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Serving as the bridge from elementary to high school, MS/K8 Schools will support and meet the needs of the whole child and engage stakeholders to ensure readiness for the academic and social demands of high school and beyond. We will help students take ownership of their learning by promoting self-advocacy and the acquisition of the skills and mindset needed to meet the demands of an ever-changing society.
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The Long Beach Public Library, in partnership with the Arts Council for Long Beach and the nonprofit Urban Word NYC, is calling on all teen poets interested in entering the 2025 Long Beach Youth Poet Laureate program
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The City of Long Beach is launching a local youth art competition that “captures Long Beach’s beauty and essence” to celebrate the city’s future for the next generation.
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As we anticipate a transition in our federal government, we move forward together, guided by our Board of Education’s Vision 2035 and our district’s Strategic Plan, Creating a Better Future Together. Through these aspirations and plan, we affirm our deep commitment to our students, families and community. Our core principles are unwavering: students are at the heart of everything we do.
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The Press-Telegram’s 2024 Halloween-themed Scary Stories Contest recognized the following talented Long Beach Unified School District students across various categories.
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To help celebrate its launch, Long Beach PRM is hosting a youth art and naming contest to help rename the robot. Local kids are invited to submit their artwork and name suggestions.
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The Long Beach Press-Telegram’s Scary Stories Contest, an annual Halloween tradition, has once again returned!
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Join Us for Our Inaugural Districtwide Latino Heritage Celebration! Saturday, September 28, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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LBUSD will serve free meals to all enrolled students for the full duration of the new school year through School Nutrition Programs.
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