EVENTS
PUSD, PasadenaLEARNs Summer Programs Keep Students Learning, Active and Engaged
Summer is in full swing with PasadenaLEARNs and PUSD’s partner programs! Our Expanded Learning 2026 Summer Programs are buzzing with energy as students dive into…
Alverno Heights Academy Celebrates Class of 2026, Honors Legacy of Leadership and Friendship
As the academic year comes to a close, Alverno Heights Academy is celebrating more than a graduation. It is honoring the lasting mark left by…
FSHA Engineering + Design Week Campers Bring Arthropod-Inspired Innovations to Life
Washington Elementary STEM Magnet Families Invited to Summer Splash Pad Playdate
Bethany Christian School Celebrates Fourth of July and Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Year
FOCUS ON LEARNING
Creative Engineering at Sequoyah School
Campers at Pasadena’s Sequoyah School recently engaged in a hands-on STEAM activity, constructing balloon-powered cars from recycled materials. Featured in the “Summerhouse Moments” series, this…
San Marino High School Welcomes Students From Taiwan for Cultural Exchange
San Marino High School recently welcomed a delegation of 21 students from Taipei First Girls’ High School in Taiwan for an afternoon of cultural exchange…
Celebrating More Than 75 Years of Catholic Education, ABVM Looks Toward the Future
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Students Selected for Prestigious Pasadena-Based Catholic Leadership Conference
St. Gregory A. & M. Hovsepian School’s Alphabet Countdown Celebrates a Year of Learning and Adventure
THE ARTS
La Salle’s Lancer Innovation Workshops Inspire Creativity Through Filmmaking
Summer at La Salle College Preparatory is filled with opportunities for students to explore, create, and discover through the school’s Lancer Innovation Workshops. Open to…
PEF: Seeing Life Through a Different Lens
When Dawnley Raíces applied for a PEF Teacher Grant, she had a clear goal to rebuild the photography program at Eliot Arts Magnet after losing…
Sequoyah School Alum Sula Bermudez-Silverman Featured in Prestigious 2026 Whitney Museum Biennial
A member of Sequoyah School’s Class of 2007 is earning national recognition in the contemporary art world as alumna Sula Bermudez-Silverman has been selected to…
Flintridge Sacred Heart Students Bring First Summer Film Project to Life
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy recently concluded its inaugural three-week Film Production Summer Course, giving students the opportunity to collaborate on the creation of a…
Altadena Arts Magnet Receives Transformative Sound System Grant
Altadena Arts Magnet recently celebrated a meaningful milestone after receiving a generous grant from the Guitar Center Music Foundation, which provided the school with…
La Salle Drama Department Earns Top Honors at JRAY Awards
La Salle College Preparatory’s Drama Department delivered an outstanding performance at this year’s JRAY Awards, earning widespread recognition for the talent, dedication, and hard work…
A Canvas for Creativity: New Horizon Pasadena’s Comprehensive Arts Program
St. Gregory A. & M. Hovsepian School 4th Graders Bring Books to Life Through Creative Reading Project
South Pasadena High School Student Work Exhibited in Autry Museum’s Major Exhibition
Blair Dancers Showcase Talent and Creativity in Annual Spring Concert
SCHOOL NEWS
Octavia E. Butler Magnet Middle School Library Earns National Recognition
Natalie Daily, librarian at Octavia E. Butler Magnet Middle School, holds a certificate following the school’s recognition as a finalist for the 2026 National School Library of the Year Award. Pasadena Unified School District is…
Clairbourn School Voted Best Private School in the San Gabriel Valley
Clairbourn School extends its heartfelt gratitude to its community for its unwavering support. Thanks to the encouragement and confidence of families, students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends, the school has once again been voted the…
Altadena Arts Magnet Celebrates Return to Home Campus with Community Welcome Back Event
Nearly a year and a half after the Eaton Fire forced the school to temporarily relocate, Altadena Arts Magnet is preparing to return to its original home campus at 743 E. Calaveras Street in Altadena.…
Carnegie Observatories Brings the Universe to Pasadena Unified Students Through Summer Astronomy Program
Courtesy of Carnegie Observatories Pasadena Unified School District students are exploring the wonders of the universe this summer through hands-on astronomy lessons led by scientists from Carnegie Observatories. The program gives third-, fourth-, and fifth-grade…
Thurgood Marshall Principal Joins Community in Sierra Madre Fourth of July Parade
Lori Touloumian, principal of Thurgood Marshall Secondary School, enjoyed a front-row seat at the Sierra Madre Fourth of July Parade as the community gathered to celebrate Independence Day. The parade featured a distinguished lineup of…
SPORTS
World Cup Spirit Brings Learning and Community to Life at Westridge
So much World Cup spirit during Partnership for Success (https://www.pfspasadena.org/)! From face painting and line dancing to soccer lessons from Esperanza Orozco-Carey (a Westridge alum…
Pasadena High School Bulldogs Offer July Summer Soccer Training
Pasadena High School Bulldogs have scheduled a series of summer soccer training sessions throughout July for both incoming and returning students as they prepare for…
St. Philip the Apostle School Celebrates Student-Athletes at CYO Awards Banquet
St. Philip the Apostle School proudly celebrated the accomplishments of its student-athletes at the recent Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) Awards Banquet, where several Falcons were…
St. Rita School Summer Athletic Training Program Builds Strength, Skills, and Confidence
The Summer Athletic Training Program at St. Rita School is off to an energetic start, with student-athletes already making strides under the guidance of…
COMMUNITY SERVICE
DonorsChoose Grant Brings New Fitness Equipment to Thurgood Marshall Secondary School
Thurgood Marshall Secondary School students will begin the new school year with new fitness and physical education equipment thanks to the generosity of donors and…
ACADEMICS
Waverly’s Flexible Learning Spaces Foster Student Confidence and Growth
At The Waverly School, learning is designed to be active, collaborative, and deeply personal. By creating an environment where students feel comfortable, trusted, and empowered,…
Maranatha High School Launches TILE Summer Studio, Inspiring Creativity Through Technology
Maranatha High School’s TILE (Technology Integration Learning Environment) Summer Studio officially began this week, with additional sessions still scheduled in the weeks ahead. The hands-on…
Progressive Education Shapes the Waverly School Experience
From Elementary School through High School, every Waverly student is known, valued, and supported as an individual. Their ideas, identities, and perspectives are at the…
St. Rita School Invites Families to Explore Its Transitional Kindergarten Program
Families seeking a nurturing, engaging, and hands-on Transitional Kindergarten experience are invited to discover what St. Rita School in Sierra Madre has to offer. The…