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Lynwood Unified School District

  • Lynwood Unified School Honored as 2024 Model Continuation High School

    Lynwood Unified School District’s Vista High School is among 31 schools in the state recognized as a 2024 Model Continuation High School by the California Department of Education for fostering a supportive learning environment for at-promise youth and providing exemplary instructional strategies, flexible scheduling, and support services to ensure personal and academic success. Vista High School serves students in the District who require a flexible schedule due to jobs, family needs or other life circumstances. The school’s efforts to promote academic and social success for every student contributed to Vista’s recognition as a Model Continuation High School.

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  • Cesar Chavez Middle School Earns Coveted Distinction as 2024 School to Watch

    Cesar Chavez Middle School has earned the coveted distinction of being named a 2024 School to Watch by the California Department of Education and California League of Educators (CLE) for its exemplary performance in fostering a positive campus culture and providing an enriching curriculum that boosts student engagement and success. Cesar Chavez Middle School (CCMS) is the second Lynwood Unified School District campus to become a School to Watch, joining Hosler Middle School, which earned the distinction in 2023. District and CCMS leaders will accept the award at the CLE 2024 Annual Conference on Friday, March 8.

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  • Firebaugh High School Boys’ Basketball Team Makes School History, Wins CIF Championships, Advances to State

    Firebaugh High School’s boys’ basketball team has had a record-breaking season, earning the most wins in Falcon history and, after its 76-31 victory over Big Bear High School on Feb. 24, the team added another monumental title to their belt – CIF Southern Section Division 5A Champions. The team now advances to the State Championships – which consists of five games – with the first round of the Division 5 State Championships against Coalinga High School taking place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27 at Firebaugh High School.

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Lynwood Students to Perform ‘Day of Service’ in Honor of Cesar Chavez

The students of Cesar Chavez Middle School will brighten their neighborhood while bringing cheer to local seniors during a “Day of Service” in honor of the late Cesar Chavez, a Mexican-American farm worker, labor leader and civil rights activist, whose birthday falls on March 31. On Thursday, March 26, students will spruce up Lynwood Park, while a group of students visit with seniors at the Lynwood Senior Citizens Center, where they will serve lunch to the seniors and share T-shirts designed by the school’s Sewing Club. Students will arrive at 9:45 a.m. and stay through the lunch hour.

Popular Lynwood Unified ‘Mathathon’ Showcases Lynwood Students’ Skills, School Pride

Follow-up Story: When it came to putting their math skills to the test, the students of Lynwood proved they were up to the challenge. On March 18, teams of students from elementary schools across Lynwood Unified competed head to head in the District’s annual Mathathon, a contest that tests problem-solving skills. The event had two rounds – one in which students solved equations surrounded by their competitors and family and friends, who cheered them on with posters, pom-poms and other school spirit fare; in the other round, they found solutions in the quiet of a nearby classroom. Photos are available.

New Finance and Technology Leaders Join Lynwood Unified

Lynwood Unified School District is welcoming two new administrators who are filling key leadership positions in finance and technology. Effective Feb. 23, Marlene P. Dunn joined the District as its Chief Business Official. She was introduced at the Feb. 24 LUSD Board of Education meeting. In April, Dr. Patrick Gittisriboongul will join the District as its first Chief Technology Officer.

Lynwood Parents Invited to Learn about Kindergarten, Transitional Kindergarten

Lynwood Unified School District will host a Countdown to Kindergarten session to give Lynwood parents a chance to meet with LUSD principals and teachers to discuss educational opportunities and learn more about the kindergarten, transitional kindergarten and dual-language immersion classes offered in the fall. Parents will also be able to enroll their children and ask questions about Lynwood Unified’s early learning programs. The meeting runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 12 at the District office, 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood.

Lynwood Unified Students Receive More Than $10,000 in Scholarships at Black College Expo

Lynwood Unified School District came prepared to the Black College Expo, held Jan. 31 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, with four students walking away with more than $10,000 in scholarships. The event followed a “Mini” College Expo held on the Lynwood High campus the previous Thursday, when 30 students from LUSD’s high schools were conditionally accepted into a number of participating colleges. The Expo unites 100 national colleges and universities under one roof and offers an assortment of resources for college-bound students: information on scholarships, financial aid and student-athlete assistance, along with educational seminars and roundtable discussions.

Lynwood Unified Recognizes Students on Probation for Art Display

Follow-up Story: Ruben Nazario isn’t accustomed to standing out for the positive things he’s doing. In fact, a special recognition he received at a recent Lynwood Unified board meeting in front of dozens of educators and community members and students represented a one-of-a-kind experience for the 17-year-old. He is one of several students from Lynwood Unified’s AdvancePath program to be recognized for having their artwork displayed at Los Angeles’ Chinese History Museum. The art program is a new addition to AdvancePath, a unique partnership between the District and the Los Angeles County Probation Department that helps students on probation recover credits and provides on-site services in line with their terms of probation. Photos are available.

Two Lynwood High Students Earn Scholarships through Posse Foundation

Follow-up Story: Two Lynwood High School students are headed to the University of Wisconsin at Madison and Michigan’s Kalamazoo College after earning full academic scholarships through the Posse Foundation. The foundation identifies students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential who may be overlooked by traditional college selection processes and provides full-tuition scholarships to its partner universities. Eduardo Guerro and Evelyn Salina were among 10 Lynwood High students, and thousands more across the nation, recommended for Posse scholarships. Ultimately, just 10 students are selected for scholarships to each of the organization’s 50 partner universities, which include Dartmouth College, Cornell University, UCLA and UC Berkeley.

Lynwood Community Unites to Launch Program to Serve Local Youths of Color

A coalition of Lynwood leaders – including the city, schools and religious community – are banding together to launch a program to provide guidance to local youths of color in response to President Obama’s plea to increase opportunities for underrepresented communities. The Village Project will provide mentorships, job and life skills and other resources and support to help local youths achieve their goals. The project is led by Lynwood Unified Board of Education Vice President Gary Hardie, Jr., the City of Lynwood and community organizations. The launch, held in conjunction with the second annual Black Teen Summit, takes place at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25 at the City of Lynwood’s Bateman Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood. It will be followed at 10 a.m. by a roundtable discussion.

Lincoln Fifth-Grader Named as City of Lynwood’s First ‘Kid Mayor’

Eduardo Zuniga is just 11 years old, but this month he is serving in a very important position – the City of Lynwood’s first “Kid Mayor.” Out of nearly 200 of his peers, the fifth-grader at Lincoln Elementary was recommended for the position by his teachers. He has spent the last few weeks attending special events, City Council meetings, doing interviews with the media, making recommendations on new city programs and meeting new people. He was also awarded a $400 scholarship, which was deposited in a fund designed for him to access when he’s ready to go to college. Photos are available.

Firebaugh High International Baccalaureate Numbers Hit All-Time High

International Baccalaureate participation at Firebaugh High is soaring to all-time levels, with 162 students taking nearly 400 exams in multiple subjects. The numbers represent the highest participation in the program’s history at the Lynwood Unified campus. Fourteen students are slated to earn IB diplomas this year, double the number from 2014. The rigorous, two-year college- and career-preparatory curriculum for juniors and seniors is based on promoting intercultural understanding, critical thinking and independent learning.