All five IUSD comprehensive high schools made the U.S. News & World Report "Best High Schools" list.
IUSD shined at CA National History Day with 16 of the 24 OC championship projects advancing to nationals.
After an extensive StellarXplorer National Space Design Competition season, one Irvine High School team soared to victory as the national champion!
More than 600 students in IUSD's honors ensemble chorus and orchestra performed in the District’s 40th annual Donald Bren Honors Concert. The District also received a $2 million contribution from the Irvine Company in support of educational excellence.
The OC Register recently announced the semifinalists for Artist of the Year, including seven IUSD students chosen for their talent, skill and passion.
Sierra Vista Middle School’s Science Olympiad team earned the title of Southern California Science Olympiad Champions. In the High School Division, Northwood placed second and Univeristy placed third.
For the 13th consecutive year, IUSD has received the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation.
Woodbridge secured fourth place with 43,068.5 points and University secured tenth place with 40,570.9 points. 
Nearly 40 IUSD students have clinched top honors at the Orange County Science and Engineering Fair (OCSEF) and are moving on to the State competition in April.
More than 50 IUSD students were nominated for the OC Register’s Artist of the Year Awards, spanning over seven categories.