Laguna Beach High School’s mission to be a place where all students experience powerful connections with academic content, with each other, and with the community. LBHS wants students to possess a deep understanding and awareness of our unique natural environment and the value of mindful citizenship. In order to achieve this, the FLOW program was designed to weave together the student body, diverse academic disciplines, and community partners in a communal effort to strengthen our stewardship of our natural environment. FLOW stands for fire, land, ocean, and water — four environmental issues particularly relevant to Laguna Beach. Students study FLOW topics successively through grades 9-12, having experiences across the curriculum, through a common read, and by attending community partner events. 

11th graders produce short films on ocean topics that are evaluated by a panel of industry experts curated by Coast Film and Music Festival. The top selected films are screened at the FLOW Ocean Film Showcase on March 26, 2026, at the Rivian South Coast Theater.  Following the films, the panel will congratulate the filmmakers and give live feedback.