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The district has partnered with the Ben Carlson Memorial & Scholarship Foundation, the YMCA of Orange County, the City of Costa Mesa, and Newport Harbor High School to pilot a life-saving water safety program at College Park and Whittier Elementary Schools.
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The Newport-Mesa Schools Foundation's 2025 Teacher Awards recognized 24 NMUSD teachers of the year and awarded $107,000 in grants to support classroom educational needs.
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Project update on the progress of the Estancia Theater.
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More than 60 student art projects were submitted for exhibition and professional adjudication at the district's annual Senior Art Showcase, with 14 students earning Best of Division honors for their outstanding work.
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Newport-Mesa Unified School District is partnering with Orange Coast College to provide FREE Dual Enrollment courses this summer, where incoming 9th-12th grade students can get a head start on their college education while earning high school credit.
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Construction begins on the Costa Mesa High School campus this summer.
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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.
![students in college park and whittier elementary's language immersion classes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739378994/nmusdus/qipkumuaseanhoviqpxz/LanguageImmersionPrograms.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739378994/nmusdus/qipkumuaseanhoviqpxz/LanguageImmersionPrograms.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1739378994/nmusdus/qipkumuaseanhoviqpxz/LanguageImmersionPrograms.png","width":800}])
The Mandarin Immersion Program and the Spanish Dual Immersion Program include everything offered by a traditional class, but in two languages.
Upcoming Events
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Newport-Mesa Unified School District, 2985 Bear St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA
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Get to Know Newport-Mesa
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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.
![State of the Schools - Pathways to Success Video]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739376892/nmusdus/r2czpbudrrvfrikfcukk/SOTS-PathwaystoSuccess.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739376892/nmusdus/r2czpbudrrvfrikfcukk/SOTS-PathwaystoSuccess.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1739376892/nmusdus/r2czpbudrrvfrikfcukk/SOTS-PathwaystoSuccess.png","width":800}])
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.
![NMUSD logo and STEAM video start screen]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736536316/nmusdus/tkm2dcjqekteuasmsvvn/steamvideotile.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736536316/nmusdus/tkm2dcjqekteuasmsvvn/steamvideotile.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736536316/nmusdus/tkm2dcjqekteuasmsvvn/steamvideotile.png","width":800}])
Learn More
about STEAM at NMUSD
![Attendance Matters]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711408580/nmusdus/sn2g2rwtfp0ce0rawain/attendancematterstile.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711408580/nmusdus/sn2g2rwtfp0ce0rawain/attendancematterstile.png","width":512}])
Learn More
about Attendance Matters (opens in new window/tab)
![About Newport-Mesa Unified School District]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1681411864/nmusdus/e6dnxdvpazmityq02sgu/Edcenter.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1681411864/nmusdus/e6dnxdvpazmityq02sgu/Edcenter.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1681411864/nmusdus/e6dnxdvpazmityq02sgu/Edcenter.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1681411864/nmusdus/e6dnxdvpazmityq02sgu/Edcenter.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1681411864/nmusdus/e6dnxdvpazmityq02sgu/Edcenter.jpg","width":1252}])
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