Lynwood Unified School District

  • Lynwood Unified Receives National Recognition for Districtwide Artificial Intelligence Approach

    Lynwood Unified School District has been named one of 12 school districts in the nation to receive the first Artificial Intelligence (AI) K–12 Student Agency Award, a national recognition honoring districts leading thoughtful, ethical and student-centered approaches to AI in education. The award was presented at the Student and Community Voice AI Summit, held in March in Anaheim, where educators, students and school leaders from across the country gathered to discuss the future of AI in schools.

     

     

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  • Lynwood Unified Senior Earns Prestigious $50,000 Edison Scholarship

    At age five, Agustin Ramon and his family left Mexico and arrived in the United States, leaving all they knew for a chance at a better life while navigating a language barrier that proved to be a daily struggle. Ramon, now a Lynwood High School senior, overcame those early challenges with the support of his family and the Lynwood Unified community, building confidence in the classroom and setting his sights on a future in the tech industry. His resilience and academic achievements were recognized on March 20, when he was named an Edison Scholar and awarded a $50,000 scholarship.

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  • Lynwood Unified High School Dance Pathway Students Shine on the National Stage

    In their first-ever appearance on the USA Dance Nationals stage, students in Lynwood High School’s Dance Career Technical Education pathway earned a second-place finish on March 15, beating out some of the top dance teams in the country. Their lyrical routine, “Medicine,” and jazz routine, “Working Girl,” both of which qualified them for nationals, took seven months to choreograph and perfect by 17 dance ensemble students, program lead and Lynwood High alumna Brittany Washington and instructors. Ultimately, their lyrical routine secured their podium finish.

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Lynwood Unified to Host Comedy Showcase to Raise Money for Students

Lynwood Unified will hold its second annual Comedy Showcase at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 3 in the Lynwood High School auditorium, 4050 E. Imperial Hwy., Lynwood. The event is a benefit for the Lynwood Partners Educational Foundation Scholarship Fund.

Lynwood Unified Celebrates Fitness at District Track and Field Event

More than 700 Lynwood Unified K-8 students competed in the District’s annual Track and Field Championships on April 13 at Lynwood High School. Athletes trained for four months in preparation for the event, which celebrated health and fitness. Students who earned first- through fifth-place finishes advance to a Qualifier Meet on May 19 at Rancho Dominguez Preparatory in Long Beach. Photos are available.

Lynwood Unified Celebrates ‘Every Student Succeeds’ Nominees

Lynwood Unified held a celebration on April 12 for each student selected as an “Every Student Succeeds” nominee, an honor given to students who have overcome adversity to achieve success. Each school had one student recognized during the awards dinner held at Will Rogers Elementary School.

Lynwood Unified Adult School Announces ‘Every Student Succeeding’ Nominee

Lynwood Unified Community Adult School (LCAS) student Henry Velasco was once without food or shelter, but despite those obstacles he made it his goal to return to school and further his education by obtaining his high school diploma and attending college. Velasco’s perseverance is one of the many reasons he was honored as the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Every Student Succeeding Program nominee, an honor given to students who have shown growth and gained the knowledge and skills necessary to participate effectively as citizens in their community.

Firebaugh High School Hosts Red Cross Blood Drive

Firebaugh High School hosted a Red Cross Blood Drive for students and staff on April 11. The drive was open to anyone 16 and up and promoted a community of giving. The event followed a drive put on by Lynwood High School the previous week.

Lynwood Unified Hosts 6th Annual Arts Festival and District Showcase

Lynwood Unified School District students put on their dancing shoes and grabbed their musical instruments for the District’s sixth annual Arts Festival on April 6 at Lynwood High School. The free event featured art, music, drama, dance and food. A Ballet Folclórico Do Brasil performance took place as well as a Conga Kids Dance Competition.

Lynwood Unified Adult School Announces Student Honor

Lynwood Unified Community Adult School (LCAS) student Henry Velasco has been nominated to receive an Every Student Succeeds Program award, an honor given to students who have shown growth and gained the knowledge and skills necessary to participate effectively as citizens in their community. Velasco holds a 3.85 GPA as a full-time student and also works 40 hours.

Lynwood High School Hosts Red Cross Blood Drive

Lynwood High School hosted a Red Cross Blood Drive for students and staff on April 4. The drive was open to anyone 16 and up and promoted a community of giving. All donors received a free American Red Cross t-shirt.

Lynwood Elementary School Hosts College Fair

Washington Elementary School parents and families learned a student-run lesson in colleges and universities during the school’s College Fair on March 28. Students prepared presentations that showcased college options and answered questions during a tour for those in attendance.

Lynwood Unified to Host 6th Annual Arts Festival and District Showcase

Lynwood Unified School District students will put on their dancing shoes and grab their musical instruments for the District’s sixth Annual Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 6 at Lynwood High School, 4050 E. Imperial Hwy., Lynwood. The event is free and will feature art, music, drama, dance and food. A Ballet Folclórico Do Brasil performance will also take place as well as a Conga Kids Dance Competition.