Cesar Chavez Middle School Potential Renaming

Lynwood Unified School District invites students, families, staff, alumni and community members to participate in the process of exploring a potential new name for Cesar Chavez Middle School. 

On March 26, 2026, the Lynwood Unified Board of Education unanimously voted to rename Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day, reflecting a desire to honor the broader farmworker movement while responding to recent community concerns. At the same meeting, the Board directed staff to begin the process of potentially renaming Cesar Chavez Middle School, and to include community voices to ensure alignment with shared values and priorities.

The renaming process is grounded in community voice, transparency and shared decision-making, with the goal of fostering thoughtful dialogue about how the school’s name can best represent the Lynwood community. Through in-person meetings and an online survey, community members are encouraged to share their perspectives and help guide the decision-making process.

This webpage will serve as your central source for updates, meeting dates, and opportunities to share your input.

Timeline

Your voice plays an important role in shaping the future of Lynwood Unified. We encourage all community members to participate and share their perspectives.

• April 27: Community informational meeting.
• Throughout May: Four in-person meetings and engagement opportunities.
• April 27 - May 29: Community survey is open.
• May 29: Community survey closes.
• June 1 - 12: Renaming options are determined from community input and feedback.
• June 25: Publice hearing at Board of Educaiton meeting for the Board members to consider remaming options.

Be Part of the Process

Your voice plays an important role in shaping the future of Lynwood Unified. We encourage all community members to participate and share their perspectives.

Who can participate

• Lynwood Unified students
• Families and guardians
• District staff
• Alumni
• City of Lynwood residents

Language access

Spanish translation services will be available at all meetings, and materials will be provided in both English and Spanish.

Participate In Person

Join guided discussions to share ideas, provide feedback and help propose potential school names. Each meeting will cover the same content, and it is recommended to attend only one meeting.

Location: Cesar Chavez Middle School Gym

Meeting #1
Date: Thursday, May 7
Time: 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Meeting #2
Date: Tuesday, May 12
Time: 5 – 6:30 p.m.

Meeting #3
Date: Tuesday, May 19
Time: 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Meeting #4
Date: Wednesday, May 27
Time: 5 – 6:30 p.m.

Past meetings

In-person information meeting
Learn about the purpose of the renaming process, timeline and ways to share input.

Date: Monday, April 27
Time: 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Cesar Chavez Middle School gym

Complete an Online Survey

Share your input through an online in English and Spanish. The survey is open to all students, families, staff, alumni and community members and will close on Friday, May 29.

Access the survey in English.
Access the survey in Spanish.

Or, scan the QR Codes below to take the survey:

English Survey

Spanish Survey

Why This Matters

School names reflect the identity, values and history of a community. This process provides an opportunity for Lynwood Unified community members to engage in meaningful dialogue and help shape a name that represents the aspirations of current and future students. 

The results will reflect a collective effort to identify a name that honors community values, supports a positive school environment and represents the future of Lynwood Unified.