Dr. Baptiste was selected unanimously for the 2026 honor in recognition of her leadership and commitment to advancing literacy for multilingual learners.
Happy Classified School Employee Appreciation Week (May 17–23)! The IUSD Board of Education, Superintendent Cassie Parham, and IUSD leadership would like to take this opportunity to recognize our more than 2,000 classified employees for their unwavering dedication and care for our students and families.
Seven IUSD 8th graders were celebrated and recognized for academic excellence during the 2026 Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) 8th Grade Standout Award Ceremony at Angel Stadium.
Krista Elliott, school nurse at Oak Creek and Springbrook Elementary Schools, has been named the recipient of the Excellence in School Nursing Award for the Southern Section by the California School Nurse Organization (CSNO).
IUSD announced its five 2026 Classified Employees of the Year: Diana Dru, Katherine Lee, Regina Lee, Katrina Longpre and Albert Madrid. This year’s five employees were selected from more than 2,000 classified employees Districtwide.
IUSD students made a strong showing at this year’s National History Day-California, with 11 student projects emerging as junior and senior division champions.
University High School’s Science Bowl team placed eighth in the nation, outperforming more than 60 high school teams from across the United States at the National Competition.
Sierra Vista Middle School Music Teacher Henry Miller has been named a 2026 Country Music Artist (CMA) Music Teacher of Excellence. This award, presented by the CMA Foundation, celebrates 30 teachers who demonstrate teaching excellence, create positive learning environments and make a lasting impact in their communities.
This award recognizes one exceptional school nurse whose leadership, innovation and dedication have made a meaningful impact on student health and wellness.
On behalf of the Board of Education and our Leadership Team, we look forward to honoring and celebrating our teachers and certificated staff during Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you for the powerful investment you make in our students each day. Because of you, our students are learning and thriving!