The Irvine Public Schools Foundation, which raises critically needed funds for IUSD and facilitates a number of innovative programs, recently announced the appointment of Dr. Sharon Salinger as the new chair of its Board of Trustees.

Paddleboarding star Connor Baxter paid a visit this week to South Lake Middle School, where he encouraged students to say no to drugs and yes to healthy lifestyles. Baxter's appearance was tied to Red Ribbon Week, which officially kicks off on Oct. 22.

Sometime during the 1978-79 school year, this happened at Irvine High School. At first glance, taking a sledgehammer to the driver-side of a sedan might appear to be grounds for some disciplinary action, but this was actually a school-sanctioned event, and we can say with some confidence that no staff members’ cars were harmed.

Governor Jerry Brown recently brought some resolution to the matter of impermissible student fees, putting his signature on a bill that reinforces existing laws and judicial decisions while establishing reasonable enforcement measures for schools and districts.

The decommissioning of the El Toro Marine base signaled the end for IUSD’s El Toro Marine Elementary School, but the old red-brick campus still holds a special place in the history of IUSD.

Want to watch live fire demonstrations, fight pretend fires or try on firefighter gear? 

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The Irvine Unified Council PTA plans to host a forum for candidates of the IUSD Board of Education beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 9.