Today, Governor Newsom announced that 41 counties in California, including Orange County, have moved to the state’s most restrictive Purple Tier. Per state guidelines, IUSD and OC schools that have opened for in-person instruction after September 8, when the county was in the Red Tier, may remain open for instruction.

Vista Verde K-8 School has been named a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education, making it one of 367 schools from across the nation to have earned what is widely considered the nation’s highest level of recognition for public and private schools.

September 24 was a wonderful first day back to school as students returned to our campuses and classrooms for in-person instruction! Check out our photo gallery showcasing the day.  

As students prepare to return to our campuses for in-person instruction, please see the following article, which provides information about Chromebooks and how to access support.  

As part of IUSD's inclusive and proactive planning for the 2020-21 school year, the District has identified and allocated more than $21 million for health and safety measures.  As we prepare to welcome back more than 22,000 students to our campuses and classrooms this article details IUSD process and investments.

Assuming the county’s data continues trending in a positive direction for 14 consecutive days, IUSD schools will reopen for in-person instruction, for those who selected an in-person academic model, September 24-25.  September 21 and 22 will be staff development/non-student days.  

September is Emergency Preparedness Month and IUSD would like to remind our community about the importance of being prepared for emergencies.  Included is information about IUSD's planning and tips from the Irvine Police Department and the Orange County Fire Authority.  

The Orange County Health Care Agency announced that although county coronavirus rates continue to drop, the California Department of Public Health has moved the September 8 start date so that OC schools could be in a position to reopen for in-person instruction starting September 22, as long as the downward trend in coronavirus rates continues.

 Orange County has been removed from the California Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 monitoring list, creating a path for OC school districts, including IUSD, to open for in-person instruction for families who selected hybrid or traditional academic models.  Read this article for IUSD planning and next steps.   

Today is the first day of the 2020-21 school year! Welcome back students and families.  Check out this article for links to helpful resources and information, including tech support, IUSD's COVID-19 resource webpage, the 2020-21 Opening and Safety Planning resource page and more.