Prince and Axl Rose. Scrunchies and crimped hair. A kaleidoscope of neon, sparkle, and rainbow Slinky toys. Last week’s Annual Benefit Auction was so rad even Marty McFly would travel Back to the Future just to be there.

The Silk Road curriculum sets students on an immersive journey across 7,000 miles and more than 2,500 years. It exemplifies Nueva’s commitment to interdisciplinary learning, as humanities, science, and writing are intertwined.

Lower School students were given the opportunity to conduct scientific experiments and test their own theories and results at a celebration of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM). 

This spring, members of the Nueva community traveled to Austin, Texas, to present at the ninth annual SXSW Edu® Conference & Festival. From student-designed inventions to innovative curriculum, our presenters showcased the success of Nueva’s Design Thinking program.

Record numbers of students joined winter basketball and soccer to play and learn by doing. Nueva’s K-8 Physical Education Teacher and Athletics Coordinator and three faculty coaches reflect on The Nueva Way in their successful 2019 season.

“Nueva’s Upper School winter varsity teams had their best season on record,” said Chris Wade, Interim PreK-12 Athletic Director.

Over 300 students, families, and faculty enjoyed an afternoon of math on Saturday, February 9 on Nueva’s San Mateo campus. In every corner, attendees celebrated mathematics, challenging themselves, working together, and making new friends.

On February 13, Nueva hosted a living San Francisco legend and LGBTQ+ icon, Armistead Maupin, who visited two English classes, and spoke to the entire Upper School at an afternoon assembly.

Over 300 students, families, and faculty enjoyed an afternoon of math on Saturday, February 9 on Nueva’s San Mateo campus. In every corner, attendees celebrated mathematics, challenging themselves, working together, and making new friends.