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LBHS has earned statewide recognition as a 2026 California Green Ribbon Schools Gold Level Honoree, the California Department of Education announced today. Gold Level status is awarded to schools achieving a score of 75 percent or higher, and Laguna Beach High School earned a score of 85.23 percent, placing it among the highest performing schools in the state for environmental and sustainability practices.

Board Member James J. Kelly, Ph.D., brings to the Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education the perspective of a higher education leader and social work professional with a deep commitment to equity in public education.

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. – The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education on Jan. 8 approved final actions to move forward with the construction of the Laguna Beach High School pool modernization project.

This profile is part of a new series highlighting the five members of the Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education. President Sheri Morgan brings to the Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education the perspective of a long-time parent, community member, and advocate for public education.

Launching January 28, Strength in Parenting is a new monthly seminar-style series for parents and guardians of students in grades 5–12. Designed to reduce isolation and build confidence, the series focuses on preventing alcohol and drug misuse through guided conversation and practical, take-home strategies.

New student enrollment for Laguna Beach Unified School District will open on Wednesday, Feb. 11. 

Summer program dates are now available for students in grades 1–8, grades 9–12, and the LEAD (Learn, Enrich, Advance, Discover) summer program.

High school students are invited to attend Industry Spotlight career panels and Career Education informational nights this spring to connect directly with professionals across a range of career fields. Join these engaging sessions to explore real-world career pathways and gain insight into future academic and professional options.

Cama Stevens, an elementary visual and performing arts teacher on special assignment in Laguna Beach Unified School District, has been honored with the 2026 Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) Award by the Orange County Music and Arts Administrators (OCMAA). 

LBUSD this week announced its 2025 Employees of the Year, recognizing Randi Beckley, a world language French teacher at Thurston Middle School with 19 years of service, as Teacher of the Year, and Thasa Zuziak, a special education instructional aide at Laguna Beach High School with 12 years of service, as Classified Employee of the Year.