You didn’t hear it from us, but sometime Thursday morning there may or may not be some surprise announcements.

Two IUSD high schools have earned recognition in the 2012 Orange County Academic Decathlon – and one will be advancing to compete at the state level in March.

The winners have been announced from this year’s Astounding Inventions contest, which was held Saturday at Irvine Valley College. To access the complete results in a PDF document, click here.

Of the 27 Orange County high school seniors selected as candidates in the 2012 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, it turns out no fewer than 10 are from schools in IUSD.

Seven years ago, Allison Plette had an epiphany – and it came, oddly enough, after watching her older sister pretend to get caught in the drain of the family pool.

Way back in November, students from University and Woodbridge high schools put their knowledge of algebra, geometry, calculus, programming and other disciplines to the test in the 14th annual High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling. But this was no ordinary contest.

A Northwood High School junior has been named a finalist in a global contest that challenged teens to design science experiments that can be performed in space.

When the California Music Educators Association holds its annual All-State Orchestra performance next month, 112 of the state’s finest high school musicians will take the stage to form an ensemble of young all-stars.

Our very own Lakeside Middle School is in the running for the highest honor bestowed upon K-12 campuses in the U.S.