EVENTS

Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy Celebrates the Joy and Spirit of the Tolog Community

As the school year draws to a close, the Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy community is embracing these final weeks with gratitude, joy, and school spirit.…

PEF Summer Program Inspires Learning Through Exploration and Creativity

Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF) Summer Program provides TK-12 students exceptional learning and service opportunities combined with summer fun, with more than 70 unique classes on…

Sequoyah School Community Auction Raises Record-Breaking $222,000

PUSD Honors 2026 Teachers of Excellence During Teacher Appreciation Week

Summer@Chandler 2026 is Now Open for Chandler Families!



FOCUS ON LEARNING

San Rafael Elementary Math Club Excels in First-Year Math Olympiad Competition

Click on image to enlarge San Rafael Elementary School’s fourth and fifth-grade Math Club made an impressive debut this year in the prestigious Math Olympiad…

Immaculate Heart To Participate In New Partnership Between Mount Saint Mary’s University and Archdiocese of Los Angeles to Expand Access to Catholic Higher Education

Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles, and the Department of Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles have announced a new academic partnership that…

A Journey to Remember: Aveson School 5th Graders Experience Catalina Island Adventure

Young Scientists Shine at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary School Science Fair

Creativity Takes Shape in St. Rita School’s Fashion Design Class


 

 


THE ARTS

Southwestern Academy Ninth Grader Earns Second Place in Prestigious Congressional Art Competition

Southwestern Academy proudly congratulates Grace, a talented ninth grade artist, for earning 2nd Place in the annual Congressional Art Competition hosted by Judy Chu, the…

Blair High School Choir Joins 1,200 Student Voices at Walt Disney Concert Hall

Blair High School’s Advanced Choir from Pasadena joined more than 1,200 student vocalists from schools across Southern California for an unforgettable performance at Walt Disney…

Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown Spring Open Mic Takes the Stage During Fusion Legends Week

The spotlight is on at Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown as students prepare to share their talents during the Spring Open Mic on Tuesday, May 12…

Huntington Middle School Choirs Strike Gold at Judges’ Invitational

Huntington Middle School is making room for more accolades as its choral program continues to shine on the regional stage. The San Marino Unified School…

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

Bethany Christian School Presents an Inspiring “Life School Musical” Performance

Poetry in Motion at Crestview Preparatory School

La Salle’s Spring Band & Strings Concert at the Grinstead Theater



SCHOOL NEWS

John Muir Early College Magnet Earns State Recognition for Exemplary Dual Enrollment Program

Click on image to enlarge The partnership between Pasadena Unified School District, John Muir High School Early College Magnet, and Pasadena City College has been recognized by the California Department of Education with the prestigious…

Happy Centennial, Clairbourn!

A Century of Leading with Heart In 2026, we proudly celebrate our Centennial Year—100 years of shaping not only strong students, but compassionate, curious, and thoughtful individuals. For a century, Clairbourn has been more than…

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…

 


SPORTS

Maranatha High School Welcomes Eddie Ficklin Jr. as New Varsity Football Head Coach

Maranatha High School proudly announced the hiring of Eddie Ficklin Jr. as the school’s new Head Coach for Varsity Football. Bringing a wealth of coaching…

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…

 

 

 

 


COMMUNITY SERVICE

Waverly Kindergarten Students Share Care with Ronald McDonald House Families

The Waverly School’s kindergarten students, alongside dedicated parent volunteers, recently came together to assemble thoughtful care baskets for families served by Ronald McDonald House Charities.…

 

 


ACADEMICS

San Marino High Senior Max Zhou Advances to USA Biology Olympiad National Finals

San Marino Unified School District proudly recognizes San Marino High School senior Max Zhou for qualifying for the 2026 USA Biology Olympiad National Finals, to…

SPUSD Committee Provides Input on Educational Technology

As the school year comes to a close, the South Pasadena Unified School District is recognizing the work of the SPUSD Ed Tech Committee, which…

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…


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