NHES FOUNDATION
Making Waves & Achieving New Heights!
We raise funds to supports Newport Heights Elementary School - funding teachers, technology, programs, and the Shark Tank, so every student can grow, explore and achieve.
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT 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 certificated teachers for reading and math intervention to give students focused, small-group support right when 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.
FUNDRAISING FOR OUR SHARKS
Here’s how we’re tracking toward this years 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 OUR INSTAGRAM
Swim along with us
Stories, updates, celebrations and everyday Shark moments. Follow us at @nhesptafoundation on Instagram →
WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
How can you help our Sharks excel?
Volunteer
Join an event committee or lend a hand for an afternoon. Every role counts.
Double your gift
Many employers match donations. Check yours and make your gift go twice as far.
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.
COME JOIN THE FUN!
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