This article includes helpful Halloween safety tips from the Irvine Police Department. Please keep this information in mind as you and your children head out for a fun night of trick-or-treating.

This week, Community Support Mental Health Specialist Shalonda Ibrahim-Abubakar is sharing some important tips for managing stress so students can be at their best.

IUSD's state standardized assessment scores have outperformed both state and Orange County averages with the District ranking No. 1 in California in Science, Mathematics and English Language Arts/Literacy. 

Superintendent Walker discussed a range of topics that highlighted the attitudes, skills and knowledge students need for success academically, personally and in the workplace, with a focus on teaching and learning, staffing, investments in technology and facilities, and how we maximize limited resources.  

During the State of the District , the Irvine Company and The Donald Bren Foundation presented IUSD with a $4 million contribution as part of their commitment to art, music and science education for IUSD students.

IPD has launched a support dog program and is working with IUSD to bring trained support (therapy) dogs to District schools as an added layer of social-emotional support for students when needed. We appreciate our partnership with IPD to support students and look forward to seeing these friendly faces on IUSD campuses.

In this month’s message, the focus is on the importance of forming connections with family, friends, school, the District and our community. 

This week’s Mindful Monday is focused forming healthy digital habits for students and families.

October 17-21 is Digital Citizenship Week, which is an opportunity to remind our community about the importance of good digital citizenship. Check out this article for tips and resources.

Northwood High School music teacher Ben Case has been named one of five California Teachers of the Year for 2023.