Student Highlights!
Congratulations to Luca Hansen from MTD!
Luca earned 1st Place in the CoSA English Speaking Union Shakespeare Competition for his performance of Viola's Ring speech from TWELFTH NIGHT and Sonnet 57 before 3 guest judges from the San Diego theatre community.
Luca then WON the San Diego Regional Competition! 🎉🎉🎉
Next stop - Lincoln Center in New York !
Congratulations Luca!
The English Speaking Union Shakespeare Competition is one of three major competitions for high school actors in the United States.
Congratulations to Adeleine Moniz Guths from MTD!
CoSA MTD student, Adeleine Moniz Guths, was awarded 4th place at this year’s Musical Theatre Competitions of America (MTCA) Convention in Anaheim for outstanding solo performance for her grade level! Adeleine, a freshman, sang “As We Stumble Along” from 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐷𝑟𝑜𝑤𝑠𝑦 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑒.
Over 3000 students all over the nation attended this year’s MTCA Convention. Congrats, Adeleine!
WOW! Congratulations Musical Theatre, Drama & Tech Team on a STELLAR Show!
From the the brilliantly complex set to the masterful casting, Clue kept us laughing and guessing until the final twist! OUTSTANDING!!!
Stay Informed. Follow us on Social Media
COSA on Facebook - Don't miss out on shows, student highlights and celebration of COSA's 30th Anniversary!
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COSA FOUNDATION
Thank you CoSA Foundation and Board Members!
Donate
Parents https://www.cosafoundation.org/parents/
Patrons https://www.cosafoundation.org/patron-of-the-arts
Please join in their efforts to enrich our students' lives through the arts!
CoSA Foundation
https://www.cosafoundation.org/
P.O. Box 181587
Coronado, CA 92178
501(c)(3) Tax ID#: 33-0752143
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Contact Us
Coronado School of the Arts
(619) 522-4050
CHS/COSA Administration:
Karin Mellina - COSA School
Tim Kusserow - COSA Foundation
COSA Support Staff:
COSA Office Administrative Assistant, Deidre Smith
COSA Coordinator, Karrie Jackson
COSA Faculty:
Dance: Caryn Ipapo-Glass
Digital Arts: Animation/Graphic Design, Anna Woerman & Film, Michelle Evenson
Instrumental Music: Matt Heinecke
Musical Theatre & Drama: Barbara Wolf, Kim Strassburger, David McBean
Technical Theatre: Cynthia Bloodgood & Coleman Clark
Visual Arts: Karrie Jackson
Plus our fabulous Consultants, Guest Artists, Live Models and Volunteers!
COSA Foundation Board Leaders:
President, Linda Edison
Vice President, Holly Peterson
COSA Foundation Administrative Assistant, Erin Everett
Director of Development, Jenni Nesbitt
Social Media, Holly Peterson
Island Youth Theatre, Stephanie Nurding
COSA Council Student Leadership Team:
President, Abigail Kim
Vice President, Haissam Kouli
Secretary, Cadence Wright
Co-Leaders of Publicity Team: Noemi Swearingen Ordonez & Eleanor McLellan
Advisor, Karrie Jackson
And THANK YOU to all our working COSA Student Interns who collaborate on our Productions and Publicity! You are truly PROs!
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