Utilizing funding from the Measure K facilities bond, Lynwood Unified is continuing to repair, renovate and improve schools. This summer, the District completed several roofing, painting and replacement of heating and air conditioning systems. In addition, Lynwood Unified is continuing to plan future projects, including the field renovation at Lynwood High School and a proposed project that would improve school drop-off zones.
As students in Lynwood head back to school, an innovative partnership is working to ensure that students are healthy and ready to learn. The Lynwood Unified School District, along with three other schools in Compton, El Monte and Pico Rivera, is working in collaboration with the Children's Defense Fund and the School Superintendents Association (AASA) to identify and enroll uninsured children into health coverage. To get the word out about the importance of getting children covered, the District is reaching out to parents, school personnel, and their local community through their Back-to-School Nights, health fairs and other special activities. Media contact: Maritza Fairfield, 909-445-1001 (office)
This summer was chock full of specialized trainings for Lynwood Unified teachers, who attended seminars across Southern California to prepare them for the upcoming school year. Professional development focused on AP and pre-AP courses, AVID, Common Core and more. Photos from trainings are available. Media contact: Maritza Fairfield, 909-445-1001 (office)
Follow-up Story: The Lynwood community over the past two weeks came together for ribbon cutting ceremonies to celebrate new classroom facilities at Washington and Lincoln elementary schools. The events featured speeches from District staff and local elected officials, as well as tours led by students at the schools. These projects were partly funded under the Measure K facilities bond.
Photos of the events, and of the classrooms, are available.
In an effort to keep the community informed about construction projects taking place Districtwide under the Measure K facilities bond, Lynwood Unified is launching a new Facebook Page, where the public can view progress photos and read about projects and other news related to the $93 million bond measure, which was passed in 2012. Media contact: Maritza Fairfield, 909-445-1001 (office)
The first day of school is filled with excitement and anticipation for many students. However, the children at Lynwood Unified's Washington and Lincoln elementary schools have a little something extra to look forward to – brand new classroom buildings that have replaced dozens of outdated portable classrooms. The projects are funded under the Measure K facilities bond, which is allowing Lynwood Unified to repair and renovate its facilities. The media is invited to witness students at Lincoln Elementary seeing their new classrooms and renovated campus for the first time at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 25. Media contact: Maritza Fairfield, 909-445-1001 (office)
After 12 months of extensive construction and renovation efforts, much-needed new classrooms at Washington and Lincoln Elementary schools are nearly complete. Lynwood Unified is celebrating the milestone with ribbon-cutting ceremonies in early September that will feature speeches from District staff and local elected officials, as well as tours led by teachers and students at the schools. More specific information will be available in coming weeks. Washington Elementary removed 29 portable classrooms and replaced them with two, two-story buildings, each featuring eight classrooms. At Lincoln Elementary, 17 portable classrooms were replaced with one, two-story building with 14 classrooms. The projects are partly funded under the Measure K facilities bond. Media Contact: Maritza Fairfield, 909-445-1001 (office)
Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean that Lynwood Unified is slowing down. Schools are ensuring students are staying on track with summer programs that include an Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate Boot Camp, College Preparatory Camp, Migrant Education Math Academy and Elementary Summer Bridge Program. Photos of all programs are available. Media Contact: Maritza Fairfield, 909-445-1001 (office)
Thirty-seven LHS students were awarded the State Seal of Biliteracy in recognition for achieving proficiency in multiple languages, namely Spanish, the state superintendent recently announced. The Seal recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in one or more languages in addition to English. The recognition takes the form of a gold seal affixed to the high school diplomas of qualified students. In the Class of 2014, more than 24,000 California students earned these gold seals. Media Contact: Maritza Fairfield, 909-445-1001 (office)
After undergoing 12 months of extensive construction and renovation work that included the removal of several outdated portable classrooms, Washington and Lincoln elementary schools’ new two-story buildings are now complete, with remaining site work expected to conclude in August. Washington Elementary removed 29 portable classrooms, which were replaced with two, two-story buildings, each featuring eight classrooms. At Lincoln Elementary, 17 portable classrooms were replaced with a two-story building with 14 classrooms. Both projects are a welcome addition to the Lynwood Unified community, which voted in 2012 to approve the Measure K bond to improve aging facilities district-wide. Media contact: Juliette Funes, 909-447-2404 (office)
