Back to School
2025-2026 Back to School Countdown
School Starts August 26
The countdown is on! Starting August 16, join us each day for a new video packed with school spirit and helpful tips to get you ready for the first day and new school year!
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Creating A Better Future Together: In & With Our Community
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers,
Welcome to the Long Beach Unified School District and the 2025-2026 school year! We're excited to welcome our amazing students back to school. Together, we begin another year of learning and growing as we work to prepare every student for a bright and thriving future. Our Back to School Guide provides important information and helpful resources to help families and students start the year with confidence and connection.
As we enter this school year, we remain committed to Creating a Better Future Together: In & With Our Community. This theme reflects our belief that meaningful progress happens when we recognize, celebrate, and uplift the strengths of our entire community.
I look forward to a great year ahead and to connecting with you throughout the year.
In partnership,
Jill A Baker, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
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Standing in Solidarity
Empowering our Immigrant Students and Families
At Long Beach Unified, we are committed to ensuring every student feels safe, valued, and supported, especially our immigrant students and families.
Our webpage provides families and students with essential resources, information on legal rights and trusted partners, and tools to navigate their educational journey.
Center of Black Student Excellence
LBUSD is committed to advancing student success through culturally affirming programs, initiatives, and partnerships.
The Center of Black Student Excellence is a vibrant hub where students and families are empowered, supported, and celebrated. It offers academic resources, cultural enrichment, and a welcoming space to connect and thrive.
Back to School Guide
The Back to School Guide provides information for the upcoming school year, including phone numbers and website addresses for key departments. It also includes checklists and safety reminders to ensure a smooth transition to the new school year.
Guidelines for Families and Students
The Long Beach Unified School District is required annually by law to notify parents or guardians of certain rights and responsibilities contained in the California Education Code. Summaries of code sections explaining these rights and responsibilities are included in this K-12 2025-26 Guidelines for Families and Students.
Guías para familias y estudiantes
Versión 2025-26 próximamente.
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Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Long Beach Unified School District announces its policy to serve nutritious meals every school day under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Breakfasts and lunches will be served free of charge every school day, but Long Beach Unified School District is still required to make eligibility determinations for the free and reduced-price meals. Effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, children are considered eligible for free or reduced-price meals if the household income is less than or equal to the federal guidelines.
LBUSD is an equal opportunity provider. View additional information. Learn more at the Nutrition Services website.
Equitable Grading Policy for Middle & High School Students
Equitable grading practices ensure that students have opportunities across the district to demonstrate their knowledge and skills and are evaluated in a fair and consistent manner. This motivates students to engage in learning when they know that their efforts are valued and recognized.
ParentVue Information
Make sure you complete your Annual Verification in ParentVUE.
Families need to verify their student information each year. Doing so not only helps maintain contact information and communication preferences, but it also identifies students for various services/programs and determines school needs. To complete the verification, log into your ParentVUE account at ca-lbusd-psv.edupoint.com. If you need help signing up, please contact your school.
Strategic Plan
Creating a Better Future Together, our 2024–2029 Strategic Plan, is the first in a series of multi-year plans outlining the important steps we will take on the road toward realizing our vision. It covers four theme areas which together will set the foundations for achieving our vision.
Vision 2035
The Vision for Long Beach Unified School District focuses on what we want to be true for our graduates. Implementing it will require a journey of creativity, learning, continuous improvement and collaboration. Having that shared destination will speed results by aligning actions and resources, and by inspiring relevant collaborations.
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Firearm Safety and Storage Reminders
The Long Beach Unified School District informs and reminds parents and legal guardians of all students to review their legal responsibilities regarding the storage of firearms, as required by California law. Families must evaluate their personal practices and review the firearm safety and storage resources to ensure compliance with California law.