IUSD students made a strong showing at this year’s National History Day-California. In all, nine local student projects emerged as champions at the statewide competition.
Nine students were named recipients of the prestigious $2,500 National Merit Scholarships. This is the second of three rounds in the National Merit Scholarship Program to be awarded.
IUSD students Sam Taleghani and Tanya Jain were recognized by the Orange County Department of Education for their resilience, grit and heart that define our AVID program.
Noah Villanueva, a senior at Northwood High School, has been named the prestigious title of Orange County Register’s 2025 Artist of the Year for film and television.
Portola High School and University High School have each been awarded Strike Up The Band grants from the Philharmonic Society of Orange County.
Four IUSD students were named recipients of the prestigious corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarships, the highest number awarded to any school district in Orange County.
The OC Register recently announced the semifinalists for Artist of the Year, with eight IUSD students selected for their respective art disciplines.
Sierra Vista Middle School’s Science Olympiad team earned the prestigious title of Southern California Science Olympiad Champions. This marks the fourth consecutive title for the team.
Students from the District's nationally recognized honors ensemble chorus and orchestra performed in front of a capacity audience. Board President Katie McEwen accepted $2 million check from the Irvine Company to support music, art and science in IUSD.
Two Northwood High School juniors, Kamron Jamali and Kathleen Shumate, were selected as California State Thespian Officers.