EVENTS
A Season of Energy and Exploration at Southwestern Academy
It has been a wild and wonderful few weeks of nonstop activity at Southwestern Academy! Students threw themselves into spirited House Team competitions, welcomed families…
“Fun Playing in My School at Arcadia Montessori School”
Every swing, slide, and laugh builds confidence and friendships that last! Here, curiosity leads the way as little hands explore, create, and discover new…
A Rainy Day Filled With Warmth: Maranatha’s Grandparents’ Day
Holy Family Celebrates Community During Discover Catholic Schools Week
Discover Pasadena High School: Explore a Campus Where Students Thrive
FOCUS ON LEARNING
History Comes Alive: Sequoyah Students Debate the Road to Independence
Passions ran high on the K–8 campus this morning as Sequoyah School junior high history students engaged in a spirited debate over whether the American…
Leadership in Action: FSHA Girls Step Up and Lift Others Higher
Learning to lead isn’t just about stepping forward, it’s about lifting others up with courage, compassion, conviction, and creativity. Yesterday’s club meetings put Flintridge Sacred…
Chandler School Hosts Insightful Evening with Culture and Leadership Expert Jason Craige Harris
Marengo Fifth Graders Tell Their Stories
St. Philip Students Spread Kindness, One Coffee Cup at a Time
THE ARTS
SPUSD Students Qualify for 2026 California All-State Ensembles
Bravo to students Abigail Keum (SPMS, violin), Aiden Lee (SPHS, viola), Justin Kim (SPHS, clarinet), and Wilson Jaroch (SPHS, horn) as they qualified for the…
Discover Eliot Arts Magnet: Where Middle School Success Is Truly an Art
Discover the school that has success down to an art. Eliot Arts Magnet is the only middle school program with truly integrated arts in the…
Capturing Pasadena: Westridge Students Bring Street Stories to Life
Humans of Pasadena! Westridge Upper School students in Art Teacher Shannon Keller’s Photo I & II classes recently put their camera skills (and confidence) to…
PUSD Celebrates Pasadena High School’s Pride of Pasadena for Standout SCSBOA Performance
PUSD congratulates the Pride of Pasadena Marching Band and Color Guard of Pasadena High School (Pasadena, CA) for an outstanding performance in their final Southern…
Amplifying Voices: Artist Elana Mann Inspires Flintridge Prep Students Through Art and Activism
Whose voices are heard, and whose are silenced? This question was at the heart of a recent talk by artist and activist Elana Mann, who…
Exploring Biomes: A Creative Journey Through Nature by Poly’s First Graders
Polytechnic School First graders recently explored the fascinating world of biomes, which are distinct ecosystems shaped by their climate and environment. Students rotated through interactive…
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy Students Bring Lost Girl to Life — Tickets Still Available This Weekend!
South Pasadena High School French Students Attend the West Coast Premier of a Tribute to New Wave Cinema
Polytechnic Middle School Flag Football Teams Shine in Championship Season
Ramona Convent Presents Chemical Imbalance: A Jekyll & Hyde Play
SCHOOL NEWS
Celebrating Community at Waverly School: Grandparents & Special Friends Day
Waverly School recently hosted a joyful Grandparents & Special Friends Day, filling the campus with music, curiosity, and a sense of community. High School students performed soulful musical pieces and demonstrated their impressive robotics projects.…
A Community United in Thanksgiving at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
Gratitude filled the Hill today as the Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy community gathered for its annual Gratitude Liturgy. In the spirit of the Eucharist — which literally means “thanksgiving” — students shared the many blessings…
Arcadia Montessori School: Cheryl Roberts Welcomes You to 62 Years of Learning
Arcadia Montessori School, now celebrating its 62nd year, continues to provide a nurturing Montessori environment built on consistency, care, and a deep love for children. In a recent introductory video, Owner and Director Cheryl…
A Big Night for John Muir High School Band, Color Guard & Drumline
On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, the John Muir High School Music Band, accompanied by its Color Guard and Drumline, took center stage at the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) High School Marching Band Showcase, held…
Colorful Traditions Light Up Crestview’s Halloween and Dia de los Muertos Celebration
Crestview Preparatory School came alive last week with vibrant festivities celebrating both Halloween and Día de los Muertos. Students joyfully paraded through campus in bright and creative costumes, filling the day with laughter and…
SPORTS
Muir Girls Varsity Basketball Team Hold off Baldwin Park, 41–34
John Muir High School’s varsity girls basketball team earned a solid win on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, defeating Baldwin Park High School 41–34. The Mustangs…
Aislin Tamez Torres Shines as La Salle Rolls Past Eastside, 54-29
La Salle College Prep delivered a commanding performance on Saturday, powering past Eastside High School (Lancaster, CA) with a 54–29 victory that showcased teamwork, intensity,…
Raiders Roar – St. Rita School Claims 2025 CYO Invitational Flag Football Championship
The boys’ varsity flag football team of St. Rita School in Sierra Madre clinched the recent 2025 Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) Invitational Flag Football Championship…
Flintridge Prep Wolves Return to CIF Finals for Second Straight Year
Courtesy of Flintridge Preparatory School via Instagram For the second consecutive year, the Flintridge Preparatory School Wolves are heading back to the CIF Finals, underscoring…
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Partnerships That Inspire at Washington Elementary
Special shoutout goes to the Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena and the Villa Parke Youth Soccer League for joining Washington Elementary STEM Magnet’s Thoughtful…
ACADEMICS
Sixth Graders Erupt Back Into Learning at Pasadena Christian School
Pasadena Christian School 6th graders spent the afternoon conducting a volcano experiment using baking soda, vinegar, Diet Coke, and Mentos! What a way to come…
St. Gregory A. and M. Hovsepian School Sixth Graders Create 3D Cell Models
At Innovation Studios, St. Gregory A. and M. Hovsepian School 6th graders teamed up to build 3D models of both animal and plant cells! They…
Rebuilding Hope: Students Create Mini-Ecosystems After the Eaton Fire
After the Eaton Fire stripped the hillsides of Altadena and Pasadena, Sierra Madre Middle School teacher Ravi Dev Anandhan (Mr. Dev) noticed how the loss…
Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Advances to L.A. County Quarterfinals
Thurgood Marshall Secondary School’s Mock Trial Team is celebrating a major achievement after their victory on Monday night advanced them to the Los Angeles County…