Irvine Unified School District

Irvine Unified School District ... providing the highest quality educational experience we can envision.

🌟 There’s no place like gnome for our littlest learners at the Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC)! 🍄❤️From flower bo...
08/28/2026

🌟 There’s no place like gnome for our littlest learners at the Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC)! 🍄❤️

From flower boxes and gnomes to colorful murals, these details help our youngest learning feel a sense of belonging and excitement for learning. 🌸🙌

🥳✨Carla, ECLC’s amazing custodian, helps bring a little extra excitement to the campus each day. Carla maintains the flower boxes and places gnomes in the trees, as she knows they are details that help connect our students and families. 💫😎 The beloved gnomes have even made their way into the school’s mural!

💡As Superintendent Parham shared in her Welcome Back to School message: “Success in school means finding joy in learning, making connections between school and life, building relationships, and realizing how powerful their choices can be.”

For our preschoolers, starting school can be a big transition. At ECLC, it takes an entire school community to help every child feel welcomed, supported and at home. ❤️

🌟Now that the 2026-27 school year is underway, we hope our students, staff and families had a great first week of school...
08/26/2026

🌟Now that the 2026-27 school year is underway, we hope our students, staff and families had a great first week of school! 📚🍎

💡In her welcome-back message, Superintendent Cassie Parham shares IUSD’s districtwide focus on creating school communities where students feel a strong sense of belonging, connection, hope and joy. 🤩❤️She highlights how this work is taking shape across IUSD through professional learning for teachers and staff, intentional relationship building, inclusive learning environments and the District’s continued work with The Dignity Index.

🙌These efforts are all focused on creating the conditions for students to feel supported and empowered so they can learn at the highest levels and thrive.

Visit 🔗 iusd.org/WelcomeBack2026 to read Superintendent Parham’s full message. 🗞️

Did you know that the Orange County Transportation Authority offers the “Youth Ride Free” bus program? This program lets...
08/25/2026

Did you know that the Orange County Transportation Authority offers the “Youth Ride Free” bus program? This program lets kids ages 6-18 ride OC buses for free every day for two years with a Wave card. 🎉🚍

Students must have a Wave card to ride the bus. Parents must apply or reapply for their student to participate in this program. 🚌✅ Last year’s Youth Ride Free Passes will expire on September 30, 2026.

🔗Learn more about the program and apply: OCBus.com/Apply
🔗Learn more about other transportation options, including the Irvine Connect bus: iusd.org/Transportation

📣The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Orange County, including Irvine, from Tuesday, August 25 th...
08/24/2026

📣The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Orange County, including Irvine, from Tuesday, August 25 through Friday, August 28.

IUSD schools’ outdoor activities will be modified accordingly. ☀️🌡️This may include, but is not limited to:
✅Indoor PE or recess
✅Less strenuous outdoor activities
✅Encouraging students to stay in the shade and to stay hydrated
✅Modifications for high school athletics. 👀 Look for messages from your student’s coaches.

Please remind your student to drink water throughout the day and to wear light, loose-fitting clothing and hats outside. 😎💧

All IUSD schools have air conditioning to ensure a comfortable learning environment. Student safety remains our top priority!

ℹ️ If you have questions about your child’s school, please contact the school directly.

📢Mark your calendars for the annual Ask A Scientist/Engineer Night! Students in 6th through 12th grade are invited to at...
08/24/2026

📢Mark your calendars for the annual Ask A Scientist/Engineer Night! Students in 6th through 12th grade are invited to attend. 🧫

📅Date & Time: September 16, 5:30-7 p.m.
📍Location: IUSD Learning Center (3387 Barranca Pkwy)

👉Do you work in STEM?
We’re also looking for STEM professional volunteers as well for the event! 🧬✅During this event, you’ll have the chance to sit down one-on-one with students for 10-15 minute consultations, offering your expertise and advice on their science fair ideas.

We look forward to seeing our junior scientists and volunteers!

Learn more about this event and volunteering at iusd.org/STEMEvents (🔗 in bio)

IUSD is hiring AVID Tutors!🎓 🙌Tutors play a key role in supporting AVID students and their academic success, while servi...
08/21/2026

IUSD is hiring AVID Tutors!🎓 🙌

Tutors play a key role in supporting AVID students and their academic success, while serving as role models and mentors. 📚💙This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact while gaining valuable experience in education.

🚀To learn more and to apply, visit bit.ly/AVIDTutor-App (🔗 in bio)

📣IUSD is accepting applications for two volunteer positions on the independent Measure E Citizens Oversight Committee, w...
08/20/2026

📣IUSD is accepting applications for two volunteer positions on the independent Measure E Citizens Oversight Committee, which helps ensure Measure E funds are used in accordance with the voter-approved measure.

We are seeking:

🔹 One representative from a bona fide taxpayers organization
🔹 One community at-large representative

Applicants must live within the Measure E School Facilities Improvement District boundaries, be at least 18 years old and commit to a two-year term. The Committee meets quarterly in the evenings. Membership is voluntary and uncompensated.

🗓️ Apply by 4 p.m. on September 11, 2026.

ℹ️ Learn more about eligibility and how to apply: IUSD.org/MeasureE/COC

🎉All five IUSD comprehensive high schools ranked among the top 6% of high schools nationwide, according to U.S. News & W...
08/19/2026

🎉All five IUSD comprehensive high schools ranked among the top 6% of high schools nationwide, according to U.S. News & World Report!

For 2026, 17,945 schools were ranked, with only about one thousand schools earning a place in this top bracket. IUSD is also the only school district in Orange County to have every comprehensive high school make it in this percentage tier. 🥳🙌

The U.S. News “Best High Schools” list evaluated nearly 27,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia on college readiness, performance on state tests, underserved student performance, range of college curriculum and graduation rates.

This honor reflects each school’s and IUSD’s commitment to educational excellence and student success! 💙

Join us in congratulating these schools! 🗞️Read more: iusd.org/BestHighSchools2026

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Today, we welcomed our new and returning students and families for the 2026-27 traditional school year! 🎉🥳🎒✅👉As we kick ...
08/18/2026

Today, we welcomed our new and returning students and families for the 2026-27 traditional school year! 🎉🥳🎒

✅👉As we kick off the school year, be sure to visit iusd.org/BackToSchool26 for important back-to-school information, including child care and before & after school programs, mental health and wellness resources, ways to connect with your school community, and much more!

We look forward to a great year ahead! 📚✨

08/17/2026

As we get ready to kick off the traditional school year tomorrow, we’re throwing it back to the fun and learning that Extended School Year (ESY) had this summer! 💙🤩

From planning engaging activities to creating fun, meaningful lessons, our dedicated special education staff go above and beyond to support student growth all year long.

🌟ESY provides extra summer learning time and support for our special education students to help them maintain skills and continue learning.

A huge thank you to our teachers, instructional assistants, behavior interventionists, Transportation team and more for everything they do to support ESY every summer! 🙌🎉

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