The Irvine Unified School District has been ranked a top school district in Orange County and is one of the best in California, according to a new report by the review site Niche.
In this article are reminders that maybe helpful in advance of the new school year, including traffic, bike and helmet safety tips, how to Stay Connected to IUSD throughout the year and during emergencies, Parent Portal information, Speak Up We Care resources, language support services, and information about the District’s website.
As a result of the power outage, the City of Irvine has set up a Care and Reception Center at Northwood High School, 4515 Portola Parkway. The facility will be available as a cooling center or for those who need shelter.
August is National Wellness Month.  While every day should be wellness day, more often than not, we get caught up in our busy lives and wellness can take a back seat.  This article provides wellness tips and information for students and families.
IUSD has partnered with the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) on a water safety campaign for Irvine.  This article includes links to drowning prevention information and handouts from OCFA in five languages.
As part of Earth Month this past April, IUSD’s Sustainability team held a poster contest, asking students to create a poster demonstrating the theme “Zero Waste Lunch.” Students focused on reducing, reusing and recycling through this creative process. 
In addition to producing the most District champions, Sierra Vista continued its impressive record, producing the most state champions in California. Lakeside Middle School and University High School will also advance to the national competition.  
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, IUSD joins millions throughout the country to raise awareness about this important topic. 
As part of Wildfire Preparedness Week, the District would like to remind our families to Stay Connected to IUSD during an emergency for updates and information in real time, 24/7.
U.S. News  & World Report released its latest ranking of the country's "Best High Schools" this week, and four of IUSD’s comprehensive campuses made the list.