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The Long Beach Unified School District hosted its community-oriented Quarterly Strategic Plan Meeting at Browning High School in December, bringing together staff, community and students surrounding the district’s 2024-29 Strategic Plan.

Millikan's marching band, color guard, cheerleaders, dancers and vocalists participated in the Belmont Shore Christmas Parade and were awarded "Best School Entry" for their incredible work.  

On December 7, Avalon TK-12 School celebrated its centennial with a gala at the Casino Ballroom, with over 250 guests, including LBUSD staff, board members and alums dating back to 1961 and as recent as 2024.

Patrick Henry Dual Immersion School has been awarded the distinguished CABE Seal of Excellence and recognized as California's number one Dual Language School.

The entire third-grade class at Roosevelt Elementary School was surprised with brand-new bicycles during a special assembly in December, thanks to the fantastic Rotary Club of Long Beach. 

Cabrillo High School recently hosted a successful Public Safety Day in November that brought together nearly 400 students for an engaging and educational event.

Originally a gardening service project in Spring 2023, One World Club at Lakewood High has expanded into a humanitarian service group dedicated to enriching students’ experiences by creating a difference in its community.

On December 6, 2024, the Long Beach School for Adults opened its doors to the community to celebrate the transformative power of education.

Several LBUSD students, staff, families and community members gathered at Sato Academy for the district's 5th Annual Toy Hackathon, a yearly heartwarming tradition in which volunteers “hack” toys to make them accessible to students with disabilities.

Join us for the annual Early Learning and Kindergarten Festivals held for families of incoming 2024-25 transitional kindergarten (TK) and kindergarten students, beginning January 11 and continuing through March 8.

Patrick Hoeun, a talented freshman at the California Academy of Math and Science, was selected as the second chair violist for the LBUSD All-District Orchestra for this year.

Howard Prioleau, a remarkable alumnus at Millikan High, has made history as the first student from a Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) to receive Google’s Ph.D. fellowship.

In November, the Office of Equity Engagement and Partnership (EEP) hosted an appreciation luncheon at Browning High School to honor Community-Based Organizations (CBOs).

Recently, the Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education unanimously approved a districtwide sustainability plan to meet clean energy goals by 2045.

Congratulations to Leila Holland and Jillene Wetteland of Long Beach Poly High School, who announced their commitment to Harvard University.

In November, the Long Beach Museum of Art (LBMA) hosted an exhibition showcasing the artistic achievements of middle school students from the Long Beach Unified School District.

Thirty-two Long Beach Unified School District schools are listed on the newest Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll list of California’s top-performing schools.

The Long Beach Public Library, in partnership with the Arts Council for Long Beach and the nonprofit Urban Word NYC, is calling on all teen poets interested in entering the 2025 Long Beach Youth Poet Laureate program

The City of Long Beach is launching a local youth art competition that “captures Long Beach’s beauty and essence” to celebrate the city’s future for the next generation.

As we anticipate a transition in our federal government, we move forward together, guided by our Board of Education’s Vision 2035  and our district’s Strategic Plan, Creating a Better Future Together. Through these aspirations and plan, we affirm our deep commitment to our students, families and community. Our core principles are unwavering: students are at the heart of everything we do.