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Photos courtesy of National Concerts and Jordan High School | From Jordan to Carnegie Hall: Students Perform on Music's Grandest Stage | In a heartwarming conclusion to a lifelong story, several members of Jordan High School’s choir, band and orchestra returned this week from a once-in-a-lifetime experience, having performed at the renowned Carnegie Hall. | | | |
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Four Schools Earn Top State Honor | |
Congratulations to California Academy of Mathematics and Science, Sato Academy of Mathematics and Science, Stanford Middle School and Stephens Middle School for being among the 293 schools statewide to win the 2024 California Distinguished School Award.
The prestigious award from the California Department of Education is a first for Stephens and Sato, while CAMS and Stanford are repeat winners.
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LBUSD Leadership Pipeline Cultivates District Talent
An article co-authored by our very own Superintendent
Jill A. Baker highlights how the District's Equity Leadership and Talent Development Pipeline Programs have supplied a way to promote and nurture home-grown talent across LBUSD.
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Cabrillo’s Global Logistics Pathway Fuels Career Aspirations
Since 2016, the Academy of Global Logistics at Cabrillo High School has introduced hundreds of students to diverse careers in the international trade industry while providing high-quality education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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Photo courtesy of George Simian | State's Best Dance Teacher | |
Cabrillo High School's Keisha Clark-Booth is dancing to the top! The dance director has been crowned California's Dance Teacher of the Year by the California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
Join us in applauding her extraordinary contributions to dance education and well-deserved recognition as a leader in the field!
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LBSA Prepares Adult Learners for Promising Careers | Long Beach School for Adults offers courses to help students prepare for careers in Animal Care or Custodial Services, or to meet entry-level requirements to become a Campus Security Officer or Certified Nursing Assistant. | |
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Building Family and Community Partnerships | |
The Office of Equity, Engagement and Partnerships (EEP) at LBUSD strives to create strong partnerships with families and local community organizations to ensure every student has access to high-quality education.
Through a variety of programs, EEP provides resources for families and cultivates a culture of respect and understanding throughout the District.
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Gottlieb Youth Art Show Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Norman Gottlieb Youth Art Show! The annual exhibit brings together the best middle and high school art pieces with awards presented to the top three middle and high school participants.
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Students Perform at District Band Concert
Each year, LBUSD offers middle and high school students an opportunity to showcase their musical talent by performing in band and string orchestras composed of exceptionally talented students from across the District.
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Third Graders Surprised With New Bikes | Joyful cheers recently filled McKinley Elementary School's auditorium as the entire third grade class learned they were going home with brand-new bicycles, thanks to a surprise donation from the Los Angeles Kings. | | | |
Congratulations to Millikan High School alum Geneva Smith, who has been named a winner of Princeton University’s Porter Ogden Jacobus Fellowship, a top honor for graduate students. | |
Photo by Tori Repp/Fotobuddy via princeton.edu | | | |
Stay Connected with LBUSD on Social Media!
In an era where staying connected is more important than ever, LBUSD invites you to follow the District on social media for real-time updates, engaging content and a sense of community.
Be part of key conversations, celebrate districtwide highlights and gain access to a wealth of information about the latest happenings across LBUSD.
How to get started:
- Find us at @LongBeachUSD on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), LinkedIn and YouTube.
- Select the ‘Follow’ button.
- Engage by liking, commenting and sharing posts from LBUSD.
Let’s create a digital community where every member of LBUSD feels connected and informed.
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Have You Heard? Let's Dive into Vision 2035!
The District's new aspirational vision reimagines education in LBUSD — and it all begins with YOU!
Here's how to get started with discovering more about Vision 2035:
- Our brief article provides a quick overview and short video explaining the four main components of Vision 2035: the graduate portrait, the adult portrait, the system portrait and the statement of core values.
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This Month's Vision 2035 in Action Spotlight: | | |
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Ashley Rhoads, a social-emotional learning (SEL) facilitator at LBUSD, explains how they support campus culture and climate through professional development at school sites. | | |
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Classified Credential Grant Information Session
LBUSD Classified Staff: Are you interested in becoming a teacher? Join us Thursday, March 21 from 4 to 5 p.m. for an informational session via Zoom to learn about an annual grant of up to $4,800 per person to earn a teaching credential. To receive the Zoom link, please submit the Google form.
