Nueva is an independent PreK-12 school where gifted learners discover and develop their passions, and learn to make choices that positively and profoundly impact the world.
Diane Rosenberg
Head of School
“We want our students to become engaged global citizens. That requires imagination, flexibility, resilience, the ability to get along with others, and a sense of humor. These are the compassionate creators and leaders who will build our future.”
Nueva News
![Twelfth-grader Libby McClell and math teacher Veena Krishnan worked together on their Quest projects]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558555227/nuevaschoolorg/jyxlmaefcyizd0rhefz1/QuestNight_74.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1558555227/nuevaschoolorg/jyxlmaefcyizd0rhefz1/QuestNight_74.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558555227/nuevaschoolorg/jyxlmaefcyizd0rhefz1/QuestNight_74.jpg","width":576}])
Fourteen teachers embarked on Quests and quickly learned: From finding a mentor to meeting deadlines and milestones, Quests are hard work.
![Travel Brings a World of Understanding]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1557354034/nuevaschoolorg/swlwgbz7uv7afdso37pi/Trips_RaftPhoto.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1557354034/nuevaschoolorg/swlwgbz7uv7afdso37pi/Trips_RaftPhoto.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1557354034/nuevaschoolorg/swlwgbz7uv7afdso37pi/Trips_RaftPhoto.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1557354034/nuevaschoolorg/swlwgbz7uv7afdso37pi/Trips_RaftPhoto.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1557354034/nuevaschoolorg/swlwgbz7uv7afdso37pi/Trips_RaftPhoto.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1557354034/nuevaschoolorg/swlwgbz7uv7afdso37pi/Trips_RaftPhoto.jpg","width":1920}])
From early April to the end of May, students from grades 1 through 12 are travelers as Nueva’s Trips program provides a perspective beyond classroom life.
![Upper School Swim Team Dives into Record-Breaking Season]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1557350012/nuevaschoolorg/ik20z29gthssos9t49ku/ScreenShot2019-05-08at11856PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1557350012/nuevaschoolorg/ik20z29gthssos9t49ku/ScreenShot2019-05-08at11856PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1557350012/nuevaschoolorg/ik20z29gthssos9t49ku/ScreenShot2019-05-08at11856PM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1557350012/nuevaschoolorg/ik20z29gthssos9t49ku/ScreenShot2019-05-08at11856PM.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1557350012/nuevaschoolorg/ik20z29gthssos9t49ku/ScreenShot2019-05-08at11856PM.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1557350012/nuevaschoolorg/ik20z29gthssos9t49ku/ScreenShot2019-05-08at11856PM.png","width":1778}])
With a small and mighty crew of nine swimmers, the team placed sixth at the West Bay Athletic League (WBAL) Championship meet on Saturday, April 27 against teams with over 50 swimmers.
![Love of Learning on Display at Eighth Grade Recital Night]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1556832070/nuevaschoolorg/nsk3yb4pdfa8f654byik/Warden_MG_9024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1556832070/nuevaschoolorg/nsk3yb4pdfa8f654byik/Warden_MG_9024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1556832070/nuevaschoolorg/nsk3yb4pdfa8f654byik/Warden_MG_9024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1556832070/nuevaschoolorg/nsk3yb4pdfa8f654byik/Warden_MG_9024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1556832070/nuevaschoolorg/nsk3yb4pdfa8f654byik/Warden_MG_9024.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1556832070/nuevaschoolorg/nsk3yb4pdfa8f654byik/Warden_MG_9024.jpg","width":2200}])
A bicycle-powered blender, a mixed media art portfolio, a time management app, a moving song about the school shooting in Parkland, Florida – Creativity and variety were on display at this year’s Recital Night on Thursday, April 11 when Nueva eighth-graders presented their inspiring and meaningful year-long projects to teachers, parents, and peers.
![“Realize the Potential” Kicks Off at Groundbreaking Celebration]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1556829493/nuevaschoolorg/yyyqgvdpuuzehrfuwlq3/confetti.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1556829493/nuevaschoolorg/yyyqgvdpuuzehrfuwlq3/confetti.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1556829493/nuevaschoolorg/yyyqgvdpuuzehrfuwlq3/confetti.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1556829493/nuevaschoolorg/yyyqgvdpuuzehrfuwlq3/confetti.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1556829493/nuevaschoolorg/yyyqgvdpuuzehrfuwlq3/confetti.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1556829493/nuevaschoolorg/yyyqgvdpuuzehrfuwlq3/confetti.jpg","width":2200}])
On Friday, April 26, the Lower and Middle School community gathered together to celebrate the beginning of construction on the Hillsborough Campus in grand Nueva style!
![Notably Nueva: Bringing Humanities to Life]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1556133634/nuevaschoolorg/trymulk5nxygbjzft2b8/Hum_Blue_MakingPaint.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1556133634/nuevaschoolorg/trymulk5nxygbjzft2b8/Hum_Blue_MakingPaint.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1556133634/nuevaschoolorg/trymulk5nxygbjzft2b8/Hum_Blue_MakingPaint.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1556133634/nuevaschoolorg/trymulk5nxygbjzft2b8/Hum_Blue_MakingPaint.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1556133634/nuevaschoolorg/trymulk5nxygbjzft2b8/Hum_Blue_MakingPaint.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1556133634/nuevaschoolorg/trymulk5nxygbjzft2b8/Hum_Blue_MakingPaint.jpg","width":2200}])
Nueva deeply embraces the humanities. Two recent events highlight Nueva’s commitment: The first Humanities Circle and a week-long Artist in Residence visit by acclaimed author Andrew Lam.
!["N-TV" Signage]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1554849198/nuevaschoolorg/qdldo40rmdkhkck98y2o/_MG_8409.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1554849198/nuevaschoolorg/qdldo40rmdkhkck98y2o/_MG_8409.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1554849198/nuevaschoolorg/qdldo40rmdkhkck98y2o/_MG_8409.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1554849198/nuevaschoolorg/qdldo40rmdkhkck98y2o/_MG_8409.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1554849198/nuevaschoolorg/qdldo40rmdkhkck98y2o/_MG_8409.jpg","width":1500}])
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.
![Student presents at Silk Road Bazaar]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1554162750/nuevaschoolorg/nuh42wbry6u0gfu8dhvh/_MG_0704.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1554162750/nuevaschoolorg/nuh42wbry6u0gfu8dhvh/_MG_0704.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1554162750/nuevaschoolorg/nuh42wbry6u0gfu8dhvh/_MG_0704.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1554162750/nuevaschoolorg/nuh42wbry6u0gfu8dhvh/_MG_0704.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1554162750/nuevaschoolorg/nuh42wbry6u0gfu8dhvh/_MG_0704.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1554162750/nuevaschoolorg/nuh42wbry6u0gfu8dhvh/_MG_0704.jpg","width":2200}])
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.
![Students explore their classmates' projects at Lower School STEAM Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1554309590/nuevaschoolorg/rbhgcmgtvrgvo0egbhxx/POWSTEAMFair.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1554309590/nuevaschoolorg/rbhgcmgtvrgvo0egbhxx/POWSTEAMFair.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1554309590/nuevaschoolorg/rbhgcmgtvrgvo0egbhxx/POWSTEAMFair.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1554309590/nuevaschoolorg/rbhgcmgtvrgvo0egbhxx/POWSTEAMFair.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1554309590/nuevaschoolorg/rbhgcmgtvrgvo0egbhxx/POWSTEAMFair.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1554309590/nuevaschoolorg/rbhgcmgtvrgvo0egbhxx/POWSTEAMFair.jpg","width":2200}])
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).