School News

Agenda for the DELAC meeting on October 9.

You're invited to NMUSD's annual State of the Schools Breakfast.

You're invited to NMUSD's annual State of the Schools Breakfast.

The National Weather Service (NWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have issued a Heat Advisory for the Orange County Coastal Zone this week. 

You're invited to NMUSD's annual State of the Schools Breakfast.

A reminder to make sure your student's immunizations are up to date.

Save the Date for the NMUSD College & Career Fair: October 16, 2024.

In partnership with the Melinda Hoag Smith Center for Healthy Living and IKEA, NMUSD invites you to a resource fair to connect you with community partners offering a variety of resources for school-aged children. 

Dr. Mina Blazy joins NMUSD as the new Director of Continuous Improvement, Program Evaluation, Data, and Assessment.

A reminder to make sure your student's immunizations are up to date.

Applications are now available online for a 2024-25 bus pass.

In partnership with the Melinda Hoag Smith Center for Healthy Living and IKEA, NMUSD invites you to a resource fair to connect you with community partners offering a variety of resources for school-aged children. 

Please see below for some summer safety tips as we end the school year. Safety remains a top priority, and we are taking this opportunity to share important community safety messages.

The NMUSD community is invited to comment on the draft 2024-25 LCAP.

NMUSD provides background information, current updates, and next steps regarding the Facility Master Plan, a priority of the NMUSD Board of Education.

The Summer Food Service Program provides meals for children aged 18 and younger during periods when they are out of school for 15 or more consecutive days.

Save the Date for NMUSD's annual State of the Schools Breakfast.

Newport-Mesa Unified School District hereby gives notice of a Public Hearing about the 2024-25 Local Control and Accountability Plan.

Students aged 16-17 are encouraged to pre-register to vote, making them automatically eligible to vote upon their 18th birthday.

The end of the school year is fast approaching, but it remains important to take daily school attendance seriously.

The Newport-Mesa Federation of Teachers announced the NMUSD Teachers of the Year at the Newport-Mesa Schools Foundation's annual awards dinner.

Please take our Facility Master Plan survey to assist the district in prioritizing projects for the Board of Education to consider for construction.

NMUSD is collaborating with the Orange County Department of Education to provide the Tobacco-Use Prevention Education program to students and community members.

NMUSD offers a variety of resources to support the health, safety, and well-being of staff, students, and families. All support services are provided to students with parental consent.

Professionals from throughout Southern California came together at the Norma Hertzog Community Center in Costa Mesa to encourage female middle and high school students to pursue similar careers at the district's second annual Women in STEM event.

Please take our Facility Master Plan survey to assist the district in prioritizing projects for the Board of Education to consider for construction.

This month's tech tip is about keeping children safe online with GoGuardian Parent.

Seven high school seniors were recognized as Superintendent’s Character Trait Award winners at the April 2 Board of Education meeting.

NMUSD invites you to review the Districtwide Facility Master Plan (FMP). The FMP was developed in collaboration with facility experts, school and district leadership, and consideration of community input.

The deadline to apply for California’s Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been extended.

Corona del Mar High School Senior Shane Fenmore shadows NMUSD Superintendent Dr. Wesley Smith for his Experiential Learning Project.

Please take a moment to watch this video on why attending school all day every day matters.

Register today for our second annual night of discovery and networking.

Electronics Technician Hung “Hank” Nguyen was recognized by the Orange County Department of Education as one of nine 2024 Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year.

NMUSD invites you to attend a Virtual Community Forum to provide input necessary to developing the district's Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).

The Board of Education recognized five district employees who go above and beyond their job descriptions during its March 12 meeting.

CalKIDS provides eligible low-income public school students with savings accounts.

The Educational Technology Department welcomes guest speaker Joe Marquez for an engaging session on how students and parents alike can use artificial intelligence responsibly and effectively.

Corona del Mar and Estancia High Schools were recently named California Distinguished Schools by the California Department of Education.

As in previous years, Newport-Mesa Unified School District (NMUSD) is participating in the California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS). . 

NMUSD invites you to attend a Virtual Community Forum to provide input necessary to developing the district's Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)

An update on the progress of current and upcoming school facility projects throughout NMUSD.

Guest Speaker Joe Marquez explores how students and parents alike can use artificial intelligence responsibly and effectively.

Starting in the 2024-25 school year, students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade in all 22 NMUSD elementary schools will experience integrated learning that blends computer science, engineering, biomedical science, and more. 

This month's issue of School News Roll Call is now available online.

As we head toward the end of the school year, we want to share a friendly reminder about the importance of your student attending school every day.

Superintendent Dr. Wesley Smith was inducted into the Dean's Superintendents Advisory Group Hall of Fame at USC Rossier School of Education.

NMUSD is pleased to provide high-quality Summer Programs for students,

All California school districts must develop an annual plan. Help NMUSD shape programs important to your child's success by taking a 10-minute survey.

NMUSD is now enrolling new students for the 2024-25 school year.

Nutrition Services Assistant II Ellen Sugiyama, Payroll Technician Ma Elena Singson “Elena” Concepcion and Electronics Technician Hung “Hank” Nguyen were recognized for their commitment to providing exemplary service to NMUSD’s students, staff and community.

