
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lake Havasu Unified School District Governing Board Announces New Monthly Recognition Program: “The Board Awards”
Lake Havasu City, AZ – The Lake Havasu Unified School District (LHUSD) Governing Board is proud to introduce a new monthly recognition initiative titled “The Board Awards.” This program has been created to honor the outstanding individuals whose dedication and service make LHUSD exceptional.
Each month, the Governing Board will present awards in the following categories:
• Teacher of the Month
• Support Staff Member of the Month
• Administrator of the Month
• Community Member of the Month
“The Governing Board recognizes that the strength of our schools is built on the commitment of our educators, staff, administrators, and community partners,” said the LHUSD Governing Board. “Through The Board Awards, we want to celebrate the individuals who go above and beyond to support student success and enrich our district.”
The first recipients of The Board Awards will be announced in the coming weeks. These recognitions will highlight excellence, commitment, and leadership that reflect the values and mission of Lake Havasu Unified School District.
For more information or to nominate an individual, please contact the LHUSD Governing Board Office or LHUSD Communications Coordinator Jason Usry at: Jason.Usry@lhusd.org.
Sincerely,
David Rose
Governing Board President
Lake Havasu Unified School District
8 months ago, Jason Usry

For Immediate Release: August 13, 2025
For Information Contact: Superintendent’s Office (928) 505-6925
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF LAKE HAVASU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
Agenda and information in the packet could change up to 24 hours prior to the board meeting.
A copy of the agenda background material provided to LHUSD Board members (with exception of material relating to possible executive sessions) is available for public inspection twenty-four hours before the meeting at our BoardDocs site: ( https://go.boarddocs.com/az/lhusd/Board.nsf/Public )and at the Superintendent's Office, 2200 Havasupai Blvd., Lake Havasu City, AZ.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 38.431.02 notice is hereby given to the members of the Governing Board of Lake Havasu Unified School District No. 1 and to the general public that the Governing Board of Lake Havasu Unified School District No. 1 will hold their regularly scheduled Governing Board meeting on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the District Office in Building C, located at 2200 Havasupai Blvd., Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Members of the Lake Havasu Unified School District Governing Board will attend either in person or by technological devices such as speakerphone, internet, or another device.
When necessary, the Board may vote to go into Executive Session intermittently throughout the meeting, which will not be open to the public, for discussion and consultation for legal advice regarding any of the agenda items (A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A)(3)). The Board may also vote to go into Executive Session if so noted, which will not be open to the public, to discuss personnel matters (A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(1)), records exempt by law from public inspection (A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(2)), or for legal advice and consultation regarding pending or contemplated litigation (A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(4)). The Board reserves the right to change the order of items on the Agenda and to call matters in random order.
Meetings of the Governing Board may be audio or video recorded, which may result in the audio or video recording of a minor child. Pursuant to A.R.S. 1-602(A)(9), subject to certain express statutory exceptions, parents have a right to consent before the State or any of its political subdivisions makes a video or audio recording of a minor child. In order to exercise their rights, parents may either file written consent with the district, consenting to such recording, or take affirmative steps to ensure that their child is not present when a recording may be made. Should the child be present at the time a recording is made, this right will be considered to have been waived.
Dated this 13th day of August 2025 LAKE HAVASU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #1
Rebecca Stone
Dr. Rebecca Stone, Superintendent
The Lake Havasu Unified School District # 1 endeavors to ensure accessibility of all its programs, facilities, and services to all persons with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Lillian Leanea Gordon, at (928) 505-6925, as early as possible to arrange the accommodation.
Please see the agenda linked here.
LHUSD#1
8 months ago, Jason Usry
Just 20 minutes of reading per day places your child on a pathway to success. Reading at that daily rate, he or she will read nearly two million words in a school year, significantly boosting his or her vocabulary, knowledge, and confidence!
#LHUSD1 #Reading #Education #LakeHavasuCity #ReadingDeliversResults
8 months ago, Jason Usry
Lake Havasu Unified School District is thrilled to welcome back all of our K-12 Students, Faculty, and Staff!
Let's make it a great school year!
#TogetherWeAre #LHUSD1 #LakeHavasuCity #LakeHavasu #Education #BacktoSchool
8 months ago, Jason Usry
Wondering what this school year's important dates are?
Wonder no more! The Lake Havasu Unified School District's Academic Calendar can be found on LHUSD.org or at the link below.
https://www.lhusd.org/page/academiccalendarsGet information on Early Release Thursdays, Holidays, and other important days throughout the school year!
9 months ago, Jason Usry
School is back in session on Thursday, July 31st! Time to wrap up your Back to School Shopping!
For grade-specific supply lists, visit:
https://www.lhusd.org/page/school-supplies-list#lhusd1 #backtoschool #schoolsupplies #lakehavasu #lakehavasucity #education
9 months ago, Jason Usry
FREE Meals for Havasupai, Nautilus & Smoketree Elementary!
Starting this school year, ALL enrolled students at Havasupai, Nautilus, and Smoketree will receive FREE breakfast and lunch every day!
This is thanks to the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).
- No cost!
- Every child eats!
If you have children attending schools in the district, you’ll still need to complete a meal application for them.
Questions?
Call: 928-854-5413
-or-
Email: Anne.Taffe@lhusd.org.
#HealthyKids #FreeMeals #LakeHavasuSchools #lhusd1 #lakehavasu
9 months ago, Jason Usry
☀️ Summer Office Hours Alert! ☀️
Lake Havasu Unified School District office will be open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm from June 2 to July 11, 2025.
Please plan your visits accordingly! 💜
#LHUSD #SummerHours #LakeHavasuSchools
10 months ago, LHUSD Social Media
🌟 Please join us in congratulating our amazing LHUSD students who are excelling as Content Experts! 🌟
👏 These students demonstrate proficiency in:
✅ Academic Standards
✅ Career Technical Education (CTE) & STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
✅ Civic, Financial, & Digital Literacy
✅ Modeling Healthy Behaviors
We’re proud to see our students making strides in their education and becoming leaders of tomorrow. Keep shining! 💡✨
#LHUSD #ContentExperts #STEM #CTE #FutureLeaders #StudentSuccess
11 months ago, LHUSD Social Media
Happy School Principals Day! 🎉
Today we celebrate our incredible LHUSD principals who lead with heart, vision, and unwavering dedication. From creating safe, supportive schools to empowering students and staff every day, your leadership makes a lasting impact. Thank you for the countless ways you inspire, guide, and serve your school communities!
💜 Your hard work does not go unnoticed — we are grateful for all you do! #LHUSDProud #SchoolPrincipalsDay #ThankYouPrincipals
11 months ago, LHUSD Social Media
📢 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
12 months ago, LHUSD Social Media
👏 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
12 months ago, LHUSD Social Media
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
12 months ago, LHUSD Social Media
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
12 months ago, LHUSD Social Media
📢 **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
12 months ago, LHUSD Social Media
⏳ 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
about 1 year ago, LHUSD Social Media

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. 💙
about 1 year ago, LHUSD Social Media
📚✨ 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
about 1 year ago, LHUSD Social Media

🇺🇸 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
about 1 year ago, LHUSD Social Media
🎉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
about 1 year ago, LHUSD Social Media