Community Newsletter

College & Career Expo on October 21, 2025

The College & Career Expo is back! Please see the flyer for more information and contact Ms. Kelly or the college and career center if you are interested in participating.

All families are welcome to join their students. Shuttles are available from all LBUSD high schools picking up between 5PM-6:15PM and drop-offs from 7:15PM-8:30PM.

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 is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 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!

Important Information for Homecoming Week!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING HOMECOMING DAY (Friday, Oct. 31st). Don’t forget that on FRIDAY, ALL STUDENTS ARE TO REPORT TO THEIR PERIOD 3 CLASS at 8:45 a.m. Students who are unscheduled periods 3, must report to school at 9:55. Bring enough money for food. Nutrition Services will be available at Breakfast, Nutrition and Lunch.

A SCHOOL-WIDE ASSEMBLY will take place on the rally stage Friday 10/31 during the fair. Please take time out to support your classmates and enjoy the show. Please eat a healthy breakfast on Friday since lunch will not be available until more than two hours later than normal.

ATTENDANCE OFFICE - If you are planning on leaving early on Friday (Homecoming day), you will need to turn in an early out request no later than nutrition on Wednesday, October 29th. Early-outs will not be accepted on Friday, October 31st. NO EXCEPTIONS. Thank you for your cooperation. Try not to miss out on all the fun!

CLOSED CAMPUS -All buildings will be closed to students during the assembly and fair unless accompanied by a teacher. Do not leave your belongings in any classroom.

MOST INTERACTIVE AND INFLATABLE GAMES WILL BE ONE OR MORE TICKETS.

A SPECIAL NIGHT SOCIAL recognizing our Varsity Football team and Spirit Groups will be held on Wednesday evening, Oct. 29th on the rally stage at 6:00 p.m. Come out, support our school, and show your school spirit.

PICK UP YOUR LANCER CARD PRIZES, including homecoming fair tickets and t-shirts, from your coach/club sponsor on Thursday, Oct. 30th. If you sold cards for ASB or Student Council, please go to the Activities Office to pick up your prizes before Friday, Oct. 31st.

HOMECOMING T-SHIRTS are on sale during the week of the Fair for only $15.00. Get one now before they are sold out.

IF YOU PURCHASED AN ACTIVITIES CARD - go to the Banker’s Office to pick up your free Homecoming shirt on Wednesday, Oct. 29th.

HOMECOMING VARSITY FOOTBALL GAME VS WILSON- Is on Thursday, Oct 30th. Football tickets go on sale throughout the week at the Banker’s Office. Lakewood Students Pre-Sale is $5.00, Adults are $10.00 and Seniors and Children 13 and under are $5.00. LHS Staff and one guest are free with School ID.

HOMECOMING FAIR TICKETS ($.50 each) are on sale at the Banker’s Office, Monday(10/6) thru Thursday (10/30). Buy your tickets now to avoid the long lines. Tickets will be sold on Friday at the Student Store during the fair only.

BE SURE TO DRESS UP DURING THE WEEK according to theme. As always, the school dress-code will be enforced.

Mon., Oct. 27th Adam Sandler vs. Steve Harvey (Character Day)
Tues., Oct. 28th Twister Tuesday (Wacky Meme Day)
Wed., Oct. 29th Rom-Com Wednesday (Dress as your Type)
Thurs., Oct. 30th Remember the Lancers (Spirit Day)
Fri., Oct. 31st Halloween Town (Halloween Day)

DECORATE YOUR DOOR. All period 4 classes are encouraged to decorate their doors according to the “A Hollywood Homecoming: Lights, Camera, Action” theme. Judging will take place Wednesday, Oct. 29th after school. The top three classes will be announced at the school-wide assembly on Friday, Oct. 31st. Winning classes will receive donuts and juice.

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

Odyssey Student Presents Wayfinder Award

Odyssey Student and Aquarium of the Pacific intern Daniela Juarez honored the Aquarium with the Wayfinder Award during the LBUSD Partners & Pathways Celebration at Long Beach Marriott on Friday.

AP Bio Learns about The Cell

Students have been making diagrams of the cell membrane, using soapy water and a frame to learn more about the cell membrane, identifying different concentrations of sugary water based on the change in mass of carrots to learn more about osmosis, and water potential. Then the students reviewed for their unit 2 exam by role-playing as an organelle and participated in "speed-dating" the other cellular structures.

Visit the Ofrenda at the LHS Library

The Library is celebrating Dia De Los Muertos with an Ofrenda in the library entry space. Please come by and add to our alter and see the other displays in our space.

Huge thank you to Ms. Brandts and Ms. Magana for sharing their beautiful decorations.

From City of Hope Blood Donor Center 💕

Hello Lakewood High School,

On behalf of the City of Hope Blood Donor Center, thank you for sponsoring your blood drive to support our patients. Every drop is a race against time, giving patients the chance to recover, to be with their loved ones, and to return home. Your partnership brings hope to those in treatment today, and most importantly, helps create future generations whose lives are possible because of what you have done.

We are grateful for your continued support.

Support where you can!

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

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

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!

https://lakewoodwebstore.myschoolcentral.com/(S(xef3qcm40ogpayai2d4wrq4i))/Index.aspx#/859406/161

We Appreciate your support.

Go Wood.

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.

Lancers beat Millikan and bring home the Hamilton Trophy

Football brings home the Hamilton Trophy after a hard-fought battle against Millikan this past Friday! The Lancers will now host the WHS Bruins on Thursday, October 30th, for the Moore League title and a share of first place on the line. Don’t miss it, let’s pack the stands and show our Lancer pride!

Senior Night for Girls Volleyball, Advance to CIF Playoffs

Boys Basketball showed up in full force to support our Girls Volleyball team during Senior Night this past week! Girls Volleyball now advances to the CIF Playoffs and will face Woodcrest Christian in the first round on Tuesday, October 21st.