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21st Century Learning
Students have access to fully equipped makerspaces and science labs where students practice critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving
Multi-tiered Systems of Supports
Our students have access to counselors, social workers, psychologists, resource teachers, and more who collaborate to help meet students' needs!
Award-Winning Before & Afterschool Program RAP
Featuring STEAM curriculum, coding, robotics, and sports! Available from 6:45 AM - 8:30 AM and 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM!
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Lawndale Elementary School District, CA, USA
Featured News
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The Southwest SELPA Governance Council hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will be held as follows:
TOPIC OF HEARING: ANNUAL SERVICE PLAN AND ANNUAL BUDGET PLAN FOR 2026-2027
![Superintendent's Newsletter Cover Sheet]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761697895/lawndalek12caus/b10roim7cikc2k5i2480/SuperintendentNewsletter.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761697895/lawndalek12caus/b10roim7cikc2k5i2480/SuperintendentNewsletter.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761697895/lawndalek12caus/b10roim7cikc2k5i2480/SuperintendentNewsletter.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761697895/lawndalek12caus/b10roim7cikc2k5i2480/SuperintendentNewsletter.png","width":1080}])
April was full of community events and continued celebrations. We invite our community to learn about the great programs happening across our district.
![Mitchell students sitting with their pom poms at the cheer competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1777582871/lawndalek12caus/xnjjrhrgab4gcngvzrze/MitchellatCheerCompetition2026.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1777582871/lawndalek12caus/xnjjrhrgab4gcngvzrze/MitchellatCheerCompetition2026.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1777582871/lawndalek12caus/xnjjrhrgab4gcngvzrze/MitchellatCheerCompetition2026.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1777582871/lawndalek12caus/xnjjrhrgab4gcngvzrze/MitchellatCheerCompetition2026.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1777582871/lawndalek12caus/xnjjrhrgab4gcngvzrze/MitchellatCheerCompetition2026.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1777582871/lawndalek12caus/xnjjrhrgab4gcngvzrze/MitchellatCheerCompetition2026.jpg","width":2200}])
Our incredible cheer teams gave it their all at RAP’s first-ever Cheer Competition. The event brought together students from across the district for a spirited showcase of talent, teamwork, and school pride, with all teams competing in three exciting rounds of performance.
![Cover of "School News" featuring photographs from a community event at Lawndale Elementary School District with attendees engaging with resources and services.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776368836/lawndalek12caus/rj0jqcovfcatm5yyacmk/SchoolNewsApril2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776368836/lawndalek12caus/rj0jqcovfcatm5yyacmk/SchoolNewsApril2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776368836/lawndalek12caus/rj0jqcovfcatm5yyacmk/SchoolNewsApril2026.png","width":790}])
Lawndale Elementary School District has been featured in the April 2026 School News Roll Call edition! We invite all our families and community to take a moment to review the latest issue and see the highlights from across our district.
March was full of celebration and awards! We are proud of our schools and the continuing growth that we have seen across all grades.
![Two students programming their LEGO Robot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775677664/dlpg981kjd9ltymnzsfy/2026MakerspaceNightatMitchell.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775677664/dlpg981kjd9ltymnzsfy/2026MakerspaceNightatMitchell.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775677664/dlpg981kjd9ltymnzsfy/2026MakerspaceNightatMitchell.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1775677664/dlpg981kjd9ltymnzsfy/2026MakerspaceNightatMitchell.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1775677664/dlpg981kjd9ltymnzsfy/2026MakerspaceNightatMitchell.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1775677664/dlpg981kjd9ltymnzsfy/2026MakerspaceNightatMitchell.jpg","width":2200}])
Our first joint Makerspace Family Night, supported by the Lawndale Technology, Robotics, Engineering, and Coding (TREC) Program, was hosted at Mitchell. The TREC Program gives Lawndale students the tools to acquire the technology skills needed for success in today’s world!
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Our Community Schools initiative brought two food distributions to Anderson and Smith elementary schools in March, reflecting our district’s commitment to supporting the whole child and addressing the broader needs of our families.
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Lawndale Elementary School District is proud to be recognized as a State SARB Model Program—1 of only 13 districts in the entire state of California and the only district in Los Angeles County with this distinction!
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Our staff, including district leaders, community liaisons, and community school coordinators, along with our parents, attended the annual CAAASA Summit to learn, share best practices, and explore ways to expand our equity efforts and support our students.
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Our English Language Instructional Resource Teachers (ELIRTs) from Anderson, Roosevelt, Rogers, and Twain, along with our Common Core TOSA, proudly presented at CABE 2026. Their sessions highlighted the powerful instructional practices our district uses to support students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.