IPSF RANKED NATIONAL TOP EDUCATION FOUNDATION

IPSF has been ranked #3 in the nation and #1 in California amongst K-12 education foundations by Stepping Up: The Nation’s Top K-12 Education Foundations. The nation’s only annual study and ranking of K-12 education foundations was recently released, showing the large impact that local communities make on public education.

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  • LET THE ESPORTS GAMES BEGIN

    The roar of the crowd, the cheering of teammates, the clicking of buttons on game controllers. These joyous sounds were heard at Irvine’s first elementary esports tournament on September 18 at Woodb[...]

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  • YOUR SUPPORT MAKES AN IMPACT IN OUR SCHOOLS

    As we start a new school year together, we want to take a moment to recognize the accomplishments that are made possible because of the generosity of the families who donated to IPSF last year.

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  • Local Change Makers

    This summer, IPSF introduced a new class called Give Grow Lead which aimed to inspire and empower students to make a difference in the world. The program was designed to be student-driven, allowing th[...]

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  • A Home Run For Education!

    Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) teamed up with the Angels Baseball Foundation to host the 7th Annual Aces & Athletes Poker Tournament and charity casino night at the Exclusive Don Julio Cl[...]

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  • NEW K-8 ACADEMY PROGRAM OFFERS VARIETY

    This summer, students at our Cadence Park location experienced a new kind of IPSF Summer program: K-8 Academy. Grouped by grade level, students had the opportunity to experience the wide array of IPSF[...]

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  • 9th ANNUAL TEE IT UP FOR EDUCATION GOLF TOURNAMENT

    Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF), a nonprofit organization focused on enriching the educational experience of each child in every school, hosted its 2019 Tee It Up for Education Golf Tournament[...]

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  • Irvine Students Awarded Lee Bryn Brooks Community Service Scholarship

    Each year, Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF), awards scholarships to students who exemplify the qualities of leadership, community service, and academic excellence through its annual Lee Bryn Br[...]

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  • Innovative Grants in Action: Forensics Core Program

    In 2018, IPSF awarded a Mega Grant to the Northwood High School Forensics Core Program, a year-long cross-curricular program that seeks to understand the nature of truth through the integration of sci[...]

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  • IPSF HONORS LOCAL BUSINESS AT SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS

    Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF), in partnership with Irvine Unified Council PTA (IUCPTA), hosted the Spirit of Community Awards on May 23, 2019 at Strawberry Farms Golf Club in Irvine. At the [...]

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  • MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS MONTH

    IPSF is proud to continue to commit $250,000 annually to help support Mental Health programs throughout the district. Mental health is important for every student in maintaining a well-balanced life.[...]

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  • OC STEAM FEST 2019

    On Saturday, April 27, IPSF hosted over 4,000 community members at its annual OC STEAM Fest at the Orange County Great Park.

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  • IPSF SUMMER SPECIALTY CAMPS

    IPSF is excited to offer Specialty Camps from June 17- August 16 in areas such as visual and performing arts, STEAM, and culinary arts. Camps are one-week in length, giving families more flexibility t[...]

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  • HOOPS CLASSIC CHAMPIONS

    On Friday, March 8 and Sunday, March 10, SoCal Elite Sports hosted the 16th annual Hoops Classic Basketball Tournament to benefit Irvine Public Schools Foundation. The Hoops Classic is a school-based [...]

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  • IPSF AWARDS $200,000 IN INNOVATIVE GRANTS

    This year, IPSF awarded eight mega grants, up to $20,000 each, to provide educators an opportunity to create an even greater impact on their schools and classrooms through innovation.

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  • Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

    Lee Bryn Brooks Community Service Scholarship awards up to $5,000 to graduating IUSD high school students planning to pursue post-secondary education who exemplify the qualities of community service a[...]

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  • IPSF HONORS TOP 100 COMPANIES

    Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF), a leading educational nonprofit organization focused on enriching the educational experience of each child in every school, hosted its 6th annual Top 100 Recep[...]

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  • WINTER BOWL 2019

    On Saturday, January 26, SoCal Elite Sports in partnership with the Matt Leinart Flag Football League hosted the 5th annual Winter Bowl Flag Football Tournament to benefit IPSF.

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  • Top News of 2018

    IPSF's Top News Stories of 2018

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  • OC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS MAKE HISTORY

    Irvine CubeSat STEM Program successfully launched first two high school student-built CubeSat in California and the West Coast.

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  • 2018 Harvest Cup Champions

    On Sunday, October 21, SoCal Elite Sports hosted the 38th annual Harvest Cup Soccer Tournament to benefit IPSF.

