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![Teachers of the year honored at the 2025 Teacher Awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746547922/nmusdus/btg6l2z59zw6u8xhbg3h/teachersoftheyear.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746547922/nmusdus/btg6l2z59zw6u8xhbg3h/teachersoftheyear.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746547922/nmusdus/btg6l2z59zw6u8xhbg3h/teachersoftheyear.png","width":800}])
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.
![Back to School Kickoff Expo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745603682/nmusdus/f8gaowzlzyzd0vnakpig/SchoolKickoffExpotile1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745603682/nmusdus/f8gaowzlzyzd0vnakpig/SchoolKickoffExpotile1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745603682/nmusdus/f8gaowzlzyzd0vnakpig/SchoolKickoffExpotile1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745603682/nmusdus/f8gaowzlzyzd0vnakpig/SchoolKickoffExpotile1.png","width":1080}])
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.
![Superintendents Character Trait Award winners 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744156172/nmusdus/bnymdy2hvnpiqg6iiovf/CharacterTraitwinners1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744156172/nmusdus/bnymdy2hvnpiqg6iiovf/CharacterTraitwinners1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744156172/nmusdus/bnymdy2hvnpiqg6iiovf/CharacterTraitwinners1.png","width":800}])
Seven high school seniors chosen by their respective schools were recognized as Superintendent’s Character Trait Award winners at the April 22 Board of Education meeting.
![attend school every day. start stay finish strong]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738362310/nmusdus/yno8qlghxawynpezjguk/attendance2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738362310/nmusdus/yno8qlghxawynpezjguk/attendance2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738362310/nmusdus/yno8qlghxawynpezjguk/attendance2025.png","width":800}])
Every day of learning is valuable, and maintaining regular attendance is critical to children’s social and academic success.
![Congratulations Kerrie Torres]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741624768/nmusdus/hvfqsopztfjknx181c4k/KerrieTorresthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741624768/nmusdus/hvfqsopztfjknx181c4k/KerrieTorresthumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741624768/nmusdus/hvfqsopztfjknx181c4k/KerrieTorresthumbnail.png","width":800}])
A seasoned leader with more than 27 years of experience, Kerrie Torres has been promoted to Deputy Superintendent, Secondary Education.
![Lorie Hoggard and Lisa Snowden]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740415416/nmusdus/zp4zrltqboko2jos0yrl/LorieandLisa.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740415416/nmusdus/zp4zrltqboko2jos0yrl/LorieandLisa.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740415416/nmusdus/zp4zrltqboko2jos0yrl/LorieandLisa.png","width":800}])
The Association of California School Administrators Region 17 recognized Dr. Lorie Hoggard and Lisa Snowden for their contributions and dedication to public education.
![NMUSD logo with Inspire Educate Elevate and Parent Education]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724803759/nmusdus/lufjr3mtdtnrrtvzz90k/parenteducationsessions.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724803759/nmusdus/lufjr3mtdtnrrtvzz90k/parenteducationsessions.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724803759/nmusdus/lufjr3mtdtnrrtvzz90k/parenteducationsessions.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1724803759/nmusdus/lufjr3mtdtnrrtvzz90k/parenteducationsessions.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724803759/nmusdus/lufjr3mtdtnrrtvzz90k/parenteducationsessions.png","width":1600}])
Join the Ed Tech Team for insights on AI, digital parenting, and how families can take charge of their tech use.
![Community Advisory Committee]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743716788/nmusdus/eqvy1f6oiqz9gjixpixn/CAC.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743716788/nmusdus/eqvy1f6oiqz9gjixpixn/CAC.png","width":512}])
Community Advisory Committee presents this in-person and online event with district speech pathologists.
