Lynwood Unified School District

  • Lynwood Unified Seniors Turn Big Dreams into Bold Next Steps During Decision Days Celebrations

     From future engineers and airline pilots to aspiring lawyers and healthcare professionals, seniors at Lynwood and Marco Antonio Firebaugh high schools stepped into the spotlight during annual Decision Day celebrations, recognizing their plans for life after graduation. At Firebaugh High, more than 100 college, military and career-bound seniors gathered for a campuswide celebration featuring Wingstop, tote decorating, caricature drawings and photo opportunities with friends. Lynwood Unified alumnus and TikTok creator Jesus Zapien visited the event to encourage students and celebrate alongside seniors as they prepared for their next steps.

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  • Lynwood Unified Coach Honored for Three Decades of Excellence On and Off the Court

    Lynwood High School girls’ basketball head coach Ellis Barfield was honored with the Humanitarian Excellence Award by the Lynwood Alumni Foundation earlier this spring, recognizing three decades of leadership that have shaped one of the region’s most accomplished athletic programs. Under Barfield’s guidance, the highly competitive program has earned more than 700 wins and 30 consecutive league championships. These milestones place Lynwood High among the most consistent high school basketball programs in the region – but for Barfield, the accolades have never been the goal. Instead, he said they reflect a decades-long commitment to mentorship through creating opportunities for student-athletes to succeed beyond the court.

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  • Lynwood Unified Senior Earns 2026 Posse Scholarship, Continuing Family Legacy

    Lynwood High School senior Isaias Perez Magana has been selected as a 2026 Posse Foundation Scholar, earning a full-tuition scholarship to attend Middlebury University in Vermont in fall 2026 and continuing a family legacy that began more than a decade ago. Magana’s aunt, Lynwood High graduate Evelyn Salinas, received a Posse Scholarship in 2015 and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Now a solutions engineer in the tech and services industry, Salinas nominated Magana for the prestigious scholarship and encouraged both him and his brother Isaac – a 2025 Posse finalist – to pursue the same opportunity.

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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.