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  • IPSF HONORS IRVINE ALUMNI AND RAISES OVER $770,000 AT 2018 GALA

    On Saturday, October 13, 2018, Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) hosted its 9th Annual Spirit of Excellence Gala.

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  • COOKING UP SUCCESS

    Each year, IPSF hosts its Summer Culinary Creations and Pastry Pro camps to give students hands-on experience in the culinary and service industries, and be mentored by local industry professionals.

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  • WHEN CHILDREN SERVE, THEY LEARN

    Empowering students to take action and recognize the impact that they can make, regardless of their age, can be a powerful character building experience. For the last three years, IPSF has provided th[...]

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  • A HOME RUN FOR EDUCATION! PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES HELP RAISE OVER $50,000

    On Sunday, July 22, Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) teamed up with the Angels Baseball Foundation to host the 6th Annual Aces & Athletes Poker Tournament and charity casino night at the Exclus[...]

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  • OCEANS CLASS BRINGS MARINE SCIENCE TO LIFE!

    IPSF summer programs allow students to explore their passions and discover how scientific theories and methods are at work in our daily lives. For example, IPSF’s Oceans class covers all aspects[...]

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  • IPSF Named 2018 Nonprofit of the Year By Greater Irvine Chamber

    We are excited to share that Irvine Public Schools Foundation has been named the Greater Irvine Chamber’s 2018 Nonprofit of the Year. In front of a record 450 guests, IPSF was formally recognized [...]

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  • Mental Health Matters: Connecting Through Communication

    Parents play an important role in their child’s mental health. You can start by talking to your child, using language that is not judgmental, confrontational or adversarial. Read more below for [...]

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  • IPSF AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO THREE IRVINE STUDENTS

    Each year, Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF), awards scholarships to students who exemplify the qualities of leadership, community service, and academic excellence through its annual Lee Bryn Br[...]

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  • IPSF HONORS ASSISTANCE LEAGUE AT ANNUAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS

    Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF), in partnership with Irvine Unified Council PTA (IUCPTA), hosted more than 150 guests at its annual Spirit of Community Awards on May 17, 2018 at Strawberry Far[...]

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  • IPSF RAISES OVER $68,000 AT ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

    Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF), a nonprofit organization focused on enriching the educational experience of each child in every school, hosted 110 golfers at its 2018 Tee It Up for Education [...]

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  • OVER 5,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAME OUT TO EXPLORE, DISCOVER, AND PLAY AT OC STEAM FEST

    On Saturday, April 28, Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) hosted over 5,000 community members at its OC STEAM Fest, presented by EON Reality, at the Orange County Great Park. Over 50 booth sponso[...]

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  • NASA SELECTS IRVINE03 CUBESAT FOR LAUNCH MISSION

    For the second year in a row, the Irvine CubeSat STEM Program has been selected as one of only 34 small satellites nationwide to participate in NASA’s CubeSat Launch Initiative and fly on an upcomin[...]

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  • CONGRATULATIONS HOOPS CLASSIC CHAMPIONS!

    On Friday, March 9 and Sunday, March 11, SoCal Elite Sports hosted the 15th annual Hoops Classic Basketball Tournament to benefit Irvine Public Schools Foundation.

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  • IPSF AWARDS $160,000 IN INNOVATIVE GRANTS

    Each year, Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) offers teachers and staff in the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) the opportunity to apply for funds through the Innovative Grants Program to i[...]

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  • IPSF COMMITS $2 MILLION TO IUSD AND ANNOUNCES NEW FUNDING AREA

    On Tuesday, February 13, Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) presented a $2 million check to Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) at their Board of Education meeting representing the foundationâ€[...]

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  • IPSF TOP 100 COMPANIES

    Irvine Public Schools Foundation  hosted its 5th annual Top 100 Reception on Tuesday, February 6 at The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach. The list of Top 100 companies were honored for their [...]

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  • SCHOLARSHARE 529

    Want the opportunity to help your local K-8 school win up to $30,000 toward extracurricular activities and educational programs? Encourage your school’s administrators, teachers or PTA president to [...]

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  • KINDERGARTENERS IN MOTION

    Last spring, Deerfield Elementary was awarded one of IPSF’s $20,000 Mega Innovative Grants for their Kindergarten team to implement their project called Flipping PE.

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  • CONGRATULATIONS WINTER BOWL 2018 CHAMPIONS!

    On Saturday, January 27, Irvine Public Schools Foundation in partnership with the Matt Leinart Flag Football League and SoCal Elite Sports hosted the 4th annual Winter Bowl Flag Football Tournament at[...]

