IUSD is proud to join the nation in recognizing Black History Month, which is a celebration of achievements, contributions and the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. This article features a range of information about IUSD's initiatives and ongoing efforts, including monthly African American/Black parent meetings, the At Promise…
Please read this article for IUSD and Portola High School's statements related to racist comments made in reference to an IUSD student athlete, by a Laguna Hills HS student, during a recent basketball game.
IUSD has once again been ranked the top school district in Orange County and one of the best in California, according to a new report by the review site Niche.  The ranking is based on a variety of factors including state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, diversity and student life on campus.
IUSD would like to encourage our community to take the Annual Survey.  Your responses are critical in providing feedback about school climate and where resources are focused through the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) process. 
We hope you are continuing to enjoy the winter break.  As we prepare for school to resume on Monday, January 3, please take a moment to review the following important health and safety information and reminders. 
Superintendent Walker's message of gratitude, to the IUSD community, includes important reminders to help keep schools safe, along with mental health and wellness resources and supports for students and families. 
IUSD hosted its annual 21st Century Career Conference at UCI’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts in which more than 350 middle school students explored various STEAM career options and educational pathways. 
During the December 14 Irvine Unified School District Board of Education Meeting, the Board selected Ira Glasky as the new Board President and Lauren Brooks as the new Board Clerk, which are one-year terms.
In support of Red Ribbon Week, IUSD schools are raising awareness about drug prevention and making healthy choices by decorating their campuses, providing information to students and hosting themed spirit days throughout the school-week.
Governor Newsom announced a phased approach for requiring  all California K-12 students to get vaccinated against COVID-19 that begins when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued full vaccine approval for younger age groups. Read this article for more information.