EVENTS
Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown Students Escape to a Spooky Adventure
Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown students recently headed out on their first field trip, putting their problem-solving and teamwork skills to the test at Escapology Escape…
La Salle Celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival
La Salle Lancers enjoyed a special Mid-Autumn Festival celebration on campus last week, with a festive lunch featuring traditional mooncakes and snacks, riddles in Chinese,…
Sequoyah School Students Take Social Innovation Program to the Streets
Pasadena Christian School Celebrates a Night to Remember at Cougar Club 80
San Marino High School Holds Another Successful Club Rush
FOCUS ON LEARNING
Clairbourn School Builds Community Through Daily Gatherings
Each morning, Clairbourn School students gather as a whole school community to sing together, speak with confidence, and reflect on character and kindness. It’s a…
Pasadena High School Student Shortlisted for Prestigious Global Essay Prize
Pasadena High School’s Gabriel Alvarez, Class of 2027, has been shortlisted for the John Locke Institute’s Global Essay Prize, one of the world’s highly regarded…
Waverly School Farm Open House Showcases Learning Through Nature
New Horizon School Pasadena Hosts “Going Nuts in the Peace Garden” Workshop
College Access Plan Offers Drop-In Support at Four Pasadena High Schools
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
Westridge School Builds Community at Private School Village Back-to-School Picnic
Westridge School joined families from across the private school community for Private School Village’s (PSV) annual Back-to-School Picnic at the Rose Bowl. The gathering brought students, families, and community members together for an afternoon of…
Pasadena Education Network to Host Middle School Parent Panel
Courtesy of Pasadena Education Network (PEN) via Facebook Pasadena Education Network will host a Middle School Parent Panel on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Norma Coombs Elementary School Auditorium.…
PUSD College & Career Fair Offers Pathways to College and Careers
Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) will host its annual College & Career Fair on Tuesday, October 6, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Pasadena Convention Center. More than 100 colleges and universities from…
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…
SPORTS
Southwestern Academy Wrestling Team Builds Camaraderie Ahead of Inaugural Season
Southwestern Academy’s Wrestling Team enjoyed a memorable Saturday morning filled with exercise, camaraderie, and a well-deserved breakfast. The boys and Coach Bird walked from campus…
St. Rita School’s Girls Volleyball Team Opens Season with a Win
St. Rita School celebrated a strong start to the girls’ volleyball season, as the Raiders put teamwork, hard work, dedication, and coaching on full display…
ABVM Gators Open Season with Dominant 27–7 Win Over St. Andrew’s
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary School (ABVM) flag football team kicked off their Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) campaign in spectacular fashion. Playing with high…
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…
COMMUNITY SERVICE
McKinley and Eliot Community to Host Fall Festival
The McKinley and Eliot communities are invited to enjoy a fun-filled Fall Festival on Friday, October 23, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The event will…
ACADEMICS
Maranatha High School: Authentic Learning in a World with Artificial Intelligence
I am writing to you today to mark the beginning of a critical dialogue regarding the integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) into our educational…
SPUSD Teacher of the Year Jennifer Velez Simon Earns Los Angeles County Top 16 Honor
Congratulations to South Pasadena Unified School District’s (SPUSD) 2026 Teacher of the Year, Jennifer Velez Simon, who was named one of the top 16 teachers…
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…