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  • IPSF RANKED 3RD IN THE NATION, #1 IN CALIFORNIA IN TOP K-12 EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS SURVEY

    IPSF has been ranked the number three foundation in the nation, and number one in California, by Stepping Up: The Nation’s Top K-12 Education Foundations.

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  • TOP STORIES OF THE YEAR

    Irvine Teachers Receive Over $100,000 in Grants for Innovative Projects  Five seniors win scholarships from Irvine Public Schools Foundation    STEAM Carnival at Great Park Raises $57,000 to Be[...]

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  • WHEN IRVINE TALKS, THE COMMUNITY LISTENS

    In spring 2016, a group of students reached out to IPSF with an idea for an event that would bring all the high schools together as one community, called Irvine Talks.

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  • SMALLER LEARNING GROUPS MAKE A BIG IMPACT

    Parents have the power to add teachers and instructional assistants to classrooms by donating to the IPSF Educational Excellence Fund!

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  • COMMUNITY TURNS ORANGE IN SUPPORT OF IRVINE SCHOOLS

    On Tuesday, November 28, all 39 schools in Irvine came together to Turn Irvine Orange in support of Irvine Public Schools Foundation, and educational excellence in Irvine.

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  • CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2017 HARVEST CUP CHAMPIONS

    On Sunday, October 22, Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF), in partnership with Irvine Youth Sports, hosted the 37th Annual Harvest Cup Soccer Tournament at the Orange County Great Park.

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  • IRVINE COMMUNITY UNITES IN SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

    On Saturday, October 14, 2017, Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) hosted its 8th Annual Spirit of Excellence Gala at KIA Motors America.

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  • TEACHING STUDENTS THE RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

    During IPSF’s Culinary Creations and Pastry Pro Camps in August, students got an extra special treat when professional chefs from Habana Restaurant made a guest appearance to teach students recipes [...]

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  • SUMMER CAMPERS TAKE THE STAGE

    For the second consecutive year, we proudly partnered with The Young Americans to host a special Summer Enrichment Academy Camp to help students explore their passion for the arts.

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  • CUBESAT STUDENTS READY FOR LAUNCH

    The pint-sized satellite dubbed IRVINE01 that a group of students from six Irvine high schools spent the past school year and free time building is now ready to be launched into orbit from a site in I[...]

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  • PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES HELP RAISE OVER $50,000 FOR IRVINE SCHOOLS

    During a memorable evening of poker, dinner and cocktails that featured current and former professional athletes, Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) and Angels Baseball Foundation hit the jackpot[...]

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  • INSTRUMENT RENTAL DAY – Traditional Calendar Schools

    Save the Date! Instrument Rental Day for year-round schools will take place on Saturday, July 22, and Instrument Rental Day for traditional calendar schools will be held on Saturday, September 9. Each[...]

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  • OCEANS CLASS BRINGS MARINE SCIENCE TO LIFE!

    IPSF summer programs allow students to explore their passions and discover how scientific theories and methods are at work in our daily lives. For example, IPSF’s Oceans class covers all aspects[...]

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  • LIGHTS, CAMERA, GALA!

    On October 14, 2017, we will proudly host our 8th Annual Spirit of Excellence Gala & Auction presented by FivePoint. This is one of our most highly-anticipated events of the year and brings th[...]

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  • SAVE THE DATE: SOUL OF KOREA

    On Sunday, September 24, Irvine Korean Parents Association will host Soul of Korea at the beautiful Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. This wonderful evening will be a celebration of music and t[...]

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  • 7th ANNUAL TEE IT UP FOR EDUCATION GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES OVER $90,000

    Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF), a nonprofit organization focused on enriching the educational experience of each child in every school, hosted 110 golfers at its 2017 Tee It Up for Education [...]

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  • IPSF AWARDS $28,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO FIVE IRVINE STUDENTS

    Each year, Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF), awards scholarships to students who exemplify the qualities of leadership, community service and academic excellence through its annual Kevin Armstr[...]

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  • IPSF HONORS IRVINE POLICE DEPARTMENT AT ANNUAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS

    Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF), in partnership with Irvine Unified Council PTA (IUCPTA), hosted more than 150 guests at its annual Spirit of Community Awards on June 1, 2017 at Strawberry Far[...]

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  • THE ARNOLD AND MABEL BECKMAN FOUNDATION DONATES $25,000 TO IPSF

    The Irvine-based, Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation recently donated $25,000 to the Irvine Public Schools Foundation’s (IPSF) to support the Irvine CubeSat STEM Program. The donation will contribu[...]

