Man’s Best Friend Proves an Able Teacher, Too
El Morro Elementary’s third grade students learned a lesson about service from an unusual instructor, a four-footed teacher.
Students learned about service dogs by reading...
Lumberyard Chef Challenge an tasty annual fundraiser for Schoolpower
On Jan. 29 at the Lumberyard restaurant, Laguna Beach Unified School District principals dueled as guest “chefs” for the Lumberyard Chef Challenge befitting SchoolPower....
Breakers Sports Update: Week of April 12
SPRING SPORTS UPDATE
Many Laguna sports teams had to skip spring break due to the district calendar taking the traditional week later than most of...
‘Nerds’ Embark on a Space Adventure
Team Technical Nerds from Thurston Middle School learn the trial and error of scientific experiment in building a vehicle for an academic tournament.
Mothering Heights
The Shocking Sweetness of Soccer Mom
By Christine Fugate
“What’s the big news here?” my husband asked me.
“That our baby girl is going to the soccer...
Girls Water Polo Update
Breakers Hold Off San Clemente 11-8
By Frank Aronoff
Breakers remain undefeated and picked up their fourth victory of the season, overpowering San Clemente last Tuesday,...
Class Notes
Party Dress Donations Wanted
Donations are needed of gently worn prom dresses, party dresses, formal dresses, or bridesmaid dresses for the “Belle of the Ball”...
Lumberyard Whips Up a Winning Recipe
Continuing a tradition of the Thurston principal winning the SchoolPower Chef Challenge, defending champion and new LBHS principal Joanne Culverhouse conceded the title to...
Workshop Examines Public Education
The public is invited to attend a town hall meeting on the federal government’s role in public education on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 9:30...
Young Children Encouraged to Read Early
The school district continues to partner with the Children and Families Commission of Orange County to implement the School Readiness Initiative, to promote early...
Students Cross International Borders
AFS Exchange Students described their experiences to their younger peers at Thurston Middle School about leaving home at age 16 to attend high school...
Test Scores Show Increase
Scores on the California Standards Test showed an increase in the percentage of Laguna Beach students reaching proficient and advanced levels in every core...
College Unveils New Addition to Student Housing
Laguna College of Art & Design will add 18 beds to its newly expanded Residence Hall, home to 40 freshmen this fall and about...
Coffee Break
Parents meet school leaders, learn value of critical thinking
Parents are invited to join the first PTA-sponsored parent education Coffee Break on Wednesday, Sept. 21,...
Wielding Chop Sticks Boosts Team Spirit
In a year of tight school budgets and a legal settlement that has spiked the levying of “spirit fees” for student athletes, Laguna Beach’s...