OUR IMPACT

Your gift helps every student grow, explore, and soar

Raised by our community, Foundation support goes straight into Newport Heights classrooms. Here is exactly where it goes.

Teachers · Shark Tank · Programs · Clubs · Cool Stuff · Funding

TEACHERS & STAFF

Educational support, funded by you

Your gifts support certified math and reading teachers and a full-time Shark Tank & Learning Lab teacher.

3 Certified Math & Reading Support Teachers

Supporting student learning in math and reading.

1Full-time Shark Tank & Learning Lab Teacher

Foundation support helps fund this teaching role alongside technology and lab equipment.

Why it matters

Your gifts support teachers, learning tools and programs that help our Sharks grow, explore and create.

SHARK TANK

Hands-on learning, supported by the Foundation

Foundation support helps fund a full-time Shark Tank & Learning Lab teacher and tools for coding, robotics, 3-D printing and video production.

Ozobots · LEGO Spike · VEX IQ robots · LEGO Coding · 3-D printers · iPads & Osmo kits · Video production equipment

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PROGRAMS

Support that meets every learner

  • Reading Support

    Small-group, level-based learning by certified support teachers help students build their reading skills.

  • Math intervention

    Certified support teachers to help ensure all students continue to grow their math skills at all levels.

  • Learning tools

    Learning Tools

    Scholastic News, ESGI assessments, classroom technology and supplemental resources.

  • Teacher grants

    Classroom grants that put teachers’ best ideas into action, funding the needs of our best partners.

CLUBS & GROUPS

More ways to shine

Foundation support helps these student groups thrive.

  • Robotics Club

    Design, build and program robots together to in a team environment.

  • Shark News

    Student reporters and producers create, film, edit, and broadcast.

  • Music Programs

    Join the choir, orchestra, or band to explore and develop you musical side.

  • Odyssey of the Mind

    Students develop and use their natural creativity to become problem-solvers.

COOL STUFF

The fun extras kids remember

  • Gaga Ball court

    A recess favorite for every grade.

  • Active Learning

    Power Play supports engagement, activity and creativity.

  • Classroom iPads

    Technology students use across subjects.

  • 3-D printers

    Turning student ideas into real objects.

FUNDING

Where the $350K comes from

  • Sponsorship & Corporate Donations — 2%

  • Fall Campaign — 15%

  • Parties for a Purpose — 3%

  • Gala — 50%

  • Golf Ball Drop — 3%

  • Fun Run — 23%

  • Teacher for the Day — 3%

  • Other (Marquee, etc) — 1%

2026–27 FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

$148,500 of $350,000

42.4% of goal

Received amount and progress are sample figures for design review, awaiting confirmation.

How your gift supports students

  • Shark Tank & Learning Lab — 39%

  • Math & Reading Support — 39%

  • Active Learning — 7%

  • Programs & Clubs — 5%

  • Teacher Resources — 6%

  • Learning Software — 2%

  • School Enrichment — 2%

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RESULTS

What our support has helped achieve

  • California Honor Roll

    Newport Heights was named a California Honor Roll School for 2018–19.

  • 20% improvement

    In English-Language Arts state test scores between 2015 and 2018.

  • Recent result · Draft

    An approved recent achievement, award or student story will be added here.

Help our Sharks reach new heights

Every gift goes where it’s needed most in our classrooms.

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