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  • JOIN THE FUN AT CAMP GALILEO PRESENTED BY IPSF

    Unleash your child’s inner innovator with Camp Galileo presented by IPSF! Week-long camps for Grades Pre-K-8 provide students with a daily mix of art, science and outdoor activities, perfect for[...]

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  • Irvine Cubesat STEM Program

    NASA SELECTS IRVINE CUBESAT STEM PROGRAM FOR FUTURE LAUNCH MISSION

    The Irvine CubeSat STEM Program has been selected as one of only 34 small satellites nationwide to participate in NASA’s CubeSat Launch Initiative and fly on an upcoming mission. Irvine CubeSat [...]

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  • KIA RAFFLE WINNER 

    Congratulations to Gwen Aquino, winner of IPSF’s 20th Anniversary Kia Raffle! Mrs. Aquino has been a longtime supporter of IPSF and serves as IPSF Ambassador at Alderwood Elementary. We would li[...]

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  • INSPIRING OC MOMS

    This year, OC Family magazine’s Inspiring Moms issue featured three local mothers who have something in common: They’ve all made it their mission to improve the lives of children. We are p[...]

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  • IPSF ON COX TV

    From now until the end of May, be on the lookout for a special PSA feature on our Innovative Teaching Grants on COX cable channels. We would like to thank our dedicated partner in education, Cox Commu[...]

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  • HOW TO AVOID THE DREADED SUMMER BRAIN DRAIN

    What’s Summer Brain Drain? The term defines the learning loss all youth experience when they don’t engage in educational activities during the summer. Without finding ways to spark educati[...]

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  • IPSF teacher grants 2017

    IPSF SURPRISES SCHOOLS WITH INNOVATION GRANTS

    In celebration of IPSF's 20 years of impact, the foundation awarded 20 projects with over $141,000 in grant monies this year to support innovative teaching methods in schools.

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  • GO ALL IN FOR IPSF

    IPSF and Angels Baseball Foundation are teaming up for the 5th annual Aces & Athletes Poker Tournament and Charity Casino Night! This year’s Tacos, Tequila & Texas Hold ‘Em event w[...]

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  • ROUND UP FOR IPSF AT TAPS!

    TAPS Fish House & Brewery has selected IPSF as their designated charity for its Round It Up America program. This initiative provides patrons paying with a credit card the option to round up their[...]

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  • IPSF RAISES OVER $57,000 FOR IRVINE SCHOOLS AT ITS BIRTHDAY BASH & STEAM CARNIVAL!

    Thank you to everyone who came out on Saturday, April 22 for our Birthday Bash and 3rd Annual STEAM Carnival at the Orange County Great Park! Over 3,500 attendees and 51 booth sponsors participated in[...]

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  • ROBOTS ARE ANYTHING BUT ELEMENTARY AT STONEGATE!

    It is so incredible to see IPSF Innovative Grants in action! We would like to thank the awesome students in Ms. Scott’s science class at Stonegate Elementary for showing us how the IPSF mega-gra[...]

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  • BRAVO HONORS CONCERT PERFORMERS

    On March 16, IPSF in partnership with IUSD hosted the 35th Annual Donald Bren Honors Concert at the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. IPSF is proud to be the first organization in the county to[...]

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  • CONGRATULATIONS HOOPS CLASSIC CHAMPIONS

    Thank you to everyone who came out to cheer on your school’s team at the 14th Annual Hoops Classic Basketball Tournament! We would especially like to thank all the volunteers and coaches who hel[...]

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  • CULVERDALE INNOVATION LAB BRINGS NEXT GENERATION LEARNING

    We are excited to share that Culverdale Elementary School has opened the doors to its new Innovation Lab powered by IPSF. The new lab was made possible by a grant from IPSF totaling $211,850. The fund[...]

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  • THANK YOU WYLAND FOUNDATION

    On March 6, students at Bonita Canyon Elementary were selected to experience the Wyland Clean Water Mobile Learning Center. The exhibit provided the students with a museum-quality science experience t[...]

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  • SUMMER ENRICHMENT ACADEMY REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 20

    Each year, IPSF offers summer classes for all students entering grades K-12. A wide range of exciting enrichment classes in subjects including STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math),[...]

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  • TOUCHDOWN WINTER BOWL

    Thank you to everyone who came out to cheer on your school’s team at the Winter Bowl Flag Football Tournament! We owe a special thanks to all the volunteers and coaches who helped make this even[...]

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  • IPSF HONORS TOP 100 COMPANIES SUPPORTING IRVINE SCHOOLS

    We are excited to announce the Irvine Public Schools Foundation list of Top 100 Companies Supporting Educational Excellence in Irvine, which was recently published in the Orange County Business Journa[...]

