Thirty-four IUSD students were invited to present their water-related Science Fair projects at a special showcase hosted by the Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) on April 14.
Sierra Vista Middle School’s Science Olympiad team earned the prestigious title of Southern California Science Olympiad Champions. This marks the fourth consecutive title for the team.
IUSD students excelled at the State Science and Engineering Fair, with 10 students achieving top-four positions and several honorable mentions and sponsored awards.

The April 2025 IUSD Insights is out now! Each month, as part of our commitment to ensuring the IUSD community is well-informed about District priorities, initiatives, successes and challenges, we will share insights, innovations, news and more, while highlighting the many voices that put the "US" at the center of IUSD.

IUSD is launching the Early College Program for incoming 9th-grade students starting the 2025-26 school year. Courses are UC/CSU transferable and can lead to IGETC Certification or even an associate’s degree with additional units.
Nearly 30 students from IUSD secured top honors at the recent Orange County Science and Engineering Fair (OCSEF) across diverse categories.

IUSD’s sustainability team is hosting the District’s annual Earth Day Student Poster Contest, which is open to all IUSD students. This year’s theme is “Our Power, Our Planet: Renewable Energy Now.”

IUSD hosted its annual 21st Century Career Conference at UC Irvine's Beckman Center, giving nearly 400 middle schoolers a chance to explore STEM careers.
IUSD had a strong showing at the recent National History Day-Orange County with 34 projects winning top honors, the most any district.
This edition includes an invitation to the Annual Abilities Awareness Event, a guide to transitioning into Pre-K and Kindergarten, summer planning resources, and more!