NHES Newsletter
October 27, 2025
shark shout-outs
THANK YOU to all our teachers for a successful conference week last week!
Congrats to this year’s Robotics Team members.…and thank you to Miss Tang for coordinating practices this year.
Congrats to our new Battle of the Books book club members. …and thank you to Miss Halphide for coordinating this new opportunity for our sharks this year.
Thank you to our PTA for hosting a fun book fair and Bagels & Books event last week!
NHES showcasing our successes!
In case you missed the announcement by NMUSD last week...Newport Heights Elementary was named a 2025 CA Honor Roll recipient, being recognized by Educational Results Partnership for high academic achievement and continuous improvement across all student groups!
AND Newport Heights Elementary was recognized at last week's NMUSD Board Meeting as being the only-THE ONLY!-elementary school to show growth for 4 consecutive years in both ELA & Math on the CA Assessment of Student Performance and Progress, the annual state test for 3rd-6th graders.
These successes are made possible by our incredibly dedicated teachers & staff, the grit and perseverance of our students, and the undeniable support by our PTA and Foundation. Congrats to all, we are so proud! TOGETHER FOR SUCCESS AT NHES.
School Site Council & Superintendent's Parent Advisory Council Nominations
We are looking for engaged parents who are interested in representing NHES!
If you or someone you know is interested in being a parent representative for our NHES School Site Council OR NMUSD's Superintendent's Parent Advisory Council, please email Principal Clarke: tclarke@nmusd.us
trunk-or-treat 2025
Halloween & School Spirit
Our annual NHES Costume Parade will be presented for our families on Friday, October 31st!
*There will be no flag deck, staff will be available to lead families to our costume parade viewing sections.
In celebration of Halloween, students may wear costumes to school on Friday, October 31st. Important reminders about costumes:
- Keep it fun & school appropriate!
- No imitation weapons or blood
- No costume masks during class time
- Make sure your student can sit in their chair and learn without being distracted by their costume!
- Your teachers may share additional parameters
Prior to recess, all students will be expected to change out of their costumes into regular clothes.
If students do not want to participate in wearing a costume, they can wear their spirit wear or house shirts to show school spirit!! Alternate activities will be provided for those students not celebrating.
A.C.E. registration open
Check out the A.C.E. brochure & register asap! Classes begin December 2, 2025.
shark news crew's first broadcast
Check out the Shark News Crew's 1st broadcast of the school year!
Shout-out to Mrs. Lang for coordination as Executive Producer.
Let's celebrate school spirit each week...
Here at NHES, we love celebrating our community, school spirit & positivity!
T-Shirt Tuesday
Wear positive apparel like a t-shirt with a message of kindness, gratitude, encouragement, or positivity every Tuesday
Spirit Wear Wednesday
Show your Shark PRIDE by wearing NHES spirit wear, school colors (red, blue and/or white), or shark gear
Shark House Friday
Wear your Shark House colored t-shirt on Fridays
Keep an eye out for our Spirit Wear being sold by PTA at Flag Deck!
Heights Happenings
Check out our monthly calendar for all the happenings at NHES!
PTA & Foundation
Charleston Wrap Fundraiser
minted holiday card fundraiser partnership
Pizza fundraiser
Foundation Sponsorship opportunities
nmusd community
battery recycling contest
Farmer's Market
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