Elementary Teachers Greg Bergevin and Stephanie Smith, along with Irvine High School Principal Monica Colunga were honored for making a difference in the lives of IUSD students through arts education.
Today is National School Nurse Day, which is part of National Nurses Week.  IUSD would like to recognize and thank our dedicated and caring school nurses.  In addition to their regular work hours, they have gone above and beyond to support IUSD staff, students and families, and the community throughout this year. 
IUSD is seeking qualified volunteers to serve on the independent Measure E Citizens Oversight Committee (COC).  The COC monitors bond expenditures and ensures bond revenues are allocated in compliance with the voter approved measure.  Applications are due by June 11.  
Funding from the Irvine Children’s Fund to the Irvine Child Care Project will expand scholarships available to working and income-eligible families to help pay for child care programs located on every IUSD elementary and K-8 school campus. 
Woodbridge High math teacher Kristie Donavan has been named a 2021 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching program finalist.  Kristie is one of only three California math teachers in the running for this national recognition.
The following Mental Health Awareness Month letter from Superintendent Walker highlights the important connection between mental health and positive student and educational outcomes.  Also included is information about IUSD services, resources and supports for students and families.  
The following student news roundup provides a recent snapshot of some of the outstanding accomplishments of our more than 35,000 students, including Artists of the Year, IUSD's Student Advisory Committee, Academic Decathlon, Ethics Bowl, Regeneron Science Talent Search, 2021 Edison Scholar and more.  
Northwood and University high schools have been named 2021 California Distinguished Schools.  This designation is the state’s top honor for schools.  
From energy efficiency to recycling, IUSD and our Sustainability Team are dedicated to making our schools and facilities more eco-friendly and sustainable, while educating students and staff about how their daily activities impact the environment.
Please see the following reminders regarding IUSD's summer Learning Recovery, Acceleration and Enrichment academies, including program details, dates, hours and registration deadline information.