EVENTS
PUSD Honors 2026 Teachers of Excellence During Teacher Appreciation Week
From Top clockwise: Maria Barajas, Michael Birnbryer-Lao, Sonia Covarrubias, Ani Karapetyan, Jocelyn Strickland. Screenshot from KLRN video. Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) celebrates the 2026…
Summer@Chandler 2026 is Now Open for Chandler Families!
Chandler School has officially opened registration for Summer@Chandler 2026, a thoughtfully designed summer program created to inspire minds and empower bodies through a wide variety…
Octavia E. Butler Magnet Welcomes Future Students at New Bears Night
Striking Gold: Crestview 4th Graders Bring the Gold Rush to Life
Southwestern Academy Welcomes Gnomon School of Visual Effects for Inspiring Campus Visit
FOCUS ON LEARNING
A Journey to Remember: Aveson School 5th Graders Experience Catalina Island Adventure
Aveson’s 5th graders recently embarked on an unforgettable three-day Rite of Passage trip to Catalina Island, where they attended the renowned CIMI Camp. Throughout the…
Young Scientists Shine at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary School Science Fair
https://www.pasadenanow.com/pasadenaschools/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ABVM20260508.mp4 Innovation and curiosity were on full display at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary School during its TK–8 Science Fair. From creative experiments to…
Creativity Takes Shape in St. Rita School’s Fashion Design Class
Thurgood Marshall Super Readers Stand Out at Battle of the Books
Stratford Altadena Students Explore the Art of Public Speaking in a Recent Recitation Festival and Debate Society Courthouse Visit
THE ARTS
Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown Spring Open Mic Takes the Stage During Fusion Legends Week
The spotlight is on at Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown as students prepare to share their talents during the Spring Open Mic on Tuesday, May 12…
Huntington Middle School Choirs Strike Gold at Judges’ Invitational
Huntington Middle School is making room for more accolades as its choral program continues to shine on the regional stage. The San Marino Unified School…
3rd Grade Literature Tea Brings Classic Stories to Life at Holy Family Catholic School
At Holy Family Catholic School, students are nurtured as lifelong learners through immersive experiences that bring the beauty of literary classics to life, beginning in…
Waverly Middle School Celebrates Student Creativity with Year-End Arts Showcase
Waverly Middle School arts students recently celebrated the end of the school year with an inspiring arts showcase featuring an original student play, a student-produced…
Sequoyah School Artists and Alumni Spotlighted at Inspiring Armory Artist Talk
Last Saturday, the Armory hosted an exceptional Artist Talk featuring a panel of talented photography students and alumni from Sequoyah School. Presented alongside the exhibition…
Bethany Christian School Presents an Inspiring “Life School Musical” Performance
Bethany Christian School delighted families and guests with a fantastic performance of Life School Musical, presented by its talented Kindergarten through 5th grade students. Through…
Poetry in Motion at Crestview Preparatory School
La Salle’s Spring Band & Strings Concert at the Grinstead Theater
Blair Theater Program Brings Classroom Learning to Life Through Disney Workshop Experience
A Lasting Tribute: Maranatha Gala Unveils Mural Celebrating School’s Journey
SCHOOL NEWS
Happy Centennial, Clairbourn!
A Century of Leading with Heart In 2026, we proudly celebrate our Centennial Year—100 years of shaping not only strong students, but compassionate, curious, and thoughtful individuals. For a century, Clairbourn has been more than…
Pasadena Unified Announces School Leadership Changes for 2026-27 Academic Year
Dr. Maria Toliver (l) and Ms. Lanisha McKenzie (r). Photo courtesy PUSD Pasadena Unified School District announced a series of leadership updates as it prepares for the 2026–27 school year. These changes, which take effect…
PUSD Names Teacher of the Year
Michael Birnbryer-Lao, screenshot from KLRN’s original video The Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) announces its 2026 Teacher of the Year, recognizing Michael Birnbryer-Lao, an exceptional educator and musician whose work at Blair Middle and High…
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy Honors the Feast Day of St. Catherine of Siena
“Be who God created you to be and you will set the world on fire.” St. Catherine of Siena Yesterday, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy celebrated the feast day of St. Catherine of Siena, patroness of…
Maranatha Celebrates Creativity at 2026 Juried Art Show
Maranatha High School invites the community to explore the original works of its talented Visual Arts students and celebrate the creativity, skill, and artistic growth they have demonstrated throughout the year. The 2026 Juried Art…
SPORTS
Maranatha High School Welcomes Eddie Ficklin Jr. as New Varsity Football Head Coach
Maranatha High School proudly announced the hiring of Eddie Ficklin Jr. as the school’s new Head Coach for Varsity Football. Bringing a wealth of coaching…
SPHS Sports Medicine Students Provide Care for Athletes
During the week of April 20, 2026, the South Pasadena High School (SPHS) Sports Medicine Club hosted its final Athletic Recovery Week of the year,…
San Marino Advances After Four-Set Win Over Woodcrest Christian
San Marino High School Boys Varsity Volleyball Team continued its strong postseason run Tuesday with an impressive 3-1 triumph over Woodcrest Christian High School of…
Honoring John Muir High School Aquatics Seniors
John Muir High School’s Aquatics Teams celebrated their swim team seniors on Thursday afternoon with a special recognition of their dedication and achievements. The Mustang…
COMMUNITY SERVICE
New Horizon School Pasadena Celebrates Community at Open House and Launches Teacher Appreciation Fund
New Horizon School Pasadena recently welcomed families and guests to its Open House, offering an opportunity to experience firsthand the remarkable work of its teachers…
ACADEMICS
SPUSD Committee Provides Input on Educational Technology
As the school year comes to a close, the South Pasadena Unified School District is recognizing the work of the SPUSD Ed Tech Committee, which…
La Salle Class of 2026 Celebrates Decision Day Milestone
Click on image to enlarge La Salle College Preparatory Class of 2026 came together last week for their senior class photo, proudly marking an exciting…
Westridge Students Explore Innovation at Coco Robotics
Students at Westridge School recently had the exciting opportunity to visit a Coco Robotics autonomous vehicle manufacturing site and learn more about the technology behind…
Sierra Madre Middle School Students Earn Honors at State Science Fair
Sierra Madre Middle School is celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of students Ava Ayvazyan, Kietsai Sora-Lee, Alexander Simonian, and Josiah Dev Anandhan, who qualified to compete…