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 Launch STEAM Tinker Labs at 18 Schools

Lynwood Unified is launching science, technology, engineering, arts and technology (STEAM) tinker labs at its 18 schools this fall, allowing students to explore inventions and think creatively. Each school will design its own space dedicated to pursuing science and technology. The program will feature robotics, video production, coding and other hands-on curriculum to challenge students to think critically. The labs are set to launch on Monday, Oct. 1.

Lynwood Elementary School Student Named City’s ‘Kid Mayor’

Lincoln Elementary School fifth-grader Leonardo Ramirez was appointed the city’s “Kid Mayor” for the month of September during a City Council meeting on Sept. 4. Lynwood Mayor Jose Solache created the “Kid Mayor” program to inspire young people to get involved in public service. Ramirez received $400 toward his college education and will be invited to city-sponsored events during September.

Lynwood Unified Students Receive Backpacks, School Supplies from Assemblyman Rendon

More than 75 Lynwood Unified students excitedly received new backpacks on Aug. 25 when they were gifted with packs stuffed with school supplies during California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon’s annual Backpack Giveaway. The District’s YouthAct Club worked with Rendon’s office to select more than 75 students from Lugo and Roosevelt elementary schools and one from Hosler Middle School to receive the new backpacks during a presentation at the Southgate Girls Club House.

Lynwood Unified Expands BRIDGE Theatre Project to Include High School Students

Lynwood Unified has expanded its internationally influential Building Relationships and Inspiring Dialogue through Global Exchange (BRIDGE) Theatre Project to include Firebaugh High School drama students, who will exchange short plays and performances with students in other countries. The BRIDGE program was previously offered to students in grades four through eight. In July, two graduates of Cesar Chavez Middle School performed at an arts festival in Rwanda as part of the program.

Lynwood Unified Welcomes 15,000 Students Back to School

Lynwood Unified School District is welcoming back more than 15,000 students to its campuses with increased technology and expanded programs that will boost student success. The District will give students increased college access through the College Promise partnership between LUSD and Compton College, which will provide graduates with priority registration, guaranteed admission, financial aid assistance and programs to help with college readiness starting with the high school graduating class of 2019.The District’s high schools will have new leadership as Ana Gonzalez takes the helm as principal of Lynwood High while Bambi Smith assumes the post at Firebaugh High School.

Lynwood Unified Educators Prepare for School Year at Summer Institute

Lynwood Unified staff members received new training and discussed site initiatives in preparation for the new school year during a three-day professional development Aug. 14-16 at Firebaugh High School. Teachers of all grades and staff members met to solidify school culture, review data and strategize for the year. The event reviewed programs like Advancement Via Individual Determination and the new Journeys reading program.

Lynwood Unified Staff to Prepare for Year with Superintendent’s Address

More than 1,000 Lynwood Unified staff members will come together for a superintendent’s address that will celebrate the District’s successes and address challenges for the 2018-19 year on Monday, Aug. 20 at Lynwood High School, 4050 E Imperial Hwy., Lynwood. Superintendent Gudiel R. Crosthwaite will address attendees alongside students and members of the Board of Education.

Lynwood High School Band to Showcase at SELA Arts Festival

The Lynwood High School band will perform alongside local musical artists at the annual Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) Arts Festival from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 21 at the L.A. River Channel, 5400 Monroe Ave., South Gate. The event celebrates arts and culture in the region, and will include theater, dance and food.

Lynwood Unified Boosts Student Performance, Cultural Awareness

Lynwood Unified School District’s Equity Department completed a second successful year of inspiring students while fostering equality and participating in more than 40 events. Led by director Dr. Patricia Brent-Sanco, the Equity Department partnered with the National College Resources Foundation’s Movement Program, which employs peer advisers to improve classroom performance. All Lynwood, Firebaugh and Vista high school students in the program improved their grades. Photos are available.