Lake Havasu Unified School District #1

👏 Please help us congratulate our LHUSD Community Builders! 👏 These students are going above and beyond by: 💼 Developing professional skills 📋 Implementing a career action plan 🛠️ Gaining hands-on experience ⏰ Practicing time management, accountability, and organization Your hard work and growth are inspiring—keep it up! 💜💛 #LHUSD #PortraitOfAGraduate #CommunityBuilder #FutureLeaders #HavasuProud

April is National Volunteer Month, and we want to take a moment to give a huge THANK YOU to all the incredible volunteers who support Lake Havasu Unified School District! 💜💛 From adults who generously give their time to support classrooms, events, and programs, to our amazing student volunteers who lead with heart and purpose — YOU make a difference every single day. Your dedication, compassion, and willingness to serve help create stronger schools and a more connected community. We couldn’t do it without you! 👏 THANK YOU for showing up, stepping up, and lifting up our students and staff. #LHUSDVolunteers #VolunteerMonth #ThankYouVolunteers #HavasuProud

LHUSD is proud to partner with the LHC Chamber Foundation for Education and Leadership to provide paid Career Exploration Internships for Lake Havasu High School students! 🎓💼 This program connects students with real-world career opportunities right here in our community, helping them explore future career paths while gaining valuable experience. Originally launched as part of Vision 20/20, the program began in 2016 with funding from the America’s Best Communities competition—designed to retain and develop local talent. 💡 Investing in our students means investing in the future of Lake Havasu! #LHUSD #CareerExploration #StudentInternships #FutureReady

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 Please join us in welcoming Mr. Michael Skinner as the new Principal of Thunderbolt Middle School! He will officially step into his new role for the 2025–2026 school year. We’re thrilled to have him join the Lake Havasu Unified School District family! 💜🐾⚡ #ThunderboltPride #LHUSD #WelcomeMrSkinner #NewPrincipal #ThunderboltMiddleSchool

📢 **Supporting Education with the LHUSD K12 Foundation!** 🍎✨ The **LHUSD K12 Foundation** is dedicated to supporting the **students, faculty, and administration** of Lake Havasu Unified School District #1. This non-profit organization helps preserve and enhance essential programs and resources, ensuring our students receive a **well-rounded, high-quality education.** Want to learn more or get involved? **Contact:** k12foundationinfo@gmail.com #LHUSD #K12Foundation #SupportingEducation #FutureLeaders

⏳ Time is Running Out! ⏳ Did you know you can give up to a $400 tax credit to support LHUSD students? Your contribution directly benefits extracurricular programs and activities—at no cost to you! 💵 Tax Credit Info:* 👫 Married couples: Up to $400 🧑 Singles: Up to $200 📅 Deadline: April 15 🔗 Learn more & donate here: https://lakehavasuusdaz.sites.thrillshare.com/page/taxcredit Thank you for supporting our schools! ❤️ #LHUSD #TaxCredit #SupportOurStudents

We are beyond proud to announce that our LHHS Key Club has been awarded the Gold Level - Diamond Distinguished Club Award for achieving an incredible 4,100 community service hours this year! 🏆 This prestigious honor reflects the dedication, leadership, and hard work of our students who have served in more than 80 events and partnered with over 15 local organizations, including the police department and health foundation, to make a meaningful impact in our community. But that’s not all—our students’ outstanding efforts have earned them a spot at the Key Club International Convention in Florida this July! Congratulations to: James Intac for 1st Place in Oratorical Speech and Kiwanis Family Project Mason McKinney for 1st Place in Signature Project A special shoutout to Evan Barnes, who was elected as Lieutenant Governor for the Mohave District for the next school year! 🎉 We are deeply grateful to Kiwanis of Lake Havasu City for their unwavering support and guidance. Together, we’re shaping future leaders while making a difference. 💙

📚✨ Celebrating Our Incredible Media Assistants on School Librarians Day! ✨📚 Today, we recognize and appreciate our amazing media assistants who help keep our school libraries running smoothly! From organizing books to supporting students in their reading journeys, they play a vital role in fostering a love for learning across LHUSD. Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and commitment to creating welcoming library spaces for our students! 💜📖 #LHUSD #SchoolLibrariansDay #ThankYouMediaAssistants #LibraryHeroes

🇺🇸 Celebrating the First Annual Civics Bee! 🇺🇸 A huge kudos to Andrea Helart and the Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce for hosting the First Annual Civics Bee! 👏 It was incredible to watch LHUSD 6th-8th grade students from schools across the district showcase their knowledge of government and present thoughtful essays on solving community issues. 🎉 Congratulations to our top winners! 🎉 🥇 1st Place: Hannah Vu - Thunderbolt 🥈 2nd Place: Neila Cox - Thunderbolt 🥉 3rd Place: Corbin Lowery - Thunderbolt We also want to recognize all the students who made it into the top 20—your hard work and dedication were truly inspiring! Thank you to all of the teachers who took the time to work with their students to write essays and study! A special thank you to Cameron Moses for being an outstanding host and to our judges—David Diaz, John Warren, and Grenee Martacho from Concord General Contracting—for their time and support. This event was an inspiring reminder of the bright future ahead for our students and our community! ⭐️ #LHUSD #CivicsBee #FutureLeaders #CommunityMatters #CivicEngagement

