Last week, Arcadia Montessori School joined millions of people around the world in the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill. Students practiced essential earthquake safety procedures, learned how to follow directions, and developed confidence in responding to emergencies. During the drill, students learned how to protect themselves from falling objects and what steps to take once a trusted adult confirms it is safe to evacuate the building.…
Marshall Middle School Scientists Take Flight with Paper Airplane Experiments
Sixth-grade science students at Thurgood Marshall Secondary School, under the guidance of Ms. Serrano, explored independent and dependent variables through an exciting paper airplane design experiment. The young scientists designed and tested their own paper airplanes,…
Pasadena Waldorf School Third Graders Help Build New Outdoor Stage
In Waldorf education, Grade 3 marks a pivotal year when students begin exploring practical arts such as building, gardening, and cooking. Through meaningful, hands-on work, they develop confidence, a sense of capability, and a deeper…
PUSD Promotes Digital Safety and Responsible Technology Use
As technology and artificial intelligence (AI) become increasingly part of everyday life, Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) is helping students develop the critical thinking skills to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. During Digital…
Sierra Madre Middle School Eighth Grader Earns Prestigious National Scholarship
Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) congratulates Sierra Madre Middle School eighth grader Julian Wilkes, who has been awarded the prestigious Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship from the Institute for Educational Advancement. This nationally recognized scholarship honors…
Frostig School has been awarded the Gold-Level PBIS Implementation Award by the California PBIS Coalition for the 2025–2026 school year. The recognition reflects Frostig’s excellence in implementing the core features of Positive Behavioral Interventions and…
Bethany Christian School has introduced three new after-school classes for students in kindergarten through fifth grade, offering opportunities to explore new interests, develop practical skills, and learn through hands-on activities. The new classes include: •…
For nearly a century, the heart of Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy has remained steadfast: rooted in faith, strengthened by sisterhood, and guided by Veritas. Over the years, the world has changed. The school’s global community…
Students in Mr. Traeger’s Physics of the Universe classes at Pasadena High School investigated constant velocity by measuring a car’s motion and creating position-time graphs. Using a metronome on their phones to mark one-second intervals,…
Pasadena Unified School District celebrated high school students who completed internships and the industry partners who helped make these experiences possible. Congresswoman Judy Chu also joined in recognizing the value of connecting students with career opportunities. Each year, more than 100 PUSD students take what they learn in the classroom to work-based internships with local industry partners. Students spend time during the summer and after school gaining hands-on experience, exploring career interests, and building skills for their futures. Thank you to PUSD’s College and Career Pathways team, our Career and Technical Education teachers, high school Academy leaders and community partners…
