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Lynwood Unified School District

  • Lynwood Unified Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Classroom Building at Lynwood High Campus

    Lynwood Unified School District celebrated a new chapter for the Lynwood High School Imperial Campus with the Dec. 12 groundbreaking for a state-of-the-art 175,000-square-foot classroom building. Set to open in fall 2027, the facility will offer modern resources, opportunities and enriching educational experiences for future Knights for generations to come. Donning hard hats and safety vests, future Lynwood High students and District officials grabbed their shovels and made the first dig into a mound of dirt at the construction site, marking the official start of the transformative project. The event – which included performances by the César Chávez Middle School Advanced Band and the Hosler Middle School Cheer team – featured inspiring remarks from District officials, honored guests and students who will be among the first to enter the renovated campus as freshmen.

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  • $1 Million CAL FIRE Grant to Help Lynwood Unified Combat Climate Change, Foster Green Schools

    Lynwood Unified School District, in partnership with environmental nonprofit TreePeople, has been awarded a $1 million CAL FIRE Green Schoolyards grant to transform three of its campuses into greener, more sustainable spaces. The ambitious project includes planting 110 trees and 1,800 California native plants and removing over 40,000 square feet of asphalt to create new green spaces at Abbott and Lindbergh elementary schools and Vista High School. Tree planting is set to begin in spring 2025, ushering in a new era of sustainability for Lynwood schools.

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  • Lynwood High School Students Celebrate Democracy with Rock the Vote Event

    With the 2024 general election less than three weeks away, Lynwood High School on Oct. 11 transformed its gymnasium into a vibrant mock political convention, with students campaigning for their chosen candidates and measures, informing attendees about key issues on the ballot and marching for changes they hope to see as part of the school’s Rock the Vote event. Clad in professional business attire and ready to defend their candidates through colorful poster boards, dozens of seniors presented a presidential candidate, their respective economic policies and propositions ranging from affordable housing and mental health to climate change and school facilities via Measure U and Prop 2.

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Lynwood Unified to Give Books to Families at Scholastic Literacy Event

More than 250 Lynwood Unified students will receive new books, engage in reading activities and meet with District administrators during the District’s annual Scholastic Literacy Event – put on by the Equity, Access & Instructional Services Department. More than 1,000 titles, including classics like “Charlotte’s Web” and “Everything Pets,” will be provided by the District, Scholastic and community partners. All children will take home up to three books. Clifford the Big Red Dog® will join parents and guardians in encouraging children to bolster their literacy skills while Lynwood librarians will attend and sign up youngsters for library cards.

Lynwood Unified to Provide Summer Meals for All Children

Lynwood Unified is providing fee summer meals for children 18 and under at all middle and elementary schools through its Nutrition Services Department summer program. All children, whether they are enrolled in summer school or not, can receive breakfast from 10 to 10:30 a.m. and lunch from noon to 12:30 p.m. through Friday, Aug. 9.

Lynwood Unified Set to Begin Summer Bridge Enrichment Program

Lynwood Unified will help K-8 students achieve year-round success through a Summer Bridge program beginning Monday, June 24 at all elementary and middle schools. Students will study a math-focused curriculum and enjoy creative play for health and fitness through extended learning nonprofit Think Together. Breakfast and lunch will be served.

Lynwood Unified Class of 2019 Inspires Students During Senior Walk

Members of Lynwood Unified’s Class of 2019 visited elementary and middle school students during a special Senior Walk on June 11 designed to inspire younger students to pursue their higher education goals. The seniors arrived at campuses dressed in caps and gowns and spoke to young students and visited with teachers and classrooms ahead of their commencement ceremonies.

Lynwood Unified Class of 2019 to Inspire Students During Senior Walk

Lynwood Unified’s Class of 2019 will visit elementary and middle school students during a special Senior Walk event at 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 11. Seniors will arrive at campuses dressed in their caps and gowns and speak to students about their educational journeys. The visits will begin at Hosler Middle School, 11300 Spruce St., Lynwood.

Lynwood Unified Salutes Class of 2019

Lynwood Unified School District celebrated nearly 900 graduates during commencement ceremonies. Approximately 200 students from Vista High School received diplomas on June 12, while Firebaugh High School graduated nearly 300 on June 13 and Lynwood High 400 on June 14. Valedictorians and salutatorians urged classmates to relish their high school years even as they prepare to seize the future.

Lynwood Unified Celebrates Mental Health Awareness

Lynwood Unified celebrated Mental Health Awareness month on May 24 with an event featuring engaging activities, informational booths and puppies at Firebaugh High School. The National Alliance on Mental Illness partnered with the District to provide information on topics like post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety.

Abbott Elementary to Showcase Campus Murals in Turnaround Arts Project

Nearly 100 students and staff members of Abbott Elementary will showcase artwork throughout the walls of the school’s campus in celebration of its participation in the Turnaround Arts: California program. The Inside Out Project will make a visual statement about the school’s commitment to leveraging the arts for educational equity. Abbott was accepted into the Turnaround Arts program in summer 2018, providing teacher training, a regional coach to facilitate Abbott’s strategic arts plan and coordinated support for public arts events.

Lynwood Unified to Dedicate New Athletic Field at Middle School

Lynwood Unified will welcome parents, students and community members to a dedication ceremony for the District’s new athletic field at Lynwood Middle School, 12124 Bullis Road, Lynwood. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 28. The athletic field will feature space for soccer, football and track and field. It will be available to multiple schools, including Firebaugh High.