Community Newsletter
October 27-31, 2025

Information for the week of October 27-31, 2025
Seniors! SWARM on Wednesday, October 29th from 9AM-2PM
Dear Lakewood Parents and Guardians,
As college application season picks up speed, we would like to invite you to support our upcoming Class of 2026 SWARM event on Wednesday, October 29th!
What is SWARM?
SWARM is a dedicated day for our seniors to receive hands-on support with their post-high school plans. Whether they're applying to UCs, Cal States, out-of-state universities, community colleges, trade programs, or seeking financial aid, this is their moment to move forward with confidence.
Our Lakewood College & Career team will be joined by a group of LBUSD College Advisors from neighboring schools to offer expert guidance. Seniors can attend during 1st, 3rd, or 5th period in the College and Career Center (Room 6206) with permission from their teachers.
How can you help?
To keep our students energized and focused, we would deeply appreciate any donations of snacks or water for our seniors while they fill out applications. Contributions can be dropped off at the front office any time before 9 am on October 29th. Your generosity makes a real difference!
Event Snapshot:
When: Wednesday, October 29th (1st, 3rd, and 5th period)
Who: Lakewood High School Seniors
Where: College and Career Center, Room 6206
What: Support with Common App, UC & Cal State Applications, and financial aid
Thank you for being such an essential part of our students’ journey. The transition after high school can be both exciting and overwhelming, and your support helps make it a little easier and a lot more empowering.
Best wishes,
Ms. Piper Bailey and Mr. Zach Allen
LHS Activities - HOMECOMING WEEK INFORMATION
Important Information for Homecoming Week!
HOMECOMING DAY
(Period 3 - 6)
Period 3: 8:45 – 9:53
Pass: 9:53 – 10:01
Period 4: 10:01 – 11:09
Nutrition: 11:09 – 11:16
Pass: 11:16 – 11:21
Period 5: 11:21 – 12:29
Pass: 12:29 - 12:37
Period 6: 12:37 - 1:45
FAIRE (includes Lunch): 1:45 – 3:35
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. Early-out students will need to be picked up at the auditorium gate.
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. THE PURCHASE OF A HOMECOMING FOOTBALL TICKET ALLOWS ENTRANCE TO VIEW THE GAME BUT DOES NOT NECESSARILY MEAN ENTRANCE TO THE STADIUM SEATING AREA. In the event that the football stadium is filled, a standing room only area will be created at the north end on the track for those who purchase tickets. Lakewood Students Pre-Sale is $5.00, Adults are $10.00 and Seniors and Children 13 and under are $5.00.
HOMECOMING FAIR TICKETS ($.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.
CLUB & TEAM SECTION
HOMECOMING BOOTH SELECTION. This year, all clubs that have signed up to sell food will receive a map of the table or booth set up on Wednesday after school. Clubs should choose a table if they will not be decorating a booth according to this year’s theme.
HOMECOMING BOOTH DECORATION begins after school on Thursday and ends no later than 6:00 p.m. All booth decorating must end at this time since the campus will be closing down. Get involved and have fun decorating! Voting will take place Friday morning. The winning booth will receive a gift basket.
REMINDER. Food items should be sold in $.50 increments. DO NOT ACCEPT CASH at the Fair.
ADVERTISE YOUR CLUB FUND-RAISER AT THE FAIR. The ASB will provide paper to advertise what your group is selling. Sign making is between 2:40 - 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Paint will be provided. You must provide any additional decorating materials.
STUDENTS WHO NEED TO GET OUT OF CLASS TO PREPARE FOR THE FAIR Before you are permitted to leave or be absent from your regular class for a school activity, you must be on the Student Booth Workers list provided by your advisor. If you are not on this list and are out of class you will be marked absent. Club sponsors are encouraged to limit the number of students and time missed from class to prepare for the Homecoming Fair on Friday. Students must wear the ‘booth watchers’ pass.
PLEASE CLEAN UP YOUR BOOTH AND SURROUNDING AREA immediately after the fair to avoid your club being fined $50.00. All chairs and tables need to be returned to the rally stage.
HOMECOMING BOOTH TICKET REPORTS should be turned in to the Banker’s office by Wednesday, November 5th. Ticket reports will be available at the fair.
Monday, November 3rd - LBUSD Offices & Schools are Closed to the Public
Saturday School Begins November 8th
Click here for more information regarding Saturday School.
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.
Textbooks... Got Any?
Weekly 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!
From the Wellness Center
See attached flyers for information on the Wellness Center Spotlight and calendar of events!
In and With Our Community
HOSA Attends a Fall Leadership Conference
The HOSA student organization attended a Fall Leadership Conference in Montabello on Saturday 10/18. The students participated in 4 different student run workshops. Allie Honeycutt and Shawn Mott lead two sessions of Intubation 101 workshop and Heidi Bailey and Brianna Sanchez lead two sessions of Case Studies 101 workshop. The group had an incredible experience.
Lakewood students at the College & Career Expo on October 21st
On October 21st, 130 LHS 11th and 12th grade students joined students from all high schools in LBUSD at the College and Career Expo at the Long Beach Arena. They had the chance to network with employers and college admission counselors from Southern California to learn about options for their futures after high school graduation. Thank you to Kari Michelotti, Toni Flores, Dana Brown and our two amazing College Aides, Piper and Zach for joining us! A big thank you to Jenny Gildon for organizing the recruitment of students.
HOSM students visit SoFi Stadium - October 22nd
On October 22nd , HOSM 10th grade students had a great day at SoFi stadium meeting NFL Athletic Trainers, learning about their career journeys, participating in an ankle tapping competitions, walking on the field, and visiting the Rams locker room. Maria Torres, Beck Ford and Erica Kelly had a wonderful time watching the students ooooh and ahhhhh and learn about all the sports medicine world has to offer.
Lakewood Education Foundation Golf Tournament HS Division Winners
Congratulations to Sydney Adams, Gustavo Miramontes, Coach Busch, and Coach Spencer for winning the HS Division of the Lakewood Education Foundation Golf Tournament.
Sydney Adams finished 9th out of 30 golfers in the Moore League Individual Tournament.
ASB kicked of HOCO with a pool party in the new Aquatic Center!
Fun times!
Support LHS Strings Academy
If you are interested in supporting the LHS Strings Academy, click here.
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
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.
Athletics
Reminder! No Backpacks or Ski-masks Allowed at Home Football Games!
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.