EVENTS
Rooted and Rising: Saint Mark’s School Annual Gala
Saint Mark’s School will host its Annual Gala, Rooted and Rising, a Spring Auction and Party on Saturday, March 14, at 5:30 p.m. at the…
A Day in Charge: Caden Mercer Steps Into Leadership at St. Rita School
Last week, St. Rita School had the pleasure of welcoming Caden Mercer as Principal for a Day. Caden jumped right into the role by sitting…
A Celebration of Community & Culture: New Horizon School Pasadena’s Annual Ramadan Marketplace
Aveson Student Voices Shine at the Altadena Home Microphone
Eliot Arts Magnet Annual Fundraiser Is on Friday, March 13
FOCUS ON LEARNING
PUSD Students Unite for Kindness Week Across the District
Students across the Pasadena Unified School District are taking part in Kindness Week, observed January 26–30, as a districtwide effort to promote compassion, inclusion, and…
Don Benito Elementary Celebrates Student Excellence Through Words and Art
Celebrating excellence, creativity, and student voice, three Don Benito Elementary School (Pasadena, CA) Bobcats were honored in the Pasadena MLK Coalition Essay & Art Contest.…
Westridge Tenth Graders Build Confidence Through Self-Defense in Human Development Program
PasadenaLEARNs Hosts 2026 Science Olympiad at John Muir High School
Exploring the Wonders of Nighttime at Waverly
THE ARTS
A Campus Transformed by Creativity: Flintridge Prep’s Biannual Art Show
The walls were transformed this Tuesday as Flintridge Preparatory School students unveiled their latest work at the school’s biannual art show, showcasing projects from three…
PUSD Arts Presents “No Boundaries 21” Student Art Exhibition
Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) invites the community to attend its annual student art exhibition, No Boundaries 21, a vibrant celebration of student creativity and…
Taking Center Stage: Poly Eighth-Graders Showcase Performing Arts Excellence
Polytechnic School eighth-graders took center stage last week in a culminating performance celebrating their Musical Theatre, Dance, and Tech Theatre classes. The performing arts students…
Finding Light Through the Leaves: Reflections at Octavia E. Butler Magnet
“In facing our toughest obstacles, we can always turn to the wisdom in written words”. On Thursday, January 8, at lunch, Octavia E. Butler Magnet…
SMUSD Students Shine in First District PTA Reflections Program
San Marino Unified School District (SMUSD) is proud to celebrate the achievements of eight students who earned top honors in the First District PTA 2025–2026…
Celebrating Excellence in Music and Dance at Thurgood Marshall Secondary School
Thurgood Marshall Secondary School continues to shine through its outstanding arts education programs in music and dance. Over the past two weeks, students, families, staff,…
Shaping Creative Futures: CAMAD at Pasadena High School
“All We Want for Christmas: La Salle College Preparatory Spreads Holiday Joy Through Song”
Bethany Christian School: A Joyful Celebration of Christ’s Birth
CAMAD Seniors Explore L.A. Street Art Ahead of Campus Mural Project
SCHOOL NEWS
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy Receives Historic $5 Million Gift from Alumna Janet Hart Mitchell
Group photo, she is standing crowned Queen at the Valentine’s Day Party in 1948 Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy (FSHA) is honored to announce a generous $5 million donation from the estate of alumna Janet Hart Mitchell, Class of…
Immaculate Heart 8th Grade Students Journey Through the American South on Civil Rights Immersion Trip
Over winter break, Immaculate Heart Middle & High School’s 8th Grade students traveled through the American South on a powerful educational journey exploring the history and legacy of the Civil Rights Movement. In partnership with…
Maranatha High School’s Annual Gala: Celebrating 60 Years of Faith, Excellence, and Purpose
Maranatha High School invites the community to its Annual Gala at the LA Arboretum and Botanic Garden on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The evening will begin with a reception and silent auction at 5:30 p.m.,…
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy and the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose Receive $1.6 million Gift from Alumna Patricia Traviss ‘49
Patricia Jean Traviss, Class of 1949. Courtesy of FSHA As the new year begins, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy (FSHA) and the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose announce with deep gratitude a transformational $1.6 million…
Celebrating PUSD Leadership: “Honoring Our Board of Education”
January marks School Board Recognition Month, and the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) community joins Superintendent Elizabeth Blanco in expressing heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated Board of Education. PUSD board members serve as tireless champions…
SPORTS
Ramona Grit on Display: Cynthia Avila ’98 Completes 32-Mile Ultramarathon
Ramona Convent Secondary School is celebrating alumna Cynthia Avila ’98, who successfully completed her first ultramarathon in Avalon on Catalina Island—an impressive 32 miles in…
Down to the Wire: La Cañada Spartans Slips Past Blair Vikings
On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the La Cañada High School Spartans secured a narrow victory over the Blair High School Vikings in a competitive non-league…
Pasadena High School Boys Varsity Soccer Team Secures 1- 0 Victory Over Burroughs
The Pasadena High School Boys Varsity Soccer Team continued its strong showing against Burroughs Bears (Burbank, CA) on Saturday, earning a hard-fought 1–0 win. The…
Lions on the Move: Bethany Christian Run Club Keeps Going Strong in 2026
Bethany Christian School’s Run Club is still on the run in 2026 and continuing to build momentum. Open to students, staff, and anyone in the…
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Serving with Heart: La Salle College Prep in Action for Catholic Schools Week
La Salle College Preparatory’s Junior Class spent the day out in the community in celebration of Catholic Schools Week, participating in meaningful service projects at…
ACADEMICS
Cracking the Mind: AP Psychology Comes to Life at Southwestern Academy
Southwestern Academy has truly cracked the code to AP Psychology success! Students go beyond textbooks and traditional classroom instruction by actively engaging in hands-on learning…
South Pasadena High School Science Club Participates in Caltech’s Junior Watson Program
The Watson lectures are a monthly series at Caltech in which a professor shares their current research with the community. The lectures have been taking…
Holy Family School Brings Idioms to Life Through Learning, Creativity, and Faith
Figurative language came to life in Holy Family School’s third-grade classrooms as students joyfully blended learning, creativity, and faith. As part of their language arts…
Clairbourn School: Applying Engineering Skills from Launch to Landing
This fall, Clairbourn students set out to tackle our Mission to Mars Engineering Design Challenge. They were asked the question, ‘How might we design a…