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Reflection on Taiwan Exchange Program

In January 2025, Nueva hosted six students from WeGo Private Senior High School for five days. Peter Wang, the lead teacher from WeGo who accompanied the students, expressed immense gratitude for Nueva’s warm welcome and meticulous arrangements. During his visit, he wrote and shared a reflection with the Nueva community.

State of Nueva Presentation Highlights Institutional Growth

On January 16 and 17, Head of School Lee Fertig the State of Nueva, an in-depth look at the school’s progress through three key areas: external metrics, internal strategic initiatives, and community impact. Following the presentation, a panel of community members—representing students, parents, faculty, and alumni—were given the opportunity to reflect and respond to what they heard.

Snapshots: Lower School Intersession

Each year, students from all divisions dive into Intersession, an intellectual feast of stimulating, rich, experiential introductions to a variety of subjects and fields. Parent and professional facilitators offer hundreds of sessions covering topics such as arts, cooking, humanities, environmental citizenship, design thinking, business, science, math, and much more.

Here's a glimpse of what Lower School students have experienced so far during this year's Intersession. With two exciting days already completed, one more is scheduled for Friday, February 14.

Snapshots: Middle School Intersession

Hosted each year following winter break, Intersession is a verifiable feast of intellectually stimulating, rich, experiential introductions to a variety of subjects and fields. Parent and professional facilitators offer hundreds of sessions covering a broad spectrum of topics around the arts, athletics and movement, cooking, humanities, environmental citizenship, design thinking, philosophy, business, science, math, and more. 

Take a look at a sampling of some of the sessions offered in the Middle School this year.

Snapshots: Upper School Intersession

For four days following winter break, and before the start of the spring semester, Upper School students are treated to Intersession, an intellectual feast of stimulating, rich, experiential introductions to a variety of subjects and fields.

Five Questions for...Trenton Stewart, Education Technology Specialist

Trenton Stewart joined the Nueva community two years ago as the Education Technology Specialist. In this role, he supports faculty and staff through behind-the-scenes work that enhances their daily lives, including training, managing systems, and developing solutions. Get to know him as part of our "Five Questions For" series.

In Conversation: David and Zubin


Our video series, In Conversation, features candid conversations between members of the Nueva community. In our fifth episode, David L. ’33 sits down with PE teacher Zubin Mobedshahi ’03.

Lower School Digs Into Food Systems With Community Service Learning

This year, the Lower School community service learning (CSL) series is focused on the food system. Teachers have been weaving this theme into their curricula, and with the campus garden, compost systems, and café, students have a plethora of opportunities to deepen their understanding of food production, the importance of healthy soils, sustainable waste practices, and the direct impact of these factors on health and well-being. 

Lee Fertig

Head of School

"Nueva is more than just a school for gifted learners. It’s more than just a place where students focus on design thinking and social emotional learning. It’s a beloved community, inclusive and compassionate, collectively embracing diverse perspectives and empowering everyone to make choices that benefit the world."
 

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The Nueva School is a member of many professional organizations and associations. We believe we become better because of our connections to and within these groups. The Nueva School is jointly accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS). We are also members of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC), the Association of Independent Schools for Gifted Students (AISGS)*, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CAIS), the Independent School Data Exchange (INDEX),  the California Independent Schools Business Officers Association (CAL-ISBOA), and the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools (ATLIS).


*Nueva is proud to be a founding member of the Association of Independent Schools for Gifted Students (AISGS).