Congratulations to Jooha Lee, an eighth-grader from Beacon Park K-8 School, for placing third in the Orange County Spelling Bee! He was eliminated in round 11 on the word “pileus,” an umbrella-shaped cap found on many fungi such as mushrooms, and earned a $100 cash prize.
The Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) and the City of Irvine offer affordable and high-quality programs that allow Irvine students to stay connected to others and keep their minds active.
IUSD secured the highest number of teams advancing to the State Competition from Orange County, with Sierra Vista Middle School placing first for the fifth consecutive year.
The Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) Early College Program (ECP), developed in partnership with Irvine Valley College (IVC), offers a unique opportunity for academically qualified IUSD students to earn nearly two years of transferable college credits while completing their high school education.
The 45th Annual IUSD Science Fair was a resounding celebration of student curiosity and ingenuity. This year marked a new milestone, with 531 students from grades 6–12 rising to the challenge.
In elementary and middle school, career exploration sparks curiosity, builds self-awareness, and helps students connect their interests and strengths to future possibilities.
These prestigious, audition-based ensembles brought together IUSD students and top student musicians from Southern California to rehearse and perform at the annual SCSBOA conference.
This annual honor goes to first or second-year instructors who go above and beyond, while demonstrating professional curiosity and an unbridled enthusiasm for teaching.
IUSD’s Teacher of the Year program recognizes exceptional instructors at the high, middle and elementary school levels. These teachers are representative of all IUSD's outstanding teachers.
Nearly 100 IUSD students were selected for various prestigious California All-State Honors Ensembles and performed at the California All-State Music Education Conference in Sacramento.