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State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces 2025 Civic Learning Award Schools

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero today announced the recipients of the 2025 Civic Learning Awards, California’s highest recognition for public schools promoting civic education. This year’s honorees span the state and reflect the power of civic learning to inspire student leadership, strengthen communities, and connect classroom knowledge to real-world issues.

“The creative ways teachers are engaging students are always impressive," said Chief Justice Guerrero. “But this year, it moved me to see teachers stepping aside and giving space for their students to lead their school and community-based efforts. These schools show us what’s possible when students are empowered to engage in their communities and take on the responsibilities of citizenship.”

  • Norte Vista High School (Riverside, Riverside County)
    Students at Norte Vista lead civic initiatives that address mental health, food insecurity, and voter turnout. Civic learning is embedded across disciplines, and the school boasts nearly 20,000 hours of student-led service annually. Partnerships with local organizations expand opportunities for advocacy and global citizenship.

The Civic Learning Award program is co-sponsored by the Chief Justice of California and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. It promotes the “Six Proven Practices in Civic Learning,” which include instruction in government, service-learning, student voice, and real-world simulations of democratic processes.

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Jason Marquez - 2025 Riverside County Principal of the Year

 
Jason Marquez leads Norte Vista High School with a leadership philosophy rooted in empowerment and collective ownership. Guided by the belief that true leadership creates more leaders, Jason has fostered a culture where teachers, students, and families are deeply engaged partners in the school’s success. Through initiatives aligned with WASC growth goals and a data-driven instructional model, he has strengthened academic rigor while supporting students' social-emotional development. Jason’s ability to navigate challenges with resilience — including district transitions and the pandemic — reflects his commitment to student achievement and community collaboration. Known for elevating staff leadership, inspiring student ownership of learning, and connecting families meaningfully to school life, Jason continues to build a legacy of excellence and shared purpose at Norte Vista High School.

NVHS Students Earn National Awards For Community Service Impact

Norte Vista High School Students Earn National Awards For Community Service Impact

Schools with a collective student impact above 2,000 hours of service, the equivalent of a full-time employee, are recognized with a School Impact Award. We are thrilled to acknowledge that students from  Norte Vista High School have invested 13,062+ hours in community needs, earning the Emerald Award. Student volunteers from Norte Vista High School had the most impact on the issue of Quality Education.

InnerView Link: 2024-25 National Community Service Awards

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Norte Vista High School Students Earn National Awards For Community Service Impact

Welcome Message

U.S.News and World Report

Welcome to Norte Vista High School!

The Best High School in the World!

We invite you to visit our campus and witness strong instructional programs, school safety, appealing facilities, welcoming staff, and the best students in the world!

OUR VISION

Create safe learning environments that meet our student's academic, social, and emotional needs with the goal of helping every Alvord student find their own version of success in life. 

OUR MISSION

The Mission of Alvord Unified is to strengthen our community by providing safe and nurturing schools that educate and celebrate the entire child. We meet our students’ social and emotional needs and prepare them for college, career, and a lifetime of personal growth.

 

 10 Things That Require Zero Talent NVHS Values

NVHS Portrait of a Graduate

Our Portrait of a Graduate is guided by clearly defined student-learner outcomes and enriched by opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate skills that prepare them for success in college, careers, and beyond.

NV Portrait of a Graduate

College and Career Skills.

Construction Academy Signing Day

 

Principal Updates

Hello, Norte Vista students and families!

I hope this message finds you in good health and spirits, and, of course, being Brave!  

Please be aware we are in the middle of assessment season and have numerous state and local assessments that must still be administered to various groups of students. Each assessment is important, as these assessments are an opportunity to gauge how your student is progressing academically. Please, encourage your students to do their best on each test, as well as encourage them to attend every day, on time. Students doing their absolute best will be eligible to receive incentives/rewards for doing so. 

Next, as always, I will continue to emphasize what I expect from every student attending Norte Vista High School. I need a commitment from every student to embrace our "10 Things That Require Zero Talent", as well as our Novi Values (Respect, Integrity, and Determination). These characteristics are industry "soft skills", as well as the foundation of the "Best High School in the World"!  Please see our schoolwide banners below, which are also posted in every classroom on campus, and our hallways.  

Finally, thank you for your continued support of the Norte Vista High School cell phone policy, food delivery policy, dress code policy, and new tardy policy. These policies and other site or district policies help maintain high expectations and the safest learning environment possible, free of disruptions and distractions. We thank you for your cooperation and support in addressing these policies, and ensuring academic achievement remains a top priority not just on campus, but throughout our entire community!

As always, thank you for your continued support of "The Best High School in the World."

 

Mr. Jason Marquez

Principal, Norte Vista High School

 

"Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth." - Muhammad Ali

 Be Brave, Stay Brave!

2023-2024 National Community Services Awardees

 

“Every Student, By Name.”

 

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