The Lynwood Unified School District Board of Education unanimously voted during its July 18 special board meeting to pass a resolution that authorizes the Los Angeles County Registrar to place an $80 million facilities bond measure on the Nov. 5 general election ballot. The bond measure would provide funding to further upgrade Lynwood Unified facilities, make structural repairs, remove hazardous materials, upgrade safety codes and security systems, and reduce reliance on portable classrooms, allowing the District to better support student achievement.
Students enrolled in Lynwood Unified School District’s computer science, engineering and health science pathways will soon benefit from an enriched curriculum, advanced learning resources and expanded internship opportunities. These enhancements are made possible thanks to a $2.2 million Golden State Pathways Program Implementation Grant. The grant aims to elevate educational experiences and career readiness for Lynwood students, and will support the District’s dynamic, hands-on career technical education pathway programs that explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields.
During its annual Scholarship Reception on June 13, the Lynwood Partners Educational Foundation (LPEF) awarded 102 graduating seniors with $101,000 in scholarships – an increase of $14,000 from last year – to support students' pursuit of higher education at trade schools, community colleges or four-year universities. This year’s scholarship recipients will attend prestigious universities and colleges such as Yale, Stanford, UCLA, UC San Diego, UC Irvine, Cal State Los Angeles, Cal State Fullerton and Long Beach City College.
Lynwood Unified School District celebrated nearly 800 graduates from Lynwood, Firebaugh, and Vista high schools as they crossed the stage to receive their diplomas during moving ceremonies from June 10 to 12, honoring the hard work, dedication and achievements of Lynwood Unified scholars. Following inspiring speeches from graduates and principals, students took to the stage to receive their diplomas and close the final chapter of their high school journeys.
Some of Lynwood Unified’s most gifted, talented and high-achieving elementary school students explored arts, dissected brains and engaged in hands-on science experiments as part of the District’s inaugural GATE Field Day on May 30. Over 200 third- through sixth-grade students in the District’s Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program engaged in diverse learning opportunities, from neuro-graphic art projects designed to ease stress and boost mindfulness to science, technology, engineering and math experiments and games.
Lynwood Unified Band Achieves Highest Honor at SCSBOA Festival
During its first-ever appearance at the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association (SCSBOA) Festival, Hosler Middle School’s Advanced Band received a Unanimous Superior rating – the highest rating a band can achieve. Hosler’s Advanced Band, comprised of 42 eighth-graders, played two pieces of music during the festival on March 27 at Montebello High School. The Unanimous Superior rating signifies excellence in various aspects of performance, including musicality, technical proficiency, and overall presentation.
Lynwood Unified Students Advance to SkillsUSA National Competition
Lynwood and Firebaugh high school students showcased remarkable skill and expertise acquired through Lynwood Unified’s Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, and Culinary Arts programs during the SkillsUSA State Leadership & Skills Conference in April. Ten students earned gold medals in their respective categories and will face off against more than 6,000 state champions competing for national gold medals at the SkillsUSA National Competition, to be held June 24 to 28 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Lynwood Unified Celebrates Graduates with Commencement Ceremonies
Lynwood Unified will recognize the accomplishments of its Class of 2024 graduates with stirring speeches, tassel flips and the cheers of families and friends during commencement ceremonies for its two comprehensive high schools, continuation school, and adult school. The festivities kick off at 2 p.m., Monday, June 10, with Vista High School and follows with Lynwood Community Adult School at 6 p.m., with both graduations to be held in the Lynwood High School gymnasium. Lynwood High School will stage its ceremonies at 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, and Firebaugh High School concludes the ceremonies at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, with both graduations to be held at Lynwood High Stadium. Lynwood High School is located at 4050 E. Imperial Hwy, Lynwood.
Lynwood Unified and Sheriff’s Deputies Host Heartwarming Celebration
An act of kindness was met with an equally touching gesture of gratitude when students at Lindbergh Elementary School received a surprise visit from a group of Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies on May 20. Deputy Samuel Aispuro, an officer who was recently injured in the line of duty, and eight other deputies organized a pizza party to thank the students for their heartfelt get-well letters and gave them an insightful look into the life of a law enforcement officer. The celebration fostered a sense of community between the students and the deputies assigned to the Lynwood Unified community.
Lynwood Unified Scholars Break Barriers, Earn Gates Scholarship
Lynwood Unified School District seniors Alexandra Medina and Brigitte Lopez are breaking barriers as women of color who are looking toward careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. Medina and Lopez are one step closer to fulfilling their dreams of higher education after being named 2024 Gates Foundation Scholars, two of just 750 students across the United States to win the prestigious full-ride scholarship. Medina and Lopez will attend Yale and Stanford universities, respectively. The Gates Scholarship is designed to support students in realizing their full potential.
