EVENTS

John Muir Instrumental Music Shines at Pasadena’s Black History Festival

John Muir High School’s Instrumental Music program proudly participated in Pasadena’s Black History Festival at Jackie Robinson Park, bringing energy and spirit to this meaningful…

Southwestern Academy Hosts Virtual Open House for Prospective Students on Tuesday

Set against the picturesque backdrop of San Marino, California, where red-tiled roofs meet the horizon and Spanish-style architecture frames the snow-capped mountains, Southwestern Academy has…

SMUSD State of the District Celebrates Excellence and Innovation

Clairbourn School’s Morning Assembly: Building Community Every Day!

“Empowering Our Community”: Educational Event at St. Philip the Apostle School



FOCUS ON LEARNING

Webster Elementary Expands World Language Program to Include Spanish

Starting in Fall 2025, Webster Elementary School Pasadena will expand its World Language Program to include Spanish, offering students more opportunities to develop multilingual skills.…

Crestview Preparatory School Celebrates the Joy of Unstructured Play on Global School Play Day

 On Friday, February 7th, 2025, Crestview Preparatory School joined schools worldwide in celebrating Global School Play Day (GSPD), a movement that began in 2015…

Eliot Arts Magnet Conservatory Returns, Inspiring Creativity

Coming Fall 2025: McKinley’s Pan-African Immersive Storytelling Academy!

Sequoyah’s Bamboo Forest Class Welcomes the Year of the Snake with Lunar New Year Activities


 

 


THE ARTS

Maranatha High School’s Dance Recital Tickets Now on Sale

“Join us on Saturday, March 8, at 7:00 p.m. for the inaugural recital of Maranatha’s Dance Company!” This special evening is a celebration of movement,…

SPEF Musicals Chair Todd Edwards Dazzles On and Off the Stage in The Sound of Music

Members of the South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) Board enthusiastically supported Todd Edwards, Chair of SPEF Musicals, as he took the stage in The…

Aveson Schools: Rhythms of Inspiration: A Musical Experience with Daniel Petersen

 Aveson Global Leadership Academy (AGLA) experienced an extraordinary musical event with virtuoso drummer Daniel Petersen. Students actively participated, transforming the performance into a dynamic,…

St. Rita’s Francesca Hernandez Wins Valentine Drawing Contest

St. Rita School is proud to congratulate second grader Francesca Hernandez on her outstanding achievement in the Valentine Drawing Contest hosted by Crown City Tire…

Pasadena Waldorf School Choir, Resilient After Eaton Fire, Performs with Stevie Wonder at the Grammys

The Pasadena Waldorf School choir, composed of students including Pedro Carter—many of whom lost their homes in the Eaton Fire, which also destroyed their school—had…

Marshall Lit Club Kicks Off with Exciting New Reads

Marshall Fundamental School’s Lit Book Club has returned for another exciting year. According to Ms. Sara Scribner, the school’s librarian, “A book club day is…

Flintridge Prep Students Shine at CAIS Honors Music Festival

Assumption Brings the Magic to the Stage with Mary Poppins Jr.

Crestview Students Shape Creativity Through Ceramics

Chandler School’s Junior Artists Shine Amid Challenges, Supporting St. Jude Children’s Hospital



SCHOOL NEWS

Celebrating Storytelling and Inclusion: Author Derrick Barnes Visits Chandler School

Chandler School recently had the honor of welcoming award-winning author Derrick Barnes. During his visit, he captivated students across all grade levels with readings from his inspiring books, marking the second author event of the…

Marshall Fundamental 6th Graders Win Martin Luther King Essay Contest!

Marshall Fundamental School proudly congratulates its talented 6th-grade students, Nathaniel Hoffman and Elsa Roudier, for their outstanding achievement as winners of the Martin Luther King Essay Contest. Their thoughtful and inspiring essays exemplify the values…

Fr. Greg Boyle Inspires St. Francis High School with Message of Compassion and Kinship

St. Francis High School was honored to welcome Fr. Greg Boyle, along with Samuel and David, to campus for a deeply inspiring Spirituality Assembly. Fr. Boyle, a Jesuit priest and the founder of Homeboy Industries—the…

PUSD: Altadena Arts Magnet Named 2025 School of Distinction

Altadena Arts Magnet has been honored as a 2025 School of Distinction by Magnet Schools of America, a prestigious national recognition celebrating excellence in magnet education. This esteemed award highlights the school’s outstanding commitment to…

Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy “Summer on the Hill” Registration Opens Saturday, February 1st at 9 a.m

Click on image to enlarge Get ready for an unforgettable summer! Registration for Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy’s (FSHA) Summer on the Hill opens this Saturday, February 1st at 9:00 a.m. Don’t miss your chance to…


SPORTS

Pushing Limits, Embracing Challenges: How Coach Jill Henry Inspires Students at Flintridge Prep

“I love playing outside,” says Jill Henry, math teacher and girls cross country teacher. “Camping, hiking, trail running, swimming, paddle-boarding, intense lawn games—the list goes…

Pasadena High School Advances to Second Round of CIF-SS Playoffs

Photo taken from Wednesday night’s 55 – 27 victory over Beverly Hills High School via PHS X (formerly Twitter). The Pasadena High School Bulldogsare moving…

Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy Honors Senior Athletes & Water Polo’s Playoff Win

As Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy’s winter sports season comes to a close, the school proudly celebrates its outstanding senior athletes from the soccer, basketball, and…

Waverly Honors Senior Basketball Players in Final Home Game

The Waverly School celebrated its graduating seniors during their final home game of the season on Tuesday evening. The school recognized Murray, Arthur, Dashiell, Stanley,…

 

 

 

 

 


 


ACADEMICS

Sequoyah’s Treehouse Class Explores Science with High School Chemists

Yesterday, Sequoyah School’s Treehouse class had an exciting opportunity to visit the high school chemistry lab for a hands-on learning experience. The young students participated…

Young Scientists Explore the Wonders of Weather at St. Gregory A. & M. Hovsepian School

Students at St. Gregory A. & M. Hovsepian School have been exploring the wonders of weather and the water cycle. Kindergarten through 2nd-grade students have…

Maranatha’s Winter Term 2025: A Week of Discovery and Inspiration

From forensic science to barista skills, students explored new passions in this year’s Winter Term. Maranatha’s Winter Term wrapped up last week, offering students a…

Huntington Middle School Wins 6 Medals at USC Science Olympiad

This past Saturday, Huntington Middle School’s Science Olympiad teams competed in the USC Science Olympiad Invitational against 85 other high ranking teams. Participating in 24…


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