IVA & CHS

Important Dates- March 11tth- No School

Eat to Support PTSA- Join us at Pokeworks on March 21st and use Promo code GIVEBACK, 25% will be donated back to our PTSA.

Mental Health Support- IUSD has partnered with Hazel Health, a behavioral telehealth provider, to expand access to mental health support for all K-12 IUSD students at no cost to families. With parent/guardian consent, students will be able to access licensed behavioral health providers virtually from home. Parents/guardians will have the option of self-referring through a link on the District’s Mental Health and Wellness webpage at iusd.org/MentalHealth. Students may be referred by school staff, with parent consent. Hazel offers counseling services in 19 different languages.

For more information, see a message emailed to all IUSD families from Student Support Services and also visit iusd.org/HazelHealth1.

Benefits of Taking a World Language in Middle School- Interested in having your student start a world language in middle school? Click HERE for more information.

Teen Center- Grand opening of the new Irvine Packing District Teen Center on March 28th. Click HERE for more info and to win prizes.

IPSF Summer- Get ready for the best summer ever! With IPSF Summer classes and camps, students can pursue their interests, discover new passions, and brush up on fundamentals for the next school year. Click HERE for more information and to register.

Summer break is right around the corner! Now is a great time to gear up for summer by signing up for affordable and high-quality programs from @ipsf and the @cityofirvine!

Keep your child engaged and connected with programs designed to foster social connections and keep those young minds active.Learn more about the programs at iusd.org/SummerProgram

PTSA News- Click HERE for all the great things happening with PTSA.

Summer Dual Enrollment- Irvine Valley College (IVC) and the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) are excited to share the IVC/IUSD Summer College program for summer 2024 at IVC. Made possible through funding from the City of Irvine's Measure BB, the program will run from June 13 to July 26, 2024. Current IUSD 9th–11th graders and incoming 9th graders at Creekside, Irvine, IVA, Northwood, Portola, San Joaquin, University, and Woodbridge high schools will be given an exclusive first-come, first-served opportunity to enroll in any of the CSU- and UC- transferable general education classes listed on the IVC/IUSD Summer College Class Descriptions page and earn early college credit. Once classes are filled, students are placed on a waiting list. Class registration begins April 29, 2024. Students need to be enrolled into the program before registering for classes. For more information please click HERE

IUSD Summer School Info- Interested in summer school? Click HERE for more information on class offerings and registration information.

Angels Baseball Fundraiser- Let’s play ball! IVA ASB is hosting an Angels Baseball Night Fundraiser for our San Joaquin community on Saturday, April 27. Tickets are $20, and $5 of every ticket goes back to IVA ASB! Come out to join us, bring your family and friends, and enjoy a rally monkey giveaway and Saturday Night fireworks! Transportation is not provided. To purchase your tickets, you can bring cash or check to Creekside High School. You can also purchase your tickets online using this link (There is a $1.38 fee that applies if you select online purchasing). Tickets are on sale starting on March 1 through March 29. Tickets will be available for pick up at Creekside High School in April. We look forward to seeing you at the game!

IPSF Monthly Newsletter- Click HERE to see all the exciting things IPSF is offering in the community.

FREE MENTAL HEALTH TRAININGSFOR IUSD STUDENTS: LGBTQIA+ Youth Mental Health. Many teenagers who identify as LGBTQIA+ face anxiety and fear of rejection as they navigate their identities. Asking for support and guidance can be even more challenging. Learn about key terms, skills, and resources to take good care of yourself and be an ally to others. Click HERE for more information and to register for workshops.

Live Tech Support Available Daily- Do you need help with Canvas or Zoom? Stop by our Live Tech Office Hours every Monday-Friday from 8:00-9:00am. Or email kylenecarter@iusd.org to make an appointment. Support Zoom Link

Course Requests in Aeries- All 9th-11th graders will need to complete course requests in Aeries between March 12th-17th. Click HERE for directions on how to complete this step.

ASB Application: Applications are now out for IVA ASB Positions for the 2024/2025 School Year. Click here to learn about the elected and appointed positions for ASB. Click here for the ASB Application. Complete your application by Friday, March 22. Elections and Interviews will follow! Interested in learning more? Stop by for an information meeting on Wednesday, March 13 at 2:35 PM on Mrs. Nguyen’s Zoom. Reach out to ASB Director, Mrs. Nguyen at briannanguyen@iusd.org if you have any questions.

IVA Clubs: Here is our IVA Club Directory! Clubs are now meeting! Please check slides for the dates and Zoom links! They will update every month so keep checking!

Financial Aid Workshops- We are offering both in person and virtual financial aid workshop listed HERE to get support and complete your 24-25 FAFSA. Click HERE for more information and the zoom link to join the virtual workshops.

Assistance League of Irvine- will be awarding scholarships to qualifying seniors graduating from IUSD High Schools in June 2024, and who are planning to attend Irvine Valley College full-time beginning Fall 2024.One qualified graduating senior from each of the IUSD High Schools will be awarded a minimum $1,000 scholarship. Online applications are available at www.assistanceleague.org/Irvine click on the Programs tab and follow it through to High School Scholarships where you can access the requirements and the online application. Applications and supporting documents must be submitted electronically to HSScholarship@alirvine.org by March 29th, 2024

Cal State Fullerton College Tour:

Date: March 20th, 2024

Tour Time: 10:30am - 1pm

Permission Slip: Click Here and submit to Mrs. Resendiz @ anaresendiz@iusd.org

State Seal of Civic Engagement- The California State Seal of Civic Engagement, marked by a gold seal on the diploma or transcript, recognizes high school graduates who have demonstrated an understanding of civic knowledge; civic skills and action; quality student reflection; and student civic mindedness. To qualify for the State Seal of Civic Engagement, California high school students in their junior and senior years must:

1. Be engaged in academic work in a productive way;

2. Demonstrate a competent understanding of U.S. and California constitutions; functions and governance of local governments; tribal government structures and organizations; the role of the citizen in a constitutional democracy; and democratic principles, concepts, and processes;

3. Participate in one or more informed civic engagement project(s) that address real-world problems and require students to identify and inquire into civic needs or problems, consider varied responses, take action, and reflect on efforts;

4. Demonstrate civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions through self-reflection; and

5. Exhibit character traits that reflect civic-mindedness and a commitment to positively impact the classroom, school, community and/or society.

Here is an overview video and the State Seal of Civic Engagement Interest Form - This is to gather initial interest in students who may want to apply for the seal at Creekside and IVA.

IUCPTA Scholarship- IUCPTA $500 High School Scholarship Application -Now Open! Apply by April 19th, 2024 (Must be a current student PTSA member)

Summer Internships through IUSD- Interested in a summer internship? The Career Exploration Experience will hold an informational zoom on Jan. 24th at 4:30pm. Click HERE to learn more.

College and Career Updates- Discover upcoming events, college and career resources, and special programs here: College and Career Newsletter