School News
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Agenda for the November 29, 2023, meeting.
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Regular attendance is crucial -- even during the holidays!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The latest issue of School News Roll Call is now available.
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What are your school facility priorities?
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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.
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Save the Date for the NMUSD College & Career Fair: January 31, 2024.
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Introducing the Student Board Members who will represent their respective high schools during 2023-24 meetings of the NMUSD Board of Education.
As part of NMUSD's commitment to prioritize safety, we would like to update you on a few safety initiatives.
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NMUSD is looking for Instructional Assistants - Extended Day Program.
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.
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.
As the 2023-24 school year kicks off, we want to stress the importance of instilling positive attendance habits.
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Welcome back video message from Superintendent Dr. Wesley Smith and Board President Ashley Anderson.
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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.
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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.
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In partnership with the Melinda Hoag Smith Center for Healthy Living and IKEA, NMUSD hosts a resource fair to connect you with community partners offering a variety of resources for school-aged children.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The June 2023 issue of School News Roll Call is now available online.
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At its May 16 meeting, the NMUSD Board of Education recognized seven high school seniors who exemplify a pillar of leadership.
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