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Lynwood Unified School District

  • Lynwood Unified Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Classroom Building at Lynwood High Campus

    Lynwood Unified School District celebrated a new chapter for the Lynwood High School Imperial Campus with the Dec. 12 groundbreaking for a state-of-the-art 175,000-square-foot classroom building. Set to open in fall 2027, the facility will offer modern resources, opportunities and enriching educational experiences for future Knights for generations to come. Donning hard hats and safety vests, future Lynwood High students and District officials grabbed their shovels and made the first dig into a mound of dirt at the construction site, marking the official start of the transformative project. The event – which included performances by the César Chávez Middle School Advanced Band and the Hosler Middle School Cheer team – featured inspiring remarks from District officials, honored guests and students who will be among the first to enter the renovated campus as freshmen.

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  • $1 Million CAL FIRE Grant to Help Lynwood Unified Combat Climate Change, Foster Green Schools

    Lynwood Unified School District, in partnership with environmental nonprofit TreePeople, has been awarded a $1 million CAL FIRE Green Schoolyards grant to transform three of its campuses into greener, more sustainable spaces. The ambitious project includes planting 110 trees and 1,800 California native plants and removing over 40,000 square feet of asphalt to create new green spaces at Abbott and Lindbergh elementary schools and Vista High School. Tree planting is set to begin in spring 2025, ushering in a new era of sustainability for Lynwood schools.

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  • Lynwood High School Students Celebrate Democracy with Rock the Vote Event

    With the 2024 general election less than three weeks away, Lynwood High School on Oct. 11 transformed its gymnasium into a vibrant mock political convention, with students campaigning for their chosen candidates and measures, informing attendees about key issues on the ballot and marching for changes they hope to see as part of the school’s Rock the Vote event. Clad in professional business attire and ready to defend their candidates through colorful poster boards, dozens of seniors presented a presidential candidate, their respective economic policies and propositions ranging from affordable housing and mental health to climate change and school facilities via Measure U and Prop 2.

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LUSD Celebrates Computer Science Week with Cutting-Edge Curriculum

Lynwood Unified highlighted its Computer Science pathway at Firebaugh High School during Computer Science Education Week, held Dec. 4-10 to promote computer science education and inspire students to explore the world of technology. Firebaugh students can dive into the world of computer science through three specialized courses that prepare them to pursue high-paying and in-demand careers. Computer Science Education Week served as a platform to celebrate the achievements of Lynwood Unified in promoting STEM education and empowering students with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in a 21st-century, technology-rich world.

Lynwood Unified Launches Intramural Sports Program

Lynwood Unified's elementary and middle school students will not have to wait until high school to play team sports. In partnership with Think Together, the District is launching an intramural sports program, which will allow elementary and middle school students in grades four to eight to play such sports as flag football, basketball, volleyball and more in league and tournament competitions.

Lynwood Unified Hosts Demolition Ceremony for LHS Reconstruction

Lynwood Unified’s flagship high school reached a significant milestone during a demolition ceremony on Nov. 6, marking the commencement of a new phase in the LHS reconstruction journey. The event was a pivotal moment for the Lynwood Unified community following the 2020 collapse of a classroom building at the Lynwood High School Imperial Campus that led to the Knights being relocated. Notable speakers and staunch advocates of the Lynwood community included Assemblymember Mike Gipson, Assembly Speaker Emeritus Anthony Rendon and Sen. Lena Gonzales, who all played a critical role in securing $250 million from the State Legislature to fund the project.

Lynwood Unified to Expand Dual Language Immersion in 2024

Lynwood Unified is expanding its Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program to Mark Twain Elementary School, starting with a Transitional Kindergarten class in the 2024-25 school year. The District will hold two separate informational meetings about the program is and how to enroll their child at 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14. The DLI program has been available at Will Rogers Elementary School since 2014. Mark Twain Elementary is located at 12315 Thorson Ave., Lynwood.

Lynwood Unified Paves Way for Brighter Future at Lynwood High School with Demolition Ceremony

Lynwood Unified’s flagship high school reached a significant milestone on Nov. 6, when District leaders held a demolition ceremony to mark the commencement of a new phase in the reconstruction journey. The event was a pivotal moment for the Lynwood Unified community following the 2020 collapse of a classroom building at the Lynwood High School Imperial Campus that led to the Knights being relocated. Notable speakers and staunch advocates of the Lynwood community included Assemblymember Mike Gipson, Assembly Speaker Emeritus Anthony Rendon and Sen. Lena Gonzales, all of whom played a critical role in securing $250 million from the State Legislature to fund the construction of a new 175,000-square-foot classroom building, expected to open in Fall 2027.

Lynwood Unified and Lynwood Alumni Host College Conference

Lynwood Unified high school students preparing to embark on their postsecondary academic journeys got an in-depth look into the higher education system during the District’s 24th annual Alumni College Conference, held in October. Students received wisdom and advice from LUSD alumni, and met with representatives from such colleges as Cal State Fullerton, Compton College and Los Angeles Trade Tech College while participating in workshops in which they learned the difference between community colleges, private universities, and universities in the Cal State and UC systems; how to choose the right major; and the first-year college experience.

Lynwood Unified Receives $200K DOJ Grant to Prevent Tobacco Use Among Youth

Lynwood Unified School District is among 37 local government agencies to receive a grant from the California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program as part of the state’s widespread efforts to reduce the illegal sale of tobacco products to minors. The $201,285 in funds – authorized under the California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016 (Prop. 56) – will go toward establishing a set of goals and timelines centered on enhancing resources for students via student-led awareness campaigns, youth outreach, prevention programs and more.

Lynwood Unified to Launch Reconstruction of Lynwood High School with Demolition Ceremony

The Lynwood Unified School District community is invited to celebrate a milestone event and observe the demolition of the Lynwood High School Imperial Campus at 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 6, the first step toward construction of a 175,000-square-foot state-of-the-art educational facility to replace the fallen structures and the eventual return of the District’s flagship high school in fall 2027. The demolition is funded primarily by a $250 million grant from the State Legislature, allocated in July 2022. Lynwood High School Imperial Campus is located at 4050 E. Imperial Hwy., Lynwood.

Lynwood Unified Celebrates 2023 Achievements During 6th Annual State of the District

Lynwood Unified School District students, leaders and community stakeholders gathered to celebrate another year of incredible growth and set their sights on a bright future during the sixth annual State of the District on Oct. 20. This year’s celebration launched the fourth annual Lynwood Gives Campaign, a collaborative effort with the Lynwood Partners Educational Foundation. Presenters – including Board President Alfonso Morales, Superintendent Dr. Gudiel R. Crosthwaite and members of the cabinet – gave a passionate recap of this year’s achievements, emphasizing the growth of programs and new innovative practices that have propelled student and District success.

Lynwood Unified’s Top Leader Named Los Angeles County Superintendent of the Year

Lynwood Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Gudiel R. Crosthwaite has been honored as the 2023 Los Angeles County Superintendent of the Year by the Los Angeles County Office of Education, a recognition that reflects his unwavering commitment to student success and outstanding leadership. Crosthwaite received the surprise recognition from L.A. County Superintendent of Schools Debra Duardo during Lynwood Unified’s annual State of the District on Oct. 20.