NHES FOUNDATION
Making Waves & Achieving New Heights!
We raise funds to support Newport Heights Elementary School - funding teachers, technology, programs, and the Shark Tank, so every student can explore and achieve.
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT NEWPORT HEIGHTS
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![Fun Run · Fundraising October 5–November 18 · Event November 18]()
Fun Run
6 weeks of fundraising: October 5–November 18, with prizes, challenges, and shout-outs! Join Newport Heights Elementary for the Fun Run event on November 18.
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![Shop & Give Back · Common Thread · November 13]()
Common Thread Give-Back
Find a new favorite and give back to our Sharks! Shop Common Thread on November 13, with a portion of proceeds supporting the NHES Foundation.
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![Ocean-themed Chipotle fundraiser for Newport Heights Elementary School, Wednesday November 18, 4–8 PM.]()
Make Waves with Chipotle
Celebrate your Fun Run winner! Join us Wednesday, November 18, from 4–8 PM at Chipotle on 17th St. 25% of sales support NHESF. Use code QYGAABZ or show this flyer in restaurant.
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![Holiday Concert · December 11 · 8:30 AM]()
Holiday Concert
Little voices, big holiday cheer! Join us December 11 at 8:30 AM to watch the kids sing and celebrate the season with our Newport Heights community.
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The Shark Tank
Our STEM lab, where students code Ozobots, build with LEGO Spike kits and VEX IQ robots, 3-D print their ideas and produce video — led by a full-time Shark Tank teacher. Find out more…
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Reading & Math Intervention
3 certified teachers for reading and math intervention to give students focused, small-group support when and where they need it.
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Clubs & Enrichment
Shark News, Orchestra, Band, Choir, Battle of the Books, Odyssey of the Mind, Robotics Club, TED-ed
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Learning Tools
Classroom technology and educational software to support learning for all grades. Direct teacher grants to fund specific classroom needs.
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Play & Movement
Active Learning sessions blending sports, dance, arts, and crafts. Gaga Ball court, Recess Art, playground equipment where Sharks play, move and grow together.
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Other Cool Stuff
Shark PRIDE and School Culture Initiatives, school murals, teacher and staff recognitions, and breakroom snack & refreshments to make school a welcoming place for all.
Here’s how we’re tracking toward our 2026-27 goals
2026–27 FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
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raised of our $350,000 goal
0% there · $350,000 to go!
Where the $350K comes from:
50% Gala · 3% Golf Ball Drop · 23% Fun Run · 15% Fall Campaign · 3% Parties for a Purpose · 3% Teacher for the Day
2% Sponsorship & Corporate Donations · 1% Other (Marquee, etc.)
MAKE A DONATION
Ways to Support our Sharks
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Online or Venmo
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Check or In-Person
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Gift In Kind, Donate Items
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Donor-Advised Funds & Employee Matching
Shark Tank & Learning Lab
39%
Math & Reading Support
39%
Active Learning
7%
Programs & Clubs
5%
Teaching & Learning Resources
8%
School Enrichment
2%
Follow & swim along with us
Stories, updates, celebrations and everyday Shark moments. Follow us at @nhesptafoundation on Instagram →
How can you help our Sharks excel?
Volunteer
Join an event committee or lend a hand for an afternoon. Every role counts.
Donate stock or double your gift
Donate appreciated stock or see if your employer matches donations.
Attend an event
Restaurant Nights, Party for a Purpose and the Gala — have fun and give back.
Become a sponsor
Local businesses: put your name behind Newport Heights students all year.
Upcoming events
Gather with the Newport Heights community and help our Sharks thrive.
At a glance
Coming up
Live from the NHES Foundation & PTA calendar. All times are Pacific. Select an event for details, or use "+" to Add to Google Calendar to follow along.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Businesses that swim with our Sharks
Whale Shark sponsors
Rising Tide sponsors
Coral Reef sponsors
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Tennis & Pickleball Club at Newport Beach
LOCAL ANCHOR SPONSORS
Balboa Fun Zone Arcade · Beach Cities Car Wash · Bricks & Minifigs · Chronic Tacos · Davis & Savage Interiors · Eco Maven · Eleve Longevity Lounge · Geyer Development · Hopalong Auto · Hopalong Motor Cars · House of Yogurt · Kumon Math & Reading Center · Little Roots Pediatric Dentistry · Mag Bay Yachts · Mason | Taylor Associates · Mi Casa · My Skin Medical Spa · Nadia Barienbrock Design Studio · Newport Mesa Animal Hospital · Pelagic · Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers · Revolve Tumbling · Skål Pizza · Storks of South County · Templeton Custom Homes · Theodore Robins Ford · Third Sketch Studio · Tiny Tooth Co. · Vanessa Moore Homes