Please take a moment to complete IUSD's Emergency Distance Learning survey, which will help teachers and staff reflect, adapt and continually improve distance learning for both students and families.

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.

Great things happened around the District this week!  Check out this article for our social media roundup for the week of April 6-10. 

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.

Education is an essential service.  During the closure of IUSD schools and facilities, the District will continue to provide free breakfasts and lunches to any IUSD student who needs them.  Read this article to learn more and for additional community resources for families impacted by the COVID-19 health crisis.  

The outbreak of COVID-19 can result in stress, especially for students who may be struggling to process fear and anxiety related to the disease.  This article includes information and resources, which may be helpful for students and families. 

Education is an essential service.  IUSD's Emergency Distance Learning opportunities will continue as planned.  Please check your email for information from your students’ schools and teachers.

While District Chromebooks or devices are not needed to access Emergency Distance Learning (EDL) they are available for students who do not have access to devices at home.  

Yesterday on Tuesday, March 10, IUSD students from Creekside, Irvine, Portola, University and Woodbridge high schools traveled to Sacramento to discuss issues impacting education with state legislators and other influential policy makers. IUSD Board Members Lauren Brooks and Sharon Wallin, a handful of teachers, and PTA representatives accompanied…

Last week as part of IUSD’s 13th Annual ACE Day, IUSD Board members and administrators shadowed custodians, maintenance workers, clerks and other classified employees to learn more about their jobs and responsibilities.  Appreciating Classified Employees (ACE) Day was established in 2007 by the California Schools Employee Association (CSEA). This…