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Under Superintendent Gwen Gross’ stewardship, the Irvine Unified School District has produced stratospheric test scores in the face of an unprecedented fiscal crisis, introduced intervention programs designed to support the needs of each student, and taken a leadership role in conservation, sustainability and en

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Memorial services for Kent “K.J.” Bentley, the beloved teacher and coach from Woodbridge High School, will take place at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 24, at the Mariners Church Worship Center in Irvine. Mr.

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Woodbridge High School and the entire IUSD community are mourning the sudden loss of Kent Bentley, a popular English teacher and wrestling coach at Woodbridge. Bentley, a member of the WHS staff since 1998, died Monday after collapsing during lunch.

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A few weeks back, we posted an update about IUSD’s newest principals, as well as some familiar faces taking on new roles. Well, here’s one more from the latter category.

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Talk about tough acts to follow. In June, Principal Robin Beacham of Bonita Canyon Elementary School retired after 26 remarkable years in IUSD. Ken Horner similarly put the final touches on a stellar career as principal of Alderwood Basics Plus.

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If Ron Soderwall’s tenure as choir teacher at Woodbridge High School could be likened to a beautiful piece of choral music, this weekend’s retirement party marked the final coda. Hundreds of supporters celebrated Mr.

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Congratulations to University High School's Chris Conlin, who has been named a “Champion for Character” by the California Interscholastic Federation’s Southern Section.

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At any given high school, you’ll find those those who excel in the classroom and those who shine on the athletic field. And then there are those exceptionally talented individuals who do both.

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Once again, all schools in the Irvine Unified School District will be closed on Monday, June 14, and Tuesday, June 15, to accommodate districtwide furlough days.

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With the end of the school year in sight, the Irvine Unified School District is preparing to say goodbye to a number of veteran educators who have opted to retire, capping distinguished careers that, in many instances, have spanned decades.

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