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.
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.

Nearly 30 students from IUSD secured top honors at the recent Orange County Science and Engineering Fair (OCSEF) across diverse categories.

Bonita Canyon Elementary School, Eastshore Elementary School, Portola Springs Elementary School and Plaza Vista School have been named 2025 California Distinguished Schools. This designation is the state’s top honor for schools. 

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 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!
As your little one embarks on this new journey, ensuring they are prepared can help ease the transition and set them up for success. Included are a few key items parents should know to best support their child during this transition.

While students enjoyed a three-day weekend, IUSD staff attended the District’s Professional Learning (PL) Summit on Teaching and Learning on March 3.