Once students have informed NHS of their participation in the IUSD Free or Reduced-Priced Meal Program and are approved, they are eligible for additional support:
ASB cards are free for participating students. This card is the ID card with "ASB" imprinted on the front which allows students to attend home athletics contests (football, basketball, wrestling) for free. Please see Ms. Barin in the Student Activities Center for an ASB card in exchange for your current ID card.
Advanced Placement exams are available for $95 between February 16-23, 2026. Students should refer to the 2025-26 AP Exam Canvas page for more information. Students can purchase AP Exams through the Student Activities Center with cash or check only.
NHS dance tickets can be purchased at a reduced price. Please remember to clear all detentions to purchase a ticket from the Student Activities Center. Winter Formal tickets are on sale and the cost to attend is $75 until January 30. The week of February 2, the ticket price will increase to $115.
OCTA Bus Passes are available to all students. To obtain a bus pass, students and parents must complete a permission form in exchange for a pass. Forms are available in the Main Office at the Reception Desk and are good through September 30, 2026. Also, the Irvine Connect now services Northwood High School and is a free alternative. You can find more information here.
Operation School Bell provides clothing and school supplies for income-qualified students in IUSD. To obtain an online Operation School Bell application, please go to alirvine.org for the application and complete it online. Once submitted, the application will be reviewed and the organization will contact the family to request financial documentation. Enrollment will be verified before setting up a Meet & Greet appointment. *Closed for the 2025-26 school year*
Second Harvest Food Bank has a list of resources for families who may be experiencing a temporary gap in food assistance. In addition, you can use the interactive Free Food Map at https://ocfoodhelp.org/ to find nearby food pantries and distribution sites.
Summer Skills Camps (Athletics) are available at a reduced price. Please visit our Web Store under the "FRMP" category in the spring.
Senior BBQ will take place on May 21 and tickets are on sale until May 21. The cost to attend is $15. Seniors can use this document in the SAC to receive the reduced pricing.
Senior Breakfast will take place on June 2 and tickets are on sale until May 29. The cost to attend is $15. Seniors can use this document in the SAC to receive the reduced pricing.
Senior Graduation Cap & Gown Rental is available. Please complete this form to reserve yours (your student's). Students will be expected to return their cap and gown when they pick up their diploma (the following day). A tassel is NOT included and can be purchased for approximately $15 when students pick up their cap and gown in June.
Senior Trip to Universal Studios on Tuesday, March 24. Tickets are available for $120 and include transportation and admission to the park. This is not the same event as Grad Night. The last day to purchase tickets is March 2. Seniors can use this document in the SAC to receive the reduced pricing.
Senior Grad Night will take place on at Disney California Adventure on June 5. Please email Ms. Tambara for a code to receive a discounted ticket price of $130. Tickets can be purchased on the PTSA website until March 20.
Juniors/Seniors, many colleges and universities are test-free or test-optional, however, if you are interested in taking the SAT or ACT this year, you are eligible for a fee waiver. Here is information about SAT Fee Waiver Benefits and ACT Fee Waiver Information. Students can email Ms. Tambara for a waiver (KortneyTambara@iusd.org).
Southern California Edison is offering discounted rates to eligible families. Two programs are available - California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) and Family Energy Rate Assistance (FERA). Please visit sce.com/care and/or sce.com/fera for more information and to complete an application.
Yearbooks are available at a reduced price of $165.
Please email Ms. Tambara (KortneyTambara@iusd.org) with any questions before making purchases at school as we are not always able to process refunds.
Note: After Friday, May 8, 2026, only CASH will be accepted.
(updated 2/17/26)