EVENTS
Leaders with Heart: A Full-Day Leadership Workshop for Students
Pasadena LEARNS will host Leaders with Heart, a dynamic, full-day leadership workshop, on Monday, February 9, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at McKinley School…
A Day of Pride and Spirit at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
Last week’s Spirit Rally at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy was one for the books, bringing together students, faculty, and staff for an energetic celebration of…
Fusion Academy Students Showcase Innovation at Annual STEM Fair
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Purposeful All-School Experience at Sequoyah School
Rooted and Rising: Saint Mark’s School Annual Gala
FOCUS ON LEARNING
Young Ambassadors of History: PUSD Junior Docents Lead the Way
Seventh- and eighth-grade students from the PUSD are stepping into the role of Junior Docents at two of Pasadena’s most treasured cultural landmarks – The…
Love of Learning on Display at Clairbourn School
Love is in the air – and so is a deep love of learning at Clairbourn School. Each day, classrooms buzz with curiosity as students…
Pasadena Unified Students Triumph at 2026 District Spelling Bee
Evening of Excellence Honors Thurgood Marshall Students
Clairbourn School: Building Heart by Choosing Gratitude
THE ARTS
Aveson Theater Workshop Registration Now Open: The Wizard of Oz
Aveson Schools are pleased to announce that registration is now open for Aveson’s Theater Workshop Program. The program is open to Aveson students and siblings…
Voices on Stage: Eliot Arts 8th Grade Playwriting Workshop
Eliot Arts Drama program will host a Playwriting Workshop on Thursday, February 5th at the Pasadena Playhouse. This special evening will feature original works written…
Poly Shines at MLK Community Coalition’s “Resilience and Renewal” Event
On Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, more than 20 members of the Polytechnic School community gathered at John Muir High School to take part…
A Campus Transformed by Creativity: Flintridge Prep’s Biannual Art Show
The walls were transformed this Tuesday as Flintridge Preparatory School students unveiled their latest work at the school’s biannual art show, showcasing projects from three…
PUSD Arts Presents “No Boundaries 21” Student Art Exhibition
Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) invites the community to attend its annual student art exhibition, No Boundaries 21, a vibrant celebration of student creativity and…
Taking Center Stage: Poly Eighth-Graders Showcase Performing Arts Excellence
Polytechnic School eighth-graders took center stage last week in a culminating performance celebrating their Musical Theatre, Dance, and Tech Theatre classes. The performing arts students…
Finding Light Through the Leaves: Reflections at Octavia E. Butler Magnet
SMUSD Students Shine in First District PTA Reflections Program
Celebrating Excellence in Music and Dance at Thurgood Marshall Secondary School
Shaping Creative Futures: CAMAD at Pasadena High School
SCHOOL NEWS
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy Receives Historic $5 Million Gift from Alumna Janet Hart Mitchell
Group photo, she is standing crowned Queen at the Valentine’s Day Party in 1948 Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy (FSHA) is honored to announce a generous $5 million donation from the estate of alumna Janet Hart Mitchell, Class of…
Immaculate Heart 8th Grade Students Journey Through the American South on Civil Rights Immersion Trip
Over winter break, Immaculate Heart Middle & High School’s 8th Grade students traveled through the American South on a powerful educational journey exploring the history and legacy of the Civil Rights Movement. In partnership with…
Maranatha High School’s Annual Gala: Celebrating 60 Years of Faith, Excellence, and Purpose
Maranatha High School invites the community to its Annual Gala at the LA Arboretum and Botanic Garden on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The evening will begin with a reception and silent auction at 5:30 p.m.,…
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy and the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose Receive $1.6 million Gift from Alumna Patricia Traviss ‘49
Patricia Jean Traviss, Class of 1949. Courtesy of FSHA As the new year begins, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy (FSHA) and the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose announce with deep gratitude a transformational $1.6 million…
Celebrating PUSD Leadership: “Honoring Our Board of Education”
January marks School Board Recognition Month, and the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) community joins Superintendent Elizabeth Blanco in expressing heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated Board of Education. PUSD board members serve as tireless champions…
SPORTS
Southwestern Academy Girls’ Basketball Team Claims Back-to-Back International League Championships
Southwestern Academy proudly celebrates the 2025–26 Girls’ Basketball Team for earning the title of Back-to-Back International League Champions. The achievement, announced on the school’s official…
St. Francis Knights Claim Home Tournament Win Over Bishop Alemany Warriors
The St. Francis High School boys varsity basketball team earned a solid home tournament victory Thursday night, defeating Bishop Alemany High School Warriors, 79–69 in…
Maranatha Girls Soccer Triumphs 3–1 Over Heritage Christian
On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the Maranatha High School Minutemen girls varsity soccer team earned a decisive 3–1 victory over Heritage Christian Warriors (Northridge, CA)…
Ramona Grit on Display: Cynthia Avila ’98 Completes 32-Mile Ultramarathon
Ramona Convent Secondary School is celebrating alumna Cynthia Avila ’98, who successfully completed her first ultramarathon in Avalon on Catalina Island—an impressive 32 miles in…
COMMUNITY SERVICE
An Inspiring Visit: Homeboy Industries Engages La Salle College Prep Seniors
La Salle College Preparatory welcomed guest speakers from Homeboy Industries for a meaningful and inspiring conversation with the senior class centered on compassion, dignity, and…
ACADEMICS
Raven Robotics Inspires the Next Generation at Waverly Elementary
Waverly School’s Raven Robotics team visited the Elementary School this morning to showcase their impressive robot build. Students demonstrated the innovative robot they will bring…
Chandler Fourth Graders Build Covered Wagons in Hands-On History Project
Chandler School Fourth graders took learning into the maker space this week as they designed and built covered wagons inspired by the Overland Trail! As…
San Marino High School Math Team Claims Another Victory
Click on image to enlarge Congratulations to the San Marino High School Math Team for an outstanding performance this week at a competition hosted by…
Shelter, Story, and Craft: A Grade 3 Waldorf Tradition
The third grade Shelter Block at Pasadena Waldorf School is a cherished experience and lasting memory for many Waldorf students and their families. During this…