EVENTS
Southwestern Academy Welcomes Gnomon School of Visual Effects for Inspiring Campus Visit
Southwestern Academy recently welcomed a representative from Gnomon School of Visual Effects, offering students an exciting glimpse into the future of creativity. Known for its…
Fusion Academy Pasadena Celebrates Earth Day With Hands-On Learning and Fun Treats
Fusion Academy Pasadena marked Earth Day with an engaging on-campus celebration that combined science education with festive snacks. Students participated in a hands-on activity exploring…
Pasadena Christian School 5th Graders Explore Nature and History at Crystal Cove Field Trip
Aveson Global Leadership Academy Celebrates Earth Day
Pasadena High School Hosts Inspiring Career Day for Students
FOCUS ON LEARNING
Stratford Altadena Students Explore the Art of Public Speaking in a Recent Recitation Festival and Debate Society Courthouse Visit
Stratford Altadena students have been busy honing their public speaking skills on a larger stage over the past month with a campus Recitation Festival and…
Clairbourn School Teachers Foster Character and Curiosity Through Everyday Learning
Clairbourn School celebrates the important role of its educators with the message, “Extraordinary teachers model character and curiosity every day!” Clairbourn school’s teachers bring learning…
St. Francis High School Celebrates Career Day
Arcadia Montessori School Celebrates Inclusive Community and Lasting Impact
St. Gregory A. & M. Hovsepian School Students Explore San Francisco Through Learning and Remembrance
THE ARTS
3rd Grade Literature Tea Brings Classic Stories to Life at Holy Family Catholic School
At Holy Family Catholic School, students are nurtured as lifelong learners through immersive experiences that bring the beauty of literary classics to life, beginning in…
Waverly Middle School Celebrates Student Creativity with Year-End Arts Showcase
Waverly Middle School arts students recently celebrated the end of the school year with an inspiring arts showcase featuring an original student play, a student-produced…
Sequoyah School Artists and Alumni Spotlighted at Inspiring Armory Artist Talk
Last Saturday, the Armory hosted an exceptional Artist Talk featuring a panel of talented photography students and alumni from Sequoyah School. Presented alongside the exhibition…
Bethany Christian School Presents an Inspiring “Life School Musical” Performance
Bethany Christian School delighted families and guests with a fantastic performance of Life School Musical, presented by its talented Kindergarten through 5th grade students. Through…
Poetry in Motion at Crestview Preparatory School
Crestview Preparatory School’s current first grade writing unit is poetry in motion! The students are exploring the five senses, nature, and a little comedy as…
La Salle’s Spring Band & Strings Concert at the Grinstead Theater
The Grinstead Theater came alive this past weekend as La Salle College Preparatory hosted its Spring Band & Strings Concert, showcasing the remarkable talents of…
Blair Theater Program Brings Classroom Learning to Life Through Disney Workshop Experience
A Lasting Tribute: Maranatha Gala Unveils Mural Celebrating School’s Journey
Marshall’s Triumphant Musical Journey to New York
South Pasadena Middle School Students Learn About an Artist’s Approach to Creativity
SCHOOL NEWS
Pasadena Unified Announces School Leadership Changes for 2026-27 Academic Year
Dr. Maria Toliver (l) and Ms. Lanisha McKenzie (r). Photo courtesy PUSD Pasadena Unified School District announced a series of leadership updates as it prepares for the 2026–27 school year. These changes, which take effect…
PUSD Names Teacher of the Year
Michael Birnbryer-Lao, screenshot from KLRN’s original video The Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) announces its 2026 Teacher of the Year, recognizing Michael Birnbryer-Lao, an exceptional educator and musician whose work at Blair Middle and High…
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy Honors the Feast Day of St. Catherine of Siena
“Be who God created you to be and you will set the world on fire.” St. Catherine of Siena Yesterday, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy celebrated the feast day of St. Catherine of Siena, patroness of…
Maranatha Celebrates Creativity at 2026 Juried Art Show
Maranatha High School invites the community to explore the original works of its talented Visual Arts students and celebrate the creativity, skill, and artistic growth they have demonstrated throughout the year. The 2026 Juried Art…
Pasadena High School Student Gets Accepted to West Point After 40 Years
A historic milestone has been reached at Pasadena High School. Jonathan Yoon ’26 has earned admission to the prestigious United States Military Academy at West Point for Fall 2026 – becoming the school’s first Armed…
SPORTS
SPHS Sports Medicine Students Provide Care for Athletes
During the week of April 20, 2026, the South Pasadena High School (SPHS) Sports Medicine Club hosted its final Athletic Recovery Week of the year,…
San Marino Advances After Four-Set Win Over Woodcrest Christian
San Marino High School Boys Varsity Volleyball Team continued its strong postseason run Tuesday with an impressive 3-1 triumph over Woodcrest Christian High School of…
Honoring John Muir High School Aquatics Seniors
John Muir High School’s Aquatics Teams celebrated their swim team seniors on Thursday afternoon with a special recognition of their dedication and achievements. The Mustang…
Immaculate Heart Captures Third Consecutive State Fencing Title in Women’s Foil, Finishes Overall State Runner-Up
Immaculate Heart’s High School’s fencing team delivered an exceptional performance at the recent Fencing state championships, held at Chaminade High School, capturing the Women’s Foil…
COMMUNITY SERVICE
PEF: Hamilton Elementary Builds New STEM Lab
Photo courtesy PASADENA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Hamilton Elementary is innovating its curriculum to support teachers integrating more hands-on scientific learning in the classroom. Recently, Hamilton principal…
ACADEMICS
La Salle Class of 2026 Celebrates Decision Day Milestone
Click on image to enlarge La Salle College Preparatory Class of 2026 came together last week for their senior class photo, proudly marking an exciting…
Westridge Students Explore Innovation at Coco Robotics
Students at Westridge School recently had the exciting opportunity to visit a Coco Robotics autonomous vehicle manufacturing site and learn more about the technology behind…
Sierra Madre Middle School Students Earn Honors at State Science Fair
Sierra Madre Middle School is celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of students Ava Ayvazyan, Kietsai Sora-Lee, Alexander Simonian, and Josiah Dev Anandhan, who qualified to compete…
Pasadena Waldorf Students Bring Organic Chemistry to Life in the Lab
There is a unique kind of magic that happens when students have access to specialized equipment and a dedicated learning space. Pasadena Waldorf School Grade…