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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Chasing Dreams with Passion and Determination
Lai (Leo) Jiang just graduated from University High School and is ready take on the tech world. Leo has always been curious about new technologies: VR, robotics, AI, blockchain, machine learning, and [...]
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Out of the Box Learning & Fun
It was a beautiful day in Irvine on May 22 as the community came together for the OC STEAM Fest… In a Box pick-up party. OC STEAM Fest…In a Box is the product of adaptive thinking and a shared pas[...]
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Finding the American Dream in Irvine
This year, IPSF celebrates our 25th anniversary of supporting the educational experience of each child in every school in the Irvine Unified School District. We are so proud to support such an amazing[...]
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IPSF RAISES OVER $1 MILLION AT 2022 GALA
On Saturday, March 5, 2022, generous supporters of the Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) gathered for the 25th Anniversary Spirit of Excellence Gala at the Great Park’s Hanger 244 in Irvine. T[...]
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Excellence and Balance breed Sustained Success
This year, IPSF celebrates our 25th anniversary of supporting the educational experience of each child in every school in the Irvine Unified School District. We are so proud to support such an amazing[...]
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IPSF AWARDS $250,000 IN INNOVATIVE GRANTS
Each year, Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) offers teachers, staff, and students in the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) the opportunity to apply for funds through the Innovative Grants [...]
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NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINER MONTH
March is National Athletic Trainer Month. Thanks to generous support of Hoag Orthopedic Institute, IPSF provides support annually for athletic trainers at each of the five comprehensive high schools i[...]
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WINTER BOWL 2022
On Saturday, January 29, SoCal Elite Sports, in partnership with the Matt Leinart Flag Football League, hosted the Winter Bowl Flag Football Tournament to benefit Irvine Public Schools Fou[...]
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Born to Lead and Inspire
Profiles in Excellence: Matthew Chang At just 15 years old, Matthew Chang is proof that age is just a number. Not only has he founded a student climate change organization that includes 20 school[...]
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SUPPORTING STUDENT HEALTH & WELLNESS
Caring for the well-being of 36,000 students districtwide and ensuring access to high-quality school health services is more crucial than ever before. IPSF is proud to continue to support the district[...]
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IRVINE STUDENTS NAMED TO 40 UNDER 40
Congratulations to Mathew Chang of Woodbridge High School and Swetha Palakur of Irvine High School on being honored with the Future Leaders awards at the Greater Irvine Chamber’s third annual 40 Und[...]
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A Passion for Research
Profiles in Excellence: Hailey Van Hailey Van, an 8th grader at Jeffrey Trail Middle School (JTMS), was selected as 1 of 30 finalists nationally, in the 11th annual Broadcom MASTERS®, the nation[...]
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7th Grade Student Uses Math to Take on COVID-19
Profiles in Excellence: Sebastian Alexis Sebastian Alexis was selected as 1 of 30 finalists, 1 of 3 in Orange County, at the 11th annual Broadcom MASTERS®. His project demonstrated mathematical evid[...]
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A Passion to Serve
Profiles in Excellence: Anthony Kuo, Irvine City Council Member As the first elected city representative to have grown up in Irvine, Anthony Kuo has dedicated his life to serving the community that[...]
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CHEERS TO 25!
On Saturday, October 16, Irvine Public Schools Foundation supporters came together for the CHEERS to 25! celebration at the one-of-a-kind venue, Pop Up On The Park, sponsored and hosted by our incredi[...]
Read MoreMeet your Care Team: VIRTUAL TOWN HALL With IUSD & HOAG ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE
View recording of this event here: HOIExperts.com/HOIIPSF With a successful fall season of high school sports returning, student athletes are quickly resuming their busy athletic schedule. Without app[...]
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Engineering a Brighter Future
Profiles in Excellence: Swetha Palakur When Swetha Palakur started Irvine High School, she never dreamed that by the time she graduated she would develop a prototype to help prevent Dengue fever outb[...]
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Celebrating 25 Years of Educational Excellence
This year, IPSF celebrates the 25th anniversary of supporting the educational experience of each child in every school in the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD). What started as a group of concerne[...]
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IPSF STUDENTS GO UNDER THE SEA
What makes IPSF programs truly special is the incredible educators who bring creative curriculum and unmatched learning opportunities to our students every year. When we first launched our summer prog[...]
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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT – FUTEK
In addition to supporting as Presenting Sponsor of OC STEAM Fest…In a Box, FUTEK has been a generous corporate partner of IPSF for the past 7 years. FUTEK sets the example of what it means to be a l[...]