📢 Reminder: No School on April 25! 🎉 After all the hard work our students have put into state testing, Friday, April 25 will be a Testing Break—meaning no school for LHUSD students and staff! Enjoy the well-deserved day off! #LHUSD #TestingBreak #NoSchool

🎉Congratulations to Our LHUSD Communicators! 🎉 These students exemplify the power of strong communication! 🗣️✨ They articulate their thoughts clearly, listen attentively, manage conflict constructively, and advocate for themselves and others. Their ability to express ideas with confidence makes a lasting impact in our schools! Join us in celebrating these outstanding communicators! 💜👏 #LHUSD #Communicator #StudentSuccess #FutureLeaders

📚 Building Conversations & Community! 📚 Over 30 parents and staff joined together for a meaningful discussion on The Anxious Generation, exploring the impact of smartphones and social media on childhood and adolescence. 🌎💬 Through this book study, our LHUSD community is having important conversations about supporting student well-being and building resilience in today’s digital world. Thank you to everyone who participated—your insights and collaboration make a difference! 💜 #LHUSD #ParentEngagement #TheAnxiousGeneration #StrongerTogether

Want to learn more about our Leader in Me program? Consider joining us for our one day parent workshop which will help you learn how Leader in Me can help you as parents and guardians establish a powerful framework to nurture and develop life-ready leadership skills at home. https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSepQUbjstDKnmlWrsi5YEIcp_rFftqFwsVMsYnUId0JEszEng/viewform?usp=sharing

🥁🎉 State testing kicked off today for all LHUSD students, and Starline got a high-energy send-off with an electrifying performance from the LHHS Marching Band and cheers of encouragement from the Lake Havasu City Police Department! 🎺🎶🚓 With the power of music, school spirit, and community support, our students are feeling confident and ready to do their best! 💜💛Good luck to all LHUSD students on their state tests! #LHUSD #StateTestingReady #YouGotThis #ShowWhatYouKnow #StarlineStrong #KnightPride

Join us in congratulating some of our outstanding LHUSD staff for their dedication and excellence! 👏✨ 🏆 Rookie of the Year: Rowena Cezar – Recognized for her passion, dedication, and impact in her first three years with LHUSD! 🏆 Staff of the Year: Brian Jacobs – Honored for his hard work, commitment, and the positive difference he makes in our schools every day! 🏆 LHUSD Teacher of the Year: Raichel Nutt -As a dedicated kindergarten teacher, she inspires young learners and her colleagues every day with her passion, patience, and creativity. Thank you, Rowena, Brian, Raichel and all of our incredible educators and staff for making LHUSD a place of learning, growth, and success! 💜💛 #LHUSD #RookieOfTheYear #StaffOfTheYear #TeacherOfTheYear #ExcellenceInEducation #ThankYouEducators

🌸🌞 Spring Break is Almost Here! 🌞🌸 LHUSD will be closed for Spring Break from March 17-21! 🎉 Whether you're traveling, relaxing, or spending time with family and friends, we hope you have a safe and enjoyable break. Classes will resume on Monday, March 24—we can’t wait to see you then! 💜💛 #SpringBreak #LHUSD #TimeToRecharge #SeeYouSoon

🎉🥧 Happy Pi Day, LHUSD! 🥧🎉 March 14th (3.14) is Pi Day, and we’re celebrating the magic of math across our schools! 🔢✨ From fun classroom activities to creative math challenges, our students are exploring the endless possibilities of π (pi)! How are you celebrating Pi Day? Drop a 🥧 in the comments if you love math! ⬇️ #PiDay #LHUSD #MathIsFun #314 #InfinitePossibilities

Governing Board Meeting TONIGHT - March 13th - at 6:00pm (District Office board room)

📚✨ A Look Back at Read Across America Day! ✨📚 LHUSD schools had an amazing time celebrating the joy of reading with special guest readers, fun literacy activities, and plenty of great books! 📖🎉 From classrooms to libraries, our students embraced stories that inspire imagination and a lifelong love of reading. A huge thank you to our teachers, staff, and community members for making this day so special! 💜 What was your favorite moment from Read Across America Day? Share in the comments! ⬇️ #ReadAcrossAmerica #LHUSD #LoveOfReading #BooksBringUsTogether

📢✨ Kindergarten Registration Reminder!✨📢 📅 Mark your calendars! Kindergarten registration is next week on March 12 at 6 PM at all LHUSD schools! 🎒 Children turning 5 years old between September 1 and December 31 may qualify for early entrance screening. Screenings will take place this summer at the district office. If students are ready, families can complete registration at their school for the upcoming year! 👉 Sign up for early entrance assessment here (https://bit.ly/4fVJBqe) Don’t miss this important event—see you there! 📚✏️ #LHUSD #KindergartenRegistration #FutureKnights #ReadyForSchool