Irvine Intermediate Recognized as a 2026 California Distinguished School

• Thursday, July 23, 2026

Irvine Intermediate was recognized as a 2026 California Distinguished School! Irvine Intermediate school was among just a few schools to receive this prestigious recognition. Schools are awarded for achieving exceptional student performance or closing the achievement gap.  Distinguished School award winners represent examples of not just excellent teaching, learning, and collaboration, but also highly successful school climate efforts ranging from real-time conflict resolution to positive behavior intervention. The Distinguished Schools award program alternates between recognizing elementary and secondary schools from year to year.

The California Department of Education (CDE) identifies and awards eligible schools based on performance and progress on state indicators specified on the California School Dashboard, the state’s accountability and continuous improvement system. Indicators include test scores, suspension rates, and conditions and climate.

A sense of safety and belonging is the foundation for student learning at Irvine Intermediate, and the Hawk House is extremely proud of our teachers and students who make our school so special!