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  • GRANTS HELP TEACHERS REACH FOR THE STARS 

    In 2016, IPSF in partnership with IUSD, helped launch the Irvine CubeSat STEM Program, which has provided teams from each high school the opportunity to assemble, test, and launch a nano-satellite int[...]

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    TOP STORIES OF THE YEAR

    Happy New Year from IPSF! As the new year begins, we reflect back on 2016 and some of our biggest stories from the year. We owe our success to the dedication of the entire community to ensure educatio[...]

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  • PARTNERS IN EDUCATION 

    Great schools don’t just happen – it takes a community dedicated to education to make a difference! Thank you to Jim Rome, critically-acclaimed sports talk show host and IPSF President[...]

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  • ACE IN NEVERLAND

    Congratulations to our ACE students at Greentree Elementary on their wonderful performance of Peter Pan! We are so proud to be able to provide extracurricular programs that allow our students to enhan[...]

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  • CONGRATULATIONS 2016 HARVEST CUP CHAMPIONS!

    On Sunday, October 16, Irvine Public Schools Foundation, in partnership with SoCal-Elite Sports, hosted the 36th Annual Harvest Cup Soccer Tournament. This year, 38 boys’ teams and 21 girls̵[...]

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  • IPSF RAISES OVER $780,000 AT ANNUAL GALA

    On October 22, IPSF celebrated 20 years of impact at the 7th annual Spirit of Excellence Gala and Auction, which honored distinguished alumni from Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) and raised over[...]

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  • IPSF’S IMPACT AT YOUR SCHOOL 

    Funds from IPSF are at work every day at all schools, impacting the over 33,000 students in IUSD. How do your donations directly impact your child? We invite you to hear what your principal has shared[...]

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  • SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE ARTS  

    On October 22, Ryan Lee, a graduating senior at Irvine High School, was awarded the inaugural IPSF Scholarship for the Arts. In addition to being a well-rounded student, Ryan displayed incredible pass[...]

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  • IPSF TURNS 20!

    Exactly 20 years ago, on October 18, 1996, Irvine Public Schools Foundation was founded. What started as a group of concerned parents wanting the best education for their children, has now evolved int[...]

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  • CUBESAT PASSES GAMMA-RAY TEST

    On September 24, Irvine CubeSat STEM Program teams visited the UCI Nuclear Reactor Facility to complete the next milestone on their journey to send their nanosatellite for space. The test exposed the [...]

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  • Oct 01 | Innovative Grants Program Submissions

    The submission period for Innovative Grant applications open October 1, 2019 through December 2, 2019.

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  • Nov 11 | Enrichment Day 2019

    On Monday, November 11, IUSD students in grades 2-8 are invited to spend the Veterans Day holiday with IPSF at Enrichment Day. Register today!

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  • Dec 06 | 2019 Harvest Cup Soccer Tournament

    The Irvine Youth Sports Tournament of Champions is a school-based series of tournaments that raises funds to support the Irvine Public Schools Foundation. Sports include soccer, flag football, and bas[...]

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  • Jan 25 | 2019 Winter Bowl Flag Football Tournament

    The Irvine Youth Sports Tournament of Champions is a school-based series of tournaments that raises funds to support the Irvine Public Schools Foundation. Sports include soccer, flag football, and bas[...]

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  • Feb 05 | IUSD Science Fair, presented by IPSF

    IPSF is proud to support the IUSD Science Fair thanks to a generous grant from Broadcom Foundation. This event provides students with the opportunity to explore interests in science and submit a proj[...]

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  • Mar 13 | Hoops Classic Basketball Tournament

    The Irvine Youth Sports Tournament of Champions is a school-based series of tournaments that raises funds to support the Irvine Public Schools Foundation. Sports include soccer, flag football, and bas[...]

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  • Spirit of Excellence Gala & Auction

    8TH ANNUAL SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE GALA On October 14, 2017, IPSF will host its 8th Annual Spirit of Excellence Gala & Auction presented by FivePoint. This year’s event will be a memorable ev[...]

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  • Aces and Athletes Poker Tournament

    On Sunday, July 16, 2017, IPSF and Angels Baseball Foundation will team up to host the 5th Annual Aces & Athletes Poker charity casino night. This year’s Tacos, Tequila & Texas Hold R[...]

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  • Tee It Up Golf Tournament

    On Monday, June 5, IPSF will host the 7th Annual Tee It Up For Education Golf Tournament at Strawberry Farms! Join IPSF for a fun-filled day of golfing and networking with civic, business, and educat[...]

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