EVENTS
PUSD Celebrates Unity Day
Pasadena Unified School District schools came together on October 21 to celebrate Unity Day and stand together against bullying. As part of National Bullying Prevention…
Chandler School Second Graders Honor Loved Ones Through Día de los Muertos Ofrendas
As Halloween approached, Chandler School second graders took time to remember and honor loved ones who had passed away by creating their own ofrendas, or…
Clairbourn School Family Social Brings the Community Together
Child Educational Center to Host Community Gathering Focused on DEIB in Education
Westridge Alumna Shares Her Journey of Identity, Literature and Community
FOCUS ON LEARNING
Arcadia Montessori Students Practice Earthquake Safety During Great ShakeOut Drill
Last week, Arcadia Montessori School joined millions of people around the world in the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill. Students practiced essential earthquake safety procedures, learned…
Marshall Middle School Scientists Take Flight with Paper Airplane Experiments
Sixth-grade science students at Thurgood Marshall Secondary School, under the guidance of Ms. Serrano, explored independent and dependent variables through an exciting paper airplane design…
Pasadena Waldorf School Third Graders Help Build New Outdoor Stage
PUSD Promotes Digital Safety and Responsible Technology Use
Sierra Madre Middle School Eighth Grader Earns Prestigious National Scholarship
THE ARTS
Pasadena High School Student Wins International Art Competition Award
Pasadena High School congratulates student Jasmine Ung ’29 on being named a 2026 ARTEFFECT Summer Competition Certificate of Excellence winner. Jasmine received a $750 award…
St. Rita School Students Explore the World of Music
St. Rita School students recently enjoyed an engaging and inspiring music session with the band The Real Deal, exploring the world of performing, practicing,…
The Waverly School Launches After-School Music Lessons Program
The Waverly School has launched a new after-school music lessons program, giving students the opportunity to explore their musical interests through individualized instruction. Thanks to…
Maranatha Drama Department Invited to Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Maranatha’s Fall 2024 Production of Murder on the Orient Express: (L to R) Zalan Volkan-Kacso, Anaya Quinonez, Maddy Smith, Mia Castro, Jack Scheidler, Lucy Crabb,…
Crestview Kindergarten Students Build Musical Skills
Every great ensemble starts with one steady beat! Crestview Preparatory School’s Kindergarten musicians in Mrs. Marko’s class are building their skills by feeling and…
Octavia E. Butler Magnet Music Teacher Cassandra Nevarez Honored During Big Day for Teachers
Congratulations to Band and Orchestra Director and Teacher Cassandra Nevarez of Octavia E. Butler Magnet (OEB). The Tournament of Roses and College Football Playoff Foundation…
Beyond the Bell Holy Family School Children’s Choir
Aveson Fifth Graders Build Connections Through Creativity
McKinley Presents “Disney’s Descendants” – Auditions Begin September 22
PUSD and Pasadena Playhouse Invite Students to Join the 2027 All Star Musical
SCHOOL NEWS
Save the Date: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary School Invites Local Families to Fall Open House on Sunday, Nov. 8
Pasadena families and prospective parents are encouraged to mark their calendars so they don’t miss Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (ABVM) School’s upcoming Fall Open House on Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 10:00 a.m.…
Stratford School Altadena Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a Fiesta and Invites Families to Visit during Fall Open House on Saturday, October 24!
Stratford School Altadena, known for its STEAM-driven curriculum, is also proud of its robust world language programs, including Spanish and Mandarin pathways from Early Preschool through 8th grade. Students practice speaking, writing, and reading in…
Immaculate Heart’s Annual WALK Continues a Tradition of Giving Back
Immaculate Heart Middle & High School is excited to host its annual WALK on Friday, October 23, bringing students together for a beloved school tradition that has supported financial aid and campus improvements since 1973.…
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, 95 years strong!
For 95 years, young women have climbed to the top of the Hill, drawn by an education rooted in faith, integrity, and truth. The Catholic, Dominican-founded school for girls has launched a centennial countdown campaign…
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary School Hosts Successful High School Night for Local Students and Families
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (ABVM) School hosted a highly attended “High School Night” on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, giving local middle school students and their families an invaluable opportunity to explore prospective secondary…
SPORTS
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy Kicks Off Inaugural Flag Football Season
The inaugural Flag Football season at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy was a success! The Tologs embraced the opportunity to try something new, explore a new…
Four Athletes Inducted to Maranatha High School’s Hall of Fame
L-R: Matt Alleman, Katy Coats, Angela Hsieh, and Vache Sevajian In an uplifting ceremony, Maranatha’s Athletics Hall of Fame inducted its newest class, the Class…
Marshall Girls Volleyball Tops San Marino, Clinches Playoff Berth
Thurgood Marshall Secondary School’s girls’ volleyball team delivered a memorable Senior Night performance, defeating San Marino High School in five sets to earn the Eagles’…
Southwestern Academy Girls Volleyball Honors Seniors After Grit-Filled Season
Southwestern Academy honored its senior girls volleyball players during a memorable Senior Night, celebrating the team’s dedication, resilience and strong bonds built over years of…
COMMUNITY SERVICE
St. Francis High School Welcomes Inspirational Speaker Chris Norton for Wellness Assembly
St. Francis High School welcomed inspirational speaker, author, and former college football player Chris Norton for its annual Wellness Assembly this week. After suffering a…
ACADEMICS
South Pasadena High School Math Club Starts the Competition Year Strong
On October 10, 2026, the South Pasadena High School Math Club competed at Math Day at the Beach at California State University, Long Beach. Let’s…
PUSD: Celebrating School Administrators
Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) took time to honor the driving forces behind its campuses during California’s annual Week of the School Administrator, held from…
Learning Armenian Through Everyday Discovery
https://www.pasadenanow.com/pasadenaschools/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/SGAMHS20261021.mp4 Learning a word is one thing. Knowing when to use it is another. In Or. Peggy’s class, students name a color in Armenian, then…
Aveson Schools TK Students Build Math Skills Through Play and Exploration
Aveson Schools encourages its transitional kindergarten (TK) students to explore the foundations of mathematics through Eureka Math, an approach that fosters learning through play, curiosity…