On Friday, February 6, nine students from Pasadena High School’s Law and Public Service (LPS) Pathway had the unique opportunity to attend a special event at Occidental College, accompanied by LPS teacher Mr. Greg Ohlson…
Click on image to enlarge Second grade engineers at Washington Elementary STEM Magnet in Mr. Renteria’s class are getting hands-on in the STEM Lab as they explore real-world science concepts. Students are investigating erosion and designing creative solutions to protect Abuela’s house from a potential landslide. Through teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving, they test their ideas and learn how engineering can help solve environmental challenges.…
Pasadena High School Students Gain Inspiring Legal Insight at Occidental College
On Friday, February 6, nine students from Pasadena High School’s Law and Public Service (LPS) Pathway had the unique opportunity to attend a special event at Occidental College, accompanied by LPS teacher Mr. Greg Ohlson…
Young Ambassadors of History: PUSD Junior Docents Lead the Way
Seventh- and eighth-grade students from the PUSD are stepping into the role of Junior Docents at two of Pasadena’s most treasured cultural landmarks – The Gamble House and the Pasadena Museum of History. Through the…
Love of Learning on Display at Clairbourn School
Love is in the air – and so is a deep love of learning at Clairbourn School. Each day, classrooms buzz with curiosity as students are encouraged to explore, question, and share their ideas in…
Pasadena Unified Students Triumph at 2026 District Spelling Bee
Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) celebrated all the talented spellers who competed in the 2026 District Spelling Bee held at Webster Elementary School. Students in grades 4 through 8 from across the district showcased their…

Thurgood Marshall Secondary School hosted its Evening of Excellence on Thursday night, welcoming students from grades 6 through 12 along with their families for a meaningful celebration of academic achievement. The event recognized students who…

Gratitude is a simple idea with powerful impact. It means being thankful, but more importantly, it means taking time to notice the good around us. Gratitude invites us to pause and recognize the people who…

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 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)…
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, turning the playground into a living laboratory. Through hands-on observation and experimentation, students traced shadows, asked big questions, and made exciting discoveries in real time. The activity transformed a simple sunny day into an engaging STEM experience, proving that some of the best science lessons begin with curiosity – and a piece of chalk. Washington Elementary STEM Magnet School, 1520 N. Raymond Ave. Pasadena, (626) 396-5840…
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