News Archive

Hello incoming Thurston families! Thank you for joining our virtual presentation last night. For those who missed the presentation, please watch when you have a moment. We look forward to welcoming all of our future Waveriders next year!

While recent federal policy changes allow immigration officials to conduct operations on school campuses,  LBUSD has policies in place to protect student information and ensure clear procedures for any law enforcement interactions.     

Thurston Middle School has been redesignated as a California School to Watch. Aligned with the national Schools to Watch initiative provided by The National Forum, the program recognizes junior high, middle, and K-8 schools that meet rigorous criteria for academic excellence, developmental responsiveness, social equity, and whole-child support.

The Orange County Department of Education has named Michael Keller, Ed.D., Director of Social and Emotional Support for the LBUSD, as the School Counseling Advocate of the Year in the 2024-2025 OC Counselor Recognition Program.

LBUSD this week announced its 2024 Employees of the Year, recognizing June Hosokawa, a first-grade teacher at Top of the World Elementary School, as Teacher of the Year, and Paula Forino, Health Clerk at Top of the World Elementary, as Classified Employee of the Year.

Thurston Middle School celebrated the grand opening of a wellness space on campus for students, thoughtfully designed with direct integration into the social worker’s office. It provides students immediate access to a trusted mental health professional who can empower them to develop and practice real-time coping strategies for their academic success and overall well-being.

Todd Foote, custodian at Thurston Middle School lets you walk beside him as he navigates the TMS campus. This new series, We Are Grateful for You, highlights LBUSD's employees and shares their experiences from their perspective. Check out the Q&A with Todd Foote.

Hello Thurston families! We apologize for the technical difficulties with our 8th Grade Science Camp virtual presentation. Please see the recorded 8th-grade science camp video, in addition to the presentation slide deck and

On November 21, 2024, the Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education voted 5-0 to enter into a separation agreement with Superintendent Jason Viloria, Ed.D., terminating his contract effective December 31, 2024.