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Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week 2025
The Irvine Unified School District thanks and celebrates our teachers and certificated staff during National Teacher Appreciation Week! They truly make a lasting difference in the lives of our students and families.
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Cassie Parham Named Superintendent of the Irvine Unified School District
Following a comprehensive search that included input from staff, students, parents, and community members, the IUSD Board of Education has selected Interim Superintendent Cassie Parham as the District’s next Superintendent.
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ParentSquare Mobile App: Your School Communications Hub

 The Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) is committed to keeping families informed and engaged. To assist with this, we use ParentSquare, a comprehensive communications platform that allows our school and the District to send important updates, alerts and information directly to our families.

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Early College Program
There Is Still Time To Apply for the Early College Program!
IUSD is launching the Early College Program for incoming 9th-grade students starting the 2025-26 school year. Courses are UC/CSU transferable and can lead to IGETC Certification or even an associate’s degree with additional units.
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Northwood High School juniors, Kamron Jamali and Kathleen Shumate, on stage giving speeches
Northwood High School Students Elected to Prestigious State Thespians State Officer Roles

Two Northwood High School juniors, Kamron Jamali and Kathleen Shumate, were selected as California State Thespian Officers.

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CA Distinguished Schools Seal and IUSD school sites
Four IUSD Schools Named California Distinguished Schools

Bonita Canyon Elementary School, Eastshore Elementary School, Portola Springs Elementary School and Plaza Vista School have been named 2025 California Distinguished Schools. This designation is the state’s top honor for schools. 

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IUSD Hosts Annual 21st Century Career Conference
IUSD hosted its annual 21st Century Career Conference at UC Irvine's Beckman Center, giving nearly 400 middle schoolers a chance to explore STEM careers.
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Jon Resendez, Outstanding High School Teacher of the Year
Portola High's Jon Resendez Named Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year
The California Council for the Social Studies has recognized Jon Resendez, a history teacher at Portola High School, as this year's Outstanding High School Teacher of the Year.
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March IUSD Insights
The March 2025 IUSD Insights is out now!
This edition includes an invitation to the Annual Abilities Awareness Event, a guide to transitioning into Pre-K and Kindergarten, summer planning resources, and more!
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Director of Human Resources Susan Kemp at Chapman State of the University Event
IUSD Named a Top Employer of Chapman University

IUSD has been recognized as a Top Employer of Chapman University for 2025, an honor awarded at Chapman’s State of the University Address on February 28.

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