Naomi Gesk, a senior at University High, has been named the prestigious title of Orange County Register’s 2026 Artist of the Year for Instrumental Music. She is one of seven artists to win this award for their respective art disciplines. 

Sierra Vista Middle School Music Teacher Henry Miller has been named a 2026 Country Music Artist (CMA) Music Teacher of Excellence. This award, presented by the CMA Foundation, celebrates 30 teachers who demonstrate teaching excellence, create positive learning environments and make a lasting impact in their communities.

Discover a world of creativity at IUSD's third Annual District Honors Art Show on May 15-16. Featuring over 600 artworks by IUSD PK-12 students, this event is a celebration of talent and imagination.

For the 15th consecutive year, IUSD has received the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation.

The OC Register recently announced the semifinalists for Artist of the Year, with 10 IUSD students selected for their respective art disciplines. 

Students from IUSD’s nationally recognized honors ensemble chorus and orchestra performed for a capacity audience, as Irvine Company presented a $2 million contribution supporting music, art and science.

From whimsical underwater adventures to fairy tales and modern comedies, each production showcased artistic talent, technical skill and teamwork developed through CTE pathways.

Northwood Elementary is in the first year of a three-year program, working with professional Segerstrom Center for the Arts Teaching Artists.  

IUSD’s nominations span into each category, which includes theater, dance, instrumental music, vocal music, film and TV, media arts and fine arts.

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.