University secured first place at this year’s virtual “Sponge Bowl,” a competitive event featuring top high school teams from across California and the nation. The team went undefeated across all rounds, consistently outperforming a strong field of competitors.

Irvine High School’s Virtual Enterprise Career Technical Education (CTE) team secured a major national achievement, placing third at the 2026 National Youth Business Summit, one of the most competitive student business events in the United States.

For the 15th consecutive year, IUSD has received the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation.

These students were selected from approximately 700 nationwide. These scholarships are funded by about 115 corporations, company foundations and other business organizations.

IUSD students excelled at the recent State Science and Engineering Fair, with 15 students securing top-five positions in their division categories, alongside several special awardees. 

The OC Register recently announced the semifinalists for Artist of the Year, with 10 IUSD students selected for their respective art disciplines. 

We’re proud to celebrate our high school AVID seniors who were honored at the 2026 AVID Senior Standout Recognition & Scholarship Presentation!

Sierra Vista Middle School’s Science Olympiad team earned the prestigious title of Southern California Science Olympiad Champions. This marks the fifth consecutive title for the team.

More than 70 IUSD students secured top honors at the recent Orange County Science and Engineering Fair (OCSEF) across diverse categories.

Students from IUSD’s nationally recognized honors ensemble chorus and orchestra performed for a capacity audience, as Irvine Company presented a $2 million contribution supporting music, art and science.