The Music Teachers of Excellence Award recognizes educators who demonstrate exceptional dedication to advancing music education within their school and community. 

These individuals have demonstrated exceptional commitment, innovation and excellence in enriching growth and development in the arts among students.

Join us on November 5 at 7 p.m. at Irvine High School as over 1,200 talented IUSD students from our middle and high school marching bands showcase their musical artistry. Cheer on these performers and experience a grand finale that brings all five high school bands together in a captivating performance.

Katherine Findlay, music teacher at Meadow Park, Woodbury, and Westpark elementary schools, as well as the Irvine Adult Transition Program, was named a semifinalist for the national GRAMMY Music Educator Award.

Discover a world of creativity at IUSD's third Annual District Honors Art Show on May 16-17. Featuring over 600 artworks by IUSD PK-12 students, this event is a celebration of talent and imagination.

Noah Villanueva, a senior at Northwood High School, has been named the prestigious title of Orange County Register’s 2025 Artist of the Year for film and television.

The OC Register recently announced the semifinalists for Artist of the Year, with eight IUSD students selected for their respective art disciplines.