EVENTS
Bethany Christian School Starts the Year With Smiles and Excitement!
Bethany Christian School welcomed students back for an amazing first day of school filled with excitement, smiles, and the promise of new beginnings. Students…
New Horizon School Pasadena: A New Year to Learn, Create, Grow, and Soar
New backpacks. Fresh notebooks. Big smiles. Even bigger dreams. The halls are buzzing with excitement as friendships begin to bloom and the Nighthawks return…
A Bright New Beginning at Washington Elementary!
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy Welcomes New Tologs to a New School Year
Thurgood Marshall PTSA Calls on Volunteers to Spruce Up Campus
FOCUS ON LEARNING
New Horizon School Pasadena: A New Year to Learn, Create, Grow, and Soar
New backpacks. Fresh notebooks. Big smiles. Even bigger dreams. The halls are buzzing with excitement as friendships begin to bloom and the Nighthawks return…
Aveson Global Leadership Academy Kicks Off the School Year in High-Flying Style
Aveson Global Leadership Academy (AGLA) brought its entire school community together for the first all-school assembly of the new school year! Students were introduced to…
Sequoyah School Students Set Out for a High Sierra Adventure
A Joyful Start to a New School Year in San Marino
Southwestern Academy Prepares to Welcome Students for Its 103rd School Year
THE ARTS
South Pasadena High School Fall Play and Spring Musical Announcement
With a packed house and student voices loud enough to raise the roof, SPHS drama teacher Nick Hoffa kicked off the school year with the…
La Salle’s Rising Stars Find Confidence and Creativity on Stage
The stage became a place of creativity, confidence, and self-expression as rising sixth through ninth graders took part in La Salle College Preparatory School’s Rising…
Chandler School Showcases K-8 Visual Arts Program, Middle School Art Electives
Chandler School’s Lower School and Middle School visual arts programs foster confidence, creativity, and artistic expression while helping students develop strong technical skills and an…
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
The Learning Curve Book Launch
La Salle’s Lancer Innovation Workshops Inspire Creativity Through Filmmaking
PEF: Seeing Life Through a Different Lens
SCHOOL NEWS
Maranatha High School Kicks Off the School Year With Two Days of Spirit and Energy
Maranatha High School kicked off the 2026–27 school year with two memorable days of All School Welcome events on August 13 and 14, bringing students, teachers, coaches, and staff together to celebrate the start of…
Marshall Eagles Soar Into a New School Year!
Numerous smiles and a wonderful sense of excitement marked the first day of school at Thurgood Marshall Secondary School. The school community was thrilled to welcome students, teachers, and staff back to campus for the…
Frostig School Celebrates 75 Years as a New School Year Begins
The first day of school is always special, and this year is especially meaningful for Frostig School as it welcomes students back for another exciting year. From first-day smiles to new beginnings, the school community…
Pasadena High School’s Dr. Eric Barba Named PUSD Principal of the Year
The Pasadena Unified School District welcomed employees back for the 2026-2027 school year on Wednesday, August 12, at its annual All-Staff Welcome Back event, held at Pasadena High School. Five awards were presented during the…
History Comes Alive: HPA Students Take On Washington, D.C. and Colonial Williamsburg
Shortly after we began our summer break in June, a lucky group of High Point Academy students traded their classrooms for cobblestone streets, marble monuments, and the hallowed grounds of our nation’s history. Over the…
SPORTS
Bulldogs Start Water Polo Season With Three Straight Victories
The Pasadena High School Boys Water Polo team is off to a fantastic start, opening the season with an impressive three matches and three victories.…
Muir Football Kicks Off the Season With Midnight Madness
John Muir High School football kicked off the new season in exciting fashion with its first Midnight Madness of the year. Held at midnight, the…
Westridge School Athletics Celebrates a Year of Standout Achievements
As Westridge Athletics athletes prepare for another strong year, the school community is celebrating the Tigers’ impressive accomplishments from the previous season: • Varsity Water…
Meet Pasadena High School Cross Country and Track & Field Coach Armand C. Crespo
Pasadena High School highlights Cross Country and Track & Field Coach Armand C. Crespo, a veteran coach and educator with more than 30 years of…
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Welcoming the Class of 2029: St. Francis LINK Team Leads Freshman Orientation
Over the last two days, St. Francis High School’s LINK Team welcomed incoming freshmen with a fun and engaging orientation experience that included campus and…
ACADEMICS
La Salle Lancers Bring Home Honors From Prague
From Pasadena to Prague, La Salle College Preparatory’s Lancers took their talents to the global stage this summer, competing in the World Scholar’s Cup Prague…
St. Francis High School Welcomes Six New Faculty and Staff Members
St. Francis High School is thrilled to welcome six new faculty and staff members to the St. Francis family! Each brings valuable experience, expertise, and…
Finding the Right School for Your Child: Start Exploring Clairbourn 2027-28
Whether your child is entering Junior Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, or a later grade, finding the right school is one of the most important decisions a family…
South Pasadena Unified School District Welcomes New Teachers
On Monday, August 10, 2026, South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) welcomed 10 new certificated staff members during a New Teacher Orientation held at the…