High School Graduation Rates in Newport Beach Among Best in OC

Orange County students fare better than statewide averages, according to new figures.

Photos: 'Every 15 Minutes' Stirs Emotions at Newport Harbor High School

The Every 15 Minutes program Tuesday at Newport Harbor High School encouraged students to stay away from drinking and driving.

CDMHS Hosts Youth Track Meet of Champions

Around 600 kids from Orange County schools participated in the track meet Friday at Corona del Mar High.

Student Projects Featured at High School Film Festival

The first annual Newport-Mesa Film Festival will showcase student films, photographs, animations and designs created by local high school students.

Update: Power Restored at Corona del Mar High School

Corona del Mar High School was without power and phones Monday, the Newport-Mesa Unified School District reported.

Lincoln Elementary School Without Power

Lincoln Elementary School in Newport Beach is without power today, the Newport-Mesa Unified School District reported. School is still in session.

Whole Foods to Donate Some Profits to Spirit Run

On Feb. 28, the Fashion Island store will donate 5 percent of its net proceeds to the 30th annual Newport-Mesa Spirit Run.

School Safety Changes OK'd by N-MUSD

Teachers will receive new training on how to respond to shootings or other violence.

Photos: Athletes Sign Letters of Intent

Congratulations to Newport Harbor High School students signing National Letters of Intent.

Newport Residents Give $200K to Santa Ana College

Santa Ana College has received financial support from Allan and Sandy Fainbarg for more than 20 years.

Breast Cancer Survivor to Run Half Marathon Sunday in Huntington Beach

Sunday's Huntington Beach marathon draws from far and wide including runners such as Lindy Ward, 51, an elementary school principal and cancer survivor.

Attorney Calls for Investigation into Sex Abuse at 'Poor Latino Schools'

The arrest of a Newport Beach teacher on suspicion of molesting at least a dozen children at a Wilmington school has renewed calls for LA officials to look into the rate of mass-sexual abuse in the poorer schools serving minorities.

Newport Attorney Warns About Bad Teen Decisions

At a recent Corona del Mar Parent Teacher Association meeting, tips to keep kids from making bad decisions were given to parents.

Newport-Mesa Sends Snowflakes to Sandy Hook Students

Students from Sandy Hook Elementary attended a new school Wednesday and were welcomed by snowflakes made from students around the country, including Newport Beach.

N-MUSD Examines Safety at Schools

The Newport-Mesa school board plans to strengthen security measures at district schools in response to a shooting at Fashion Island and the Connecticut elementary school massacre.

N-MUSD Invites Parents to Safety Meeting

A school safety meeting will be held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Newport-Mesa Unified School District office in Costa Mesa.

Newport Harbor Water Polo Standout Headed to Harvard University

Senior Dan Stevens commits to Harvard.

UC Irvine Opening Autism Center

The university received $14.8 million from a public-private partnership for a Center for Autism.

Newport Student Makes Biola Dean's List

Kaitlin Patton met the requirements for the honor during the spring semester.

Newport Teen Credits Virtual School for Tennis Success

Olivia Laws, 17, signs a letter of intent with Queens University and receives a $13,000 athletic scholarship.

Prop. 30 Passage Brings Some Relief to OC Schools, But Uncertainty Still Looms

Post-election: Prop 30's impact will vary for Orange County's schools.

Newport Harbor Wins First Round of CIF Playoffs

Special thanks to Newport Harbor Aquatics for this submission! Newport Harbor scores a 13-7 win over Servite.

District Selects New Nutrition Director

Dale Ellis will replace Dick Greene, who recently announced his retirement, as the head of the Newport-Mesa Unified School District's nutrition department.

Tea Drink in Lunchbox Lands Student in Hot Water

A Newport Beach mom says her son was disciplined after school officials found kombucha, a fermented tea drink that contains trace amounts of alcohol, in his lunchbox. A school district spokeswoman disputes the claim.

Newport-Mesa Schools Continue API Climb

The Newport-Mesa Unified School District's overall score increases by 11 points to 838.

New Harbor View Principal Named

Todd Schmidt, the assistant principal of Costa Mesa High School, is headed to Harbor View Elementary School in Corona del Mar.

Sneak Peek: Coastline Community College Breezes into Newport Beach

Classes at Coastline Community College's Newport Beach campus are scheduled to begin in spring 2013. The campus overlooks the Pacific Ocean and was built with the environment in mind.

No Cost Parenting Workshops

Emerging Professionals Leadership Summit

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National Merit Scholarships Semifinalists Selected

Students from Newport Beach are among 16,000 semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

Newport Woman Graces Cover of Seventeen Magazine

Lindsay Brown, 21, wins Seventeen Magazine's Pretty Amazing Cover Contest for her dedication to helping empower underprivileged girls in Nepal.

PTA Meeting Provides Parent Resources

Fred Navarro, the superintendent of the Newport-Mesa Unified School District, and Newport Beach Police Officer Vladimir Anderson talk to parents at Corona del Mar High School about their plans for a successful school year.

Mothers & Others: St Mark's Presbyterian bi-montlhy gathering for Parents

"What EVERY Adult in Orange County Needs to Know About Wills, Estate Planning, Incapacity Planning and Asset Protection"

Learn How to Buy Short Sales

Creative Writing & Thinking for Grown-ups - Free Preview Nite

Principal Has New Title: Doctor

A roundup of things going on around local schools.

Student Talent Recognized with Reflection Awards

Students from Corona del Mar middle and high schools have been rewarded for their creative efforts.

Superintendent Charged with Misappropriation of Funds

Newport-Mesa Unified Superintendent Jeffrey Hubbard is accused of increasing a colleague's car allowance without authorization while he was superintendent of the Beverly Hills Unified School District.