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 exceptional spelling skills in this highly competitive academic event. Mithran Kaushik, a fifth-grader from Sierra Madre Elementary School, earned first place by correctly spelling the word “uvula.” Mithran will represent…

Evening of Excellence Honors Thurgood Marshall Students

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…

Clairbourn School: Building Heart by Choosing Gratitude

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…

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)…