Community Newsletter

National Hispanic Heritage Month Fun Fact

September 15 was chosen as the starting date to celebrate the independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala and Nicaragua, all in 1812.

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.

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 will be open next week Monday, Tuesday and Thursday during nutrition, lunch and 7/8 periods until 4 PM. After next week, it will only be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Make sure to return any old textbooks! Overdue books will prevent you from attending certain school activities!

PSAT on October 15th

The PSAT for 10th and 11th Graders will be Wednesday, October 15, 2025 from 8:30am - 11:30am. Click here for CollegeBoard PSAT practice resources and here for Khan Academy practice.

Parent Information Session - 9/24 at 6 PM

Dual Enrollment Parent Information Session is this week! Come to learn or ask questions about the dual enrollment courses we offer at Lakewood.

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

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!

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We Appreciate your support.

Go Wood.

GET INVOLVED!

HOMEROOM REP MEETING – Next Wednesday, Sept 24 is our 1st Homeroom Rep Mtg. Please send your 4th period representative at the beginning of class to the auditorium.

SENIOR SENATE – Seniors! Come join us every Tuesday at lunch in Mrs. Acuna’s class Room 2201.

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.

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 on Friday, Sept. 26th.

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 INFORMATION:

ATM CLUB – Come and join us every Wednesday at lunch in room 10204. All welcome.

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!

ARE YOU LOOKING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND ENHANCE YOUR HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE? Join us at Male Leadership Academy where we engage in volunteer hours to give back to our community, leadership development through service events and collaboration, and relationship building.

Get an application from Mr. Flanagan in Room 10103 to join! Meetings will begin next week.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN COMBAT SPORTS? If so, you should consider joining the Lakewood High School wrestling team! Wrestling is the best foundation for those interested in Mixed Martial Arts sports. Any boys and girls in the 9th or 10th grade who are interested in joining the wrestling team should stop by room 8108 or the wrestling room during 7th period to see Coach Gonzalez to sign up. "Wrestling is for EVERBODY! Go Lakewood!"

Join us for our 2nd Annual Latino Heritage Celebration!

We are excited to invite all LBUSD families, students, and community members to our Latino Heritage Celebration at Cabrillo High School on Saturday, September 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Get ready for a day filled with cultural pride featuring student performances, live music, delicious food from local vendors, informational resources from LBUSD and our community, and more!

This is a celebration of culture, community, and togetherness. Safeguards are in place to ensure a safe and welcoming event for our students, families, and community. Don’t miss this special celebration!

View the Latino Heritage Celebration 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.