Awards & Features
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Billy Mitchell Elementary was featured on Spectrum News 1 in a special report highlighting the expansion of Transitional Kindergarten and the experiences of our dedicated teachers and families.
- In the News
- Mitchell
![LAist Feature showing Ms. Alvarez with a student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1766131707/lawndalek12caus/dzveymn8ajpdxiqowvut/LAistFeature.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1766131707/lawndalek12caus/dzveymn8ajpdxiqowvut/LAistFeature.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1766131707/lawndalek12caus/dzveymn8ajpdxiqowvut/LAistFeature.png","width":590}])
We are honored that Smith Elementary was featured on LAist again for the joy and creativity in our transitional kindergarten classrooms.
- In the News
- Smith
![Smith was featured in LAist. Article shows Smith Cheerleaders and students in TK.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763141563/lawndalek12caus/ezfjvcmxxuwncazj1nju/SmithLAistArticles.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763141563/lawndalek12caus/ezfjvcmxxuwncazj1nju/SmithLAistArticles.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1763141563/lawndalek12caus/ezfjvcmxxuwncazj1nju/SmithLAistArticles.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1763141563/lawndalek12caus/ezfjvcmxxuwncazj1nju/SmithLAistArticles.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1763141563/lawndalek12caus/ezfjvcmxxuwncazj1nju/SmithLAistArticles.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1763141563/lawndalek12caus/ezfjvcmxxuwncazj1nju/SmithLAistArticles.png","width":2200}])
Lucille J. Smith Elementary has been featured twice by LAist, an independent Southern California news outlet!
Our National Blue Ribbon celebration and the first part of LAist’s Transitional Kindergarten series highlighted the amazing work of our students, staff, and families at Smith!
- In the News
- Smith
![All-Access Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757973102/lawndalek12caus/ui6dre6ursmhqe6rzbdf/All-AccessLogoBlackPNG11.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757973102/lawndalek12caus/ui6dre6ursmhqe6rzbdf/All-AccessLogoBlackPNG11.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1757973102/lawndalek12caus/ui6dre6ursmhqe6rzbdf/All-AccessLogoBlackPNG11.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1757973102/lawndalek12caus/ui6dre6ursmhqe6rzbdf/All-AccessLogoBlackPNG11.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1757973102/lawndalek12caus/ui6dre6ursmhqe6rzbdf/All-AccessLogoBlackPNG11.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1757973102/lawndalek12caus/ui6dre6ursmhqe6rzbdf/All-AccessLogoBlackPNG11.png","width":2200}])
We are thrilled to announce that Lawndale Elementary School District and William Anderson Elementary will be featured on the acclaimed program All Access with Andy Garcia.
- District-wide
- In the News
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Learn about the bilingual programs offered by the Lawndale Elementary School District schools. Cherise Jones of the Lawndale Elementary School District (LESD) explains the importance of Spanish-speaking students continuing to develop their first language while learning English.
- In the News
Awards
![Graphic announcing "Model School Attendance Review Board Recipients for 2026" by State Superintendent Tony Thurmond.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772743038/lawndalek12caus/tjizfbgrhlpfcpryobcp/ModelSARB2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772743038/lawndalek12caus/tjizfbgrhlpfcpryobcp/ModelSARB2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772743038/lawndalek12caus/tjizfbgrhlpfcpryobcp/ModelSARB2026.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772743038/lawndalek12caus/tjizfbgrhlpfcpryobcp/ModelSARB2026.png","width":954}])
![LEAP 2025 Awards Gold Award Recipient Billy Mitchell Elementary, Silver Award William Green Elementary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769638344/lawndalek12caus/xchtagmyylqfb3dhgyj5/LEAP2025Awards.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769638344/lawndalek12caus/xchtagmyylqfb3dhgyj5/LEAP2025Awards.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1769638344/lawndalek12caus/xchtagmyylqfb3dhgyj5/LEAP2025Awards.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1769638344/lawndalek12caus/xchtagmyylqfb3dhgyj5/LEAP2025Awards.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1769638344/lawndalek12caus/xchtagmyylqfb3dhgyj5/LEAP2025Awards.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769638344/lawndalek12caus/xchtagmyylqfb3dhgyj5/LEAP2025Awards.png","width":1890}])
![announcement of California Blue Ribbon Schools.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761271252/lawndalek12caus/s06wf2woya7xxuittoig/LucilleJSmithElementaryBlueRibbon.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761271252/lawndalek12caus/s06wf2woya7xxuittoig/LucilleJSmithElementaryBlueRibbon.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761271252/lawndalek12caus/s06wf2woya7xxuittoig/LucilleJSmithElementaryBlueRibbon.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761271252/lawndalek12caus/s06wf2woya7xxuittoig/LucilleJSmithElementaryBlueRibbon.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761271252/lawndalek12caus/s06wf2woya7xxuittoig/LucilleJSmithElementaryBlueRibbon.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1761271252/lawndalek12caus/s06wf2woya7xxuittoig/LucilleJSmithElementaryBlueRibbon.png","width":2200}])
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![National Blue Ribbon Seal]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757449246/lawndalek12caus/oq7kkk6lujbpp6blg2ea/National_Blue_Ribbon_Schools_sealsvg.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757449246/lawndalek12caus/oq7kkk6lujbpp6blg2ea/National_Blue_Ribbon_Schools_sealsvg.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1757449246/lawndalek12caus/oq7kkk6lujbpp6blg2ea/National_Blue_Ribbon_Schools_sealsvg.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1757449246/lawndalek12caus/oq7kkk6lujbpp6blg2ea/National_Blue_Ribbon_Schools_sealsvg.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1757449246/lawndalek12caus/oq7kkk6lujbpp6blg2ea/National_Blue_Ribbon_Schools_sealsvg.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757449246/lawndalek12caus/oq7kkk6lujbpp6blg2ea/National_Blue_Ribbon_Schools_sealsvg.png","width":1920}])
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