Community Newsletter
March 23-27, 2026 - 9th Week of Semester 2
Good Lakewood Students and Families,
In response to Friday's continued student behavior involving confetti eggs, Lakewood High School will implement backpack checks for all students upon entry to campus on Monday morning, March 23, 2026.
Students will use the main gate only to enter the campus. They will be searched before being allowed to enter. Please plan on needing additional time to get on campus.
Our goal is to ensure that prohibited items, including confetti eggs, silly string, and similar materials, are not brought onto campus.
Please know that this decision was made to prioritize the safety, cleanliness, and overall learning environment for all students and staff. We will continue to conduct searches as needed.
We ask for your full support in speaking with your student about making responsible choices and adhering to school expectations. Please ensure they do not bring prohibited items to school. Engaging in unsafe behavior may result in disciplinary consequences.
Thank you for your partnership in helping us maintain a safe, respectful, and productive environment at Lakewood High School.
Sincerely,
Ms. Merlo
Principal, Lakewood High School
Both the Student Board Member and Superintendent’s Student Advisory Committee 2026-27 Applications are now open!
To make the process easier this year, we have combined both applications.
You will be able to apply for one or both of these opportunities through one Google Form.
See the flyer linked hereLinks to an external site. for a brief overview of the Student Board Member and/or Superintendent’s Student Advisory Committee Member positions.
The application deadline is Friday, April 17, 2026.
To apply, scan the QR code or visit: https://shorturl.at/UozTGLinks to an external site.
CA Education Code § 51520 prohibits outside organizations from soliciting pupils on school property during school hours, as well as one hour before and one hour after school. Education Code § 51521 requires that all organizations that conduct fundraising to benefit clubs, schools, students or the district at the K-12 level have prior approval from the school district’s governing board.
Individual staff or students may not conduct their own fundraising on campus for personal use. State law prohibits any solicitation—sales or other requests for money—of students on campus except by district-controlled programs, such as the Cafeteria, Student Store, Student Clubs, Parent Booster Clubs, or other board-approved groups. Individual students, teachers and other employees do not fall into these categories. An individual’s fundraising would be taxable income to that individual, reportable to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Franchise Tax Board. Student body groups may participate in the district’s special income tax exempt status, but individuals may not.
Source: Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) ASB Accounting Manual Fraud Prevention Guide and Desk Reference (2022)
This Canvas tile has been created to provide students with easy access to important resources, tools, and support all in one place. Our goal is to simplify the process of finding what you need, when you need it, so you can stay organized, informed, and focused on your success. Be sure to check back regularly as resources may be updated throughout the year.
A Safe & Secure Campus
In an effort to maintain a safe and secure campus, the Lakewood High School Administration together with LBUSD School Safety, conduct random searches of our students. Thank you for your continued support in keeping Lakewood a safe place.
New Days - Tuesdays and Fridays
The Book Room's hours of operations are Tuesdays and Fridays during nutrition, lunch and 7/8 periods until 4 PM. Please come by with any book needs!
Did you know our library provides numerous resources for you on our website? Check it out! Click on image to launch the website.
Odyssey to theMarine Mammal Care Center
10th grade Odyssey students participated in a tour of the Marine Mammal Care Center facilities and got a sneak peek into the veterinary practices used to treat marine mammals. Then they ventured to the Cabrillo Beach tide pools for a survey of the marine rocky intertidal habitat.
4th Annual Data Day at the Beach
🗓 Saturday, March 21, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 CSU Long Beach – Hall of Science
Join us for hands-on coding workshops, an inspiring and diverse panel of professional data scientists, networking, lunch, and swag for participants. Whether you’re continuing your data journey or just getting started, this event is designed to build community and spark opportunity.
The event is free, but space is limited — be sure to register here:
City of Lakewood Volunteer Day April 18th
Spring is springing and it’s a great time to get outside and volunteer! Create a group with a club or a class, or encourage your students to sign up individually. This is a wonderful opportunity to get our amazing students out in our community and earn community service hours! Check out the full flyer here!
LHS Community Service Opportunities
Check out our new, and evolving, Community Service Opportunities page on the LHS website! You’ll find all the information you, or your students, need to sign up for events to earn and then log those community service hours! If you have an event or organization you would like to add, please complete this google form! If you have any photos of students performing community service please upload them here so they can be added to the page.
Dress Code Policy
At our school, we encourage students to dress for academic success by following a respectful and appropriate dress code. Clothes should cover all undergarments, with no sagging bottoms. To maintain a professional environment, bare stomachs, shoulders, and backs are not allowed, and ski masks should not be worn. On Thursdays, students can show college spirit, while Fridays are encouraged for LHS Spirit Day. Clothing promoting alcohol, drugs, weapons, profanity, or sexual content is prohibited, as are summer or weekend clothes.
The administration reserves the right to request students change or call home if their clothing is deemed inappropriate.
