BLACK STUDENT UNION (BSU)

LAKESIDE BSU MISSION: The vision was created in 2014 with a small group of students joining at lunch to provide them a space to gather. The LHS BSU was officially Established in 2017. The mission of the Black Student Union is to promote a positive and productive representation of the African American community on and off the LAKESIDE High School campus. We promote proactive leadership, scholarship, community outreach, and student empowerment. We embrace our cultural heritage, unity, and the appreciation of diversity.

The BSU's focus is to build awareness, education, and a new level of consciousness about being an African American in today's society. We aim to teach others about diversity through engaging activities focused on acceptance and tolerance,  allowing a better understanding of others while learning about ourselves.

 

ALL STUDENTS are welcome to be a part of our mission.

CLUB GOAL: The club's goal is to allow students to participate in activities and discussions that promote a better understanding of the experiences and issues affecting African-American students. All students are welcome to join, regardless of their racial or cultural background. Diversity is embraced in this club, as it fosters meaningful discussions, understanding, and acceptance. The club is student-run with supervision and sponsorship from faculty members. 
INTERESTED IN BEING A MEMBER?     Please see Mrs. Adams 
 
FOR MESSAGES AND CLUB REMINDERS:
INSTAGRAM    INSTAGRAM-  @lakesidebsu  https://www.instagram.com/lakesidebsu/
      aapac More Than a 'Like': The Story of the Facebook Logo | Looka VISIT THE LEUSD AAPAC FACEBOOK PAGE AT: https://www/facebook/com/AAPACLEUSD/   

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Email us at:  [email protected]-  Brian Wilson (President)/ Cameren Wilson (co-President)
   CLUB MEETINGS:
EVERY  2ND  AND 4TH WEDNESDAY @ LUNCH- ROOM 663
 2025-2026
SEPTEMBER
 
-HBCU COLLEGE FAIR- U CAN @ ELSINORE H.S-  TBA
 
-ANNUAL CLOTHING DRIVE @LAKESIDE- - SEPT. 2ND- SEPT. 30TH- DROP OFF ITEMS AT FRONT OFFICE. ITEMS WILL BE DONATED TO LOCAL SHELTERS & TO OUR CAMPUS CLOSET.
 
OCTOBER
-CELEBRATING 3RD ANNUAL NATIONAL CUSTODIAL
APPRECIATION DAY- OCTOBER 2ND, WITH LAKESIDE CUSTODIAL STAFF
 
-BIG FUTURE VIRTUAL ONLINE MEETINGS BY COLLEGE BOARD- SEE INFO UNDER HBCU SECTION- NEW SESSIONS TBA
 
NOVEMBER- 
- 3RD ANNUAL LEUSD BSU SUMMIT-  NOVEMBER 6TH @ LAKESIDE 930-1PM
 
-ANNUAL THANKSGIVING CANNED GOOD  DRIVE -DONATIONS WILL  BENEFIT LHS STUDENTS AND  HOPE CENTER (FOOD PANTRY) OF LAKE ELSINORE
 
- BSU FRIENDSGIVING EVENT WITH DISTRICT JR BSU CLUBS- 11/19
 
DECEMBER- 
-LAKE ELSINORE WINTERFEST PARADE- DOWNTOWN ELSINORE @ DEC. 6TH - 4 PM-8:30 PM
 
-ANNUAL CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR Jr. BSU STUDENTS IN LEUSD & LHS TEACHERS TO SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER.
 
- ANNUAL TOILETRY  DRIVE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NATIONAL SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY, INTERACT, AND ELSINORE BSU TO PROVIDE TOILETRY ITEMS FOR AREA SHELTERS.
JANUARY-
- MEMORIAL ACTIVITIES & DISPLAY OF CONTRIBUTIONS OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING ON CAMPUS & VIRTUALLY ON THE SCHOOL WEBSITE SHARING COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS.
 
FEBRUARY-
- CELEBRATING NATIONAL COUNSELOR'S WEEK WITH LHS COUNSELING DEPT. PROVIDING SWEET TREATS
 
HONORING BLACK HISTORY MONTH:
-CAMPUS- WIDE DECORATING & SOCIAL MEDIA  DISPLAYS OF HISTORICAL FACTS & ACHIEVEMENTS OF AFRICAN AMERICANS.
  • - ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY CONTEST WITH STUDENT PARTICIPATION ON CAMPUS & INSTAGRAM, PARTNERING WITH ASB.
  • - ANNUAL LEUSD BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM
- BLACK COLLEGE EXPO 2026- SAN DIEGO 2/12 & POMONA 2/14
  • COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE  & SCHOLARSHIPS ON THE SPOT, COLLEGE APPLICATION FEES WAIVED, AND INFORMATIVE WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, AND  COLLEGE FASA ASSISTANCE PROVIDED.
  • 1,000.00 CASH & PRIZE GIVEAWAYS
  • CAREER & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

For Students, College Transfer Students, Educators, Parents, & Guardians

 ALL Students Welcome. ALL Ethnic Backgrounds Welcome.

MARCH-
BSU STUDENTS PARTNER WITH SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY  TO PROVIDE FACULTY & STAFF WITH TREATS
 
APRIL-  NO SERVICE PROJECTS
 
MAY- TBD
BSU STUDENTS PARTNER WITH SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY  TO PROVIDE CAFETERIA STAFF WITH TREATS FOR LUNCH HEROS DAY.
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LINK TO NATIONAL BSU COLLEGIATE ORGANIZATIONS.
BLACK COLLEGE MAGAZINE DIRECTORY
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Click the link below to visit the web page and learn about African experience today and around the world.
 
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