The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026-27 school year is officially open and comes with a few updates. 

Is your middle or high school child looking for a dynamic and supportive learning opportunity to help them develop the skills and mindset necessary for success in college, career and life? The AVID elective might be the right fit!

As students go through high school, parents and families may be surprised to learn that meeting the minimum graduation requirements for an IUSD diploma does not automatically mean their child is eligible to apply and attend a University of California (UC) or California State University (CSU).

IUSD continues its tradition of excellence, with state standardized assessment scores outperforming both state and Orange County averages. IUSD ranked No. 1 in California in Science, Mathematics, and English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA) for public school districts with 35,000 or more students.

IUSD's College, Career and Life Readiness Fair is on October 28 from 5-7 p.m. at Irvine High School (4321 Walnut Avenue, Irvine). All students, families and community members are invited to this free event.

The event will feature:

In the recently released U.S. News & World Report rankings of “Best High Schools,” all five of IUSD’s comprehensive high schools were ranked within the top 5% of all California high schools.
This year, we are highlighting the success stories of four remarkable graduates who have overcome significant challenges and exemplify what these schools can do to nurture their students' passion and potential.
IUSD is honored to have served you during these important years. Best wishes as you move forward into the next chapter of your lives.
IUSD is proud to recognize 876 IUSD graduating seniors who have been awarded the State Seal of Biliteracy for demonstrating language proficiency across 16 different languages.
IUSD is one of only three districts in the state to receive the Best Communities for Music Education designation for 14 consecutive years, and the only district in the County with the longest history of this recognition.