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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IPSF SUMMER SPECIALTY CAMPS
IPSF is excited to offer Specialty Camps from June 18- August 17 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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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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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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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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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 WINNERÂ
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 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 STARSÂ
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 EDUCATIONÂ
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 IPSFÂ 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 SCHOOLÂ
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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SCHOLARSHIPÂ FOR THE ARTS Â
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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Mar 19 | IPSF SUMMER CLASSES REGISTRATION
Students can choose their own adventure this summer! Classes for grades K-8 will begin June 14 and June 13 for grades 9-12 at over 12 locations. Registration now open.
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Apr 28 | OC STEAM Fest
On Saturday, April 28, 2018, IPSF will host the OC STEAM Fest at the Orange County Great Park.
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May 14 | 2018 Tee It Up for Education Golf Tournament
On May 14, 2018, IPSF will host the 8th annual Tee It Up for Education Golf Tournament at Strawberry Farms Golf Course.
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Jun 13 | Summer Grades 9-12 Begins
Summer Enrichment Academy (9-12) Session starts at University and Creekside
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Jun 14 | Summer K-8 Session A Begins
Summer Enrichment Academy (K-8) Session A starts at various locations
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Jul 10 | Summer K-8 Session B Begins
Summer Enrichment Academy (K-8) Session B starts at various locations
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Jul 21 | Instrument Rental Day – Year Round Schools
Each year, IPSF rents over 2,000 high quality musical instruments at affordable prices to IUSD students.
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Jul 22 | ACES AND ATHLETES CHARITY CASINO NIGHT
On Sunday, July 22 2018, IPSF and Angels Baseball Foundation will team up to host the 6th Annual Aces & Athletes Poker charity casino night.
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Jul 26 | Summer 9-12 Session Ends
Summer Enrichment Academy (9-12) High school session ends
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Sep 09 | Instrument Rental Day – Traditional School Year
Each year, IPSF rents over 2,000 high quality musical instruments at affordable prices to IUSD students.
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Oct 13 | Spirit of Excellence Gala & Auction
The 9th Annual Spirit of Excellence Gala & Auction will be held on October 13, 2018, at Kia Motors headquarters in Irvine.
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INNOVATIVE GRANTS PROGRAM 2018
Each year, Irvine Public Schools Foundation’s (IPSF) offers teachers and staff in the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) the opportunity to apply for funds through the Innovative Grants Program [...]
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WINTER BOWL 2018
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 Tournam[...]
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Irvine Talks
Created by a small group of passionate students from each of our high schools, Irvine Talks was a night of performance and creativity with a purpose. Through the medium of student created stories, a[...]
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#GIVINGTUESDAY 2017
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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2017 Spirit of Excellence Gala Red Carpet
On Saturday, October 14, 2017, Irvine Public Schools Foundation hosted its 8th Annual Spirit of Excellence Gala at KIA Motors America. The evening began with a Hollywood-style red carpet arrival. Enj[...]
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8th Annual Spirit of Excellence Gala
On Saturday, October 14, 2017, Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) hosted its 8th Annual Spirit of Excellence Gala at KIA Motors America. With over 400 guests in attendance, including a mix of civ[...]
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Habana Restaurant Visits IPSF Summer Culinary Camps
Executive Chef Alex Moreno, Chef Jordan, and Pastry Chef Aldo Mendiola of Habana Restaurant made a special visit to IPSF’s culinary  camps on August 1 and August 8. During the classes, the chef[...]
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The Young Americans SEA 2017 Camp
Students took to the stage alongside world famous performers, The Young Americans, as part of a special IPSF Summer Enrichment Academy Camp. The week-long experience gave campers the opportunity to ex[...]
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7th Annual Tee it Up for Education Golf Tournament
On June 5, IPSF hosted 110 golfers at our 2017 Tee It Up for Education Golf Tournament at Strawberry Farms Golf Course. Civic, business and education leaders throughout Orange County came together to [...]
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Spirit of Community Luncheon 2017
On June 1, Irvine Public Schools Foundation, in partnership with Irvine Unified Council PTA hosted the annual Spirit of Community luncheon to honor the work and dedication of our incredible volunteers[...]
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Innovative Grants Program Awards 2017
It is such an honor to have the opportunity to take a glimpse into the imaginations of Irvine’s most innovative teachers. Each year, IPSF helps to bring these ideas to life, through the Innovati[...]
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3rd Annual STEAM Carnival – April 22, 2017
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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Honors Concert – March 16, 2017
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 [...]
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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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