NHES Newsletter
May 26, 2026
Shark Shout-Outs
- Congratulations to our students & teachers for a successful Open House night last week!
- Congratulations to our Staff & Teachers of the Day last Friday...what fun! Thank you to our Foundation for providing a yummy lunch.
NHES Spirit Week is this week!
enrollment plans for 2026-2027 school year
In an effort to accurately plan for the 2026-2027 school year, please fill out this survey with your plans for next school year: Enrollment Plans for 2026-2027
Deadline EXTENDED: Friday, May 29th
NOTE: for TK-5th grade students only, current 6th grade students do NOT need to fill out.
Class Placements
Our NHES staff puts great thought and care into class placements for our students. We consider many factors including academic strengths & needs, complementary teaching & learning styles, and social dynamics. Our goal is to set students up for a successful year. For this reason, we do not solicit or accept requests for specific teachers or classes.
new student enrollment for 2026-2027 is now open!
Enrollment is open for all NEW student TK-6th grade for the 2026-2027 school year!
a look ahead...
These last 2 weeks of our school year are filled with fun, community, and learning opportunities! Mark your calendars & stay tuned for updates:
MAY
- Memorial Day: NO SCHOOL - Monday, May 25th
- School Spirit Week - May 26th-29th
- Awards Assembly & Last Flag Deck - Friday, May 29th
JUNE
- Staff vs. 6th Grade Softball Game - Monday, June 1st
- Field Day - Wednesday, June 3rd
- 6th Grade Promotion - Thursday, June 4th
- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (regular school day) - Thursday, June 4th
heights happenings
Check out our monthly calendar for all the happenings at NHES!
PTA & Foundation
shop for a cause: rothy's
Pizza & froyo fundraiser: first wednesday of the month
nmusd community
free summer meals
Girls, Inc. Summer Camp
nhes handbook
For all your general school information needs, take a look at our NHES Handbook on our school website. You can find daily schedules, policies about absences & tardies, information about school lunches & breakfast, dress code expectations, and more!
SHARK PRIDE
go sharks!
Newport Heights Elementary remains committed to being a student-centered, academically challenging, safe and healthy, and positive place for our Sharks to live and learn each and every day by achieving great heights.
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions, we will be happy to assist you as best as we can!
School Office - 949-515-6970
Terri Clarke, Principal - tclarke@nmusd.us
Angie Miner, Office Manager - aminer@nmusd.us
Jackie Droste, Office Assistant - jdroste@nmusd.us
Elizabeth Aranda, School Community Facilitator - earanda@nmusd.us
#sharkpride
Go SHARKS,
Terri Clarke
Principal
Follow us on Instagram @newportheightssharks
Email: tclarke@nmusd.us
Website: http://newportheights.nmusd.us/
Location: 300 East 15th Street, Newport Beach, CA, USA
Phone: (949) 515-6970
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