EVENTS
Sequoyah School Students Explore Hispanic and Latino Stories Through Biography
To celebrate the start of Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month, Sequoyah School’s Spanish and Library collaborated on a study exploring the biographies of remarkable Hispanic and Latino…
St. Rita School Students Attend Archdiocese of Los Angeles Prayer Breakfast
Students from St. Rita School recently had the privilege of attending the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Prayer Breakfast at the Cathedral of Our Lady of…
Bethany Christian School Celebrates 50 Years of Faith, Community and Learning
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy Sophomores Reflect, Connect and Explore During Retreat Week
Eliot Arts and McKinley School Back to School Night
FOCUS ON LEARNING
Kiddie Academy of Pasadena: “Step Into Our Mud Kitchen”
Kiddie Academy of Pasadena students are cooking up creativity, one muddy masterpiece at a time. Through this hands-on play, children are developing creativity, language,…
Westridge School Students Explore DNA Through Hands-On Biology Lab
A fresh take on biology! Westridge School Students in Advanced Biology II got hands-on with molecular biology this week, extracting DNA from strawberries, kiwis, and…
Alverno Fourth Graders Explore Creativity Through Watercolors and Self-Portraits
Pasadena High School: Growing Plants, Growing Together
Southwestern Academy Students Dive Into Business Strategy Through AP Finance Class
THE ARTS
Octavia E. Butler Magnet Music Teacher Cassandra Nevarez Honored During Big Day for Teachers
Congratulations to Band and Orchestra Director and Teacher Cassandra Nevarez of Octavia E. Butler Magnet (OEB). The Tournament of Roses and College Football Playoff Foundation…
Beyond the Bell Holy Family School Children’s Choir
https://www.pasadenanow.com/pasadenaschools/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/HFS20260909.mp4 After-school opportunities are an important part of a child’s development—extending learning and growth Beyond the Bell. They give students the chance to discover new…
Aveson Fifth Graders Build Connections Through Creativity
Ms. Amelia’s 5th graders are off to a great start, getting to know each other through artistic book covers that showcase who they are and…
McKinley Presents “Disney’s Descendants” – Auditions Begin September 22
“Are you ‘chillin like a villain’? If you are, then McKinley’s Theater Department wants you! The theater department will be staging the musical Disney’s “Descendants”.…
PUSD and Pasadena Playhouse Invite Students to Join the 2027 All Star Musical
Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) and the Pasadena Playhouse believe that making theater is for everyone, and that young people of all ages and skill…
PUSD All-Star Band Members Take the National Stage
Pasadena Unified School District students Brianna Miguel (Muir, 2026), Eileen Oliva (Muir, 2026), Joshua Martinez (Muir, 2027), and Anthony Varikian (Marshall, 2026) represented PUSD as…
South Pasadena High School Fall Play and Spring Musical Announcement
La Salle’s Rising Stars Find Confidence and Creativity on Stage
Chandler School Showcases K-8 Visual Arts Program, Middle School Art Electives
PEF: The Learning Curve (TLC) Book Launch Event
SCHOOL NEWS
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary School Announces 2026–2027 Student Council Leadership
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (ABVM) School has announced its 2026–2027 Student Council, recognizing a dedicated group of student leaders who will help foster school spirit, organize campus activities, support service initiatives, and represent…
Waverly School Launches 2026-27 Theme: ‘Learning Begins With Belonging’
The Waverly School in Pasadena gathered Friday for its first all-school assembly of the year and announced its 2026–27 theme: “Learning begins with Belonging.” All-school assemblies give Waverly students an opportunity to connect across divisions and…
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy Celebrates an Exciting Start to the School Year
The first few weeks of school have been an exciting whirlwind of Sisterhood, joy, Tolog Spirit and a return to academics at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy. The school welcomed the Class of 2030 and…
A New Chapter Begins at Clairbourn School
Clairbourn School welcomed students back to campus last week as the 2026–2027 school year got underway. “We’re back!” Campus was filled with smiles, excitement, and the energy of a fresh start as students reunited with…
Crestview Preparatory School Welcomes Inaugural Middle School Class of 2028
Click on image to enlarge Crestview Preparatory School marked an exciting milestone as it welcomed its inaugural middle school class of 2028 for the first day of seventh grade. The students are the first class…
SPORTS
Marshall Eagles Turn in Strong Performances at Woodbridge Classic Cross Country Invitational
The Thurgood Marshall Secondary School Eagles delivered strong performances at the nationally recognized Woodbridge Classic Cross Country Invitational in Irvine on Friday, September 18, with…
Maranatha Girls Varsity Volleyball Earns 3-1 Victory Over Whittier Christian
Maranatha High School’s girls varsity volleyball team rallied after dropping the opening set to defeat Whittier Christian High School (La Habra, CA), 3-1, in an…
Local First Responders Honored Before SPHS Football Game on 9/11
On Friday night before the South Pasadena High School (SPHS) varsity football game, the teams and fans paused in remembrance of those who lost their…
PUSD Middle School Athletes Invited to Team PUSD Sports Clinic
Pasadena Unified School District middle school students will have an opportunity to sharpen their athletic skills and prepare for future competition at the Team PUSD…
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Webster Elementary Welcomes Grandparents and Special Family Members
Click on image to enlarge Webster Elementary welcomed grandparents and special family members to campus for its Grandparents Visiting Day, bringing generations together for a…
ACADEMICS
South Pasadena Middle School Teacher Andrew Adanto Named 2026 Outstanding Educator
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, California Assemblymember Mike Fong presented the fourth annual Outstanding Educator Awards to local teachers, including one from South Pasadena Unified…
Aveson Schools Announces Limited 2026–27 Enrollment Openings for TK–12th Grade
Aveson Schools is reminding families that limited spots remain available for students in TK through 12th grade for the 2026–27 school year. The school encourages…
Kindergartners Turn Lessons of Kindness Into Handprint Promises
Kindergartners at St. Gregory A. & M. Hovsepian School have been learning some of life’s biggest lessons through their little hands. Each morning, students…
South Pasadena High School Proudly Recognizes 2027 National Merit Semifinalists
On September 9, 2026, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the semifinalists in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Semifinalists qualify by taking the…