EVENTS
Thurgood Marshall Students Explore College and Career Opportunities
Thurgood Marshall Secondary School students attended the Pasadena Unified School District’s (PUSD) Annual College and Career Fair at the Pasadena Convention Center on Tuesday evening.…
St. Francis High School Community Honors St. Francis of Assisi
The St. Francis High School community gathered this past week for its annual Transitus Prayer Service, honoring the life and legacy of St. Francis of…
Aveson Students Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month Through Dance
Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown Students Escape to a Spooky Adventure
La Salle Celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival
FOCUS ON LEARNING
PEF: Rebuilding Literacy: Restoring and Revitalizing Picture Books Post-Eaton Fire
Don Benito Elementary’s school and classroom libraries are a key tool for Lauren Partma and the rest of Don Benito’s staff. These libraries are spaces…
FSHA Students Take on Space Academy Challenge
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, a school committed to providing a strong STEM education, is proud to have eight students representing three teams in the…
PUSD Celebrates Students and Partners for Career-Building Internships
Clairbourn School Builds Community Through Daily Gatherings
Pasadena High School Student Shortlisted for Prestigious Global Essay Prize
THE ARTS
Maranatha Drama Department Invited to Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Maranatha’s Fall 2024 Production of Murder on the Orient Express: (L to R) Zalan Volkan-Kacso, Anaya Quinonez, Maddy Smith, Mia Castro, Jack Scheidler, Lucy Crabb,…
Crestview Kindergarten Students Build Musical Skills
Every great ensemble starts with one steady beat! Crestview Preparatory School’s Kindergarten musicians in Mrs. Marko’s class are building their skills by feeling and…
Octavia E. Butler Magnet Music Teacher Cassandra Nevarez Honored During Big Day for Teachers
Congratulations to Band and Orchestra Director and Teacher Cassandra Nevarez of Octavia E. Butler Magnet (OEB). The Tournament of Roses and College Football Playoff Foundation…
Beyond the Bell Holy Family School Children’s Choir
https://www.pasadenanow.com/pasadenaschools/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/HFS20260909.mp4 After-school opportunities are an important part of a child’s development—extending learning and growth Beyond the Bell. They give students the chance to discover new…
Aveson Fifth Graders Build Connections Through Creativity
Ms. Amelia’s 5th graders are off to a great start, getting to know each other through artistic book covers that showcase who they are and…
McKinley Presents “Disney’s Descendants” – Auditions Begin September 22
“Are you ‘chillin like a villain’? If you are, then McKinley’s Theater Department wants you! The theater department will be staging the musical Disney’s “Descendants”.…
PUSD and Pasadena Playhouse Invite Students to Join the 2027 All Star Musical
PUSD All-Star Band Members Take the National Stage
South Pasadena High School Fall Play and Spring Musical Announcement
La Salle’s Rising Stars Find Confidence and Creativity on Stage
SCHOOL NEWS
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary School Hosts Successful High School Night for Local Students and Families
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (ABVM) School hosted a highly attended “High School Night” on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, giving local middle school students and their families an invaluable opportunity to explore prospective secondary…
Sequoyah School Welcomes Aztec Dancers for Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
Sequoyah School recently welcomed XINANTECATL, a group of Aztec dancers, for a special presentation featuring traditional music, dance, and cultural practices as part of the school’s Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month celebrations. The month provides an opportunity…
Westridge School Builds Community at Private School Village Back-to-School Picnic
Westridge School joined families from across the private school community for Private School Village’s (PSV) annual Back-to-School Picnic at the Rose Bowl. The gathering brought students, families, and community members together for an afternoon of…
Pasadena Education Network to Host Middle School Parent Panel
Courtesy of Pasadena Education Network (PEN) via Facebook Pasadena Education Network will host a Middle School Parent Panel on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Norma Coombs Elementary School Auditorium.…
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary School Announces 2026–2027 Student Council Leadership
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (ABVM) School has announced its 2026–2027 Student Council, recognizing a dedicated group of student leaders who will help foster school spirit, organize campus activities, support service initiatives, and represent…
SPORTS
Chandler Girls Volleyball Teams Earn Double Victories Over High Point
Chandler School’s girls volleyball A and B teams both earned victories over High Point (Pasadena, CA), giving the school a double win to celebrate. Both…
Pasadena Waldorf School Middle School Volleyball Team Opens Season With a Win
Pasadena Waldorf School’s middle school girls’ volleyball team kicked off the season with an exciting win, earning congratulations for their strong start. The achievement reflects…
Pasadena High School Volleyball Coach Armando Carlin Earns 100th Career Win
Pasadena High School volleyball coach Armando Carlin celebrated a major career milestone on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, earning his 100th career win as the Bulldogs…
Southwestern Academy Wrestling Team Builds Camaraderie Ahead of Inaugural Season
Southwestern Academy’s Wrestling Team enjoyed a memorable Saturday morning filled with exercise, camaraderie, and a well-deserved breakfast. The boys and Coach Bird walked from campus…
COMMUNITY SERVICE
SMUSD Staff and Students Join California Crunch Day
San Marino Unified School District (SMUSD) students and staff joined schools across California on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, in celebrating California Crunch Day and Farm-to-School…
ACADEMICS
Maranatha High School: Authentic Learning in a World with Artificial Intelligence
I am writing to you today to mark the beginning of a critical dialogue regarding the integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) into our educational…
SPUSD Teacher of the Year Jennifer Velez Simon Earns Los Angeles County Top 16 Honor
Congratulations to South Pasadena Unified School District’s (SPUSD) 2026 Teacher of the Year, Jennifer Velez Simon, who was named one of the top 16 teachers…
South Pasadena Middle School Teacher Andrew Adanto Named 2026 Outstanding Educator
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, California Assemblymember Mike Fong presented the fourth annual Outstanding Educator Awards to local teachers, including one from South Pasadena Unified…
Aveson Schools Announces Limited 2026–27 Enrollment Openings for TK–12th Grade
Aveson Schools is reminding families that limited spots remain available for students in TK through 12th grade for the 2026–27 school year. The school encourages…