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USING YOUR PASSION TO BECOME A CREATOR
“You have the choice to either be a consumer of things or a creator of things. When you choose to work in technology you are choosing to create, to build things that were not there yesterday, cr[...]
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OC STEAM FEST REINVENTED
For over seven years, Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) has brought the world of STEAM to thousands of families through the OC STEAM Fest. This annual outdoor event provided the incredible oppor[...]
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Mental Wellness and Our Children
According to the OC Healthcare Agency, hospitalization rates due to serious mental illness among children and teens have increased by 87% since 2008. During these turbulent times, the need for mental [...]
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Celebrating Music in Schools
For more than 30 years, March has been officially designated by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) for the observance of Music in Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®), the time of year when[...]
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IPSF 2021 Innovative Grant Awards
Each year, Irvine Public Schools Foundation offers teachers, staff, and students in the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) the opportunity to apply for funds through the Innovative Grants Program[...]
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NHS New Squad Offers Hope
As a proud supporter of mental health initiatives throughout Irvine Unified School District, IPSF was honored to fund the Hope Squad project at Northwood High School through the Innovative Grants Prog[...]
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5 EASY WAYS TO SHOW GRATITUDE
In positive psychology research, gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their he[...]
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IPSF GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES OVER $75,000
On Thursday, November 5, 2020, Irvine Public Schools Foundation hosted our 10th annual Tee It Up for Education Golf Tournament at Strawberry Farms Golf Club. Honorary Chair, Danni Remington Smithson o[...]
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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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Students Learn to Give Grow and Lead in the Digital World
As IPSF Summer classes transitioned online, our instructors were tasked with adapting their curriculum to a virtual platform while maintaining an interactive and fun experience for student[...]
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Preparing the Future Googlers
“Studying computer science makes you an excellent problem-solver. The career possibilities are endless!” – Winston Lan, Googler. Many high school students dream of working for a [...]
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IPSF Innovative Grants Recipient Selected as OC Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to James (Mickey) Dickson for being named a 2021 Orange County Teacher of the Year by the Orange County Department of Education! Mr. Dickson has been an integral part of Northwood H[...]
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ACHIEVING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE THROUGH PARTNERSHIP
Irvine Public Schools Foundation’s (IPSF) mission to provide programs, raise funds, and unite the community in support of educational excellence has resulted in tremendous impact in the quality and [...]
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United in Support of Educational Excellence
To Our Amazing Irvine Community: As an Irvine resident and parent of IUSD students, I understand all too well the concern and uncertainty that you may be experiencing with the coronavirus (COVID-19) o[...]
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IPSF AWARDS OVER $200,000 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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WINTER BOWL 2020
On Saturday, January 25, SoCal Elite Sports in partnership with the Matt Leinart Flag Football League hosted the 9th annual Winter Bowl Flag Football Tournament to benefit Irvine Public Schools F[...]
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IPSF HONORS TOP 100
Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF), a leading educational nonprofit organization focused on enriching the educational experience of each child in every school, hosted its 7th annual Top 100 Recep[...]
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Ten Irvine Teachers Awarded Cox Communications “Innovation in Education” Grants
Cox Communications Awards $50,000 in “Innovation in Education” Grants 20 Orange County Schools Received Funding Our partners at Cox Communications have awarded $50,000 in “Innovation in Educatio[...]
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TOP NEWS OF 2019
Blast off! Irvine STEM students make history with the launch of two satellites– Irvine City News, January 2019 Irvine schools recieve $200,000 in grants to support innovativ[...]
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Plant it for the Planet!
In 2019, Cadence Park School was awarded an IPSF Innovative Grant. These grants help to fund innovative approaches, which bring deeper meaning to curriculum and improve the educational experiences of [...]
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IRVINE TALKS, THE MOVEMENT
Article by: Annabelle Park, former Irvine Talks student board member. It’s been three years since the Irvine Talks event was first created, and is quickly becoming a highly-anticipated annual event [...]
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IRVINE CUBESAT GETS AN A!
Irvine CubeSat STEM Program is getting an “A” for Art! With the goal of bringing a unique element to each CubeSat mission, the IRVINE03 team is working with Kim Garrison and Steve Radosevich, OCC [...]
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IPSF RAISES A RECORD $1.8 MILLION AT GALA
On Saturday, October 5, 2019, generous supporters of the Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) gathered for the 10th Anniversary Spirit of Excellence Gala at KIA Motors Headquarters in Irvine. The e[...]
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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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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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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[...]
Read MoreA 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 foundation[...]
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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 [...]
Read MoreIPSF 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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