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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.
![Adams and Kaiser Elementary school fronts with California Distinguished Schools award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743202170/nmusdus/jpduk2yfimguma7etypd/CADistinguishedSchools2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743202170/nmusdus/jpduk2yfimguma7etypd/CADistinguishedSchools2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743202170/nmusdus/jpduk2yfimguma7etypd/CADistinguishedSchools2025.png","width":800}])
Adams Elementary and Kaiser Elementary were named California Distinguished Schools by the California Department of Education.
![NMUSD students paticipating in the Solo/Ensemble Festival at Vanguard University]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743098564/nmusdus/nxkvozgoe6odbxoug7tf/SoloEnsembleFestival2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743098564/nmusdus/nxkvozgoe6odbxoug7tf/SoloEnsembleFestival2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743098564/nmusdus/nxkvozgoe6odbxoug7tf/SoloEnsembleFestival2.png","width":800}])
Thanks to a partnership with Vanguard University, 58 NMUSD students participated in the annual Solo/Ensemble Festival, where they received additional instruction from college-level music professors.
![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}])
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![Front of Kaiser Elementary School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684793059/nmusdus/zfnobvduqku3mefnxs0b/Kaiser.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684793059/nmusdus/zfnobvduqku3mefnxs0b/Kaiser.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1684793059/nmusdus/zfnobvduqku3mefnxs0b/Kaiser.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1684793059/nmusdus/zfnobvduqku3mefnxs0b/Kaiser.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1684793059/nmusdus/zfnobvduqku3mefnxs0b/Kaiser.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1684793059/nmusdus/zfnobvduqku3mefnxs0b/Kaiser.jpg","width":2200}])
![knight and dragon heads for Kaiser Woodland PFO]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684793142/nmusdus/feixspw4snlihjhuvkyx/kaiserwoodlandpfo.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684793142/nmusdus/feixspw4snlihjhuvkyx/kaiserwoodlandpfo.png","width":368}])
![Kaiser Woodland Schools Foundation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684793086/nmusdus/tzgwwbavqscv861a4zog/kwsf.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684793086/nmusdus/tzgwwbavqscv861a4zog/kwsf.png","width":320}])