Pasadena Unified First Choice Festival is October 21

Families can explore the advanced academics, personalized learning, music, arts, access to technology, and elite athletics available at area public schools at the Pasadena Unified School District’s (PUSD) First Choice Festival Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the Pasadena Convention Center. Admission is free.

“Whether a family is planning for the next school year or for a few years from now, the First Choice Festival is a great opportunity to start exploring today’s PUSD schools,” said Superintendent Brian McDonald. “We invite families to come discover the world of opportunities available on our campuses and find out why PUSD is the first choice in education for a growing number of new families.”

The First Choice Festival brings together all PUSD elementary, middle and high schools into one space so that families can gather information, meet teachers, principals and other parents.

Featured exhibits include PUSD’s much sought-after Dual Language Immersion Programs in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese; K-12 International Baccalaureate programs; STEM, arts and music programs; magnet and neighborhood schools; college and career academies; early education opportunities; athletics, and more.

The First Choice Festival launches the annual enrollment period for the 2016-2017 school year which begins with school tours offered this fall at PUSD campuses. Tour schedules are available at pusd.us. The district’s annual Open Enrollment period begins in November with priority registration for siblings and students in specific programs. General Open Enrollment begins in January. Information sessions on the district’s Open Enrollment process are planned for November.

The Third Annual PUSD First Choice Festival will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Pasadena Convention Center (300 E. Green St., Pasadena). $10 parking is available at the Pasadena Convention Center.

For more information about the First Choice Festival, please contact Alison Vai at (626) 396-3600 ext. 88991 or vai.alison@pusd.us.

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