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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.
![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.
![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.
![students touch brains and learn about medical devices]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740681946/nmusdus/vbwuftepwbpyotpw5quu/DavisMedicalResidencyDay.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740681946/nmusdus/vbwuftepwbpyotpw5quu/DavisMedicalResidencyDay.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740681946/nmusdus/vbwuftepwbpyotpw5quu/DavisMedicalResidencyDay.png","width":800}])
In partnership with Hoag Memorial Hospital and the University of California, Irvine's Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory, Davis Magnet School held its annual Medical Residency Day, giving sixth-grade students the opportunity for hands-on learning.
![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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![Davis Magnet receives the PBIS Platinum Award for 2024!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727389491/nmusdus/f7b1n3tg300aiaxkbfjc/Davis_PBISPlatinum_2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727389491/nmusdus/f7b1n3tg300aiaxkbfjc/Davis_PBISPlatinum_2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727389491/nmusdus/f7b1n3tg300aiaxkbfjc/Davis_PBISPlatinum_2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1727389491/nmusdus/f7b1n3tg300aiaxkbfjc/Davis_PBISPlatinum_2024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1727389491/nmusdus/f7b1n3tg300aiaxkbfjc/Davis_PBISPlatinum_2024.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1727389491/nmusdus/f7b1n3tg300aiaxkbfjc/Davis_PBISPlatinum_2024.jpg","width":2200}])
Congratulations to Davis Magnet School on receiving the PBIS Platinum Award for 2024! This is the third consecutive time Davis has been awarded.
![Together we grow]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1696364076/nmusdus/ka4yasbcetmrz4nn0xst/BeautifulMorningatDavis_002.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1696364076/nmusdus/ka4yasbcetmrz4nn0xst/BeautifulMorningatDavis_002.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1696364076/nmusdus/ka4yasbcetmrz4nn0xst/BeautifulMorningatDavis_002.jpg","width":640}])
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