Lynwood Unified School District

  • Lynwood Unified Middle School Students Receive Free Laptops Through AT&T, Think Together Partnership

    Cesar Chavez Middle School students celebrated the 150th anniversary of the first telephone call by receiving 150 free refurbished laptops through a partnership between Lynwood Unified, LevelUp, Think Together and AT&T on March 3. The laptops were provided to students participating in the LevelUp expanded learning program in partnership with Think Together, helping ensure they have the technology needed to continue learning at home. Cesar Chavez eighth-grader Joseph Rodriguez said participating in Think Together has helped him improve academically while building important social and communication skills.

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  • Lynwood Unified Sixth-Graders Explore Career Pathways at Middle School Elective Showcase

    Hundreds of Lynwood Unified sixth-graders across 12 District elementary schools gained a firsthand look at future career opportunities during the annual Middle School Elective Showcase on March 3. The event introduced students to hands-on Career Technical Education (CTE) and Project Lead the Way (PLTW) programs offered at Hosler and Cesar Chavez middle schools. Middle school students led interactive demonstrations that brought electives to life. At a forensics station, Cesar Chavez seventh-grader Kaleh Barron guided students through fingerprinting techniques, brushing black powder to reveal prints and using tape to lift them. She also highlighted a profession featured in the school’s Career Explorer elective, which introduces students to a variety of professional pathways.

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  • Lynwood Unified High School Students Gear Up for New Bike Tech Pathway

    Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School students are putting the pedal to the metal through the new Bike Tech Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathway and Ride Club, opening a space for the school’s vibrant bicycle and eco-green culture to come alive and gather student enthusiasts for bike rides throughout Southern California. The pathway, which debuted at the beginning of the 2025-26 school year, engages students through hands-on learning and prepares them for a growing workforce demand in eco-mobility and sustainable transportation.

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Cal State Long Beach Ethnic Studies Exchange Inspires Lynwood Students Considering College

Follow-up Story: Fifty Lynwood High School Ethnic Studies students spent a day acquainting themselves with college life, receiving advice and encouragement from professors and undergraduates during College Bridge: An Ethnic Studies Exchange, held Feb. 27 at Cal State Long Beach. Lynwood High ethnic studies teacher Ana Orozco, a CSULB graduate, co-founded the Exchange with her former professor, Emily Berquist. Orozco accompanied Lynwood students as they attended workshops, sat in on a class and toured the campus.

Lynwood Middle School Students Receive Free Eyeglasses

Nearly 250 Lynwood Middle School students received new eyeglasses on Feb. 26 from Vision To Learn, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating vision issues. Students were examined earlier this year, and those in need were fitted and given the glasses at no cost to families.

Lynwood Unified Middle School to Hold College Assembly

Lynwood Middle School will celebrate its college-going culture during the school’s annual college assemblies at 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 6. Seventh- and eighth-graders – dressed in the gear of their favorite institutions – will enjoy separate assemblies where former Lynwood students will speak about their college experiences. A college fair will be conducted during lunch on campus, 12124 Bullis Road, Lynwood.

Lynwood Unified to Teach Parenting Techniques During Workshop

Lynwood Unified is set to help parents understand the thought processes of their teenage children and how to connect with them during a workshop from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, in room 203 of the district office, 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood.

Lynwood Unified Early Education Program Commended by State’s Quality Rating and Improvement System

Follow-up Story: Lynwood Unified’s Early Education program has been recognized by the Quality Start Los Angeles Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) for its focus on evidence-based child assessments, working with families to ensure health screenings of all children and creating quality educational environments at its 12 elementary sites. Lynwood schools improved or sustained their 2016 QRIS rating, which measures schools in areas of child observation, development & health screenings, minimum qualifications for lead teacher, effective teacher-child interaction, ratio and group size, program environmental rating scales and director qualifications.

Lynwood Unified Elementary School Stages Live Black History Museum

Lynwood Unified’s Lincoln Elementary School will celebrate Black History Month with a live-action museum featuring students portraying significant African American historical figures. The museum will be open from 9:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 in the school auditorium, 11031 State St., Lynwood.

Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Shares Secrets of Success during Visit with Lynwood Students

Follow-up Story: Five-time NBA champion Michael Cooper, who played on the Los Angeles Lakers alongside Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the 1980s, shared secrets of his success with about 100 Lynwood Unified students at Cesar Chavez Middle School on Feb. 6. Cooper put students to the test during shooting drills and imparted his five Ds of success: determination, dedication, desire, discipline and decision-making.

‘The Punisher’ Actor Jon Bernthal Inspires Lynwood Unified Students

Follow-up Story: Jon Bernthal, star of “Marvel’s The Punisher,” shared his life story with about 75 drama students from Firebaugh High and Lynwood Middle schools on Feb. 6. Bernthal, who also had pivotal roles in “Baby Driver” and “The Walking Dead,” struggled to find direction as a high school student before discovering acting. He urged Lynwood Unified students to pursue their passions.