Community Newsletter

Beginning Monday, 5/11/2026, classroom doors in the 2000 building will be locked briefly at the start of class periods 3-7 as part of Lakewood’s new tardy sweep pilot program. Students who arrive late must scan their Minga pass at the kiosk by the library. This program is designed to support student success, reduce classroom disruptions, and promote the importance of punctuality and consistent attendance for all students.

Attention Long Beach Unified Community:

Canvas remains unavailable on the District network while we verify user safety. We anticipate restoring system access beginning early next week, depending upon feedback from our educational partners and the results of ongoing testing.

We have created a dedicated webpage with the latest updates and a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section to support students and families. For urgent communication needs, the District will continue to communicate directly with families through SchoolMessenger.

We understand this may be frustrating, especially during a critical time in the school year. Due to this incident, deadlines for some assignments and progress reports may be extended. Students will not be penalized for delays directly related to this situation.

As a reminder, security incidents like this are often followed by phishing emails, impersonations, or attempts to defraud staff and families. To help protect yourself, avoid clicking suspicious links or attachments, verify the sender before responding to requests for personal information or passwords, and report suspicious messages to your school or to the District’s IT Department at servicedesk@lbschools.net.

Lunch Information for students taking AP Exams

Students with 12 PM AP Exams can get their lunch from the cafeteria at 11:30 AM in Line 6.

Teachers will release students for 12 PM Exams at 11:25 AM. Thank you!

This is an important reminder that all students are required to present a valid school ID every day when entering campus. Students may only use:

The official hard copy student ID issued by the school, or
The digital ID available through the Minga app

No other forms of identification will be accepted for campus entry.

We also want to remind students and families that items not permitted on campus will be confiscated, and parents/guardians may be contacted as appropriate. Our goal is to maintain a safe learning environment focused on student success and well-being.

In addition, first period begins promptly at 8:45 a.m. Students should plan accordingly to ensure they arrive on time and are ready for learning at the start of class each day.

For families who choose to drive students to school, we ask that all drivers follow legal driving, stopping, and parking regulations surrounding the school campus. Please note that Lakewood High School does not have authority over surrounding city streets, traffic enforcement, or public parking areas. We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation in helping keep our surrounding neighborhood safe for students, families, and community members.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support of Lakewood High School.

Sincerely,

Mona Merlo
Principal
Lakewood High School

LBUSD Black Student Achievement Initiative SENIOR Celebration - Black Grad 2026 - A Cultural Celebration for LBUSD Black High School Seniors

Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026 Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm Location: Jordan High School, Stadium - 6500 Atlantic Avenue Long Beach, CA, 90805 Students & families must register to attend! Questions: Dr. Pamela Lovett - plovett@lbschools.net

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Thank you for celebrating our teachers and staff last week and providing members with lunch! We appreciate you, too!

We have open positions for the 2026-2027 LHS PTSA Board

Do you want to be involved in our school community, bring awareness and advocate for our students. Join our board!! We’d love to have you! It is a one-year term July – June. 10 meetings and an average of 2- 3 hours of your time per month. If you are interested, please email: lakewoodlancersptsa@gmail.com

Must be a current PTSA member for at least 30 days - any PTA

SECRETARY

Take minutes at board and association meetings

Co-signs formal papers with president: authorizations for payment

Manages PTSA correspondence as directed

Maintains and preserves PTSA records and important documents to pass on at the end of the term

VP MEMBERSHIP

Responsible for creating and implementing a membership plan

Promoting membership throughout the year

Providing membership reports at PTSA board and association meetings, collecting dues, and distributing membership cards.

VP HOSPITALITY

Official host creating a welcoming atmosphere at meetings and events

Organize and set up refreshments, food, decorations, & registration for meetings and events

Maintains hospitality supplies and equipment

Reports on hospitality plans at board meetings for forthcoming PTSA events

VP FUNDRAISING

Works to plan and organize fundraising activities

Focuses on raising the amount of funds needed to meet the unit’s budget

Presents reports on proposed fundraising activities at board and association meetings for approval

This Canvas tile has been created to provide students with easy access to important resources, tools, and support all in one place. Our goal is to simplify the process of finding what you need, when you need it, so you can stay organized, informed, and focused on your success.

Have you checked it out? How can it be improved for 26-27 school year? What is it missing?

LET US KNOW!

Give us your FEEDBACK HERE!

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.

New Days - Tuesdays and Fridays

The Book Room's hours of operations are Tuesdays and Fridays during nutrition, lunch and 7/8 periods until 4 PM. Please come by with any book needs!

Seniors! You May Be Eligible for the LBCC Viking Scholar Ceremony!

Seniors! Have you completed 12 units at LBCC with a 2.0 or higher? You may be eligible to participate in LBCC’s Dual Enrollment Viking Scholar Ceremony on May 21st at LBCC. Not sure if you meet eligibility, come see Mr. Echevarria in room 1115 before scanning the QR code on the flyer.

