This week’s Mindful Monday is focused on maintaining balance. Jeffrey Trail Middle School Counselors Julianne Jong and Michelle Trapp, along with JTMS students, share tips for managing busy school schedules. 

Together, with our students, staff and families, IUSD schools continue to raise awareness and support kind and respectful school cultures. Included are five fast facts about bullying prevention on our campuses. 

The IUSD Board of Education and Superintendent Terry Walker will host the 2022 State of the District on Oct. 18. The presentation will provide an overview of how IUSD’s 50-year commitment to continuous improvement is at the heart of our promise to provide the highest quality educational experience we can envision. Don't miss the student displays…

State health officials are warning the public about brightly colored “rainbow fentanyl,” which comes in a variety of forms and can resemble candy, sidewalk chalk and powders that may look attractive to children and teens.

Mindful Mondays is a new weekly video series led by IUSD administrators, teachers and staff to help students cultivate the attitudes, skills and knowledge to become resilient and resourceful learners. This week's video, focused on supporting resilient students, is now live.  

On Thursday, September 22 from 3:30-5 p.m. the District will host a grand opening for the IUSD Parent Center, which is an opportunity to meet staff, including our Community Liaisons, and to tour the facility. 

September is Suicide Prevention Month — a time to raise awareness.  Our goal is to help ensure the IUSD community has access to information and resources for discussing suicide prevention, knowing the signs and how to seek help. 

Emergency Preparedness Month is an opportunity to remind our community about the importance of being prepared for emergencies.  In addition to campus safety preparedness and trainings, IUSD also prepares for a variety of emergencies. Read this article to learn more. 

This free annual event will assist students in grades 6 through 12, who are working on science fair projects.  Students will have an opportunity to talk with local scientists and engineers, along with IUSD science teachers.

IUSD is excited the 2022-23 school year is underway for both our year round and traditional schools. We appreciate your partnership and support and look forward to making this a year filled with success, confidence and connectedness for our students.