Los Cerritos
Middle School
Leopard Welcome Day!
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Leopard Welcome Day!
Leopard Welcome Day is coming up on August 13th! Please sign your 6th grade student up by Friday, August 7th, to guarantee a spot. If your student is unable to attend, you may still complete this form to provide contact information for upcoming 6th grade events. Please contact Ms. Paige Gonzales at pgonzales@conejousd.org with any specific questions or accommodation requests.
We are asking for a $20 donation for Leopard Welcome Day, as students will receive a shirt and snacks will be provided. We accept cash or checks in the front office, and we will have the online webstore available shortly. This is NOT a fee, just a donation.
This day is designed to give your student(s) a positive transition from elementary to middle school. Students will meet new friends and get acquainted with the LC campus while having a TON of fun!
- Thursday, August 13, 2026
- 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Los Cerritos Gym
- LC spirit wear shirt and snack will be provided
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Review details for the upcoming 6th Grade Parent Information Meeting, Fall Orientation Dates, First Day of School Procedures, Bell Schedules and more.
Leopard Welcome Day is coming up on August 13th. Sign up your 6th grade student up by Friday, August 7, 2025 to guarantee a spot!
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Join us for a Spanish language small group tour on Tuesday, August 18 @ 9AM! Contact Ms. Gonzales at pgonzales@conejousd.org with any questions.
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Join us for a small group tour for students & families who have Individual Education Plans on Tuesday, August 18th at 9:30am. Please reach out to Ms. Gonzales at pgonzales@conejousd.org for more information.
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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.