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 Elementary to Showcase Arts Project Mural

Abbott Elementary School will launch its Turnaround Arts: California program with a showcase of a mural at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 18. Nearly 100 students and staff will “activate” exterior campus walls using a photobooth truck, black-and-white portraits and wheatpaste. Abbott was accepted this summer into the Turnaround Arts national program, which will provide teacher training, a regional coach to facilitate Abbott’s strategic arts plan and coordinated support for public arts events. Abbott is at 5260 Clark St., Lynwood.

Lynwood Unified Board of Education Prioritizes College Success, Technology in New 2018-19 Vision Plan

The Lynwood Unified School District Board of Education has committed to better prepare students for higher education through college partnerships, improve community engagement by establishing a parent center at each school and increase access to technology for the 2018-19 school year. Board members defined their priorities as part of Lynwood’s Promise 2020 Vision during a retreat that kicked off the school year.

Lynwood Unified Parents Learn College Process at College Conference

Lynwood Unified parents received helpful advice about college requirements, deadlines and financial aid during Lynwood High School’s Parent College Conference on Sept. 29. The event was geared toward parents of seniors, providing tools for the college application process.

Lynwood Unified Parents Learn to Build Bridges to Children’s Success

Lynwood Unified will help parents build bridges for their child’s success during a Family Engagement Workshop Series. The sessions will help families define their role in the growth and success of students. The series, which launched Oct. 9, will conclude at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30 at Lugo Elementary School, 4345 Pendleton Ave., Lynwood.

Lynwood Unified’s College Fair Inspires Students to Succeed

Lynwood Unified alumni joined college representatives to inspire students to pursue their college and career dreams during the District’s annual Alumni College Conference on Sept. 22. Keynote speaker and alumnus Rene Lozano discussed emigrating from Mexico City and becoming the first person in his family to attend college. Workshop topics included the admission process, the first-year college experience, choosing a major and career, and financial aid.

New All-electric School Bus to Reduce Costs, Pollution at Lynwood Unified

Lynwood Unified School District will add a new all-electric school bus to its fleet this fall, reducing air pollution and cost while improving child safety. The new eLion Type C bus can travel 75 miles when fully charged. The bus is funded through a pair of grants totaling nearly $800,000 from the South Coast Air Quality Management District and the Hybrid and Zero Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Project.

Lynwood Unified Expands College Admission Partnerships

Lynwood Unified has expanded its collegiate partnership program, which will provide graduates with priority registration, guaranteed admission and financial aid assistance, to include Cal State University, Dominguez Hills and the University of La Verne. Lynwood Unified has a similar partnership with Compton College. The schools will assist Lynwood graduates in completing the steps to register and apply for financial aid.

Annual Alumni College Conference Inspires Students to Pursue Their Dreams

Lynwood Unified alumni will join college representatives to inspire students to pursue their college and career dreams during the District’s annual Alumni College Conference on Sept. 22 at Lynwood High School. The conference features college workshops and representatives from more than 20 universities. Topics includes the admission process, the first-year college experience, choosing a major and career, and financial aid.

Lynwood Unified to Celebrate New Early Childhood Classroom

Mark Twain Elementary School will commemorate the opening of a new Early Childhood Education classroom with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept 14. Superintendent Gudiel R. Crosthwaite will attend the celebration at Mark Twain, 12315 Thorson Ave., Lynwood. The District is expanding its ECE program, which has been commended by the state for creating a quality educational environment at its 12 sites.

Lynwood High School Welcomes English Learner Students

More than 50 Lynwood High School students who are learning English received an introduction to high school expectations and keys to success during a special assembly on Sept. 6 in the campus library. District staff and LHS counselors offered support and shared their personal stories about mastering English.