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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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The District's 2026 Annual Report provides an overview of student progress, districtwide achievements and more.
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The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education approved the selection of David Zaid as the District’s next superintendent. Mr. Zaid will begin on July 1 and lead the District into its next era of excellence.
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On Saturday, May 16, 150 middle school students from across Long Beach Unified School District gathered at McBride High School to engage in hands-on challenges that fostered engineering, teamwork, innovation, and problem-solving.
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The Long Beach Unified School District commends the remarkable 2026 Most Inspiring Students for embodying resilience, empathy, and hard work as part of Vision 2025's Graduate Portrait.
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Free breakfast and lunch will be provided to eligible children enrolled in School Age Care or Expanded Learning Opportunities Program at 41 locations as part of the Long Beach Unified School District’s Summer Food Service Program.
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Graduation season is here, and we’re excited to celebrate the incredible achievements of the Long Beach Unified School District’s Class of 2026!
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