EVENTS
Fun, Learning, and Adventure Await at Stratford School’s Summer Camps!
Summer Photos that were used over various years for promotional materials Are you looking for summer options for your child? Stratford School in Altadena is…
“Here We Go Again!” Blair Presents Mamma Mia! Under the Stars
Blair High School’s Ovations Theatre Company proudly presents the beloved musical Mamma Mia! on May 2 and 3, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Blair…
Clairbourn Third Graders Complete Oregon Trail Journey with Pride
A Century of Fun: Poly’s 108th Pet and Hobby Show Delights All Ages
Sequoyah School’s H2GP Team Qualifies for World Championship in Germany
FOCUS ON LEARNING
Pasadena Education Network and Pasadena City College: Transition to TK & K
Photo via PEN facebook page. On Thursday, May 15, the Pasadena Education Network (PEN), in collaboration with Pasadena City College’s Parent Education Program, will host…
Experience History Come to Life at the Black History Living Museum!
The annual Black History Living Museum, presented by the Pasadena Unified School District’s African American Parent Council (AAPC), is a powerful and engaging event that…
St. Andrew Catholic School: Remembering the Legacy of Pope Francis
Future Doctors in Training: Westridge 4th Graders Explore Medicine
Kindergarten Scientists Make Bouncy Balls at Crestview!
THE ARTS
Catch the Vibe: A Summer of Music & Performance at Chandler
https://www.pasadenanow.com/pasadenaschools/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/CS20250506.mp4 Welcome to The Vibe Lab at Chandler School – where music, creativity, and performance unite in perfect harmony. Under the direction of Chandler’s own…
The Show Must Go On… Eliot Arts Thrives!
Eliot Arts Magnet is thriving – students are still dancing, singing, creating, performing music, and continuing to deliver joy and inspiration to the community, despite…
A Joyful Collaboration: Maranatha Dance Company at Pasadena Christian
Maranatha High School extends heartfelt thanks to its friends at Pasadena Christian School for the warm welcome on Thursday, May 1. The Maranatha Dance Company…
Experience the Magic: Beauty and the Beast Jr. at Bethany
Bethany Christian School is delighted to present Beauty and the Beast Jr., a heartwarming and magical production that promises to captivate audiences of all ages.…
Pasadena High School Students to Share Powerful Stories at LitFest in the Dena
On Saturday, May 3, students from Pasadena High School will take part in LitFest in the Dena, a community literary festival celebrating voices from across…
14 South Pasadena High School Students Juried Into 2025 Autry Student Visual Arts Exhibition
South Pasadena Unified School District congratulates fourteen SPHS students whose artwork was selected for the Autry Museum of the American West’s “Visions of the Future”…
The Wondrous World of Author Julie O’Day Comes to St. Rita School
Band Together: One Stage, Two Schools, Endless Harmony
Southwestern Academy Hosts Annual ArtsFest
Polytechnic School’s 2025 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
SCHOOL NEWS
Celebrating Excellence: Rotary Club Honors PUSD’s Top Educators of 2025
Frop Top clockwise: Lisbet Nepf, Julie Ysassi, Barri Messersmith, Sang Lee, Martin Dorado. The Rotary Club of Pasadena has proudly recognized five outstanding educators from the Pasadena Unified School District with its annual Teachers of…
South Pasadena High School Seniors Named State Champions in Parliamentary Debate
On May 2-4, 2025, South Pasadena High School’s Speech and Debate team competed against 175 schools in the State Tournament for the California High School Speech Association at Culver City High School. Samuel Whitman competed…
Pasadena Unified Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Blanco Named ACSA Region XV Superintendent of the Year
Dr. Elizabeth Blanco courtesy of PUSD The Pasadena Unified School District is proud to announce that Dr. Elizabeth Blanco has been named Superintendent of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region…
Marshall Fundamental School 6th Graders Advance to Los Angeles County Math Field Day
Marshall Fundamental School proudly congratulates its 6th Grade Math Field Day Team for their outstanding achievement. This talented group of students will represent the Pasadena Unified School District at the 41st Annual Los Angeles County…
A Morning of Vision and Gratitude at New Horizon School Pasadena
The State of the School at New Horizon School Pasadena was a morning filled with inspiration, connection, and forward-thinking vision. Guests enjoyed a beautiful breakfast spread, followed by a powerful keynote from renowned writer, educator,…
SPORTS
Historic Win for St. Francis Lacrosse: Peraza Seals First-Ever D1 Playoff Victory
St. Francis High School made history with a thrilling 17–16 victory over Mira Costa in the CIF Division 1 Playoffs, marking the program’s first-ever…
Flintridge Prep JV Baseball Edges Out Alhambra in 4–3 Nail-Biter
File photo courtesy of FlintridgePrep.Org The Flintridge Preparatory School JV Baseball team earned a hard-fought victory at Glendale Sports Complex Field 3, edging out Alhambra…
A Grand Slam Farewell: John Muir High School Honors Girls Varsity Softball Seniors
John Muir High School’s Girls Varsity Softball Team closed out their home season with an unforgettable Senior Night, honoring eight graduating seniors in a heartfelt…
Blair High Senior Gus Kemp Qualifies for USA Gymnastics National Championships
Gus Kemp, a senior at Blair High School, has qualified to compete at the 2025 USA Gymnastics National Championships this May. A Level 10 gymnast…
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Renewal – A Benefit Concert For Pasadena Waldorf School
Join Pasadena Waldorf School for an unforgettable evening at the stunning Nocturne Theatre! Step into a magical night of music and celebration in the…
ACADEMICS
PHS Student Willow Johnson Earns Full-Tuition POSSE Scholarship
Pasadena High School proudly congratulates Willow Johnson, a standout member of the school’s Black Student Union (BSU), on being named a 2025 POSSE Scholarship recipient!…
STEAM Sparks Creativity: Landforms and Learning at St. Gregory A. & M. Hovsepian School
St. Gregory A. & M. Hovsepian School’s young engineers are making waves and moving mountains! Miss Talar’s 1st graders and Miss Tamar’s 2nd graders wrapped…
San Marino Unified Celebrates Excellence in Education
The San Marino Unified School District (SMUSD) came together in full force to honor outstanding achievement during a special celebration recognizing the district’s 2024-25 Teachers…
Spotlight on STEM: Ramona Robotics Featured on ‘Mission Unstoppable’
A five-person film crew from “Mission Unstoppable” spent all day Saturday at Ramona, capturing the incredible work of its robotics team. Ramona’s very own “superstars,”…