When Michael Kent immigrated to the United States from Egypt at age 12, he experienced a culture shock similar to what many Irvine teenagers do when they first arrive from abroad.  

The Irvine Parent Education Program is excited to bring our families the list of October workshops and community meetings. IPEP's goal is to empower parents/guardians with the skills and strategies necessary to become active participants in their student’s education.  
This week’s Mindful Monday is focused on maintaining balance. Jeffrey Trail Middle School Counselors Julianne Jong and Michelle Trapp, along with JTMS students, share tips for managing busy school schedules. 
Together, with our students, staff and families, IUSD schools continue to raise awareness and support kind and respectful school cultures. Included are five fast facts about bullying prevention on our campuses. 
The IUSD Board of Education and Superintendent Terry Walker will host the 2022 State of the District on Oct. 18. The presentation will provide an overview of how IUSD’s 50-year commitment to continuous improvement is at the heart of our promise to provide the highest quality educational experience we can envision. Don't miss the student displays…
State health officials are warning the public about brightly colored “rainbow fentanyl,” which comes in a variety of forms and can resemble candy, sidewalk chalk and powders that may look attractive to children and teens.
Mindful Mondays is a new weekly video series led by IUSD administrators, teachers and staff to help students cultivate the attitudes, skills and knowledge to become resilient and resourceful learners. This week's video, focused on supporting resilient students, is now live.  
Woodbridge joins a select few schools nationwide as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School and is the only OC school to receive this designation.   
On Thursday, September 22 from 3:30-5 p.m. the District will host a grand opening for the IUSD Parent Center, which is an opportunity to meet staff, including our Community Liaisons, and to tour the facility. 
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced that more than 200 Orange County students have been named semifinalists, 88 of which are IUSD students.