University High School's Science Bowl and Ocean Science Bowl teams placed first at the recent regional competitions held at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena. 
IUSD students shined during the District’s 43rd Annual Science Fair! More than 300 projects were submitted by students in grades 6-12 with nearly 200 advancing to the OC Science and Engineering Fair.
Three 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.
IUSD is celebrating Computer Science Week, a global initiative aimed at inspiring students to explore the world of coding, develop essential computer science skills and prepare for the digital economy.
Mrs. Donavan is among seven California educators to earn this highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government for science, mathematics, engineering and computer science teaching. 
Sierra Vista's Science Olympiad team earned the title of Southern California Science Olympiad Champions, scoring a record number of points in their division and will advance to nationals.
This is the team’s fifth win in six years, which is an impressive record, especially given the high-level of competition in the region. The team will advance to represent Southern California at the national competition.  
The CubeSat Program is a project-based learning collaboration between IUSD, industry partners, non-profit organizations and parent volunteers to teach, train and inspire the next generation of STEM professionals.
This year’s award is comprised of $72,000 in scholarships. The students were recognized for their excellent lab work and independent research projects.
During the State of the District , the Irvine Company and The Donald Bren Foundation presented IUSD with a $4 million contribution as part of their commitment to art, music and science education for IUSD students.