Taeho Kim from Irvine High School and Meital Kochinski from Northwood High School were chosen to be a part of the National Hope Squad Council, a leadership opportunity that empowers students to advocate for mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and peer connection on a national level.
University High also earned Rookie of the Year honors in Division I, awarded to the highest-scoring team competing at nationals for the first time.
Dr. Baptiste was selected unanimously for the 2026 honor in recognition of her leadership and commitment to advancing literacy for multilingual learners.
As technology continues to play an important role in education and college and career readiness, IUSD is taking additional steps to help students develop healthy, balanced, and intentional technology habits both at school and at home.
As the school year comes to a close, Superintendent Cassie Parham shares a message of gratitude while highlighting the incredible accomplishments, innovation, and collaborative spirit that continue to define IUSD.
The Irvine Public Schools Foundation continues to have a meaningful impact across IUSD through enrichment programs, innovation grants, community support, and more, expanding opportunities and learning for all students at every grade level.
Happy Classified School Employee Appreciation Week (May 17–23)! The IUSD Board of Education, Superintendent Cassie Parham, and IUSD leadership would like to take this opportunity to recognize our more than 2,000 classified employees for their unwavering dedication and care for our students and families.
IUSD is proud to announce the next round of National Merit Scholars. Eight students were named recipients of the prestigious $2,500 National Merit Scholarships, the highest number awarded to any school district in Orange County. This is the second of three rounds in the National Merit Scholarship Program to be awarded.
Naomi Gesk, a senior at University High, has been named the prestigious title of Orange County Register’s 2026 Artist of the Year for Instrumental Music. She is one of seven artists to win this award for their respective art disciplines.