August is National Wellness Month, which focuses on self-care, managing stress and promoting healthy routines. This is a great reminder for students, staff and families to create healthy habits, especially during the school year, when schedules are often busy and there are several competing priorities. 

University High School student Nathan Ouyang was one of four students from across the nation to represent the United States in the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO).  Nathan placed sixth overall, earning a gold medal for his team.

IUSD joined the Children’s Hospital of Orange County, the Tsao Family Foundation and the Orange County Department of Education to celebrate the District WellSpaces set to open for the 2022-23 school year.  

Staying connected to family, friends and community is critical for social and emotional wellness, especially over the summer months, when students may not see friends and others as often as during the school year. This article features some examples and local resources for creating connectedness.  

Two IUSD students placed first in their respective categories at the recent National History Day competition, while an additional seven IUSD students were named finalists for their historical projects.

IUSD students received top honors at this year’s National Biology and Chemistry olympiad competitions, with two University High students moving forward to represent the United States at the International Chemistry Olympiad.

IUSD would like to thank our community for participating in the 50th Anniversary Photo Contest. With more than 200 photo submissions, there was a broad range of outstanding photos that creatively captured the many wonderful and different aspects of our District.  

June is Internet Safety Month, which is an opportunity to provide resources for and to remind our IUSD community about the importance of digital citizenship and safety online.

During the June 7, 2022 IUSD Board of Education Meeting, the District hosted a School Safety Presentation to share information about IUSD’s comprehensive approach to safety and emergency preparedness.  The video and presentation are now available.  

IUSD offers free, 24/7, unlimited 1:1 tutoring through PAPER all year-round. Tutoring available in English, Spanish, French, and Mandarin.