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 broke ground on Solis Park, the District’s soon-to-be fifth K-8 school on September 1, 2021.  This state-of-the-art education facility is expected to open August 2022 and will serve the Great Park Neighborhoods. 

Sierra Vista Middle School students Erin Hwang and Nagyung (Anna) Cho earned first place in the Junior Group Website category at this year’s National History Day competition and Sierra Vista classmate Hannah Cho was honored as a national finalist in the Junior Individual Documentary category.

IUSD is honored to have served you and to have been a part of your lives during these important years.  Best wishes on this next phase of your journey!  Click on this article to view a photo gallery of IUSD commencement ceremonies.  

Lakeside Middle School’s seventh-grade academic pentathlon team has earned second place overall at the 2021 United States Academic Pentathlon. This follows their win as the highest scoring team in California during the state competition in April.    

During the last IUSD Board of Education Meeting of the 2020-21 school year, Board Members and Superintendent Walker recognized certificated, classified and administrative employees, who will retire before or on June 30.  In all, 77 IUSD employees will retire this year, collectively representing more than 2,014 years of service.

U.S. News & World Report released its latest ranking of the country's "Best High Schools."  IUSD led the way with the most Orange County high schools on the ranking.   

IUSD’s Sustainability team has announced the 2021 Earth Day poster contest winners.  More than 600 students submitted original works of art, demonstrating the theme of “Restore our Earth.”  Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all participants.

Elementary Teachers Greg Bergevin and Stephanie Smith, along with Irvine High School Principal Monica Colunga were honored for making a difference in the lives of IUSD students through arts education.

Woodbridge High math teacher Kristie Donavan has been named a 2021 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching program finalist.  Kristie is one of only three California math teachers in the running for this national recognition.