This Fall will mark 130 years since Long Beach Poly High opened its doors. Back in 1895, two years before the city even formally incorporated, the school was known as Long Beach High School. In the intervening century-plus, the school has undergone many changes and moves, all while producing more professional athletes than any other […]
The562 is thrilled to announce the winners of our Inaugural Student Photo Competition, which was open to Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) students in grades 7-12. The competition was intended to spotlight the talented young photographers in Long Beach, giving them an opportunity to have their work judged by professional photographers, along with The562’s […]
The Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) Education Celebration is a fantastic opportunity to give parents and students a glimpse into our outstanding schools and programs in a virtual setting. Each year, LBUSD shares the very best that early learning (preschool and kindergarten), elementary, middle, and K-8 schools have to offer incoming students. During this […]
For decades, Long Beach’s Martin Luther King Park has played host to countless kids from the East Side and elsewhere across the city. Whether they were headed to the pool or out playing football, on any given Saturday one would expect to see dozens of local kids enjoying a day at the park. But on […]
The562 is thrilled to welcome eight talented LBUSD high school students into our inaugural class of interns for the 2021-22 school year. The interns were selected after a competitive application and interview process, which brought in applications from high schools across the city. The eight interns will be divided evenly into two groups: one for […]
Long Beach is a city built around its schools in the same way that some towns are built around a coal mine, or an automobile factory. Education employs more Long Beach residents than any other industry, by a mile, and the Long Beach Unified School District is the city’s biggest employer, as well as its […]
This week on the show we’re updating you on everything happening with the return of indoor sports and we talk to LBUSD student Vincent Guardabascio about returning to the classroom. 02:00 High school indoor sports are coming back 11:00 Interview with LBUSD student Vincent Guardabascio 32:30 NFL adds more games to regular season, and we’re […]
The562 is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to our team, with Matt Fields and Spencer Frank both joining the organization in an internship role. Both Fields and Frank are seniors in the Long Beach State journalism department and will be assisting The562 in various ways over the next few months. Founders […]
For a period of time, Tim Gilmore was tasked with raising money for Long Beach Poly High School. A decade later, the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) and the high school are still trying to distance themselves from Gilmore and his organization. Gilmore founded the Long Beach Poly Alumni Association, Inc. in late 2010 […]
Lakewood High School is preparing to have a whole new look once the next school year rolls around this fall. After renovations were completed on the football field and track at Millikan, Lakewood is next in line to have their athletic facilities overhauled. The renovation project at Lakewood is set to break ground in early […]