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 is aware of troubling posts, threatening school safety, that have been circulating across the nation this week on the social media platform TikTok. The posts are part of a national TikTok trend and did not originate in our district. IPD has informed IUSD that the posts are not credible threats. Out of an abundance of caution, IPD will have…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that children ages 5-11 are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. This article provides links to resources and information about COVID-19 vaccines and convenient clinic locations in Irvine to receive the vaccine for all eligible groups.
In July, the California Department of Public Health released updated guidance for TK-12 schools that requires students, staff and visitors to wear face coverings while indoors on school campuses. On Oct. 20, the CDPH announced that face covering requirements will continue through the winter. Also included is information about face coverings for…
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.
Free COVID-19 test kits are now available for IUSD students and staff as part of our commitment to provide easy access to testing in support of the health and safety of our school communities. Saliva or nasal test kits will be available at your student's school during regular school hours.
The Irvine Police Department, in partnership with IUSD and the PTA, has created a traffic safety video with important tips for pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers in and around school zones, driveways and crosswalks. When it comes to the safety of our students on the roadways, we're in this together!
IUSD's Ask-A-Scientist/Engineer Night is on Wednesday, September 29 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Creekside Education Center (3387 Barranca, Irvine). This free annual event will assist students in grades 6 through 12, who are working on science fair projects.
Now that the 2021-22 school year is underway, IUSD would like to take a moment to thank our students, staff and the entire IUSD community for working together to ensure such a positive and successful opening. Please read the District's community message for important COVID-19 updates and resources.