Community Newsletter
September 15 - 19, 2025
National Hispanic Heritage Month
🎉 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. Stay tuned for more ways we’ll be celebrating and learning together! 🎉
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.
Students newly enrolled to LBUSD
Beginning with the 2025-26 school year, all user accounts for newly enrolled students will follow a 12-character password standard.
The temporary default password format for new student accounts is: MyPWisMMDDYY
If you need to reset your password, your teachers have the ability to assist you.
Please return any books you have from previous years to the Book Room during Nutrition, Lunch, if you are unscheduled 7th or 8th, or after school until 4 pm. Make sure overdue books don’t affect your ability to attend school events.
You will not be able to attend school activities if you have any outstanding fines/textbooks! Homecoming is next month...
The Middle School Back to School Night, originally scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, 2025, has been rescheduled to Thursday, September 18, to prevent a scheduling conflict with Rosh Hashanah.
As part of this adjustment, September 23 will no longer be a minimum day. The new minimum day for all middle and high schools will be Thursday, September 18.
Families will receive specific details and times for Back to School Night directly from their schools.
PSAT Deadline to sign up is September 12th
Greetings, 10th and 11th Grade Families!
The deadline to sign up for the PSAT is Friday, September 12, 2025.
Form Address: https://forms.gle/VviJXF4oEhZKhPk19
By completing this form, you understand you will take the PSAT at Lakewood High School on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 8:30am. Testing rooms will be announced!
The PSAT is a free opportunity for current LHS 10th and 11th graders. Here are some PSAT benefits you will want to take advantage of:
- See where you are with skills in preparation for the SAT
- Find out your AP Potential
- Enter the National Merit Scholarship Program
- Help pay for college by having access to over $300 million in other scholarship opportunities
- Connect to your future! Download the free BigFuture School™ mobile app and get your PSAT/NMSQT scores delivered right to your phone, so you can get customized recommendations for colleges, careers, and scholarship opportunities.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Danita Whitaker, School Counselor.
ATM students in Ms. White’s class collected and analyzed data using the velocity equation to deepen their understanding of motion.
Best Buddies kicked off the school year with a fun mixer in Room 6201! Join them every Friday at lunch to connect and be part of the community.
In Mr. Schmidt’s Graphic Design class, students created personal infographics using Canva and explored software that converted their images into cartoon-style designs.
In Ms. Avery’s class, students applied the Elements of Art to construct personal life timelines, integrating creativity with foundational artistic concepts.
Mr. Miramontes, Ms. Kaeka, and Ms. Miller collaborated by combining their PE classes to deliver instruction in the “Self-Defense and Combatives” unit. Students were given the opportunity to develop self-defense skills while strengthening their physical abilities.
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.
12th graders “in good standing” may apply for an off-campus lunch pass now through September 19th. To be considered "in good standing," students must meet expectations for grades, attendance, and behavior each quarter. Applications are available through ASB, and a parent must sign the application in person unless the student is 18. Students are only allowed to leave through the front gate within the first 10 minutes of lunch. Accumulating 3 tardies to Period 5 or 6 will result in the loss of the lunch pass, with teachers notifying Mr. Booth of any tardies.
Last day to apply is Friday, September 19th!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PRINCIPAL MONA MERLO!
Last Friday, September 12th, was Principal Merlo's birthday and what a gift from the Lancers!
Ms. Merlo proudly served as the honorary captain for the storied rivalry game against Mayfair. The Lancers celebrated a 35-7 victory over the Monsoons, bringing the coveted Milk Bucket back to Lakewood. The Milk Bucket Rivalry goes back to 1962 when the 2 schools were separated only by a dairy farm.
The Milk Bucket is back with Lakewood after a fun rivalry win over Mayfair on Friday Night.
https://www.the562.org/2025/09/13/football-lakewood-reclaims-milk-bucket-trophy-from-mayfair/
