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Assembly Bill 889 (“AB 889”) adds Section 48985.5 to the Education Code, mandating that local educational agencies inform parents or guardians about the dangers associated with using synthetic drugs that are not prescribed by a physician, such as fentanyl.

LBUSD today announced the appointment of Thomas Turner as the new principal of Top of the World Elementary School and Jennifer Moss as the new Program Specialist for special education services. Turner brings extensive experience in educational leadership, while Moss will support the coordination and implementation of special education services. 

The Action for Healthy Kids and USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service have honored Laguna Beach Unified School District with the Small or Rural Food Authority Breakfast Trailblazer Award and the Small or Rural School Food Authority Lunch Trailblazer Award for improving the nutritional quality of school meals. 

LBUSD has been named to the Educational Results Partnership's "Honor Roll" as one of California’s top-performing school districts. Top of the World and El Morro Elementary have also earned places on the Honor Roll, representing the top 17 percent of all schools in CA. 

LBUSD has been named a 2024 California Green Ribbon School District Sustainability Honoree by the California Department of Education for the district's environmental excellence and demonstrated achievement of the three pillars of the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools program.

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.

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.

Hello incoming Thurston families! Thank you for joining our virtual presentation last night. For those who missed the presentation, please watch when you have a moment. We look forward to welcoming all of our future Waveriders next year!

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