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![LBUSD Students Showcase Their Art at LBMA]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1764693528/lbusdk12caus/lbusdk12caus/bzibbpdakorkdsozgmsd/LBMA-ARTWORK.svg","width":512}])
On November 16, the Long Beach Museum of Art (LBMA) hosted an exhibition showcasing the impressive artwork of middle school students from the Long Beach Unified School District.
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Join us for the annual Early Learning and Kindergarten Festivals, held for families of incoming 2025-26 transitional kindergarten (TK) and kindergarten students, beginning on January 7 through March 7, with an additional "Celebration of the Young Child" event on April 25.
![A Powerful Return for Long Beach’s Career & College Expo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1762369182/lbusdk12caus/chj36qvzowud8snkb3gs/long-beach-expo.svg","width":512}])
Nearly 1,500 Long Beach students explored their futures at the Long Beach College & Career Expo, marking the event’s exciting return since the pandemic — and one of the city’s largest career events in more than five years.
![Press-Telegram Announces Scary Stories Winners]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1762188569/lbusdk12caus/lbusdk12caus/fcxdoid1bbprztudk9gu/press-telegram-scary-stories-winners.svg","width":512}])
The Press-Telegram’s 2025 Halloween-themed Scary Stories Contest recognized the following talented Long Beach Unified School District students across various categories:
![Press-Telegram Scary Stories Contest Returns]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1759250574/lbusdk12caus/lcjkxjymulquylkprtvc/PT-Scary-Stories-Cover.svg","width":512}])
The Long Beach Press-Telegram's Annual Scary Stories Contest has returned! It is time for Long Beach students to once again send their scariest drawings and most haunting stories.
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On September 27, the Long Beach Unified School District's Office of Equity, Engagement & Partnerships hosted its 2nd Annual Districtwide Latino Heritage Celebration at Cabrillo High School.
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LBUSD will conduct a public hearing to address the sufficiency of K-12 textbooks and/or instructional materials.
![2nd Annual Latino Heritage Celebration]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1757537491/lbusdk12caus/jnaqhfdjvybg41agupjq/Latino-Heritage-Month-Celebration-2nd.svg","width":512}])
Join Us for Our Inaugural Districtwide Latino Heritage Celebration! Saturday, September 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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