Way back in November, students from University and Woodbridge high schools put their knowledge of algebra, geometry, calculus, programming and other disciplines to the test in the 14th annual High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling. But this was no ordinary contest.

The Carrs are definitely going places. It wasn’t that long ago that Katherine Carr, an Irvine High School junior, and sister Jacqueline, an eighth-grader at Venado Middle School, were submitting news releases about school events to the IUSD NewsFlash.

A Northwood High School junior has been named a finalist in a global contest that challenged teens to design science experiments that can be performed in space.

We expect to see some pretty thought-provoking projects at IUSD’s 31st annual District Science Fair, which will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 29 at University High School.

Over the last few years, IUSD has grown accustomed to operating in an environment of fiscal uncertainty, as state lawmakers have often deferred decisions and provided little in the way of concrete information while grappling with California’s budget crisis.

Just a reminder that all IUSD schools will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The federal holiday marking the birthday of the late Dr. King is observed

When the California Music Educators Association holds its annual All-State Orchestra performance next month, 112 of the state’s finest high school musicians will take the stage to form an ensemble of young all-stars.

Our very own Lakeside Middle School is in the running for the highest honor bestowed upon K-12 campuses in the U.S.