Staying connected to family, friends and community is critical for social and emotional wellness, especially over the summer months, when students may not see friends and others as often as during the school year. This article features some examples and local resources for creating connectedness.  

IUSD would like to thank our community for participating in the 50th Anniversary Photo Contest. With more than 200 photo submissions, there was a broad range of outstanding photos that creatively captured the many wonderful and different aspects of our District.  

Last week there was a lot of Good News Around the District. Students were honored for their achievements, our schools made videos that really moved us, and teachers, staff and families continued to find ways to connect and engage, while prioritizing mental health, kindness and gratitude.

This edition of Good News Around the District showcases IUSD’s wonderful teachers and staff, Mental Health Awareness Week, amazing moms, student honors, virtual activities and events, video highlights and more!

Last week IUSD students and schools celebrated Earth Day, Read a Book to a Pet Day and World Book Day, while continuing distance learning, engaging in school spirit activities, and sharing important resources and information.

IUSD recently hosted its annual 21st Century Career Conference for more than 400 seventh-grade students, who had the opportunity to learn from Orange County STEM professionals and explore various career and educational pathway options.   

IUSD joins only four percent of school districts nationwide to receive the prestigious Best Communities for Music Education designation.   

IUSD will host the 37th Annual Donald Bren Honors Concert on Wednesday, April 17 at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at 7 p.m.

Free lecture from well-known adolescent psychologist Dr. Jerry Weichman about the impact positive social relationships have on teenagers’ mental health and physical well-being.