Orange County Health Officer Dr. Clayton Chau sent a letter to the California Department of Public Health to propose using hospitalization rates and ICU capacities as the basis for making mask mandate decisions impacting schools. 

Earlier this week, state officials confirmed that although California’s temporary mask mandate for indoor public spaces will expire after Feb. 15, face-covering mandates for TK-12 schools remain in place.  The state's guidance for TK-12 schools, issued in July 2021, requires students, staff and visitors on school campuses to wear face…

IUSD's 41st Annual Science Fair is open until Feb. 4 and features a range of innovative science projects from IUSD students in grades 6-12, including students enrolled in the IUSD Virtual Academy.  Click this article to access the virtual link.

We hope you are continuing to enjoy the winter break.  As we prepare for school to resume on Monday, January 3, please take a moment to review the following important health and safety information and reminders. 

Superintendent Walker's message of gratitude, to the IUSD community, includes important reminders to help keep schools safe, along with mental health and wellness resources and supports for students and families. 

In July, the California Department of Public Health released updated guidance for TK-12 schools that requires students, staff and visitors to wear face coverings while indoors on school campuses.  On Oct. 20, the CDPH announced that face covering requirements will continue through the winter.  Also included is information…

IUSD's Ask-A-Scientist/Engineer Night is on Wednesday, September 29  from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Creekside Education Center (3387 Barranca, Irvine).  This free annual event will assist students in grades 6 through 12, who are working on science fair projects. 

USD students returned to school today and we are so happy to have them back!  Check out our photo gallery highlighting some of the many wonderful moments we shared as the #iusdCommunity today.

Superintendent Walker's message to the IUSD community provides important updates and information about the 2021-22 school year, including IUSD's Safety and Planning Guide, Social Emotional Learning, how to stay connected to IUSD, and more.

Please take a moment to review this article that includes mental health and wellness resources, services and contacts provided by IUSD’s Prevention and Intervention team.