EVENTS

Sequoyah School Welcomes Rosetta Lee for Community-Wide Dialogue and Learning

Earlier this week, Sequoyah School had the honor of hosting diversity speaker and trainer Rosetta Lee, who met with faculty, parents and guardians, and students…

Raising Their Voices for Altadena: Pasadena Waldorf School Remembers and Rebuilds

One year after the Eaton Fire forever altered Pasadena Waldorf School’s Altadena community, students reflected on loss, resilience, and hope through music. Last week, the…

Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy: Grounded in Faith, Growing in Leadership

Discover What’s Possible: PUSD Academy Showcase

A Night of Musical Excellence at Crestview Preparatory School



FOCUS ON LEARNING

Ramona Radio Welcomes Back an Inspiring Alumna

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…

Holy Family School: Discovering God’s Design Through the Five Senses

 In Holy Family School’s kindergarten science class, students are joyfully discovering God’s amazing design through an exploration of the five senses. During a recent…

A Whimsical Day of Discovery at New Horizon School Pasadena

Immaculate Heart Celebrates Its 6th Annual Winter Art Show Showcasing Student Creativity and Vision

Curiosity in Motion: Ramona’s J-Term Kicks Off with Energy and Imagination


 

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THE ARTS

Finding Light Through the Leaves: Reflections at Octavia E. Butler Magnet

“In facing our toughest obstacles, we can always turn to the wisdom in written words”. On Thursday, January 8, at lunch, Octavia E. Butler Magnet…

SMUSD Students Shine in First District PTA Reflections Program

San Marino Unified School District (SMUSD) is proud to celebrate the achievements of eight students who earned top honors in the First District PTA 2025–2026…

Celebrating Excellence in Music and Dance at Thurgood Marshall Secondary School

Thurgood Marshall Secondary School continues to shine through its outstanding arts education programs in music and dance. Over the past two weeks, students, families, staff,…

Shaping Creative Futures: CAMAD at Pasadena High School

Creative Arts, Media, and Design (CAMAD) at Pasadena High School (Pasadena, CA) is a dynamic four-year pathway designed for students who want to turn creativity…

“All We Want for Christmas: La Salle College Preparatory Spreads Holiday Joy Through Song”

https://www.pasadenanow.com/pasadenaschools/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/LSCP20251226.mp4 The spirit of Christmas came alive at La Salle College Preparatory School as students, teachers, and staff joined together in a joyful musical celebration.…

Bethany Christian School: A Joyful Celebration of Christ’s Birth

Bethany Christian School recently held a beautiful Christmas Program celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! The students presented arrangements filled with…

CAMAD Seniors Explore L.A. Street Art Ahead of Campus Mural Project

La Salle Lancers Take Center Stage in Fall Arts Season

Why Arts and Enrichment are Essential to a Well-Rounded STEAM Education

Gingerbread Creativity Takes Center Stage at Assumption School



SCHOOL NEWS

Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy and the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose Receive $1.6 million Gift from Alumna Patricia Traviss ‘49

Patricia Jean Traviss, Class of 1949. Courtesy of FSHA As the new year begins, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy (FSHA) and the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose announce with deep gratitude a transformational $1.6 million…

Celebrating PUSD Leadership: “Honoring Our Board of Education”

January marks School Board Recognition Month, and the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) community joins Superintendent Elizabeth Blanco in expressing heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated Board of Education. PUSD board members serve as tireless champions…

Turning the Page Together: PUSD United in Resilience and Hope

As the Pasadena Unified School District marked the one-year anniversary of the Eaton Fire, Don Benito Fundamental School, welcomed special guest readers into its classrooms. Guests shared Home: A Story of Resilience by Carrie Barnes,…

PUSD Open Enrollment Lottery for 2026-27 School Year Begins January 14

Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD)’s Open Enrollment Lottery for the 2026-27 school year will begin January 14, 2026. Open Enrollment gives families the opportunity to choose from a wide variety of PUSD education programs and…

A Season of Gratitude at Clairbourn School

 Clairbourn School extends its sincere thanks to the community for a year filled with heart and positivity. The kindness, spirit, and joy shared by students, families, faculty, and staff continue to brighten the school…


SPORTS

Waverly Senior Sophia D. Commits to Sarah Lawrence College Volleyball

Click on image to enlarge The Waverly School proudly congratulates senior Sophia D. on her commitment to play collegiate volleyball at Sarah Lawrence College this…

Cougars Bring the Heat: Pasadena Christian Basketball Shines in Home Matchups

The Pasadena Christian Girls Varsity basketball team delivered a strong and spirited performance on January 6, 2026, facing Sonrise Christian School of Covina, CA. The…

Muir Mustangs Extend Unbeaten Run with Hard-Fought Draw

John Muir High School Mustangs continued its impressive stretch of play on Wednesday, maintaining an unbeaten streak that dates back to December 5, 2025. The…

Blair Vikings Extend Hot Streak with 74-68 Victory Over Muir

The Blair High School Vikings continued their impressive run on Monday night, defeating the John Muir High School Mustangs 74-68 in Pasadena. The win marks…

 

 

 

 


COMMUNITY SERVICE

Altadena Arts Magnet Welcomes The Seed Bomb Project

A few days ago, Altadena Arts Magnet welcomed a special visit from The Seed Bomb Project team, founded by Rummy Goodyear after his home was…

 

 


ACADEMICS

St. Gregory A. & M. Hovsepian School Brings Newton’s First Law to Life

An object at rest… until science happens. Eighth-grade students at St. Gregory A. & M. Hovsepian School recently put Newton’s First Law of Motion to…

Pasadena High School Earns 2025 AP School Honor Roll Silver Distinction

Pasadena High School proudly celebrates its AP teachers, AP students, dedicated staff, and the entire Bulldog community who continually support academic excellence. The College Board…

Learn the Benefits of Participating in a SPUSD’s Dual Language Immersion Program

In the past decade, research has shown that learning a second language at a young age increases cognitive flexibility and translates into higher achievement across…

Final Day to Join Westridge School Community This Fall – Apply Today!

Today is the last chance to apply to join the Westridge School community in the fall! This exceptional all-girls independent school in Pasadena is accepting…


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