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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.

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.

This year, with a focus on the "fire" component of FLOW, which stands for fire, land, ocean, and water, ninth-grade students explored the profound impact of the 1993 Laguna Beach fire through an engaging and educational approach.

LBUSD today released its 2023 Annual Report to the Community, detailing the district’s educational initiatives, accomplishments, and vision for the future. 

Each month, we'll feature one standout student, exploring their artistic pursuits across a spectrum of disciplines. The first gem in our Breaker Artist Spotlight series: a senior Art Production II student whose talent knows no bounds – Hannah Tyus. 

LBUSD is proud to announce the selection of Shannon Chastain, a third-grade teacher at El Morro Elementary School, as Teacher of the Year and Lynn Gregory, College and Career Specialist at Laguna Beach High School, as Classified Employee of the Year.

Eight LBHS student-athletes participated in National Signing Day on Wednesday afternoon, officially committing to an NCAA Division I or Division II school that has offered them a scholarship to play for a sports team.

LBHS theatre students return to the Artists’ Theatre on October 27 with “Holes” a part adventure, part western that tells the story of the unlucky Stanley Yelnats and his family curse.