EVENTS
Discover Pasadena High School: Explore a Campus Where Students Thrive
Click image to enlarge Pasadena High School looks forward to welcoming prospective families to experience its vibrant and academically rich campus. The school invites the…
Celebrating Connection at Poly’s Grandparents and Special Friends Day
Last Friday, Poly grandparents and special friends brought so much warmth to campus as they stepped into classrooms, connected with students, and joined the All-School…
Altadena Arts Magnet Gears Up for Its Annual Wacky Move-A-Thon
A Blessed and Thankful Day at Pasadena Christian School
St. Francis Golden Knights Reconnect in Dallas-Fort Worth
FOCUS ON LEARNING
St. Philip Students Spread Kindness, One Coffee Cup at a Time
St. Philip the Apostle School 4th and 5th-grade students celebrated Kindness Day last week by writing uplifting messages on drink sleeves for Starbucks customers. In…
Young Cougars Take on STEM Challenges at Clairbourn’s Early Learning STEM Night
This year’s Early Learning STEM Night brought out the imagination of Clairbourn School’s youngest Cougars. JPK, PK, and Kindergarten students used the design thinking process…
Engineering Takes Flight at St. Rita School!
Hillside School’s Individualized Teaching Approach Drives Student Success
Then (1995) & Now (2024): Chandler School Book Fair & Fall Festival
THE ARTS
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!
The Lost Girl Cast and Crew. Photo Credit: Paul Cressey Our talented TOLOG actors and crew have poured their hearts into this year’s fall production,…
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
Westridge Theatre Meets Fall Play Playwright Omer Abbas Salem
SCHOOL NEWS
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…
Community School Kick-Off To Celebrate Harvesting Connections
The Pasadena Unified School District will host its Community School Kick-Off at Madison Elementary on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event underscores the district’s commitment to building community hubs that support…
SPORTS
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…
Blair Girls Varsity Basketball Rolls Past Southwestern Academy Sun in 50 – 10 Victory
Blair High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team opened their season on the road Thursday and wasted no time making a statement. The Vikings dominated from…
Marshall Eagles Cross Country Team Charge Through CIF-SS Prelims
It was another outstanding day of racing for the Marshall Cross Country varsity boys and standout runner Maria McDonald as they took on the CIF…
Rainbows, Victories, and the Spirit of Giving at New Horizon School Pasadena
This week, New Horizon School was treated to beautiful rainbows stretching across the sky—a perfect reminder that even as winter approaches, there is always room…
COMMUNITY SERVICE
A Celebration of Sisterhood at Ramona Convent Secondary School
At Ramona Convent Secondary School, sisterhood is more than friendship – it’s a lifelong bond built on encouragement, respect, and shared purpose. Last week, the…
ACADEMICS
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…
Igniting Curiosity: PUSD’s Innovation Exposition Returns
The Pasadena Unified School District invites the community to save the date for its annual Innovation Exposition. On Wednesday, December 5, at 5:00 p.m., Blair…
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…
Alverno Heights Academy Builds Community Through Culture, Creativity, and Faith
Sierra Madre’s Alverno Heights Academy continues to highlight the heart of its mission: fostering a learning environment where creativity, culture, and Catholic values come…