When Roland Dean Olson moved to Irvine from Tustin in search of a larger home to accommodate his growing family in December 1969, there was one condition he wouldn’t compromise: an excellent education for his four children.

IUSD and IPD have shared a unique partnership focused on supporting every student in every school since the Foundation's inception in 1996.

Superintendent Walker discussed a range of topics that highlighted the attitudes, skills and knowledge students need for success academically, personally and in the workplace, with a focus on teaching and learning, staffing, investments in technology and facilities, and how we maximize limited resources.  

During the State of the District , the Irvine Company and The Donald Bren Foundation presented IUSD with a $4 million contribution as part of their commitment to art, music and science education for IUSD students.

Superintendent Walker's end of the year letter shares messages of gratitude for the IUSD community, resources that may be helpful for students and families over the summer months, and the District's commitment to partnership and collaboration.

Ken Kafton is the only employee who has been with IUSD for the entirety of its history, witnessing its growth and evolution.  In this article, Ken shares his story and some of the District's history starting in the early 1970s, before IUSD was even its own school district. 

During Stan Corey’s 14-year tenure, the District’s first superintendent established a foundation that has resulted in IUSD becoming one of California’s most successful school districts.  Five decades later, his vision still lives on. 

IUSD has placed educational excellence and equity at the center of its Measure E planning and projects with a focus of bringing all IUSD schools up to a similar standard. This article provides updates and information about Measure E projects to date.

Students, staff, families and the community are at the heart of the “US” in IUSD and we invite you to help us visually capture the wonderful aspects of our school district, through IUSD’s 50th Anniversary Photo Contest!