Community Newsletter

Reminder that the LBUSD Cell Phone policy is in full effect. Please read the following information from Lakewood High School. Click on the district flyer to view the board policy.

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.

Weekly Hours

The Book Room is open Tuesdays and Thursdays during nutrition, lunch and 7/8 periods until 4 PM.

Make sure to return any old textbooks! Overdue books will prevent you from attending certain school activities!

You are Invited! Fizzy Finals Review

Finals are almost here, and it’s time to prep together. Join us in the library this Wednesday, the 14th, during 8th period for a study session with friends. Enjoy free snacks and get extra support from counselors and teachers while you review and get ready for exams. Please RSVP by scanning the QR code.

SAT Sign-Up

Lakewood High School is offering the SAT for free on March 11, 2026 to current LHS juniors (11th graders) only. Click here to sign up for this opportunity! The deadline to sign up is Feb. 6th.

Interested in Dual Enrollment Classes for Spring 2026?

Check out the courses available and contact Mr. Echevarria for more information or scan the QR code to sign up!

See attached flyers for information on the Wellness Center Spotlight and calendar of events!

LANCER SECTION

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE TODAY - Seniors, please remember to submit your Local Scholarship Application online at bit.ly/lhscholarships26

ONLY 55 SENIORS HAVEN'T STARTED THEIR FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS - Have you connected your Californiacolleges.edu account to your financial aid account? Only 22 DMAC seniors, 12 HOSM seniors, 11 Odyssey seniors, 7 ATM seniors, and 3 Merit seniors haven't connected their accounts to make it official. Stop by the College and Career Center today to connect your accounts so you can get your financial aid awards sooner.

MR. AND MISS LANCER PAGEANT – SENIORS! Here’s your opportunity to win a free prom ticket! Sign ups for the pageant closes at the end of the week to be either a contestant or a model for the show! More information will be available on the Class of 2026 Instagram about the pageant!

SCHOOL CENTS IS NOW SCHOOL BUCKS – Help Lakewood earn money by shopping at the Lakewood Center Mall and surrounding stores and restaurants. Save your receipts starting from Sept. 1st and turn them in to the ASB office or you can log them at shopandlog.com/Lakewood. Thank you for your help.

CLUB SECTION

PARABLE CHRISTIAN CLUB – Everyone Welcome, come to Parable every Friday in the auditorium at lunch. Grow in your faith, have fun, free pizza. Doors close at 12:15. Let’s worship together.

HI LANCERS! - We are starting a Ukulele Club in room 8204 at lunch on Wednesdays! If you are interested in learning to play the ukulele and or sing and want to hang out with likeminded people - come on by room 8204 at lunch on Wednesdays! We have lots of ukuleles for people to learn to play! Ms. Barisoff is the advisor of this club.

ATM CLUB – Come and join us every Wednesday at lunch in room 10204. All welcome.

ATTENTION LAKEWOOD GIRLS! Interested in Female Leadership and building a strong community? Come every Thursday to room 7401 at lunch.

UKULELE CLUB on Wednesdays in room 8204 during lunch time! We have ukuleles to loan out and if you are interested in learning the ukulele or already know how to play - please join us! Bring your lunch and have some musical fun! This is for all levels of players to non-players and people that would like to sing too!

SENIOR SENATE MEETINGS – Come and stop by to stay tuned on upcoming senior activities and fundraisers. We meet every Tuesday at lunch in room 2201.

LATINOS UNIDOS – Latinos Unidos is a club based on community. Anyone can join. Meetings are every Monday during lunch in room 2211. See you there.

INTERESTED IN MEETING NEW PEOPLE,- Planning fun activities, and giving back? Come join the Odyssey Student Club every Wednesday at lunch in room 7207, all are welcome!

CAREER CENTER SECTION

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE NOW FOR ALL STUDENTS - Work on upcoming scholarships at bit.ly/jlvmoney and earn money for college or training after high school or buy things that you need now like a laptop or phone. Scholarships are available for students of all ages. Seniors, you can submit the Local Scholarship Application at https://bit.ly/lhscholarships26

"The Nature of Us" Dance Show - January 29-30, 2026

We are excited to invite our school community to support our talented Dance Team by attending their upcoming dance concert, “The Nature of Us.” This powerful and expressive show showcases students’ creativity, dedication, and artistry through movement.

Show Dates & Times:
📅 January 29 & January 30
⏰ 7:00 PM

Ticket Information:
🎟️ Early Bird Tickets: $12
Available Monday, January 12 – Saturday, January 25

🎟️ Regular Tickets: $15
Available January 26 – January 30 (week of the show and at the door)

Come out and celebrate the hard work of our dancers while enjoying an evening of meaningful and inspiring performances. We hope to see you there!

School Bucks!

It’s that time when YOU can help Lakewood by shopping at the Lakewood Center mall and surrounding stores and restaurants. Receipts are accepted starting September 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026.

Please help us earn money for Lakewood by either:

You can log them in at shopandlog.com/Lakewood
Scan the QR code on the flyer

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.