EVENTS
PUSD YPAR Symposium and Cultural Fair 2025: Celebrating Youth Voices, Research, and Culture
Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) invites the community to the 2025 YPAR Symposium and Cultural Fair—a vibrant celebration of student-led research and cultural expression. The…
Lucha Libre: Roar of the Ring Brings High-Flying Action to St. Andrew!
St. Andrew Catholic School is teaming up with the Republic of Lucha to present an electrifying evening of high-energy wrestling entertainment with “Lucha Libre: Roar…
Ramona Rampage Robotics Leads STEM Workshop for Middle School Girls at PCC
La Salle College Prep Honors Founder’s Legacy Through Service
Pasadena High School Spring Carnival Set for May 23
FOCUS ON LEARNING
FSHA’s Senior Research Showcase Demonstrates Depth, Rigor, and Real-World Impact
From the Archer STEM Symposium to the FSHA Senior Research Showcase “Revealing Veritas” on the Hill on May 22, our students are showing what’s possible…
Creative Journeys Take Shape at Clairbourn School’s Preschool
Clairbourn School’s Preschool has been alive with imagination, exploration, and hands-on learning. In the Pre-Kindergarten classroom, young builders transformed their space into a bustling construction…
South Pasadena High School 9th Graders Explore Go For Broke National Education Center
Marengo Elementary Students Participate in Boundaries Assembly
Fusion Academy: When Learning Fits, Everything Changes
THE ARTS
Maranatha’s Young Artists Shine in 8th Congressional District Art Show
Maranatha High School congratulates Seoyoon Kim ‘25 for winning 3rd place in this year’s 8th Congressional District Art Competition! Out of more than 220 submissions.…
A Night of Talent and Celebration: Eliot Arts Magnet Presents “Our Time – An Eliot Arts Cabaret”
Eliot Arts Magnet proudly invites the community to a captivating evening of music, movement, and theatrical flair with “Our Time – An Eliot Arts Cabaret.”…
Southwestern Academy Shines in “The Wizard of Oz”
Southwestern Academy proudly congratulates its Drama students for their outstanding performance of The Wizard of Oz. This past Saturday, audiences were transported to the Land…
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
Pasadena High School Students to Share Powerful Stories at LitFest in the Dena
14 South Pasadena High School Students Juried Into 2025 Autry Student Visual Arts Exhibition
The Wondrous World of Author Julie O’Day Comes to St. Rita School
SCHOOL NEWS
Rams Honor Resilient Educators at Mary W. Jackson Elementary
In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, the Los Angeles Rams paid a special visit to Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary, to honor the hard work and resilience of its educators. In a heartfelt…
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…
SPORTS
La Cañada Spartans Advance with 6-5 Win Over Downey High
On Friday, May 16, 2025, the La Cañada High School Varsity Boys Baseball team secured a thrilling 6–5 victory over Downey High School in a…
Maranatha Boys Tennis Edges Lancaster, 10-8, in Rd. 1 of CIF-SS Playoffs
Maranatha High School File Photo via Wearemaranatha.X.com (formerly Twitter) Beginning with this season, the CIF-Southern Section (CIF-SS) implemented a new Competitive Equity system, a data…
Westridge Tigers Dominate Prep League Track & Field Championships
Three standout athletes from Westridge School (Pasadena, CA) delivered record-breaking performances at last week’s Prep League Track & Field Championships, each earning individual titles in…
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…
COMMUNITY SERVICE
The Nighthawk Walkathon Inspires Spirit, Health, and Generosity at New Horizon School
The Nighthawk Walkathon is a cherished tradition at New Horizon School Pasadena, blending school spirit and community engagement with student-led fundraising efforts on Friday, May…
ACADEMICS
South Pasadena High School Students Excel at Regional and National History Day Competitions
After months of researching, writing, and editing, SPHS students competed in the History Day LA competition at San Gabriel High School on Saturday, March 1,…
EF Academy Pasadena Celebrates Resilient Class of 2025 at Second Commencement
At EF Academy Pasadena’s second annual commencement on May 17, a diverse group of 65 graduating seniors—local day students from Southern California and international boarders…
Rotary Honors Outstanding San Marino High School Seniors
San Marino High School seniors were honored today by the San Marino Rotary Club as Students of the Month. This recognition celebrates their exceptional academic…
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy: “Honoring Our Inspiring Educators”
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, proudly celebrates the extraordinary educators who form the heart of its learning community. The school is deeply…