LBUSD was honored this month as one of 975 school districts across the nation to receive the 2024 Best Communities for Music Education Award from the NAMM Foundation. This award acknowledges districts and schools for their exceptionally high commitment to and accessibility of music education, emphasizing the importance of integrating music education into a comprehensive educational framework.
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LBHS's Model United Nations team was recognized with an Award of Excellence for Outstanding Research and Preparation at the National High School Model United Nations conference, which is held annually in New York City.
On March 20, seniors at LBHS showcased their commitment to social change by presenting civic activism films at the FLOW Civics Forum. Aimed at addressing local issues through community action, these films highlighted the students' dedication to making a difference, inspired by their study of Scott Harrison's memoir "Thirst," a compelling narrative that chronicles the author’s transformation from a nightclub promoter to the founder of a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing clean drinking water to people in developing countries.
During its March 14 meeting, the LBUSD Board of Education awarded contracts for design services for the modernization of the Laguna Beach High School pool and classroom upgrades at El Morro and Top of the World Elementary School, projects identified in the district’s Ten-Year Facilities Master Plan.
LBUSD announced today that Izzie Tran, a student at Thurston Middle School, has won first place in the 25th Annual Holocaust Art & Writing Contest.
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