IUSD is proud to join the nation in recognizing Black History Month, which is a celebration of achievements, contributions and the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. This article features a range of information about IUSD's initiatives and ongoing efforts, including monthly African American/Black parent meetings, the At Promise…

Please read this article for IUSD and Portola High School's statements related to racist comments made in reference to an IUSD student athlete, by a Laguna Hills HS student, during a recent basketball game.

Please see this article for reminders and information about free COVID-19 testing resources for IUSD students and staff.

IUSD has once again been ranked the top school district in Orange County and one of the best in California, according to a new report by the review site Niche.  The ranking is based on a variety of factors including state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, diversity and student life on campus.

IUSD's 41st Annual Science Fair is open until Feb. 4 and features a range of innovative science projects from IUSD students in grades 6-12, including students enrolled in the IUSD Virtual Academy.  Click this article to access the virtual link.

IUSD would like to encourage our community to take the Annual Survey.  Your responses are critical in providing feedback about school climate and where resources are focused through the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) process. 

Please read this update to our December 30 communication, which includes information regarding COVID-19 testing resources, isolation periods, contact tracing, vaccine status, school safety and what our community can do to support these efforts.  

We hope you are continuing to enjoy the winter break.  As we prepare for school to resume on Monday, January 3, please take a moment to review the following important health and safety information and reminders. 

Superintendent Walker's message of gratitude, to the IUSD community, includes important reminders to help keep schools safe, along with mental health and wellness resources and supports for students and families. 

IUSD is aware of troubling posts, threatening school safety, that have been circulating across the nation this week on the social media platform TikTok. The posts are part of a national TikTok trend and did not originate in our district.  IPD has informed IUSD that the posts are not credible threats. Out of an abundance of caution, IPD will have…