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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.
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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 from Andersen and Davis learn street hockey skills]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744820857/nmusdus/ow2nmknehawcr3erzvsz/DucksStreetHockey.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744820857/nmusdus/ow2nmknehawcr3erzvsz/DucksStreetHockey.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744820857/nmusdus/ow2nmknehawcr3erzvsz/DucksStreetHockey.png","width":800}])
In partnership with the district, Anahem Ducks staff host a five-week program at three elementary schools as part of the SCORE Street Hockey Program.
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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.
![Newport-Mesa Recognizes Exceptional Employees Who Contribute to Student Success]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741037728/nmusdus/jbbruykracgphxcywkct/2025EmployeeExcellenceAwardWinners2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741037728/nmusdus/jbbruykracgphxcywkct/2025EmployeeExcellenceAwardWinners2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741037728/nmusdus/jbbruykracgphxcywkct/2025EmployeeExcellenceAwardWinners2.png","width":800}])
Five district employees were recognized for exemplifying the characteristics necessary to create positive learning environments that enhance students' educational experiences and successes.
![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.
![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.
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