IUSD is extending the deadline for those who want to leave feedback on its new school calendars.

For those who like to plan ahead, the Irvine Unified School District has come up with provisional calendars for the next two school years, and while they may look similar to previous editions, there is one significant change worth noting: The first day of school in 2015-16 will be during the final week of August.

It’s down to the homestretch for the Irvine Public Schools Foundation, which has until Dec. 31 to fully leverage $1.3 million in matching funds offered by the City of Irvine.

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The University High School drama department will bring "A Midsummer Night's Dream" to the stage Nov. 20 through Nov. 23. All shows are scheduled to start at 7 p.m. in Uni’s big theater.

Along with its action on the technology plan, the Board of Education on Nov.

IUSD board members on Tuesday approved the first reading of a three-year Technology Master Plan detailing the district’s goals for leveraging technology to improve student outcomes.

The location of IUSD’s fifth high school was again the central topic during the Board of Education’s most recent Facilities Study Session.

Just a friendly reminder that all IUSD schools and offices will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11, in honor of Veterans Day. The federal holiday honoring the men and women who have served in the military is observed annually on Nov. 11.

Three IUSD high schools have been named semifinalists in the national Grammy Signature Schools award program, which annually recognizes campuses that provide exceptional music opportunities for students.