Community Newsletter

Please join us at our annual Back-to-School Night program on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. You are invited to follow your student's program according to his/her schedule. You will have an opportunity to attend presentations by our classroom teachers, to tour the campus, to join PTSA, and to receive one Lancer Parent Point.

Don't bother to cook on Back to School Night. Starting at 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., visit our quad area and purchase food from our school-sponsored vendor: Burning Buns.

If you haven't already joined the PTSA, pay your dues at the PTSA table and earn an additional Lancer Parent Point.

In addition to Back-to-School Night, the following services will be available:

• Counselors will be available in the quad to assist with ParentVue/Canvas to find student schedules. ParentVue/Canvas are web-based sites to help keep track of your child's grades, assignments, and to communicate with your child's teachers. Stop by the quad for help in getting connected to your student's accounts.

• Stop by the Quad area

• Spirit Items available for purchase (Banker's Office).

• Sign Up for the Blood Drive.

• Participate in the school-wide Christmas Tree and Lancer Discount Card programs.

• 2nd to Last opportunity for Parents of Seniors to purchase seniors items at a discounted rate

On behalf of the faculty, administrators, and our students, we hope you will be able to attend Back-to-School Night to visit the campus of which we are all so proud.

Cordially,

The Lakewood High School Staff

Please take a moment to log into your ParentVue account and complete the Annual Student Verification.

Completing the verification ensures:

• Your contact information and communication preferences are accurate, allowing you to receive timely updates from the District and your child's school.

• LBUSD insight on what services, programs, and resources each school may need to help students succeed.

Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) is committed to protecting the confidentiality of sensitive information about students and their families through policies that prohibit information-sharing with law enforcement authorities for immigration enforcement purposes to the maximum extent permitted under law.

To complete the verification, use the link to log into your ParentVUE account: ParentVUE link.

For additional assistance, view the instructions provided below.

DIRECTIONS: How to Complete Annual Verification

For questions about the application or if your child is not planning on attending LBUSD in 2025-2026, please contact your child's school. Thank you for your continued partnership.

Por favor tomen un momento para iniciar una sesión en su cuenta de ParentVUE y completar la Verificación Anual de Estudiantes.

En completar la verificación puede asegurar que:

• Su información de contacto y preferencias de comunicación son precisas, lo que le permite recibir actualizaciones oportunas del Distrito y de la escuela de su hijo.

• Conocimiento para LBUSD sobre qué servicios, programas y recursos puede necesitar cada escuela para ayudar a los estudiantes a tener éxito.

El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Long Beach (LBUSD) se compromete a proteger la confidencialidad de la información sensible sobre los estudiantes y sus familias a través de políticas que prohíben el intercambio de información con las autoridades policiales para fines de aplicación de la ley en la medida máxima permitida por la ley.

Para completar la verificación, utilice el enlace para iniciar sesión en su cuenta de ParentVUE: Enlace de ParentVUE.

Para obtener ayuda adicional, consulte las instrucciones que se proporcionan a continuación.
INSTRUCCIONES: Cómo completar la verificación anual

Si tiene preguntas sobre la solicitud o si su hijo/a no planea asistir a LBUSD en 2025-2026, comuníquese con la escuela de su hijo/a. Gracias por su continua colaboración.

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.

The Book Room will be open Tuesday and Thursday 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!

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

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.

BOYS BASKETBALL – Please donate unwanted clothes/shoes to support Boys Basketball. You can leave them in Coach Coopers bungalow 25107/B91. Thank you for your support.

CALLING ALL ARTISTS - Help us promote your pathways! Create 1-3 bookmark designs that represent your pathway and submit them for the Pathway Bookmark Design Contest. If chosen it will be displayed in the library and be used for recruitment. Stop by the library for a contest entrance form on paper if needed. All submissions are due by October 6th!

JOIN SHARP – Applications are now available in the ASB office. You have to have a 2.5 gpa or higher in your June report card. Only 10th thru 12th grade for this semester. Applications are due Oct 3rd.

LANCER DISCOUNT CARDS – This is a great fundraiser opportunity to help your school. You can earn prizes like a free yearbook, prom, grad nite and also help earn money for your club or sport. Come to the ASB office to pick up your cards.

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

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!

SENIOR SECTION

🎓 COLLEGE APPLICATION SEASON OFFICIALLY STARTS WEDNESDAY - Starting October 1st, all college applications will be open! That means you can begin applying to UCs, Cal States, out-of-state universities, and community colleges. Use CaliforniaColleges.edu to manage and submit your applications. Don’t wait—your future starts now!

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

NJROTC Field Trip to Miramar Air Show

Odyssey students attended the Aquarium of the Pacific's CELP Scholar Symposium on Saturday to hear from college and grad students studying marine science, environmental science, and ecology. Lakewood students had the opportunity to explore these STEM fields through guest speaker panels and Q and A sessions with the scholars and industry professionals!

Energy and curiosity filled the room in Mr. Duarte’s Physics class as students dove into kinematic graphs. Lancers were fully engaged asking questions as they connected motion on paper. Their excitement made physics come alive!

Our dedicated office clerks go above and beyond each week by checking in with their teacher aides. Their guidance and support help ensure students feel valued, stay on track, and gain meaningful workplace experience here at Lakewood.

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:

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

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

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.

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.

Football team captains honored Mrs. Suarez as this week’s Honorary Captain for the game against Poly.

Do not bring the following items:

Backpacks

Ski Masks

Outside food or drinks

You and your items will not be let into the game together.

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