Students, staff, families and the community are at the heart of the “US” in IUSD and we invite you to help us visually capture the wonderful aspects of our school district, through IUSD’s 50th Anniversary Photo Contest!  
Ten IUSD art educators and administrators have been recognized for their contributions and commitment to student success in the arts.   
High school students in visual arts, music, film, and dance are recognized by the OC Register for their outstanding talent, technique, and heart.   
IUSD schools continue to excel in the area of arts education through demonstrating outstanding student achievement and providing music access to all students. 
After a two year hiatus, IUSD's  honors ensemble chorus and orchestra returned in-person for the annual Donald Bren Honors Concert.  As part of the celebration the Irvine Company presented IUSD with the latest $2M installment of their $45M commitment to IUSD students.  
IUSD hosted its annual 21st Century Career Conference at UCI’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts in which more than 350 middle school students explored various STEAM career options and educational pathways. 
Elementary Teachers Greg Bergevin and Stephanie Smith, along with Irvine High School Principal Monica Colunga were honored for making a difference in the lives of IUSD students through arts education.
For the ninth consecutive year, IUSD has been named one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation. IUSD joins only four percent of school districts nationwide to receive this prestigious honor for its commitment to music and education.
The Irvine Company presented IUSD with a check for $2 million as part of the Excellence in Education Enrichment Fund grant. This Fund supports art, music and science education for IUSD students in grades four through six.
For the eighth consecutive year, IUSD has been named one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation. IUSD joins only four percent of school districts nationwide to receive this prestigious honor for its commitment to music and education.
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