![Apply to Early College]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718748958/nmusdus/wdonhx0qikhkfh9ilqd9/ECHS2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718748958/nmusdus/wdonhx0qikhkfh9ilqd9/ECHS2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1718748958/nmusdus/wdonhx0qikhkfh9ilqd9/ECHS2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1718748958/nmusdus/wdonhx0qikhkfh9ilqd9/ECHS2024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1718748958/nmusdus/wdonhx0qikhkfh9ilqd9/ECHS2024.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1718748958/nmusdus/wdonhx0qikhkfh9ilqd9/ECHS2024.jpg","width":2200}])
![2023 National Blue Ribbon School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695326814/nmusdus/js6kiuiget4zs2lfabop/2023BREagleSchool.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695326814/nmusdus/js6kiuiget4zs2lfabop/2023BREagleSchool.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695326814/nmusdus/js6kiuiget4zs2lfabop/2023BREagleSchool.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1695326814/nmusdus/js6kiuiget4zs2lfabop/2023BREagleSchool.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1695326814/nmusdus/js6kiuiget4zs2lfabop/2023BREagleSchool.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695326814/nmusdus/js6kiuiget4zs2lfabop/2023BREagleSchool.jpg","width":1711}])
![bald eagle with stars logo for Blue Ribbon Sdhools of Excellence]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684776299/nmusdus/bmdvwdod3xnlcmc7em3e/ECHSblueribbon.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684776299/nmusdus/bmdvwdod3xnlcmc7em3e/ECHSblueribbon.png","width":348}])
![PBIS logo for Platinum status with 2022 and Early College High School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695327240/nmusdus/ji8a1qyxn7ucpvttppuf/PBISplatinum2022.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695327240/nmusdus/ji8a1qyxn7ucpvttppuf/PBISplatinum2022.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695327240/nmusdus/ji8a1qyxn7ucpvttppuf/PBISplatinum2022.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1695327240/nmusdus/ji8a1qyxn7ucpvttppuf/PBISplatinum2022.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1695327240/nmusdus/ji8a1qyxn7ucpvttppuf/PBISplatinum2022.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1695327240/nmusdus/ji8a1qyxn7ucpvttppuf/PBISplatinum2022.jpg","width":2200}])
![Barracudas, Sea Dragons, Narwhals, Sting Rays]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1685049269/nmusdus/ogurxae1u6wuur0nyiy4/ECHShouses.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1685049269/nmusdus/ogurxae1u6wuur0nyiy4/ECHShouses.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1685049269/nmusdus/ogurxae1u6wuur0nyiy4/ECHShouses.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1685049269/nmusdus/ogurxae1u6wuur0nyiy4/ECHShouses.png","width":1062}])
![screenshot of Dr. Martinez from YouTube video]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1689113066/nmusdus/dydxpx7d5yitci534939/ECHS-Martinez.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1689113066/nmusdus/dydxpx7d5yitci534939/ECHS-Martinez.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1689113066/nmusdus/dydxpx7d5yitci534939/ECHS-Martinez.png","width":718}])
![ECHS students at CASC with Dr. Smith]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1689113297/nmusdus/i9zxkxmiclymwuoucwfd/ECHS-CASC.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1689113297/nmusdus/i9zxkxmiclymwuoucwfd/ECHS-CASC.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1689113297/nmusdus/i9zxkxmiclymwuoucwfd/ECHS-CASC.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1689113297/nmusdus/i9zxkxmiclymwuoucwfd/ECHS-CASC.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1689113297/nmusdus/i9zxkxmiclymwuoucwfd/ECHS-CASC.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1689113297/nmusdus/i9zxkxmiclymwuoucwfd/ECHS-CASC.jpg","width":2200}])
![ECHS senior Arlette Poienar at Coastline College graduation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1689113066/nmusdus/ronkow6gjmrqponh20d6/ECHSDualenrollment.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1689113066/nmusdus/ronkow6gjmrqponh20d6/ECHSDualenrollment.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1689113066/nmusdus/ronkow6gjmrqponh20d6/ECHSDualenrollment.png","width":557}])