As you head into the Thanksgiving season, we invite you to turn this practice beyond a single day and make it a lasting habit. With the 21-Day Happiness Challenge, you can train your brain to cultivate positivity and optimism daily.

USD is committed to creating positive educational environments in which students and families have a sense of belonging and feel connected to their schools, peers, teachers and our district. To this end, the District’s Student Support Services and Education Services departments provide a variety of services for IUSD families, including parent…

I am delighted to introduce the theme of this month's IUSD Insights, "Parent and Family Engagement," which is focused on fostering awareness about and connections to resources and supports for IUSD families.

IUSD has tailored its comprehensive approach to mental health and wellness to focus on both proactive and responsive programs, initiatives and supports for students. Through our work, we strive to help students cultivate the skills necessary to meet academic and personal challenges with perseverance, resilience and adaptability, while in times of…