Summer Closure Announcement

LPSVA Welcome Centers Closed for Summer

☀️ Summer Welcome Center Update ☀️

Please note that the Lorne Elementary Welcome Center and Washington Preparatory High School Welcome Center are closed for the summer.

The Gratts Primary Center Welcome Center will remain open during the summer to assist families and students.

📍 Gratts Primary Center
🕗 Summer Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

We look forward to serving you and wish everyone a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer!

LPSVA Gratts Welcome Center Hours and Closure for Summer Locations
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Jul 16

College and Career Center Office Hours

Time: 12:30 PM – 2 PM

Jul 23

College and Career Center Office Hours

Time: 12:30 PM – 2 PM

Jul 30

College and Career Center Office Hours

Time: 12:30 PM – 2 PM

Aug 5

GATE PARENT HOUR

Aug 6

College and Career Center Office Hours

Time: 12:30 PM – 2 PM

Aug 13

College and Career Center Office Hours

Time: 12:30 PM – 2 PM

Aug 20

College and Career Center Office Hours

Time: 12:30 PM – 2 PM

Aug 27

College and Career Center Office Hours

Time: 12:30 PM – 2 PM

Sep 2

GATE PARENT HOUR

Sep 3

College and Career Center Office Hours

Time: 12:30 PM – 2 PM

Sep 10

College and Career Center Office Hours

Time: 12:30 PM – 2 PM

Sep 17

College and Career Center Office Hours

Time: 12:30 PM – 2 PM

Sep 24

College and Career Center Office Hours

Time: 12:30 PM – 2 PM

Oct 1

College and Career Center Office Hours

Time: 12:30 PM – 2 PM

Oct 7

GATE PARENT HOUR

Aug 12

First Day of Instruction

Sep 4

Admission Day

Sep 7

Labor Day

Nov 11

Veterans' Day

Nov 26

Thanksgiving

Nov 27

Thanksgiving

Dec 21

Winter Recess Begins

Jan 8

Winter Recess Ends

Jan 11

Second Semester Begins

Jan 18

Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Day

Feb 15

Presidents’ Day

Mar 22

Spring Recess Begins

Mar 26

Spring Recess Ends

Mar 31

Farm Workers Day

May 31

Memorial Day

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LAUSD Human Relations

Honoring Thakur Singh

Black History Month

Honoring Remarkable Figures for Black History Month

Black History Month 2025 High School Assembly

Black History Month 2025 Elementary Assembly

For all of the families impacted by the recent fires

HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO ALL FIRST RESPONDERS

A heartfelt thank you to all the first responders who are working around the clock to save lives, homes and animals while risking their own lives. We owe you a great deal of gratitude! @losangelesfiredepartment, @calfire, @chp_southerndivision, @lapdhq @fema and lasd_sib.

Safety Assembly

2024-2025 LPS VA Student Kick Off Assembly

Welcome LPSVA Fam!

5th Grade Culmination 2024

“Goodbye 5th grade. Hello, middle school!”- Unknown

8th Grade Culmination 2024

“One step closer to the future. Congratulations!”- Unknown

2024 CHRISTOPHER WARREN SCHOLARSHIP

WINNER, GRADE 10
20K AWARDED FOR COLLEGE
CONGRATULATIONS!

Career Day Presentation

May 15, 2024
9 am to 11:30 am

April 10th Parent Informational Meeting

Digital Citizenship/Grooming Safety Tips

Women's History Month Assembly

March 2024
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News & Announcements

Summer Closure Announcement

LPSVA Welcome Centers Closed for Summer

☀️ Summer Welcome Center Update ☀️

Please note that the Lorne Elementary Welcome Center and Washington Preparatory High School Welcome Center are closed for the summer.

The Gratts Primary Center Welcome Center will remain open during the summer to assist families and students.

📍 Gratts Primary Center
🕗 Summer Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

We look forward to serving you and wish everyone a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer!

Coffee with the Principal

Every School Safe: Healthy Relationships and School Updates
Cada Escuela Segura: Entrenamiento en Relaciones Saludables
school site council agenda

School Site Council Meeting on Monday, April 27, 2026

Dear Families,
You are invited to attend our upcoming School Site Council meeting on April 27. This is an opportunity to stay informed, provide input, and be part of important decisions that support our school community. We look forward to your participation.

Parent Workshop: Parent Portal, Schoology and More.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Benjamin Franklin High School
820 N. Avenue 54, Los Angeles, CA, 90042
Zoom link: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/84481726651
ID: 844 8172 6651
Learn how to access your child's Schoology courses and other important
 nformation using the Parent Portal.

Taller para Padres
Portal para Padres, Schoology y Más
Martes, 28 de abril de 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Ubicación: Benjamin Franklin High School 820 N. Avenue 54, Los Ángeles, CA, 90042
Enlace de Zoom: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/84481726651 
ID de reunión: 844 8172 6651
Aprenda a acceder a los cursos de Schoology de su hijo(a) y
otra información importante utilizando el Portal para Padres.

SSC Meeting/Reunión del SSC

Monday, April 27th, 2026 at 3 PM
Lunes, 27 de Abril, 2026 a las 3 PM
Zoom ID/ID de Zoom: 865 8590 1658
Zoom Link / Enlace de Zoom: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/86585901658
Agenda: https://tinyurl.com/4cddvna8
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Partners/Accolades

  • Los Angeles Unified School District
  • Arts & Entertainment Virtual Academy
  • International Studies and World Languages
  • STEAM Virtual Academy - WASC
  • Computer Science Virtual Academy
  • Business & Entrepreneurship Virtual Academy
  • Los Angeles Mission College
  • Warren Christopher Scholarship Fund
  • California Natural History Day
  • WASC
  • Stossel
  • Stossel
  • Brotherhood of Scholarship and Excellenc
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About Us

Students are empowered to serve the common good in their communities while building critical skills in leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving.
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LPSVA's Mission and Vision

Our Mission:
Our school empowers students to emerge as leaders who develop pride in community service, solve real-world problems, and engage in building strong community relationships. Students will cultivate career paths toward areas of leadership and public service by working collaboratively with community leaders and organizations while lending their voices to create a better world for themselves and others.
 
 
 
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