We hope your summer break is off to a relaxing and restorative start! We have been reminiscing about the many celebratory events during the last few weeks of the 2021-22 school year. Enjoy these moments again with us in this special celebration issue!

We miss the Class of 2022 already! Watch the commencement highlight video above to relive the beautiful 88th Commencement Ceremony.

On June 15, the Class of 2022 enjoyed a delicious taco lunch on Merritt Patio where they were officially welcomed into the ranks of the alumni association. The annual Senior-to-Alumni Lunch follows the last senior project presentation and provides our newest graduates a glimpse into their new roles as alumni. Upper School Math Teacher Paul Chiment shared poignant remarks about how important it is to maintain their strong bonds with each other in the years to come.

"Priceless treasures, like the oldest of friends, are few and far between," Paul said. "Right now, under these trees, you're holding on to one of these treasures. Please, take this advice: don't let go."

Thank you to the alumni pictured above who have volunteered to be class reps and will help everyone stay connected.

For her project, Senior Project Award Winner Phoebe Ray created and embarked on a journey of self-discovery. Phoebe grew up being told she is of Jewish heritage and was determined to dig deeper into the true meaning of this. As she persistently pursued this part of her identity, Phoebe worked with a local Rabbi and traveled north to Half Moon Bay to interview seven family members—some who actively practice Judaism and some who don’t—through which she discovered how historical circumstances interrupted the beliefs that had defined her ancestors for generations.

We are so proud of the Class of 2022! Check out the full college acceptance list by clicking the button below.

Upper School students were honored for their many academic, artistic, and athletic accomplishments on Friday, June 10. We are so proud of each and every one of you!

Take a look back at this special afternoon sending off our eighth graders to summer and high school! Check out the full photo album below.

By Joanne A Calitri, Montecito Journal

The Laguna Blanca Lower School 2022 Graduation (“Go Owls!”) was held on Thursday, June 9 outside at the school.

This year's yearbook was distributed on the Hope Ranch campus on Friday, June 10. Themed Full Bloom, the book celebrates the 2021-22 school year and campus returning to life again this spring after the ups and downs of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Intricate graphics created by Lucy Wang '24 and inspired by California wildflowers adorn the cover and the pages throughout, which can be colored in and customized by each student. The book is a beautiful reflection of the La Honda editors' vision to create "a vehicle for its owner's individual expression." Contests will be held this fall for the best-colored yearbook.

Full Bloom is dedicated to beloved Peter "Ace" Angeloff and the indelible legacy he has left at Laguna.

Congratulations to the La Honda team for creating a meaningful keepsake for us to enjoy for years to come!

What a year for Laguna Blanca Theatre! Upper School Visual Arts Teacher Dug Uyesaka and his video production students filmed the two Laguna Theatre productions this year, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) and Mamma Mia!

Whether you missed these fantastic performances or you'd like to watch them again, enjoy!

Digital art above by Sophia Probstel '26.

Take advantage of the longer days and dive into a great book (or two) this summer. At Laguna, there is suggested summer reading for students in Grades EK-4 and required reading for students in Grades 5-12.

CLICK HERE for a list of summer reading by grade level. Then sit back, relax, and read under the sun!

We look forward to welcoming all EK-12 students back to school on Tuesday, September 6. Until then...have a great summer!