Nutritionist Pam Williams offers Nutrition Lessons tailored to grade levels at all NMUSD schools.

The Mobile Maintenance Crew maintains clean, safe learning environments among NMUSD schools.

At the annual organizational meeting for the NMUSD Board of Education, Carol Crane was elected president, Krista Weigand was elected vice president, and Leah Ersoylu was elected clerk. 

NMUSD remains committed to providing enhanced environments in which students continue to thrive. Here are updates on a few continuing projects.

Education is key to combatting the fentanyl crisis. By prioritizing
education, we can take a proactive education approach to
address the risks associated with fentanyl and work toward
a safer future.

NMUSD presents the College & Career Fair on January 31, 2024, open to all students in grades 7-12.

The December 2023 issue of School News Roll Call is now available online.

NMUSD is nearing completion of the DRAFT facility master plan. Take the survey by Dec. 21.

Receive high school credit while learning real-world cyber security basics and security analyst and vulnerability tasks.

Earn your Digital Media Animation & Gaming Certificate of Specialization with three after-school hybrid courses.

The district updated its Mobile Communication Devices Board Policy to create a more conducive learning environment that promotes academic focus and engagement and encourages positive social interactions among students.

NMUSD is seeking new community members to serve on the Citizens Oversight Committee, which is responsible for ensuring Measure F bond expenditures are consistent with what voters approved in November 2005.

Agenda for the November 29, 2023, meeting.

Regular attendance is crucial -- even during the holidays!

Corona del Mar (CdM) High School and Costa Mesa High School are listed among the nationwide AP School Honor Roll.

NMUSD's Education Technology Department hosts this informative workshop on keeping your children safe online.

NMUSD invites parents to attend this informational session about the fentanyl crisis and how to reduce the risk of accidental overdose with guest speaker OCSD Sergeant Brian Gunsolley.

Please join us to provide input about the future of our school and district facilities. You may attend any of the meetings to provide input about any school or district facility. Spanish interpretation will be available.

The California School Boards Association recently recognized NMUSD as a Golden Bell Award winner for its Graduation Coach Program. With a graduation rate of more than 98 percent, the program has proven to be an exemplary model for other districts to emulate.

According to recently released 2022-23 standardized test data, NMUSD students continued to show growth in English, math and science scores.

In partnership with the Newport-Mesa Schools Foundation, NMUSD hosted its annual State of the Schools Breakfast at Costa Mesa High School, raising more than $51,000 toward the foundation’s Grants to Teachers Program.

The latest issue of School News Roll Call is now available.

What are your school facility priorities? 

Corona del Mar High School seniors Takeshi Chang, Jasmine Jenkins, Hailey Nguyen, Kaitlyn Nguyen and Wade Parzick were named semifinalists for National Merit Scholarships.

This update on a few major school construction projects provides a snapshot of our progress and the exciting developments occurring at various school campuses.

NMUSD is inviting interested and qualified properties to apply to be a member of a committee to review and analyze the district's Banning Ranch property.

Please join us to provide input about the future of our school and district facilities. A meeting will be hosted in each school zone. You may attend any of the meetings to provide input about any school or district facility.

Introducing the Student Board Members who will represent their respective high schools during 2023-24 meetings of the NMUSD Board of Education.

As the 2023-24 school year kicks off, we want to stress the importance of instilling positive attendance habits.

The data science curriculum at NMUSD is designed to motivate students to be actively engaged with math. During the eight-unit course, students develop an understanding of data analysis, sampling, correlation and causation, bias and uncertainty, modeling with data, making and evaluating data-based arguments, and the importance of data in society.

As part of NMUSD's commitment to prioritize safety, we would like to update you on a few safety initiatives.

NMUSD is looking for Instructional Assistants - Extended Day Program.

Welcome back video message from Superintendent Dr. Wesley Smith and Board President Ashley Anderson.

NMUSD has taken proactive steps to mitigate potential storm impacts. We want you to be confident in our preparation for possible inclement weather next week, as reports have mentioned potentially strong storms expected in Southern California.

Approximately 2,000 elementary and more than 1,100 secondary students participated in NMUSD's Summer Programs.

NMUSD is partnering with WeTip, a 24-hour anonymous reporting system (tip line), for secondary schools. Suspicious activity and safety concerns can be reported to WeTip anonymously and confidentially.

Effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, children enrolled in NMUSD schools are eligible for free or reduced-price meals if the household income is less than or equal to the federal guidelines.

Summer is an important time for our Newport-Mesa community. Safety is always a driving priority. We are taking this opportunity to share some community safety messages.

Newport-Mesa Unified School District continually seeks to update and modernize school facilities by creating beautiful and purposeful learning spaces for students. Detailed here are some projects currently under construction, slated for construction, or in the planning process. 

The Maintenance and Operations team is responsible for maintaining district facilities and carrying out daily operations to provide a solid base for student success. During the summer of 2023, the team will completing a multitude of projects.

The Careers With Children Internship program gives Costa Mesa High School students the opportunity to work directly with preschool and TK students in the district.

The June 2023 issue of School News Roll Call is now available online.

At its May 16 meeting, the NMUSD Board of Education recognized seven high school seniors who exemplify a pillar of leadership.

Corona Del Mar High School senior Sophia Rabin was named a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts.