IUSD is excited to announce the District’s 2025-26 Senior Athlete Awardees in the Categories of Athlete of the Year, Scholar Athlete, Multiple Sport Athlete and Sportsmanship.
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.
University High also earned Rookie of the Year honors in Division I, awarded to the highest-scoring team competing at nationals for the first time.
As technology continues to play an important role in education and college and career readiness, IUSD is taking additional steps to help students develop healthy, balanced, and intentional technology habits both at school and at home.
IUSD is proud to announce the next round of National Merit Scholars. Eight students were named recipients of the prestigious $2,500 National Merit Scholarships, the highest number awarded to any school district in Orange County. This is the second of three rounds in the National Merit Scholarship Program to be awarded.
Naomi Gesk, a senior at University High, has been named the prestigious title of Orange County Register’s 2026 Artist of the Year for Instrumental Music. She is one of seven artists to win this award for their respective art disciplines.
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.
We hope you have a safe summer and would like to share important water, sun and bike safety reminders for families.
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.
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.