While this summer may be different than ones before, there are still plenty of activities to look forward to and plan for this upcoming summer break. Here are some tips and suggestions for enjoying this summer!
Northwood High's Mickey Dickson has been named one of six Orange County Teacher of the Year Finalists by the OC Department of Education (OCDE). Dickson, who is a Science Teacher and Coach at Northwood, was also named IUSD’s High School Teacher of the Year in February. 
This year, the National History Day competition has gone virtual but that didn’t stop IUSD students from cleaning up at the state competition. A total of 11 history projects by IUSD students will advance to the virtual National History Day showdown June 14-18.
Although your students may not be able to go to sports practice, music lessons, art classes or other enrichment classes, they can still hone their skills and learn at home.  
The Weekly 5 for May 11-15 offers tips to help IUSD students and families record and reflect on their experiences during this historical moment in our Nation’s history due to the COVID-19 crisis. Students can become a historian or journalist, sharing their unique experiences, while sharpening writing, research, creative and wellness skills.  
IUSD is pleased to announce that Christina Pierson has been named Principal of Stone Creek Elementary School and will begin her new role on July 1. 
On Saturday, February 23 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., the Irvine Unified School District will host a free electronics recycling event at the District Office.
IUSD's Annual Survey seeks parent and student feedback about school climate and where resources are focused through the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) to ensure that IUSD continues to effectively serve students.  
The 2017-18 school funding survey, which is part of the 10-month Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) process, is now open.

The Irvine Unified School District’s (IUSD) preschool program is open for Registration for the 2017-18 school year.  The program is open to children ages 3 and 4 who live within the District’s attendance boundaries, and is run by a staff of professional educators at IUSD’s Early Childhood Learning Center.  A variety of options are available,…