Community Newsletter
February 16-20, 2026 - 4th Week of Semester 2

February 16-20, 2026, No School on February 16th - Washington Day Holiday
SBAC Saturdays
Got Absences? Saturday School is Back, February 21st
LBUSD Electronic Devices Board Policy Information
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.
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?
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!
From the Counseling Office
Programming 2026-2027
SAT Sign-Up
Lakewood High School is offering the SAT for free on March 11, 2026 to current LHS juniors (11th graders) only. Click here to sign up for this opportunity! The deadline to sign up is Feb. 6th.
From the Wellness Center
See attached flyers for information on the Wellness Center Spotlight and calendar of events!
LHS Activities - ASB
Lunch Passes
Lunch passes are only issued to Lancers in Good Standing in grade 12 during the first quarter of school. Grade 11 students may apply (due 2/27) for the Off Campus Lunch Pass at the beginning of the 2nd semester of school if they meet the following requirements:
1) maintain at least a 2.5 GPA and have no “U’s” on the most recent report card;
2) have no outstanding fines (ASB, textbook or library);
3) have no more than 3 tardies or truancies period 5 or 6 following lunch
4) excess of excused absences
4) No more than 3 all-day unverified absences in the prior semester*.
Students must show their pass to leave and return to campus during the lunch period. Passes may be revoked for misuse of permit, disciplinary problems, and/or not maintaining the above requirements. Pick up your pass from the Activities Office.**
Note: students who do not have an I.D. cannot get a lunch pass.
*If application is denied, Requirements will be reviewed at the beginning of the next semester.
**Lunch passes will not be issued after the designated window of time at the beginning of each semester.
***Teachers will be provided with a list of students with lunch passes
In and With Our Community
IT'S HERE!!!! Grab some friends and come be a part of the family! The spring musical auditions will be Feb. 17th and 18th in the auditorium. Scan the QR Code for all the necessary information.
The Addams Family Musical Auditions
All-District Orchestra Musicians
This past week Melina Khaksar, Matthew Rangel, and Fatima Ramirez represented our school at the All-District Orchestra Concert. They were grouped with the best musicians across the district and gave a stellar performance. They demonstrated high levels of musicianship and have made us proud!
Odyssey Club - Aquarium of the Pacific Family Science Night
Odyssey Club students participated in the Aquarium if the Pacific's Family Science night, teaching families about turtle conservation and how to make simple electrical circuits.
Dissection in Zoology
Students observe and dissect moon jellies to learn about the anatomy of cnidarians in Zoology.
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
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
Boys Soccer Quarterfinal Game - Tuesday at 5PM
Come out and support our Boys Soccer team tomorrow as they take on Pacifica (Oxnard) in the quarterfinals at 5:00 p.m. at John Ford Stadium.
Lady Lancers Soccer
Girls Soccer had an outstanding season this year! On Thursday, they earned a 2–0 victory over Rowland High School, marking the program’s first playoff win in 20 years. Although they fell short against Sultana this past Saturday, the team has much to be proud of.
Lakewood Wrestlers Finish Strong in CIF Last Saturday
Congratulations to our Wrestling program! Ashley Wafer earned 2nd place in CIF on the girls’ side, while Joseph Macias placed 7th and Cameron McCormick finished 8th for the boys. Ashley will advance to the CIF-SS Masters Tournament next Saturday.