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Laguna Beach families invest deeply in their schools and deserve an honest picture of what that investment is earning. Here's where LBUSD stands against state and national benchmarks, where the work continues, and what we're learning from districts performing at even higher levels.

Join us for a special evening of vocal music with the Thurston Middle School and Laguna Beach High School choirs. See the Light explores the ups and downs of the human experience and how we move through challenges while holding onto hope. The program features a wide range of music that reflects joy, resilience, and connection, even in uncertain or troubling moments. It is a celebration of finding light along the way and the role music plays in helping us get there. 

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.

Join us for a weekend of dance as students take the stage for their Spring Dance Concert. This year’s concert showcases the incredible talent and hard work of our students across Dance Company, Dance 4, Dance 3, Dance 2, and Dance 1, along with special guest performances from our Beach Boys and KPOP Club.

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.

Join the LBHS Counseling Team on April 13 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. for a parent workshop and panel discussion on how social media impacts teen mental health. Learn practical strategies to support your child and build healthy digital habits.

LBUSD invites students, families, staff, and community members to participate in the upcoming Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Community Convening. This meeting provides an opportunity to review District progress and contribute input to inform planning for the upcoming year.

Explore upcoming student performances and exhibits across Laguna Beach Unified School District, including visual arts, vocal music and dance. Join us in celebrating the creativity and talent of our students through events happening throughout April.

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.

Save the date! The LBUSD Celebration of the Arts is happening on April 14, 2026, at Laguna Beach High School. The evening will be filled with student artwork and performances you don’t want to miss!