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 positive connections on campus. Throughout the week, students and staff are engaging in thoughtfully planned acts of kindness designed to uplift one another and strengthen relationships within their school communities. These activities encourage students to practice empathy, respect, and understanding…
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. Their thoughtful submissions showcased powerful ideas expressed through both written…
Westridge Tenth Graders Build Confidence Through Self-Defense in Human Development Program
Westridge School’s 10th grade class stepped out of their comfort zones as they learned the fundamentals of self-defense! The training—involving six workshops with Impact Personal Safety’s self-defense coaches—is part of the Westridge Human Development (HD)…
PasadenaLEARNs Hosts 2026 Science Olympiad at John Muir High School
PasadenaLEARNs will host the 2026 Science Olympiad on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at John Muir High School (1905 Lincoln Ave, Pasadena). The exciting, day-long competition will bring together hundreds…
Exploring the Wonders of Nighttime at Waverly
Waverly preschool students have been exploring the wonders of nighttime—asking big questions like: What happens when it’s nighttime? Which animals are awake? What do the planets look like after dark? As part of their learning,…
Crestview Preparatory School students enjoyed another magical day in the school library alongside Mrs. Bravin. The visit featured a delightful read-aloud, meaningful moments sharing books with friends, and time spent discovering the perfect artist books…
Sunshine, chalk, and curiosity came together to create a little science magic at Washington Elementary STEM Magnet. First graders stepped outdoors to explore how light creates shadows and how the sun moves across the sky,…
This winter, first grade students from Jackson Elementary School took learning beyond the classroom walls with an engaging field trip to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Thanks to transportation support provided through…
Ramona Radio was thrilled to welcome back alumna Ariana Rodriguez ’11, who returned to share her journey in journalism and podcasting with students at Ramona Convent Secondary School. Ariana is the co-founder of Locatora Radio,…
Back on campus and diving right in! Ramona Convent Secondary School students returned from Christmas break ready to explore, create, and try something new during J-Term – Ramona’s mini enrichment session where curiosity truly leads the way. This special week invites students to step beyond the traditional classroom and follow their interests with intention and joy. From Robotics and Women’s Self-Defense to a Museum Curator Workshop, Hooked on Crochet, Wild LA, East Coast College Tour Prep, Swing Batter Batter, We’re Crafty, Prayer, Meditation & Movement, Puzzles, and Dance Conditioning & Technique, the day was filled with passion projects led by…
