IUSD Board Members and administrators shadowed custodians, electricians, painters, clerks and other classified employees to learn more about their jobs and responsibilities as part of IUSD’s 12th annual ACE Day.
Five IUSD students have been named among the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors.
USD is the only school district in Orange County to have four schools named 2019 California Distinguished Schools. Irvine and Woodbridge high schools, and Rancho San Joaquin and Sierra Vista middle schools all received this prestigious designation.
Students from Creekside, Irvine, Northwood, Portola, University and Woodbridge high schools, traveled to Sacramento to discuss issues impacting education with state legislators and other influential policymakers.
Now in its 33rd year, IUSD’s Teacher of the Year program recognizes exceptional instructors at the elementary, middle and high school levels.
IUSD announced four Teachers of Promise, which goes to first- or second-year instructors, who go above and beyond, while demonstrating professional curiosity and an unbridled enthusiasm for teaching. 
 The Woodbridge High Academic Decathlon team's three-peat at the county competition makes them a force to contend with at the state tournament this March.   
More than 200 IUSD students showcased their innovative inventions at the 32nd Annual Astounding Inventions™ competition at Irvine Valley College.  Congratulations to all of our student inventors!
More than 450 IUSD students in grades 6-12 participated in the District’s 38th annual Science Fair, showcasing an impressive array of 275 biological, physical and engineering projects.  
For the second straight year, University High School took top honors at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Science Bowl and will advance to the national competition in Washington, D.C.