CSULB Dual Enrollment Ethnic Studies

Congratulations to the latest group of Lakewood scholars who completed the CSULB Dual Enrollment Ethnic Studies course. These students have met their University Ethnic Studies requirement towards a bachelor’s degree. Want to join the next class in the fall? Registration is now open and space is limited! Scan the QR code on the flyer below to register, and if you have questions come see your Dual Enrollment Counselor, Mr. Echevarria, in room 1115.

SBAC & AP Testing Dates for 2025-26

5/4 to 5/22 - AP Testing

5/18 & 5/19 - SBAC Science Grade 12 only in Big Gym with Counselors (see special schedule (TBD) for grade 12 only).

5/26 to 5/29 – SBAC Make-up testing (all tests) for selected AP students at library.

- Thank you

Programming 2026-2027

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

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

LANCER SECTION

PATHWAY AMBASSADORS! Please join us in room 7102 this Wednesday, May 13th, at lunch for our club meeting. We will be finalizing plans for our Pathway Week and our last meeting of the year!

WANT AN OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS? Apply for Link Crew on Canvas today! Earn service community hours and be a positive influence on incoming freshmen next year! Applications are due by May 22nd!"

THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED - All next week due to AP testing in the library.

JUNIOR HONOR GUARD - JUNIORS! If you are interested in participating in graduation and representing your class, come to the mandatory meeting on Monday, May 11th at lunch in the ASB office. Pick up an application in the ASB office. Applications are due at the meeting.

GRAD NITE - Reminder to purchase your Grad Nite tickets before May 15th. Prices will increase 5/18. Turn in your application to the ASB office to get approved.

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.

BLACK LITERARY SOCIETY - Now meets at lunch in Room 8201 (the ceramics room) every Monday. Join us to read and discuss the book "School Clothes" while we work on a project with the author and Harvard Professor, Dr. Jarvis Givens, to record the personal and cultural histories of LBUSD students and alumni. Mondays, Lunch, 8201. See you there!

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

UKULELE CLUB on Wednesdays in room 8204 during lunchtime! 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!

SENIOR SECTION

SENIORS - Expect to receive a list of all the textbooks you currently have out- current checkouts and overdue textbooks. Seniors will return textbooks at graduation rehearsals on June 3rd. Underclassmen standby for more details of your textbook return. Check with Ms. Kaylan in the library Monday, Wednesday and Thursday or in the Bookroom Tuesdays and Fridays

SENIORS! Check your MINGA HOMEPAGE regularly to stay updated on senior events. Don’t miss out on important information like PROM, GradNite, Senior Picnic, and GRADUATION. Stay connected.

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

Did you know our library provides numerous resources for you on our website? Check it out! Click on image to launch the website.

RoboBowl XII - Saturday, May 16th

Dear LBUSD Students and Families,

Get ready for a day of sparks, speed and serious brainpower! It’s almost time for the LBUSD RoboBowl XII!

Join us on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at McBride High School for our 12th annual RoboBowl Middle School Competition. This exciting event brings together students and families from across the district to showcase creativity, collaboration and innovation in engineering, technology and robotics.

Event Details: Flyer_2026_Robo-Bowl.pdf
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: McBride High School, 7025 E. Parkcrest Street

What to Expect:

Middle School RoboBowl Competition (Main Event)
RoboBowl Jr. & Tech Fest for Elementary Students (10:00 am – 3:00 pm) hosted by Shared Science
Science and STEM Fair hosted by McBride High School

RoboBowl is designed to provide a fun and competitive environment where students can demonstrate their skills while learning the value of teamwork and problem-solving.

Whether you're competing, exploring or cheering from the sidelines, there’s something for everyone. Come see which teams rise, adapt and take home robotics glory!

Can’t attend in person? Watch the action live at: YouTube.com/@McBrideRobotics

This event is hosted by the LBUSD Secondary Office and McBride High School, and sponsored by the Port of Long Beach and The Apostle Foundation.

We hope to see you there!

Warm regards,
Long Beach Unified School District

Apply TODAY! Paid Summer Internships Available for LBUSD High School Students!

Are you a high school student looking to explore a career while being paid? Internships are currently available for jobs inside and outside the district!

The Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) is excited to offer current high school students the opportunity to gain work experience across industries such as education, marketing, media, communications, public service, non-profits, and more in a professional setting.

We are seeking diverse candidates who reflect on our LBUSD community, and all high school students aged 14 or older are welcome to apply. A special emphasis will be placed on hiring students who have not yet had the opportunity to participate in an internship and who are completing 11th grade/rising seniors.

Intern positions are open and will be added to as opportunities arise. Internal LBUSD. Internships include:

Teaching
Afterschool Programs
Graphic Arts
Duplicating,
Business Services
Communications
Facilities

External internships include positions with the Long Beach Symphony, MOLAA, the Aquarium of the Pacific, and the Guidance Center.

All current Internships can be found on the LBUSD Internship webpageLinks to an external site.. Check back often for new internship postings!

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.

Click Here for Updated Calendar

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