August 19, 2026

Welcome to the Los Angeles Unified Family Newsletter—a streamlined way to stay informed and connected. This publication highlights key updates, important announcements, and celebrations from across our schools, ensuring you receive the most relevant information in one place while reducing the volume of separate communications.

Participate in the LAUSD Region Parent Advisory Committee Elections

Division of Special Education is hosting a series of Resource Fairs

We invite all LAUSD parents and families to participate in the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Elections! The PAC provides parents with an opportunity to share their perspectives, ask questions, provide input, and make recommendations on the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). Elections will be held over Zoom. Join the election by clicking on the link to your Region to vote, self-nominate, or be nominated:

Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (All Region Election Meetings)

Region West
Date: Thursday, August 20
Zoom: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/86450517318

Region North
Date: Tuesday, August 25
Zoom: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/87613286813

Region South
Date: Friday, August 28
Zoom: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/84642912666

Thank you to Region East, which held its PAC election earlier this week. To view flyers for additional information and support, visit families.lausd.org/pac.

Give Your Child a Healthy Start: Services at LAUSD Health Fairs

LAUSD families, join us at the Health Screening Fair! Your child can receive several services in one visit. Services may include: Sports Physicals, Vision Care, Dental Screenings & Fluoride, Well-Child Exams, Childhood & Flu Vaccines, and more. The Health Screening Fair is open to all LAUSD students. Some providers may bill insurance. Pre-Registration required at: BIT.LY/LAUSDHEALTHSCREENS

Date: Saturday, August 29
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Venice High School
Address: 13000 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066

For all Health Screening Fairs, please visit: https://bit.ly/LAUSDHealthFairs26-27

Every HIF Counts: Help Your Child’s School Get the Support It Deserves

Help support your child's school by completing the Household Income Form (HIF) at https://hif.lausd.net. Every eligible HIF helps schools qualify for critical funding that supports students, teachers, programs, and services. Even if you think you may not qualify, we encourage all families to submit a Household Income Form.

Please visit https://oda.lausd.org/apps/pages/hif to learn more and submit to your form online.

Supporting Focused Learning: LAUSD Student Screen Time Policy

The District is committed to helping students stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn. Digital devices can support learning when used for classwork and other school activities. During the school day, the usage of digital devices will be limited to help reduce distractions and keep students focused on learning.

Thank you for partnering with us to help students use technology in a safe, healthy and responsible way. Please visit the Student Screen Time website for more information.

We Are One: Empowering Families with Preparedness and Support

We encourage families to make a preparedness plan. Having a family plan helps to protect your family and be prepared by identifying a trusted caregiver who can care for your children in case of an emergency. Visit weareone.lausd.org to learn more about the Family Preparedness Care Package and other valuable resources that are readily available.

The District will continue to support students’ right to a public education and be a place of support and resources for students and families, regardless of immigration status and any other protected groups, consistent with the District’s Nondiscrimination Policy. Additionally, the Los Angeles Unified Family Hotline will continue to receive calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 213-443-1300.

Help Shape the Future of Community-Based Safety Programs at LAUSD

Starting on August 12th, LAUSD is conducting a Community-Based Safety Programs Survey to hear from staff, students, families, and community members about current school safety practices. Your input will help inform the District’s community-based safety planning efforts. Please complete the district-wide survey between August 12th and September 2nd.

Click here to take the survey

Give Your Child More Opportunities to Learn, Grow & Thrive: Enroll in Beyond the Bell Today!

Looking for before or after school care and enrichment for your child? Beyond the Bell offers expanded learning programs that support students’ academic, social-emotional, and physical development through meaningful and engaging learning experiences based on student interests.

To enroll, families must complete and submit a Before- and After-School Program Application to the Site Lead at their child’s school.

Visit the Beyond the Bell website for the application and list of available programs.

Be Ready for a Successful School Year: Review the 2026-27 Parent Student Handbook

The 2026-27 Parent Student Handbook is available through the Parent Portal, where families can view, download, and complete the supplemental forms electronically. The handbook is also available on the Division of School Operations website.

We invite all families to review the Handbook together with their child. It includes important information about District policies, student expectations, rights, responsibilities, and resources to help support a successful school year.

LAUSD Updates: Supporting Our School Communities Following the Lineage Warehouse Fire

LAUSD continues to prioritize the safety and well-being of students, staff, and families impacted by the Lineage Warehouse Fire. For more information, including details on upcoming meetings for impacted families, please visit the Region East website and the Office of Environmental Health and Safety website.

Start Strong Together: Explore the Family Academy’s August Workshops!

Start the new school year informed, connected, and ready for success with the Family Academy August Course Catalogues! Discover a variety of free virtual, in-person, and hybrid workshops designed to help families support student learning, navigate District programs and services, promote student wellness, and strengthen partnerships with schools.

Visit the Family Academy website lausd.org/familyacademy to view the Course Catalogue for August available in English and Spanish.

Events listed in this newsletter are intended for families of Los Angeles Unified School District.

Media inquiries: Contact the Los Angeles Unified Office of Communications at [email protected].