A serene coastal scene with tall grasses in the foreground and a calm ocean under a clear sky in the background. Centered text overlays the image, displaying the Long Beach School District’s vision and mission statements in a clean, readable format. The text highlights the district’s commitment to excellence, student growth, and meaningful partnerships that prepare learners for success in a global community.
A group of four adults stands indoors in front of a presentation screen during an award recognition. Two people in the center hold framed certificates and plaques. All four are smiling and facing the camera. To the left, a cluster of red and white balloons is arranged as decoration. The screen behind them displays the title “The First Long Beach School District Business Partner of the Month: J. Allen Automotive.” At the bottom of the image, a graphic banner shows the J. Allen Automotive logo with the text “Partners in Excellence – The Long Beach School District – Business Partner of the Month.”

At our Bearcats & Business Appreciation Breakfast yesterday, we had the honor of recognizing our very first Business Partner of the Month!

This special recognition celebrates a local business that goes above and beyond to invest in our students, support our schools, and help create opportunities that extend far beyond the classroom. From giving their time and resources to opening doors of opportunity for our students, their partnership is making a meaningful difference in the Long Beach School District.

Our selected honoree received a Business Partner of the Month window cling to proudly display their commitment to our schools, along with a complimentary month of advertising with the Bearcat Broadcast Network!Help us in congratulating J. Allen Automotive on being selected as our September Business of the Month! We are incredibly grateful for the partnership and support they have provided to the Long Beach School District and our students. Their involvement was instrumental in helping us get our Automotive CTE program up and running and creating meaningful opportunities for students to gain real-world skills and experience.Thank you, J. Allen Automotive, for investing in our students, supporting our programs, and being such an important part of the Long Beach community!

Graphic for Long Beach School District’s National School Custodian Day on October 2, 2026. A dark blue background features the district logo and colorful illustrations of cleaning supplies, including a broom, spray bottle, detergent bottle, mop, and scrub brush. Large white text reads, “National School Custodian Day,” followed by “Oct 2, 2026” and “Thank You for All You Do!”

Every day across the Long Beach School District, our custodial staff quietly and powerfully shape the heartbeat of our campuses. Their work ensures our classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, and learning spaces are safe, clean, and ready for students and staff to thrive. We simply could not carry on our days without their dedication.

But their impact goes far beyond the tasks they complete.

Our custodians build meaningful relationships with students. They notice when something feels off. They offer encouragement, support, and—often—a much‑needed smile that can turn a student’s entire day around. Their presence creates comfort, stability, and connection.

To our custodial team:

Thank you for your hard work, your care, and the kindness you bring to our schools. You make Long Beach better every single day.

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Graphic for Long Beach School District’s National School Custodian Day on October 2, 2026. A dark blue background features the district logo and colorful illustrations of cleaning supplies, including a broom, spray bottle, detergent bottle, mop, and scrub brush. Large white text reads, “National School Custodian Day,” followed by “Oct 2, 2026” and “Thank You for All You Do!”

Every day across the Long Beach School District, our custodial staff quietly and powerfully shape the heartbeat of our campuses. Their work ensures our classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, and learning spaces are safe, clean, and ready for students and staff to thrive. We simply could not carry on our days without their dedication.

But their impact goes far beyond the tasks they complete.

Our custodians build meaningful relationships with students. They notice when something feels off. They offer encouragement, support, and—often—a much‑needed smile that can turn a student’s entire day around. Their presence creates comfort, stability, and connection.

To our custodial team:

Thank you for your hard work, your care, and the kindness you bring to our schools. You make Long Beach better every single day.