Books Available for Review
The public is invited to review new textbooks used in Laguna schools through Monday, June 25, in the district’s offices, 550 Blumont St.
They are:...
Bringing the World Closer to Home
Families in Laguna Beach have the opportunity to become involved in a global cultural exchange. Local resident Suzanne McClaire has been selected to run...
Schoolpower Donations Welcomed by Schools
Schoolpower took the spotlight at Tuesday's Laguna Beach school board meeting, providing what one teacher called a “magical” cash infusion at a time when...
Donors Make a Game-Changing Difference
If it takes a village to raise a child, this town takes the maxim a step further. An estimated $283,000 in scholarships was bestowed...
Students Showcase the Scientific Method
El Morro Elementary fifth-graders conducted individual experiments as a part of the school’s Science Showcase.
Students develop their own scientific experiments using the scientific method...
PE Promotes Healthy Choices
A Top of the World Elementary PE program is helping students learn the fun of fitness and healthy lifestyle choices.
In this first year at...
LBHS Selects Stellar Pair as Athletes of Year
Derek Reigel and Marina Paul, two Laguna Beach High School students, were honored as athletes of the year at the sixth annual Athletic Boosters...
Players Ready for Jr. Nationals
Laguna Beach’s girls volleyball squad, along with most of the club teams in the county, wrap up their club season before heading for the...
His Talents Go Beyond Theater
Elan ("EJ") Kramer, the Laguna Beach High School senior who just landed the best actor award at the 42nd annual MACY Awards last week,...
Art Students Seek Their Fortune
Graduating seniors at Laguna College of Art + Design showcased their body of work to studios, designers and executives at the school’s eighth annual...
Class Notes
Rotary Honors Scholar Athletes
Rotary Club honored two top athletes as its Laguna Beach High School students of the month.
Marina Destinee Paul, a scholar-athlete for...
Students Sample Their Own Harvest
Citrus trees, herbs, vegetables and flowers in Top of the World Elementary’s outdoor classroom create a popular hands-on learning experience. In addition to horticulture...
Coffee Break: Sexes Differ in How They Learn
By Kate Rogers, Special to the Independent
PTA’s Coffee Break speaker Michael Gurian’s topic of gender differences provoked many “a ha” moments for the audience...
Student Performers Take a Bow
Local high school senior and comedic actor Elan Kramer won the best actor award Sunday at the annual MACY awards, which recognizes stand-out performances...
Student Musicians Rock the House
Three of the school district’s instrumental groups brought home first place trophies at a recent regional music competitions.
The LBHS Wind Ensemble won first place...