Community Newsletter

Connected & Protected Speaker Series - October 13th

You’re invited to the launch of our Connected & Protected: Speaker Series, focused on helping families and students find safety and balance in our digital lives.

Event Details
Date: Monday, October 13, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Millikan High School Auditorium, 2800 Snowden Ave.
In-person interpretation available in Spanish and Khmer

Can't make it? Watch live at lbschools.net/youtube

Featured Speakers (NEW GUEST ADDED)

Ed Peisner, Founder of the Organization for Social Media Safety
Marc Berkman, CEO of the Organization for Social Media Safety
Chris Itson, Program Administrator for the LBUSD Communications Department

This is the first of an ongoing series designed to provide resources and tools that empower families and support student well-being.

Submit your social media safety questions in advance at lbschools.net/speakerseries.

We hope you’ll join us for this important conversation.

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What is californiacolleges.edu? You need to check it out

CaliforniaColleges.edu is California's official, state-funded online platform for college and career planning, providing free tools for 6th-12th graders, parents, and educators to explore interests, plan high school courses, find colleges and careers, and apply to financial aid and colleges. The platform connects a student's academic record to college applications, offers career exploration, helps with applying to the CSU system and community colleges, and allows for monitoring of progress toward college and career goals.

Every student has an account they can access through their school account. Students will get a snapshot of their academic planner, information community colleges, CSU eligibility, UC eligibility and application information.

Homecoming is just around the corner!

Homecoming Fair Tickets, Dance Tickets, Talent Applications, Court are available starting Monday, Oct 6th!

College & Career Expo on October 21, 2025

The College & Career Expo is back! Please see the flyer for more information and contact Ms. Kelly or the college and career center if you are interested in participating.

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.

Upcoming New 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!

PSAT this Wednesday, October 15th

The PSAT is Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Students will receive their testing locations the day before testing. Students should arrive to their testing location by 8:30 am. Testing will conclude around 11:30 am. Please remind your students to get a solid night’s rest and eat breakfast, so they are rested and nourished before the test.

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

GET INVOLVED!

BLOOD DRIVE - Help save a life and donate blood. Applications are in the ASB office. Blood drive will be on Tuesday, October 14th. Thank you for being a hero.

HOMECOMING DANCE - Contracts are here, come and pick one up at the ASB office. Tickets are on sale, buy early before they go up.

HOMECOMING FAIR TICKETS – Are now on sale at the banker’s window. Buy early and avoid long lines.

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.

NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IS HERE!- From September 15 to October 15, we celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Americans with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The celebration begins on September 15 because several Latin American countries celebrate their independence this week, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Chile.

This month is all about recognizing the traditions, stories, and achievements of Hispanic and Latino communities that have helped shape our country.

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.

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.

SENIOR SENATE – Seniors! Come join us every Tuesday at lunch in Mrs. Acuna’s class 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.

WE CALL IT IMAGINEERING - The blend of creative imagination with technical know-how. Want to learn more? Come to Wednesdays with Walt and join the Disney club in room 10102. To explore all things Disney. Hope to 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

Family Football Night

Family Football Night on October 3rd brought out many 'future lancers' who had a chance to enter our opportunity drawing for various swag, get their own Lancer tattoo and check out our information about becoming a Lancer in 2026! A local celebrity, Hustle of Hustleboy BBQ, won our Family Swag Basket, while our Pathway Ambassadors practiced their hustling skills by reminding all who entered to visit our table!

Lancer Shoutouts!

Medical Chemistry: Mr. Lizardo's Medical Chemistry class conducting experiments that focus on changes in mass and recording the results. Students manipulated steel wool and lit it on fire, they melted ice in a test tube, dissolved sugar and alka seltzer in a test, and used histograms to represent their data.

AP Psychology: Students in Mr. Goldfischer’s AP Psychology class collaborated using sidewalk chalk to create detailed neuron diagrams, bringing neuroscience concepts to life through creative, hands-on learning.

PrismsVR Training: This week, Mrs. Kumamoto, Mrs. Zell, and Mr. Branson collaborated with math and science teachers from Cabrillo High School to explore the latest updates and features of the PrismsVR headsets, enhancing instruction through immersive learning technology.

HOSM CTE Courses: The health department presented to students in Ms. Weller's and Mr. Volkoff's classes and educated them on the dangers of substances like fentanyl and opioids, harm-reducing strategies, and provide training on how to use naloxone to reverse an overdose.

Support where you can!

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

Please see attached flyer, all receipts posted by 10/31/25 will earn double points.

It's Never Too Early For Christmas Cheer!

Buy your Christmas Tree from Lakewood High School.

You can get them for cheaper but not better quality!

https://lakewoodwebstore.myschoolcentral.com/(S(xef3qcm40ogpayai2d4wrq4i))/Index.aspx#/859406/161

We Appreciate your support.

Go Wood.

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.

CIF Championship Ring

This past week, Coach Gonzalez proudly presented Ashley “Max” Wafer with her CIF Championship ring, celebrating her outstanding achievement and contribution to Lakewood Athletics.