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Congratulations, Class of 2025!
We are proud to honor your outstanding accomplishments and the dedication that led you to this important milestone. More photos are available at our 2025 Graduations and Promotions Photo Repository.
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Join us for the NMUSD State of the Schools Breakfast on Oct. 28 to learn about the amazing things happening at our schools! More info to follow!
August 2, 2025 | 9 am-12 pm
For more information, visit our School Kickoff webpage.
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Newport-Mesa welcomes Jeffrey Dixon as Assistant Superintendent, Chief Business Officer, and Tracy Knibb as Assistant Superintendent, Chief Human Resources Officer.
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about End-of-Year Celebration Highlights
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The district invites you to a fun-filled back-to-school event, held in partnership with the Melinda Hoag Smith Center for Healthy Living and IKEA.
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Newport-Mesa is now enrolling preschool-aged children to participate in the Neighborhood Peer Program.
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Newport-Mesa honors the accomplishments and dedication of students promoting and graduating.
The district shares some summer safety tips to help students and families have a healthy summer.
The district is pleased to announce the appointments of Dr. Heather Cash as Director of Special Education, Early Learning and Elementary, and Robert Nichols as Director of Special Education, Secondary.
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Students from Newport Harbor High School's AP Computer Science class share their skills with NMUSD elementary students.
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Newport-Mesa Unified School District believes in creating dynamic learning environments that extend beyond the traditional classroom. Students explore their passions and develop valuable skills through our extracurricular offerings. Watch this brief video to see our programs in action.
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From kindergarten to graduation, Newport-Mesa Unified School District is committed to helping students develop a love of learning and the skills they need to succeed in a changing world. Through our Pathways to Success, we provide learning environments where students build the knowledge they need to thrive. Watch this brief video to see our programs in action.
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In this short video we capture some of the magic, hard work, the technology, facilities, and the dedicated students, staff, parents, and volunteers that make Newport-Mesa Unified School District an institution of great learning