IUSD hosted its annual 21st Century Career Conference at UCI’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts in which more than 350 middle school students explored various STEAM career options and educational pathways. 
During the December 14 Irvine Unified School District Board of Education Meeting, the Board selected Ira Glasky as the new Board President and Lauren Brooks as the new Board Clerk, which are one-year terms.
In support of Red Ribbon Week, IUSD schools are raising awareness about drug prevention and making healthy choices by decorating their campuses, providing information to students and hosting themed spirit days throughout the school-week.
Governor Newsom announced a phased approach for requiring  all California K-12 students to get vaccinated against COVID-19 that begins when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued full vaccine approval for younger age groups. Read this article for more information.
Two IUSD students were recently named some of the most promising middle school STEM students in the country.  Sebastian Rae Alexis from Sierra Vista Middle School and Hailey Miya Van from Jeffrey Trail Middle School have been recognized as two of the top 30 finalists to compete in Broadcom MASTERS.
Now that the 2021-22 school year is underway, IUSD would like to take a moment to thank our students, staff and the entire IUSD community for working together to ensure such a positive and successful opening. Please read the District's community message for important COVID-19 updates and resources.
IUSD broke ground on Solis Park, the District’s soon-to-be fifth K-8 school on September 1, 2021.  This state-of-the-art education facility is expected to open August 2022 and will serve the Great Park Neighborhoods. 
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.
All IUSD students will receive free meals during the 2021-22 school year through U.S. Department of Agriculture funding for school districts across the nation.  Meals include one breakfast (if breakfast is available at your school) and one lunch.