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Apply to Be a Student Board Member!
Current sophomores and juniors are invited to apply to represent their peers as a Student Board Member for the 2026-27 school year. Learn more on our webpage.
Ignite the Night - May 11, 2026
Join this interactive event for student demonstrations of enrichment programs that build creativity, develop future-ready skills, and bring learning to life. Visit our webpage to learn more.
Dual Immersion Programs
Discover how our Dual Immersion Programs build biligualism, academic excellence, and the skills students need to thrive in a global economy by visiting our webpage.
ParentSquare
All schools in Newport-Mesa Unified School District use ParentSquare to communicate with families. Please visit our ParentSquare webpage to learn more.
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![Congratiulations to the Superintendent's Character Trait Winners for 2026: Jillian Kaufman from CdM, Shawn Akins from Monte Vista, Cruz Marsella from NHHS, Christianna Todd from CMHS, Monique Sburlea from Early College, Christopher Garibay Alvarado from Estancia, and Toby Rodriguez from Back Bay]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776711864/nmusdus/kiujqkhxrv8hhhv4tpo7/CharacterTraitWinners.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776711864/nmusdus/kiujqkhxrv8hhhv4tpo7/CharacterTraitWinners.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1776711864/nmusdus/kiujqkhxrv8hhhv4tpo7/CharacterTraitWinners.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776711864/nmusdus/kiujqkhxrv8hhhv4tpo7/CharacterTraitWinners.png","width":1200}])
One senior from each NMUSD high school was recognized among the Superintendent’s Character Trait Award winners at the April 21 Board of Education meeting.
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Join us for an interactive celebration of learning beyond the classroom.
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The district is hosting LCAP Community Forums on April 28, and we want to hear from you.
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Cyber Safety Cop offers a presentation for adults on online safety education for the family.
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The district invites families of children ages 3 to 4 years old who have questions about special education to connect with our Preschool Assessment Team.
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Advanced Placement are a way for students to dive deep into learning and build the college-level skills they’ll need for the future.
Join the Ed Tech team for practical support and dialogue on AI's impact on family and school life.
You're invited to share your LCAP input at the final meeting of the school year of this Parent Education Session Focusing on Special Education.
Upcoming Events
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Newport-Mesa Unified School District, 2985 Bear St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA
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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