Lynwood Unified Superintendent Paul Gothold is kicking off the New Year by taking over the District’s Twitter account, where he will provide updates, important information and news to the community and district stakeholders. Currently, Lynwood Unified is available on both Facebook and Twitter, where followers can see pictures of District events, receive regular updates on Measure K construction progress and learn about other programs, news and events taking place districtwide. Contact: Maritza Fairfield, 909-445-1001 (office) or 909-816-7722 (cell)
The public is invited to view the progress of Lynwood Unified’s new classroom facility project at Lincoln and Washington elementary schools, which include the removal of dozens of outdated portable classrooms that will be replaced with state-of-the-art permanent buildings. Construction is expected to be completed next fall. The tour at Washington is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17. A tour at Lincoln is taking place at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13. The projects are funded under the District’s Measure K facilities bond. Contact: Maritza Fairfield, 909-445-1001 (office) or 909-816-7722 (cell)
The Lynwood High School Dance Ensemble will perform in its second annual Christmas Dance Concert on Saturday, Dec. 7. Performances take place at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Lynwood High School Performing Arts Center. Contact: Maritza Fairfield, 909-445-1001 (office) or 909-816-7722 (cell)
The Lynwood Unified School District will host its annual reorganization meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The Board of Education will swear in newly-elected board member Alma Delia-Renteria and re-elected board member Alfonso Morales. The District will also recognize the dedication and efforts of retiring board member Rachel Chavez and outgoing Vice President José Luis Solache, who was recently elected to the Lynwood City Council. Contact: Maritza Fairfield, 909-445-1001 (office) or 909-816-7722 (cell)
ESPN Radio Reporter Beto Duran will meet with Firebaugh High School journalism students to share his experience and tips on how they can achieve their own dreams on Monday, Dec. 2. This is just one of the ways the Lynwood Unified School District is achieving its goal to form partnerships with the community that benefit its students. Contact: Maritza Fairfield, 909-445-1001 (office) or 909-816-7722 (cell)
Lynwood High School has been named among one of the most improved schools in the state in terms of its Healthy Kids Survey, which provides student-reported data on drug and alcohol use, school violence, youth development and more. The goal of the survey is to help guide school decisions to improve the learning environment for students. Contact: Maritza Fairfield, 909-445-1001 (office) or 909-816-7722 (cell)
While the County has cut funding to Districts that offer the AVID Program, Lynwood Unified has taken steps to ensure that the program doesn’t go away. The District has appointed its own coordinator who is working with school sites so that they can continue to serve students who are in the academic middle so that they’re ready for college. Contact: Maritza Fairfield, 909-445-1001 (office) or 909-816-7722 (cell)
Firebaugh High staff, parents, students and community members will host a Dia De Los Muertos event to celebrate the traditional Latin holiday that aims to honor deceased loved ones. The event takes place at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1 at Firebaugh High, 5246 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lynwood. Contact: Maritza Fairfield, 909-445-1001 (office) or 909-816-7722 (cell)
The Lynwood Unified School District has obtained a Children’s Defense Fund grant to provide resources for students in the foster care system. The nonprofit child advocacy organization’s aim is to lift children out of poverty and protect them from abuse and neglect. Contact: Maritza Fairfield, 909-445-1001 (office) or 909-816-7722 (cell)
Eighth-graders districtwide are invited to this Lynwood High School vs. Firebaugh High School football game on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The cross-town rivals are facing off for the first time in history. The middle school students will have the opportunity to take part in pre-game activities with FHS and LHS students, as well as hear about high school programs. Contact: Maritza Fairfield, 909-445-1001 (office) or 909-816-7722 (cell)
