Due to the COVID-19 crisis, children who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals at school will get extra food benefits through California’s Pandemic EBT or P-EBT program.

Now more than ever, during uncertain and stressful times, it’s important to manage anxiety and stress, practice self-care and keep up with healthy habits. Making a small change can positively impact your health and wellbeing. 

Last week, Superintendent Walker announced the launch of Optimistic Household  to connect our students and families with helpful resources that support learning and social emotional wellbeing at the highest levels for students.  Module 1 of this six-part series is now available. 

IUSD’s grab-and-go meal locations will be closed on Monday, May 25 for the Memorial Day holiday.  ​​​​​​IUSD families picking up meals on Friday, May 22 will receive meals for that day and for the Tuesday after Memorial Day.  The regular pick-up schedule will resume on Wednesday, May 27.  

Last week there was a lot of Good News Around the District. Students were honored for their achievements, our schools made videos that really moved us, and teachers, staff and families continued to find ways to connect and engage, while prioritizing mental health, kindness and gratitude.

This edition of Good News Around the District showcases IUSD’s wonderful teachers and staff, Mental Health Awareness Week, amazing moms, student honors, virtual activities and events, video highlights and more!

This week’s Weekly Five is focused on connecting IUSD families to resources and services, including meals, technology, mental health and wellness supports, long-term food and housing assistance, academic enrichment resources, and tips for staying connected.

This week's Good News Around the District features distance learning, creative activities, ideas for exercise at home, messages of hope and encouragement, important reminders, services and supports, and virtual activities that range from performances to school counseling meetings and everything in between.

Each week, IUSD’s Weekly Five covers one topic with five tips to help support and connect students and families to information and resources. This week, we are providing suggestions for staying socially connected.

Introducing IUSD’s Weekly Five. Each week we will cover one topic with tips to help support and connect students and families to information and resources. This week we are starting with five mental health and wellness tips.