EVENTS

Young & Healthy + Shriners Offer Free Sports Physicals for High School Athletes

Young & Healthy in partnership with Shriners Children’s Hospital will be hosting a Free comprehensive Sports Physical Assessment for all students of High School Sports…

Clairbourn’s Ridiculympics: Middle School Spirit Day Mayhem!

Clairbourn School’s Middle School Spirit Day was a blast! This year’s theme was Ridiculympics! From doggy paddle relays to human ring toss and a wild…

Celebrating the Class of 2029: From Waldorf Roots to High School Wings

Discover High School Life at Maranatha’s Free Summer Institute

Celebrating the Class of 2025: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary School Honors Its Graduates



FOCUS ON LEARNING

Boost Math Skills This Summer: Free Enrichment Courses at PCC for Rising 7th–9th Graders

PCC Educational Partnerships presents Summer Math Enrichment 2025 beginning June 23, 2025 and ends August 3, 2025. • For middle school students transitioning into high…

Alverno Heights Academy Honors Eighth Grade Graduates for Remarkable Legacy

On June 6, Alverno Heights Academy proudly celebrated the graduation of its eighth-grade class, honoring a group of students whose journey through middle school left…

Rose City High School Closes the Year with Pride and Recognition

A New Chapter: Flintridge Prep’s Chandramohan Library Reopens

Exploring Truth and Illusion Through Tennessee Williams at Pasadena High School


 

 


THE ARTS

Celebrating Creative Voices: Junior High Art Night at Sequoyah School

Sequoyah School’s K-8 Infinity Room was recently transformed into a vibrant gallery space for Junior High Art Night, showcasing the talents of 7th and 8th…

Celebrating Water Through Art: Ramona Convent AP Students Create Tribute to a Shared Resource

After completing their AP Art portfolios, students at Ramona Convent Secondary School were given a unique opportunity to create a final artwork for the entire…

Band Camp #1 Ends on a High Note at John Muir High

The first session of John Muir High School’s 2025 Band Camp wrapped up on a high note this week, marking an incredible start to the…

Chandler School Students Honored in “Sí Se Puede” Youth Essay Contest

Photo courtesy Pasadena Media Foundation Chandler School is proud to announce that three of its middle school students received accolades in the 2025 “Sí Se…

A Mural Worth Celebrating: Honoring Octavia E. Butler Magnet’s National Recognition

Click on image to enlarge The newest mural on campus proudly celebrates Octavia E. Butler Magnet and its distinction as a Magnet Schools of America…

Frog and Toad Are Friends!: Sequoyah’s Backyard Class Celebration of Empathy and Friendship

Moments from the final dress rehearsal of “Frog and Toad are Friends!” A play about empathy, friendship and the importance of being there for one…

South Pasadena High School Students Place in CLASS National Chinese Poster Design Contest

A Joyful Finale: Pasadena Waldorf School’s Spring Concert Celebrates Student Talent and Resilience

Maranatha’s Young Artists Shine in 8th Congressional District Art Show

Southwestern Academy Shines in “The Wizard of Oz”



SCHOOL NEWS

St. Rita School: Celebrating the Class of 2025

St. Rita School proudly congratulates its 8th grade graduates on reaching this meaningful milestone. With admiration and joy, we honor each of these young women for their hard work, growth, and perseverance. As they move…

Waverly School Bids a Fond Farewell to the Class of 2025

 On Friday, the Waverly School proudly celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2025. True to tradition, the High School commencement was a heartfelt tribute to the students and their journey, marked by moving…

Everybody’s Favorite Little Pal Zeus Returns to High Point . . .

And He Brings Jazzy Back as a Sidekick “The reason for the Hand in Paw project is to help dogs, to help save their lives and for them to be safe. It’s important to do…

PUSD Welcomes New Principals to Norma Coombs and Washington Elementary STEM Magnet

Dr. Charel Bailey (l) and Ms. Reyna Uka (r). Photo courtesy of PUSD Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) is pleased to announce that two new principals have been selected for Norma Coombs Elementary School and…

Three PUSD Schools Named 2025 California Distinguished Schools

PUSD Principals, Administrators and Tony Thurmond pose together with the awards. Photo courtesy of PUSD Three PUSD schools – Altadena Arts Magnet, Field Elementary, and Sierra Madre Elementary — have been named 2025 California Distinguished…


SPORTS

After 37 Years, Coach Caragher Passes the Torch at Poly

After nearly four decades of unwavering dedication, mentorship, and achievement, Coach Rick Caragher is officially hanging up his stopwatch. With 37 years leading Polytechnic School’s…

St. Francis High School Announces Todd Wolfson as Interim Athletic Director

Following an extensive and highly competitive search process that attracted many exceptional candidates, St. Francis High School is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd…

St. Philip Falcons Soar to Victory at CYO Track Meet Finals

St. Philip the Apostle School proudly concluded its track season at the CYO Track Meet Finals with outstanding results. Every student-athlete representing the school finished…

Girls Flag Football Returns to Chandler School

This spring, Chandler proudly welcomed back Girls Flag Football, a program revived thanks to the initiative of Athletics Director Bill Anderson and the support of…

 

 

 

 


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ACADEMICS

Mike Mora to Join South Pasadena Middle School as New Assistant Principal

South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) has hired Mike Mora to serve as the new assistant principal of South Pasadena Middle School (SPMS). Mora will…

Holy Family Catholic School and Parish Community Celebrates the Class of 2025

The entire Holy Family Catholic School and parish community in South Pasadena proudly congratulates the Graduating Class of 2025. With great joy and heartfelt blessings,…

Southwestern Academy Celebrates Its 101st Graduation Ceremony

 Southwestern Academy concluded the 2024–2025 academic year with its 101st graduation ceremony, celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2025. The event was filled…

Celebrating Excellence and Spirit at Westridge School’s Senior Recognition

Westridge School was filled with joy and pride during its recent Senior Recognition celebration. The event honored the Class of 2025 as they near the…


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