Community Newsletter
February 9-13, 2026 - 3rd Week of Semester 2

February 9-13, 2026, No School on February 9th - Lincoln Day Holiday Observance
L.E.A.D. Week is Here!!!
LEAD Week is here! Admin will randomly be selecting students and staff to draw a “letter” to tell us what that letter stands for in our Guidelines for Success:
L - Leaders by example; E - Effective collaborators; A - Accountable; D = Dedicated and Dependable.
Correct responses earn a beverage and snack of their choice at the student store!
Semester 1 Honor Roll Recognition
Honor Roll Semester 1 - Students who earned honor roll recognition for 3.0+ GPAs will receive certificates during Period 3 on Thursday and are encouraged to ring the bell on the rally stage during lunch in honor of their hard work and success.
LBUSD Electronic Devices Board Policy Information
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.
Textbooks... Got Any?
Special Hours for the Beginning of Semester 2!
Beginning January 27th, the Book Room is open every day for two weeks. Some of your teachers have scheduled times to pick up textbooks within class time, but if you need a textbook for any other courses, please come by and check out your books. Don't forget to return any books that you are no longer using.
The Book Room's normal hours of operations will be Tuesdays and Fridays during nutrition, lunch and 7/8 periods until 4 PM. Normal hours will resume after the first two weeks of Semester 2.
From the Counseling Office
Programming 2026-2027
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.
From the Wellness Center
See attached flyers for information on the Wellness Center Spotlight and calendar of events!
LHS Activities - ASB
LANCER SECTION
THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED - During class periods all next week. We are open before school, nutrition, and lunch.
HOMEROOM REP MEETING – Reminder, we will be having a homeroom rep meeting next Wednesday, Feb. 11th. Please send your rep to the auditorium at the beginning of 4th period.
CLASS OF 2026! It's time to nominate your senior superlatives for the Yearbook, SENIORS BEST! Please do so on the Google Form prior to the deadline of Friday, February 13th. You'll need to be signed into your district email to access the form. https://forms.gle/7nt9GSYXRQ6GZZW17
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 on 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 like-minded 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 are 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 lunchtime! 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
Lunch Passes
Lunch passes are only issued to Lancers in Good Standing in grade 12 during the first quarter of school. Grade 11 students may apply (due 2/27) for the Off Campus Lunch Pass at the beginning of the 2nd semester of school if they meet the following requirements:
1) maintain at least a 2.5 GPA and have no “U’s” on the most recent report card;
2) have no outstanding fines (ASB, textbook or library);
3) have no more than 3 tardies or truancies period 5 or 6 following lunch
4) excess of excused absences
4) No more than 3 all-day unverified absences in the prior semester*.
Students must show their pass to leave and return to campus during the lunch period. Passes may be revoked for misuse of permit, disciplinary problems, and/or not maintaining the above requirements. Pick up your pass from the Activities Office.**
Note: students who do not have an I.D. cannot get a lunch pass.
*If application is denied, Requirements will be reviewed at the beginning of the next semester.
**Lunch passes will not be issued after the designated window of time at the beginning of each semester.
***Teachers will be provided with a list of students with lunch passes
In and With Our Community
🙌 Lakewood Lancer Regiment at the CSULB Men's Volleyball Game! 🙌
The Lakewood Lancer Regiment proudly collaborated with the CSULB Beach Band this past Friday, performing alongside collegiate musicians in the stands of the Walter Pyramid while supporting the CSULB Men’s Volleyball Team in their match against UCLA.
SHOUT OUT to Mr. Kuehnast and our Band. They had some air-time on ESPN!
Merit Scholars Field Trip to The Natural History Museum of L.A. 2/5/26
Last Wednesday, students from the Merit Scholars pathway attended The Natural History Museum of L.A. Students were able to hear an interesting lecture on malacology (study of mollusks) from expert, Dr. Jann Vendetti. We were all intrigued and asked a few questions during the presentation on the thousands of snails and other creatures that fall in this category. Then, we wandered into a few exhibits on the mammals that currently inhabit our earth. Sadly, quite a few are in danger of being extinct. We had time for a lovely lunch outside in the sunshine before exploring a few more rooms. We were able to admire the precious gems on display, read about dinosaur fossils, and lastly we explored the gardens. All in all, it was a fun and educational experience for all of us.
Odyssey 9th graders and 12th grade mentors went to Cabrillo Beach and Aquarium to survey shoreline marine ecosystems.
Grab some friends and come be a part of the family! The spring musical auditions will be Feb. 17th and 18th in the auditorium. Scan the QR Code for all the necessary information.
The Addams Family Musical Auditions
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
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.
Athletics
Girls Basketball - Moore League Champions!
Congratulations to our Lady Lancer Basketball team earning Moore League Champions! This is the first time since 1992 that our Lady Lancers have won Moore League!
Boys Wrestling - Moore League Finals
“This past weekend, our boys competed in the Moore League Finals, earning a second-place finish, two third-place finishes, and one fourth-place finish. Overall, six Lancers qualified for CIF competition.”