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2023-24 School Nurse of the Year Nominations
The Long Beach School Nurses Association is seeking nominations for the 2023-24 School Nurse of the Year Award. Each year, the association recognizes one special nurse for outstanding contributions to the health and well-being of students.
To nominate a school nurse whom you feel is deserving of this award, please complete the online nomination form by Thursday, March 28 at 4 p.m.
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Transfer Applications
Human Resource Services is accepting transfer requests from teachers who wish to change school sites or have been displaced for the 2024-25 school year. See the Teachers Association of Long Beach agreement, Article VIII for guidelines.
The application can be completed and submitted online on the Human Resource Services webpage.
Teachers may choose to complete the Elementary or Secondary Transfer Application, or both depending on their credentials. Teachers may select sites or subject/grade levels on the Request for Transfer whether or not those positions have current vacancies. Applications are available now and are due March 31. Transfer requests are valid through the end of the first seven student days of the following traditional school year.
Questions? Send an email to transfer@lbschools.net.
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Certificated Retirement, Resignation or Leave of Absence Requests
Certificated employees planning to resign, retire or request a leave of absence for the 2024-25 school year should complete the appropriate form as soon as possible. Resignations and requests for full-year leaves of absence received after June 30, 2024 will not be approved unless the District is able to hire a suitable replacement. If you have any questions, please contact Kimberly Dalton, Director, at extension 200-8108 or via email at kdalton@lbschools.net.
Resignations: Questions Regarding Benefits?
According to Article VI, "Compensation" in the TALB Contract, “Employees who have served a complete contract year are eligible for District-paid benefits through Sept. 30.” If you have any questions regarding the duration of benefits, please contact Risk Management at ext. 8233 or 8236.
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March is National Nutrition Month
A message from Kaiser: The focus this month is on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.
Whether you're looking to manage your weight, prevent health problems or feel better, you can find support with these helpful nutrition tips and information:
Find additional tips on the LBUSD Benefits Instagram and Facebook pages!
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WeightWatchers (WW)
Be kind to yourself – with WeightWatchers®
Ready to build healthy habits? WeightWatchers is here for you. WW knows that being kind to yourself helps you get through challenges and stick to healthy changes.
For inspiration, check out this free WeightWatchers webinar: Momentum: The secret to maintaining your healthy habits.
Join WeightWatchers today through LBUSD for as low as $8.05 per month on select plans – 50% off the retail price! All benefit-eligible employees and spouses, as well as medical plan enrolled retirees and retiree spouses are eligible. Learn more at WW.com/LBUSD.
We’re here for you, too. Living with diabetes? Taking weight-loss medication? WW offers products and programs designed for your unique needs.
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Reminders from the Employee Benefits Team
- Our annual enrollment for health benefits is coming up in May 2024. Any changes made during that time will be effective July 1, 2024. Please note: If you currently cover any dependents on your health benefits, you MUST re-submit your dependent documents during the annual enrollment period in May. Please look out for mailed reminders with instructions. No documents will be accepted until May.
- If you had LBUSD medical benefits in 2023, your Form 1095C has been mailed. If you had a Kaiser or Aetna HMO plan, you will need to retrieve your Form 1095B with coverage details directly from your medical carrier member web portal.
- Don’t lose out on free money! If you have either Kaiser or Aetna medical insurance, make sure to get your reward(s) for any of the appropriate wellness actions you’ve taken by the end of this plan year on June 30.
- To access information about your health benefits at any time, visit us at LBUSDbenefits.com
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Official publication of the Long Beach Unified School District issued from the Office of the Superintendent of Schools.
1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, California 90810
(562) 997-8000.
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SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
JILL A. BAKER, Ed. D.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DIANA CRAIGHEAD, President
DOUGLAS OTTO, J.D., Vice President
JUAN BENITEZ, Ph.D., Member
MARIA ISABEL LÓPEZ, Member
ERIK MILLER, Member
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