Community Newsletter
April 20-24, 2026 - 12th Week of Semester 2
We appreciate the partnership of our students, families, and staff in helping reinforce expectations and prioritize a positive campus environment.
We will continue to have all students enter campus through the front gate each morning for the remainder of the school year. To help ensure a smooth and efficient entry process, please remind students to have their Minga ID or hard copy school ID ready before entering the line.
Thank you again for your ongoing support in keeping Lakewood High School safe, respectful, and focused on learning.
We have open positions for the 2026-2027 LHS PTSA Board
Do you want to be involved in our school community, bring awareness and advocate for our students. Join our board!! We’d love to have you! It is a one-year term July – June. 10 meetings and an average of 2- 3 hours of your time per month. If you are interested, please email: lakewoodlancersptsa@gmail.com
Must be a current PTSA member for at least 30 days - any PTA
SECRETARY
Take minutes at board and association meetings
Co-signs formal papers with president: authorizations for payment
Manages PTSA correspondence as directed
Maintains and preserves PTSA records and important documents to pass on at the end of the term
VP MEMBERSHIP
Responsible for creating and implementing a membership plan
Promoting membership throughout the year
Providing membership reports at PTSA board and association meetings, collecting dues, and distributing membership cards.
VP HOSPITALITY
Official host creating a welcoming atmosphere at meetings and events
Organize and set up refreshments, food, decorations, & registration for meetings and events
Maintains hospitality supplies and equipment
Reports on hospitality plans at board meetings for forthcoming PTSA events
VP FUNDRAISING
Works to plan and organize fundraising activities
Focuses on raising the amount of funds needed to meet the unit’s budget
Presents reports on proposed fundraising activities at board and association meetings for approval
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.
DMAC to The Broad!
DMAC 11th graders took a trip into LA on Tuesday, April 14th to check out The Broad Museum. They went intentionally to observe the extensive collection of Andy Warhol’s work, who is often considered to be the world’s first digital artist; but they were also mesmerized by works from Basquiat, Liechtenstein and many others! Students left inspired to tap into their own inspirations to create masterpieces that may one day hang in The Broad as well.
HOSM Visits LBCC's Nursing & Allied Health Programs
HOSM 9th Graders took a stroll to nearby Long Beach City College's Liberal Arts Campus on Thursday, April 16th, for a hands-on tour of the Nursing and Allied Health programs. The students were invited to participate in a wound care demonstration, check out the XRAY labs and try out their vitals assessment skills. They learned about career paths they can take after high school and how offerings like Dual Enrollment and the LB College Promise can help them reach their goals. They also had an introduction to other parts of campus such as the Black Student Success Center in the Library and LBCC's student union.
Water Walk Event - 4/22
Water Walk is Wednesday, April 22 from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm. Earth Day. Everyone is welcome to this event. The event is to share awareness of what developing countries, especially girls, need to do to get water. We create a simulation of what people do, especially young girls, to get water around campus carrying a bucket of water. A donation of $20 gets you a Water Walk shirt, and a $5 donation will get you a succulent from the One World Garden while supplies last. Contact Ms. Magaña if you would like to get the items before the walk. All donations go to the African Well Fund which is the organization that helps build water wells in sub-Sahara Africa. Help the One World Club build more water wells to those in need.
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.
