EVENTS
Washington Elementary STEM Magnet Teachers Explore Central Valley Agriculture
Eight teachers from Washington Elementary STEM Magnet spent three days in California’s Central Valley exploring agriculture firsthand, visiting farms and dairies while engaging in…
Pasadena Christian School Summer Camp Students Dive into an Aquarium Adventure
Pasadena Christian School summer camp students enjoyed an exciting educational adventure with a visit to the aquarium last week, where they explored the wonders of…
Eliot Arts Magnet Celebrates a Summer of Creativity and Learning
Chandler School Kindergartners Beat the Heat with a Splash-Filled Morning
Norma Coombs Elementary School Welcomes Families to Back-to-School Kickoff
FOCUS ON LEARNING
John Muir High School Announces Mandatory Student Registration Schedule for Aug. 3–6
Dr. Lawton Gray, principal of John Muir High School, has announced that mandatory student registration for the 2026–27 school year will take place Monday, Aug.…
PEF: Free Voluntary Reading with PHS Teacher Carolina Marquez-Villasenor
At Pasadena High School, World Language teacher Carolina Marquez-Villasenor used a PEF Teacher Grant to grow her Spanish classroom library, giving students a wider selection…
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary School Now Enrolling for TK–8
Sequoyah School Families Create Lasting Memories During Big Bear Campout
A Summer of Fun and Learning at St. Andrew Catholic School
THE ARTS
PEF: The Learning Curve (TLC) Book Launch Event
On July 17, 2026, nine PUSD students and alumni participated in a book launch at Octavia’s Bookshelf to celebrate the print copy of The Learning…
Pasadena Unified All Star Band Set to Perform in the 138th Rose Parade
Homegrown talent, hometown pride! The Pasadena Unified School District All Star Band is bringing the sound of Pasadena to the 138th Rose Parade. Representing schools…
Frostig School’s Summer Art Club Showcases Student Creativity
Another one of Frostig School’s summer enrichment classes is called the, “Summer Art Club,” taught by Mikey! These photos are of the third annual Summer…
Eliot Arts Magnet Students Prepare for July 23 Summer Conservatory Showcase
As the July 23 Summer Conservatory Showcase approaches, students at Eliot Arts Magnet continue preparing for the annual event, which highlights the artistic growth and…
The Learning Curve Book Launch
PUSD’s Student Think Tank, a student-led initiative that amplifies student voice and leadership across the district, has published its first print edition of The Learning…
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
Sequoyah School Alum Sula Bermudez-Silverman Featured in Prestigious 2026 Whitney Museum Biennial
Flintridge Sacred Heart Students Bring First Summer Film Project to Life
Altadena Arts Magnet Receives Transformative Sound System Grant
SCHOOL NEWS
Blair High School Welcomes Students Back with 2026 Viking Days Events
Blair High School is preparing to welcome students and families back to campus with Viking Days, a multi-day event designed to help students get ready for the 2026–27 school year. The event will take place…
PUSD Strengthens Community Partnerships Through First Small Business and Operations Training Event
Pasadena Unified School District recently hosted its inaugural Small Business and Maintenance and Operations Training Event at John Muir High School Early College Magnet, and by all accounts, it was a tremendous success. Over breakfast…
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…
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…
SPORTS
Thurgood Marshall Secondary School Students Enjoy Summer SOAR Bowling Adventure
Students from Thurgood Marshall Secondary School’s Summer SOAR program enjoyed a fun-filled field trip to Lucky Strike Bowling in Pasadena, where they spent the day…
Pasadena Unified Offers Sports Physicals for Student Athletes
The Pasadena Unified School District is offering comprehensive sports physicals to help students prepare for the upcoming school year, athletic programs, camps, and other extracurricular…
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…
COMMUNITY SERVICE
St. Francis High School Celebrates 80 Years with a Yearlong Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate 80 years of St. Francis High School and its Golden Knights! Alumni are invited to save the dates and join fellow graduates throughout the…
ACADEMICS
Pasadena Waldorf School Teachers Continue Professional Development Through Summer Institute
Pasadena Waldorf School teachers are spending their summer break putting in the work. From Early Childhood to the Grades, several teachers are continuing their professional…
San Marino High School Alumnus Returns as Science Day Panelist at HMRI
Huntington Medical Research Institutes (HMRI) recently welcomed San Marino Unified School District officials to its annual Science Day, held at the Engemann Family Auditorium on…
Westridge School Speech & Debate Team Celebrates State and National Honors
Another successful year for the Westridge School’s Speech & Debate team! A special cheer for Katherine D. ’28, State Champion in Lincoln-Douglas Debate, and Cherry…
Big Questions, Bright Minds: Humanities Thrive at Waverly Middle School
Waverly Middle School Humanities comes alive through essential questions, engaging discussions, and meaningful connections to the world around us. At Waverly, students explore big ideas,…