Northwood High’s drama department is getting ready to stage its fall production of “Our Town” Oct. 22 through Oct. 26 in the school’s theater. All shows start at 7 p.m., with an additional matinée performance at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26.

This week, the IUSD Board of Education engaged in a marathon discussion over the district’s fifth comprehensive high school and a possible alternative location.

On the heels of its Spirit of Excellence Gala and Auction, the Irvine Public Schools Foundation has launched its latest campaign to raise money for schools in IUSD, and every dollar that comes in will be matched by the City of Irvine.

Students looking for help on their science projects will be able to seek the advice of real-life experts during “Ask-A-Scientist Night” at Rancho San Joaquin Middle School. The event will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16.

Governor Jerry Brown recently signed legislation that will replace the state’s older standardized testing system with more modern, computer-based assessments aligned with the new Common

With the start of a new school year, our friends in the Nutrition Services department have asked us to help spread the word that free and reduced-price meals are available to students whose families meet specific income criteria.

IUSD is gearing up for a dedication ceremony that’s more than two decades in the making.

The Board of Education on Tuesday discussed how best to use $5.8 million in available state funding for the implementation of the California Common Core instructional standards.

Eighty-three IUSD seniors are in very select company after being named semifinalists for scholarships offered through the National Merit Scholarship Corp.

The location of Irvine’s next high school continued to be a topic of discussion, as the City Council on Sept. 10 voted in favor of a plan that would present an alternative site for the Irvine Unified School District to consider.