Board Member Dee Perry brings to the Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education the perspective of a longtime educator and community member with a deep commitment to student access, equity, and public education.

Students from the LBHS theatre program earned multiple top placements and statewide recognition at the CA State Thespian Festival, one of the largest gatherings of high school theatre students in the state. The annual three-day festival, held at Pomona College, brings together more than 1,000 students from across California to compete in performance and technical theatre events, participate in workshops led by industry professionals, and audition for scholarships.

Board Member Howard Hills brings to the Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education decades of experience as a constitutional lawyer and U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer, alongside deep ties to the LBUSD community where his commitment to civic engagement first began as a student.

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. – Thurston Middle School in the Laguna Beach Unified School District has been designated a 2026 California Distinguished School in the category of Achievement Gap Closers. The recognition, presented by the California Department of Education, honors schools demonstrating exemplary instructional programs and strong student outcomes.

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. —Laguna Beach High School proudly invites the community to attend its 2026 spring musical, “Urinetown,” opening March 6. This satirical production blends sharp humor with thought-provoking themes about society, power, and responsibility.