The Nueva School

The Nueva School A nationally recognized preK–12 independent school serving gifted learners. Home of the Mavericks.

The Nueva School is a nationally recognized preK–12 independent located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since its founding in in 1967, Nueva has served gifted and talented students. The progressive, child-centered school emphasizes integrated studies, creative arts, and social-emotional learning. It provides a constructivist program, project-based learning, and special-area teachers in visual art, reading, math, science, music, physical education, technology, and social and emotional learning.

08/26/2026

The Arts Issue is here!

The latest issue of Nueva Magazine explores the people, processes, and performances that shape a creative community. Read selected features here: https://nuevaschool.org/magazine

Thank you to everyone who came out for MavFest this weekend! It’s our favorite way of kicking off a new school year toge...
08/24/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out for MavFest this weekend! It’s our favorite way of kicking off a new school year together—with awesome music, delicious food, and the best company. Special thanks to our many volunteers and performers for creating such a celebratory mood! Here’s to a great school year!

(📸: Luci Valentine Photography)

Let’s kick off the 2026–27 school year as a Nueva community! All students, families, teachers, and staff are invited to ...
08/13/2026

Let’s kick off the 2026–27 school year as a Nueva community! All students, families, teachers, and staff are invited to our biggest all-community celebration of the year. Enjoy food trucks, a Lil’ Mavs food station with small bites for younger children, traditional fair treats, carnival games, and student performances!

Saturday, August 22 | 12–3 p.m.
New Family Welcome Party: 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
San Mateo Campus (Upper School)
131 E. 28th Ave., San Mateo, CA 94403

📩 RSVP by Wednesday, August 12 to assist us with our catering numbers! There is no cost to attending MavFest.

⭐ Calling all volunteers! Parents/guardians and Upper School students, join us in making MavFest a success by volunteering for a 75-minute shift. Volunteer roles range from helping at check-in to running carnival games.

🎤 Who wants to perform at MavFest? The stage will feature our talented Nueva musicians! Students from all grades and teachers/staff are welcome to sign up to sing a solo or perform with an ensemble. Space is limited, so please sign up your child(ren) to perform.

Register, volunteer, or sign up to perform here: https://nuevaschool.myschoolapp.com/app/faculty?svcid=edu /1023079/0/0/0 (You must be logged into Nexus)

06/23/2026

We're still here 🤩🎉 Congratulations to the Class of 2026 grads!

(📸: Mike Malament)

Eighth graders are moving on up! 🚀 We’re so proud of the Class of 2030—the Hillsborough campus won’t feel the same witho...
06/06/2026

Eighth graders are moving on up! 🚀 We’re so proud of the Class of 2030—the Hillsborough campus won’t feel the same without you!

(📸: Travis Watts Photography)

✨ There's still time to join the fun! The Count-Me-In Marketplace closes this Saturday, May 2 at 5 p.m., and these event...
04/30/2026

✨ There's still time to join the fun!

The Count-Me-In Marketplace closes this Saturday, May 2 at 5 p.m., and these events have open spaces just waiting to be filled. Come together, build community, and support financial assistance at Nueva. Visit nuevaschool.org/cmi to secure your spot today!

📅 SAVE THE DATE: Come see an electrifying show featuring over 60 Nueva Students from grades 1–12 performing with the leg...
04/29/2026

📅 SAVE THE DATE: Come see an electrifying show featuring over 60 Nueva Students from grades 1–12 performing with the legendary steel drum artist in Trinidad:

Saturday, May 23
7 p.m.
Free admission
San Mateo campus, Upper School gym

Your future self will thank you—preregister today! Spots won't wait when the Count-Me-In Marketplace opens at 9 a.m. thi...
04/24/2026

Your future self will thank you—preregister today! Spots won't wait when the Count-Me-In Marketplace opens at 9 a.m. this Sunday, April 26 🎆

Clik here to see a preview and preregister now at nuevaschool.org/CMI

We've hit over 200 preregistrations! Thank you to every who registered early—and as a bonus, helped enter all Nueva faculty & staff get into a raffle 🎉

🗓️⏰🔔 Put it in the calendar, set an alarm, turn on notifications because the Count-Me-In Marketplace opens at 9 a.m. thi...
04/22/2026

🗓️⏰🔔 Put it in the calendar, set an alarm, turn on notifications because the Count-Me-In Marketplace opens at 9 a.m. this Sunday, April 26!

The CMI Marketplace builds community through participation in fun events, while also raising funds for Nueva’s financial assistance programs. Spots go fast️💨 so make sure to pre-register now for the chance to get the items you want!

If 200 buyers register by 5 p.m. this Friday, April 24, all faculty and staff will be entered in a raffle for a $750 gift card! 🎟️

Preview items and register in advance here: https://nuevasch.ejoinme.org/2026cmi

It’s trips week for Upper School students, who departed on 26 different trips led by faculty and staff. Here’s a small t...
04/21/2026

It’s trips week for Upper School students, who departed on 26 different trips led by faculty and staff. Here’s a small taste: They’re learning about education policy in Arkansas and Mississippi; the role of libraries in American communities in Boston and New York; renewable power in Iceland; arts and culture in New Orleans; wilderness and climbing in Joshua Tree; history, culture, heritage, society, ecology in China and Japan and Taiwan and Mexico City and Guam…and much more.

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6565 Skyline Boulevard
Hillsborough, CA
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