Community Newsletter

Remember to take the Student Wellness Pulse Survey in your CTE class this week!

Your voice is very important. Please remember to take the survey in your CTE class on Tuesday or Wednesday this week.

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.

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.

Programming 2026-2027

Please visit the LHS Counseling website for important news about programming/scheduling for the 2026-2027 school year.

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.

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

THE LIBRARY - Will be closed all next week during the periods due to testing. We will be open before school, nutrition, and lunch.

GOLD L POINTS – Reminder to turn in your Gold L points this week. Make sure your teacher or coach signs you off on the sport or programs you have participated this semester. For more info. Come to the ASB office.

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.

10TH, 11TH, AND 12TH GRADERS! Did you know that there are in-person dual enrollment classes that you can take here at Lakewood? Registration is now open for the CSULB Ethnic Studies, and the LBCC ATM and HOSM dual enrollment classes that start in February. All three classes are open to all pathways. Come see the Dual Enrollment Counselor, Mr. Echevarria (E che var ria), in room 1115 if you have any questions on registering for these classes. Space is limited.

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

STAFF SECTION

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.

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 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

Lakewood High School's 4th Career Day!

On Monday, January 26th, Lakewood High School hosted community partners for our 4th Annual Career Day. Students experienced several different presentations throughout the morning, in their classrooms or with larger groups in places like the gym, auditorium, and aquatics center. Industries including aerospace, health care, environmental planning, cybersecurity, and the arts were represented.

At the Career Readiness Fair, over forty organizations welcomed students at tables to answer questions about their industries and institutions. One student commented, “I learned about how I can start progressing within a career of my choice, starting as a teenager”. Our guests were welcomed and escorted by our Pathway Ambassadors who were excited to speak with them and practice their networking skills. Presenters commented on how engaged and inquisitive the students were, and how welcomed they felt on our campus.

A big thank you to all at Lakewood that helped to make this day a wonderful experience for all involved!

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

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.

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