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We Are New Haven - NHUSD Magazine (Spring 2024)

Mission Statement

The mission of the New Haven Unified School District , a partnership of students, families, staff and our richly diverse community, is to develop and empower EVERY student to be a productive, responsible and successful global citizen by creating an exemplary, inclusive educational system characterized by a safe, caring learning environment and a challenging, comprehensive curriculum that ensures academic proficiency.

New Haven Unified School District (NHUSD) is based in Union City and primarily serves students and families in Union City and part of south Hayward. Enrolling more than 11,000 students across 13 schools, NHUSD leads the way in cutting-edge education, enrichment activities, and programs that prepare East Bay students for success.

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13 schools

10,000 students

award-winning programs

District Goals

Prepared & Empowered Students We strive to prepare all students for life, college, and careers by participating in relevant, rigorous, innovative, and accessible learning experiences.

Accessible and Equitable Support for Students At NHUSD, students’ social-emotional, behavioral, and academic needs are met systematically and comprehensively, which values dignity and creates belonging.

Valued and Engaged Employee Partners NHUSD staff are partners who feel like they belong and have the opportunity to help create equitable access to learning for our students.

School, Family & Community Connections Students and families will have access to information and district resources in a manner that fosters inclusiveness and belonging.

Safe, Innovative, and Sustainable Learning Environments Safe and innovative learning environments will be maintained and improved while incorporating sustainable practices and enhancing fiscal stability.

Latest News

e-News December 06, 2024 The e-News is a weekly newsletter from the New Haven Unified School District that highlights student and staff achievement and provides information on upcoming events Attached Files […]

A Message from Superintendent Thompson (Spanish translation included) December 06, 2024 Dear NHUSD Families, Well, you never know what will happen in any given week. Evacuating schools due to a tsunami thre[…]

e-News November 22, 2024 The e-News is a weekly newsletter from the New Haven Unified School District that highlights student and staff achievement and provides information on upcoming events Attached Files […]

A Message from Superintendent Thompson (Spanish translation included) November 22, 2024 Dear New Haven Families, Each year, as we approach Thanksgiving break, I reflect on all we have to be thankful for in […]

Strategic Vision

Our vision is to be known as the place to be for East Bay students and families by creating an exemplary, inclusive educational system characterized by a safe, caring learning environment and a challenging, comprehensive curriculum that ensures academic proficiency.