The selection of a new president wasn't the only big news at Tuesday night's Board of Education meeting.

Two IUSD high schools have been named semifinalists in the esteemed Grammy Signature School program, which annually recognizes campuses that provide exceptional music opportunities for students.

The Southern California Half Marathon and 5K race presented by Kaiser Permanente has teamed up with the Irvine Public Schools Foundation, which will be a charitable partner in the Jan. 7 event.

A Culverdale Elementary School teacher and a pair of local students braved the elements last weekend to take part in the 2011 Orange County Buddy Walk in Anaheim.

Music, games and tasty meals from some of the best food trucks in Orange County will be offered Sunday, Nov. 20, during the Irvine Food & Music Festival at Irvine High School. Presented by Irvine High’s Athletic Booster Club, the community event will be held from noon to 5:30 p.m.

Last week, schools throughout IUSD took part in a slate of activities associated with Red Ribbon Week, which spanned Oct. 22 through Oct. 30.

As promised, here are a few of your photos from this year's Walk to School Day on Thursday, Oct. 27.

Thousands of Irvine families will put their best feet forward on Thursday morning, marking IUSD's fifth annual Walk to School Day.

If you haven’t checked out IUSD’s website lately, you may not have seen the new video featuring Superintendent Terry Walker. Think of it as a sort of state-of-the-district address, using highlights from a recent interview with the superintendent.