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.
Through a partnership with CHOC, the Tsao Family Foundation and OCDE, we have continued to expand our student wellness offerings with the opening of four new WellSpaces for the 2025-26school year at Cadence Park School, Jeffery Trail Middle School, Solis Park School and Portola High School.
This new statewide initiative helps school districts sustain and expand access to mental health and wellness services for students
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and IUSD, along with our school sites, joins millions across the nation to raise awareness about this important topic.
Attendees will learn practical, easy-to-implement tools from Dr. Weichman to apply in daily life, focusing on building routines and habits for long-term well-being. This event is for adults only.
The Orange County Register has named IUSD Superintendent Cassie Parham and Student Board Member Rose Chhabria among its Top 125 Most Influential People in Orange County.
The holiday season can undoubtedly be a time of joy and celebration, but it can also be a time of stress and challenges. While staff will enjoy some well-deserved time off, IUSD would like to share reminders and resources to support students and families throughout the winter break.
November is National Gratitude Month! As Thanksgiving approaches, our minds naturally turn towards gratitude and we traditionally express thanks during this season. This month, we would like to remind our students and families how a mindset of gratitude can help build community and foster mutual respect and dignity on campus.
As a part of National School Psychologists Week, we are recognizing our dedicated school psychologists for their vital role in creating supportive environments where every student can thrive.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Our students, staff and families are across IUSD schools to continue to raise awareness and support kind and respectful school cultures. Below are five facts about bullying prevention on our campuses.