EVENTS
Southwestern Academy: Exploring Stories Beyond the Classroom
The halls of Southwestern Academy are buzzing as the new year gets underway! Recently, Ms. Jacobs and her English students embarked on a delightful outing…
Students Take the Stage at Aveson Global Leadership Academy’s First Assembly
It was the first middle and high school assembly of the year at Aveson Global Leadership Academy (AGLA)! Students took the mic, the stage,…
Wiffle Ball Returns to Octavia E. Butler Magnet
Student Leaders Take the Lead at Sequoyah High School’s Stewardship Fair
Norma Coombs Elementary School Celebrates 5th Grade Lions with a Fall Tradition
FOCUS ON LEARNING
Reflections of Self and Community: Waverly Elementary’s Annual Portrait Tradition
In Waverly’s Elementary School, every year begins with a powerful Responsive Classroom tradition: the self-portrait. Starting with the question “Who am I?” and growing into…
Pasadena Unified School District Celebrates International Literacy Day
On Monday, September 8, the Pasadena Unified School District joined the global observance of International Literacy Day, a UNESCO initiative established in 1967 to highlight…
Where Curiosity Thrives at Flintridge Prep
La Salle Class of 2029 Begins Journey with Freshman Retreat
Growing Together at New Horizon School Pasadena
THE ARTS
Eliot Art’s Conservatory Shines in Fall of 2025!
School is back in session, and the students at Eliot Arts Magnet are off to an amazing start! This year ushered in a very excited…
Sequoyah Alumni Shine on the Big Screen This August
Film lovers in the Sequoyah School community have plenty to celebrate as three distinguished alumni bring their creative talents to theaters nationwide this month. Lurker,…
SPHS Tiger Band Ignites the Season with Fahrenheit 451 Preview
South Pasadena High School’s (SPHS) Tiger Band extends heartfelt thanks to all who came out to support them at the Friends and Family Show Preview.…
St. Francis Golden Knights Dazzle on the World Stage at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
St. Francis High School’s Theatre Team recently took their final bow after four outstanding performances of Peter and the Starcatcher at the world-renowned Edinburgh Festival…
New and Returning Musicians Invited to Join John Muir High School Band Camp
John Muir High School Early College Magnet is tuning up for an exciting season of music and movement as it kicks off its annual Band…
Sequoyah’s Haydn ’28 Wins Top Honors at Prestigious Youth Music Festival
Sequoyah School congratulates Haydn, Class of 2028, on his outstanding achievement – winning first place in the Baroque Piano category at the prestigious Southwestern Youth…
St. Francis High School Announces Groundbreaking 2025-2026 Theatre Season
Celebrating Nature: San Rafael Elementary Unveils 100-Foot Biodiversity Mural
Ramona Convent Summer Dance Crew Takes the Stage
Creative Sparks Fly at Room 13 – Eliot Arts Summer Conservatory
SCHOOL NEWS
Alverno Heights Academy Jaguar Families Cool Off for a Cause with Handel’s Pasadena
In a delightful show of community spirit, Alverno Heights Academy Jaguars didn’t just beat the heat—they turned summer warmth into something meaningful. Last week, families from Alverno Heights Academy gathered for a refreshing, fun-filled event…
A Stellar Evening at Sequoyah High School’s Back to School Night
Sequoyah School’s High School Back to School Night welcomed parents to connect with teachers and administrators, explore the campus, and gain a firsthand look at the exciting year ahead. A highlight of the evening was…
Stratford School Altadena Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Back to School
Stratford School Altadena officially kicked off the new school year last Wednesday with an official red-carpet entrance for students in Early Preschool, Elementary, and Middle School. Excited students were greeted with warm welcomes and plenty…
The Power of PUSD: Rising Together into 2025–26
Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) officially opened the 2025–26 school year on Thursday, August 14, with a spirited gathering that brought staff together in celebration, reflection, and renewal, recognizing exceptional employees and community partners…
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy Honors the Feast of St. Dominic
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy celebrates the feast of St. Dominic, observed on August 8, honoring the founder of the Dominican Order to which the school belongs. In honoring his life and legacy, the community reflected…
SPORTS
PHS Bulldogs Cross Country Teams Excel at Pacific League Meet
Last Thursday, September 11, the Pasadena High School Bulldogs delivered a strong performance at the Pacific League Meet held on the Crescenta Valley Park course.…
Maranatha Varsity Football Defeats San Marino, 42–28
Maranatha High School Football Team [File photo] After suffering a lopsided loss to Rio Hondo Prep the previous week, Maranatha rebounded in impressive fashion on…
Golden Start: St. Rita Varsity Football Opens Season with Thrilling Overtime Scrimmage
St. Rita School’s varsity football team kicked off their season with an exciting first scrimmage at St. Charles Borromeo School (North Hollywood, CA). The game…
Muir Water Polo Dominates Monrovia with 30-3 Victory
On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, John Muir High School’s varsity boys water polo team made a powerful statement in their early-season schedule with a commanding…
COMMUNITY SERVICE
BoosterPalooza: Pancakes, Yard Sale & Lawn Games – Support the Marshall Eagles!
Thurgood Marshall Marching Band & Colorguard present BoosterPalooza — a Yard Sale and Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00…
ACADEMICS
La Cañada High School Celebrates 2025 National Merit Scholars
La Cañada Unified School District and La Cañada High School leadership proudly celebrated seven seniors who earned recognition through the National Merit Scholarship Program. This…
Pasadena Unified Special Education Professional Development
Pasadena Unified School District’s (PUSD) Special Education teaching staff recently came together for a full day of professional growth focused on S.P.I.R.E., a structured, multi-sensory…
San Marino Educators Honored as Outstanding Teachers
W.L. Valentine Elementary School teachers Kellee Sung and Julie A. Poladian were recently recognized by Assemblyman Mike Fong as outstanding educators in the San Gabriel…
A Warm Welcome: Pasadena Waldorf Greets the Class of 2037
The first day of the new school year brought excitement and tradition to Pasadena Waldorf School as Grades 1–8 joined the high school students who…