Some 400 middle school students from IUSD got a chance to preview potential careers in physics, robotics, aerospace, health, research and other specialized fields during a science conference at UCI this week.

An experienced and highly regarded educator has been named interim principal of Meadow Park Elementary School.

For those who like to plan ahead, the Irvine Unified School District has come up with provisional calendars for the next two school years, and while they may look similar to previous editions, there is one significant change worth noting: The first day of school in 2015-16 will be during the final week of August.

It’s down to the homestretch for the Irvine Public Schools Foundation, which has until Dec. 31 to fully leverage $1.3 million in matching funds offered by the City of Irvine.

At this week’s yearly organizational meeting, the Board of Education voted unanimously to elect Sharon Wallin to a one-year term as president and Lauren Brooks to a one-year term as clerk.

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IUSD has a new school board member this evening.

Ira Glasky, an attorney and a member of the district's finance committee, was selected Thursday to serve the remainder of Dr. Gavin Huntley-Fenner's term.

Memorial services have been announced for Lisa Livernois, the beloved Meadow Park Elementary principal who lost her battle with cancer over the weekend.

After narrowing the field of candidates last week, the IUSD Board of Education is expected to pick its newest member during a special session at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21.