Congratulations Callie Yang of Plaza Vista and Mahima Wuppalapati of Beacon Park, who tied for second place in the Orange County Spelling Bee!

The District's Abilities Awareness event, originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 15, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 26 from 5-7:30 p.m. at Northwood High School.  

This annual honor goes to first- or second-year instructors, who go above and beyond, while demonstrating professional curiosity and an unbridled enthusiasm for teaching. 

IUSD’s Teacher of the Year program recognizes exceptional instructors at the high, middle and elementary school levels. Congratulations to this year's honorees Jon Resendez, Alma Alexander and Liz Harlow!

Sierra Vista’s Science Olympiad team hosted a Science Olympiad invitational at Beacon Park School in which 76 elementary and middle school teams from California and Texas, including 28 IUSD teams competed. 

In recognition of National School Counseling Week, this Week’s Mindful Monday is focused on “Helping Students Dream Big” by College and Career Readiness Coordinator Connie Jacobs.

In this week's Mindful Monday, teacher Scott Bedley focuses on the importance of play for students and adults of any age, in honor of Global School Play Day on Feb. 1.    

The ranking is based on factors such as academics, teachers, clubs and activities, diversity, college prep, athletics, and administration. 

In recognition of the Great Kindness Challenge, Sierra Vista Assistant Principal Bryan Thomas is focusing this week's Mindful Monday on the power of kindness.

This program celebrates schools, districts, teachers and classified employees for their innovation, talent and success supporting students.