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Los Cerritos Middle School was announced by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond as one of 408 middle and high schools in the state selected for the prestigious 2026 California Distinguished Schools Program! This statewide recognition program highlights exceptional schools that distinguish themselves on the basis of exemplary student outcomes.
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Join us for a tour of Los Cerritos
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Join us to tour the campus, meet teachers and current students. Open to all incoming 6th graders.
![Future Leopard Night]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751302918/conejousdorg/hyhg85pvtfgdvqawdwlx/lcms-fln.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751302918/conejousdorg/hyhg85pvtfgdvqawdwlx/lcms-fln.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1751302918/conejousdorg/hyhg85pvtfgdvqawdwlx/lcms-fln.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1751302918/conejousdorg/hyhg85pvtfgdvqawdwlx/lcms-fln.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751302918/conejousdorg/hyhg85pvtfgdvqawdwlx/lcms-fln.png","width":1260}])
View the presentations from our annual 6th Grade Future Leopard Night, which was held in November 2025.
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Enrollment for new CVUSD students for the 2026–2027 school year is officially open! Start your child on their path of educational excellence: complete the Neighborhood School Enrollment process available as of November 3, 2025 - the same date the School Choice Application and Interdistrict Transfer Form opens.
![chromebook information]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751303495/conejousdorg/m95dafe24prppyfeefg9/LCMSchromebook.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751303495/conejousdorg/m95dafe24prppyfeefg9/LCMSchromebook.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1751303495/conejousdorg/m95dafe24prppyfeefg9/LCMSchromebook.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1751303495/conejousdorg/m95dafe24prppyfeefg9/LCMSchromebook.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751303495/conejousdorg/m95dafe24prppyfeefg9/LCMSchromebook.png","width":1260}])
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A 2026 California Distinguished School
Los Cerritos Middle School has a proven history of academic excellence.
This includes our school being recognized as a 2026 California Distinguished School, a prestigious honor. LCMS earned this recognition through successful demonstration of Exceptional Student Performance. Schools recognized for Exceptional Student Performance are among the highest in overall student achievement, while also ensuring that historically underserved student groups are maintaining or increasing academic progress.
Since its inception in 1985, the California Distinguished Schools Award remains one of the state’s most important ways to celebrate exceptional schools, districts, teachers, and classified employees for their innovation, talent, and success in supporting students.
![A Caring, Connected Community]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750440638/conejousdorg/ozhaik5vdu2napfhelg1/482217913_1126290069295511_1435630878711097603_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1750440638/conejousdorg/ozhaik5vdu2napfhelg1/482217913_1126290069295511_1435630878711097603_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1750440638/conejousdorg/ozhaik5vdu2napfhelg1/482217913_1126290069295511_1435630878711097603_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1750440638/conejousdorg/ozhaik5vdu2napfhelg1/482217913_1126290069295511_1435630878711097603_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1750440638/conejousdorg/ozhaik5vdu2napfhelg1/482217913_1126290069295511_1435630878711097603_n.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750440638/conejousdorg/ozhaik5vdu2napfhelg1/482217913_1126290069295511_1435630878711097603_n.jpg","width":2048}])
A Caring, Connected Community
Los Cerritos Middle School understands, values, and addresses the complex social, emotional, and physical needs of middle school students. Working as partners with their parents, we guarantee them a quality education through a varied, comprehensive, and rigorous curricular and extracurricular program designed to nurture ethical citizens and life-long learners. We continually strive to improve the learning environment and programs for all students.
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Premier Performing Arts Program
Our Performing Arts Program (Choir, Orchestra, and Band) is a premier program in the District, the county, and the state. With over 450 students participating in one of these three programs, it has become a force at our school. Awards are not in short supply as all three groups have distinguished themselves with ""superior"" ratings and many County/State awards.
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LCMS: A Professional Development School
Los Cerritos Middle School is a Professional Development School with California Lutheran University – this partnership focuses on creating a shared, common vision of teaching and learning grounded in research and best professional practices. This program is a collaboration between students, our teacher candidates, school and university faculty, and the community for the benefit of our students.
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