Two IUSD high schools have been named semifinalists in the esteemed Grammy Signature School program, which annually recognizes campuses that provide exceptional music opportunities for students.

The Southern California Half Marathon and 5K race presented by Kaiser Permanente has teamed up with the Irvine Public Schools Foundation, which will be a charitable partner in the Jan. 7 event.

A Culverdale Elementary School teacher and a pair of local students braved the elements last weekend to take part in the 2011 Orange County Buddy Walk in Anaheim.

Music, games and tasty meals from some of the best food trucks in Orange County will be offered Sunday, Nov. 20, during the Irvine Food & Music Festival at Irvine High School. Presented by Irvine High’s Athletic Booster Club, the community event will be held from noon to 5:30 p.m.

IUSD has rolled out a new online resource for those interested in learning more about transitional kindergarten.

On Nov. 8, third-graders from Turtle Rock Elementary School helped make history -- by studying history.

Forgive us if we're starting to sound like a broken record, but congratulations are once again in order for the Woodbridge High School Entertainment Corps, which took home a number of honors over the weekend at a competition in Hacienda Heights.

Last week, schools throughout IUSD took part in a slate of activities associated with Red Ribbon Week, which spanned Oct. 22 through Oct. 30.