EVENTS
Welcome Back Gathering at the Waverly Farm
Families, teachers, and staff came together last Saturday for coffee, snacks, playtime, and a stroll around The Waverly School’s one-acre organic farm. Students are eager…
A Radiant Beginning at Saint Mark’s School
Saint Mark’s School had the best first start of school! Students and teachers were excited to be back together on campus! It’s going to be…
Walking in Faith: St. Rita School’s Walking Rosary
Pasadena Christian School Hosts Annual Family BBQ
Back to School Night at Blair High School
FOCUS ON LEARNING
Poly Panthers Roar into the New School Year
Panther spirit in full force! Polytechnic School’s all-school assembly kicked off the year with student leaders introducing new faculty and staff, an energizing cheer led…
A Welcoming First Day Back at St. Andrew Catholic School
St. Andrew Catholic School joyfully welcomed its Tigers back on campus for the first day of school. The community is filled with excitement for the…
A Fresh Start for Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Gators
Straight from the Heart: ASB Students Share Why They Love Ramona Convent
Rose City High School’s First Day of School
THE ARTS
Eliot Art’s Conservatory Shines in Fall of 2025!
School is back in session, and the students at Eliot Arts Magnet are off to an amazing start! This year ushered in a very excited…
Sequoyah Alumni Shine on the Big Screen This August
Film lovers in the Sequoyah School community have plenty to celebrate as three distinguished alumni bring their creative talents to theaters nationwide this month. Lurker,…
SPHS Tiger Band Ignites the Season with Fahrenheit 451 Preview
South Pasadena High School’s (SPHS) Tiger Band extends heartfelt thanks to all who came out to support them at the Friends and Family Show Preview.…
St. Francis Golden Knights Dazzle on the World Stage at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
St. Francis High School’s Theatre Team recently took their final bow after four outstanding performances of Peter and the Starcatcher at the world-renowned Edinburgh Festival…
New and Returning Musicians Invited to Join John Muir High School Band Camp
John Muir High School Early College Magnet is tuning up for an exciting season of music and movement as it kicks off its annual Band…
Sequoyah’s Haydn ’28 Wins Top Honors at Prestigious Youth Music Festival
Sequoyah School congratulates Haydn, Class of 2028, on his outstanding achievement – winning first place in the Baroque Piano category at the prestigious Southwestern Youth…
St. Francis High School Announces Groundbreaking 2025-2026 Theatre Season
Celebrating Nature: San Rafael Elementary Unveils 100-Foot Biodiversity Mural
Ramona Convent Summer Dance Crew Takes the Stage
Creative Sparks Fly at Room 13 – Eliot Arts Summer Conservatory
SCHOOL NEWS
A Stellar Evening at Sequoyah High School’s Back to School Night
Sequoyah School’s High School Back to School Night welcomed parents to connect with teachers and administrators, explore the campus, and gain a firsthand look at the exciting year ahead. A highlight of the evening was…
Stratford School Altadena Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Back to School
Stratford School Altadena officially kicked off the new school year last Wednesday with an official red-carpet entrance for students in Early Preschool, Elementary, and Middle School. Excited students were greeted with warm welcomes and plenty…
The Power of PUSD: Rising Together into 2025–26
Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) officially opened the 2025–26 school year on Thursday, August 14, with a spirited gathering that brought staff together in celebration, reflection, and renewal, recognizing exceptional employees and community partners…
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy Honors the Feast of St. Dominic
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy celebrates the feast of St. Dominic, observed on August 8, honoring the founder of the Dominican Order to which the school belongs. In honoring his life and legacy, the community reflected…
Eliot Arts Magnet Kicks Off Husky Days for 2025–2026 School Year
Eliot Arts Magnet welcomed students and their parents back to campus this week with the launch of its much-anticipated Husky Days, a three-day registration event held August 5, 6, and 7, 2025, to help…
SPORTS
PHS Bulldogs Sweep Glendale in Straight Sets
On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Pasadena High School JV Girls Volleyball continued Pacific League play with a 2–0 home win over Glendale High School (Glendale,…
Marshall Eagles Soar at the Cool Breeze Invitational
On Saturday, August 30, 2025, the Thurgood Marshall Eagles cross country team competed in the Cool Breeze Invitational at the Pomona Fairplex. Coach Jessica Maker-Bilandzija…
Pasadena Educational Foundation and PUSD Football Score Big with LA Chargers Tickets
Showing their Los Angeles pride, the Los Angeles Chargers donated hundreds of tickets to families impacted by the recent LA fires, including 200 tickets and…
SPHS Tiger Boosters Present the 3rd Annual Tiger Tailgate
South Pasadena High School Boosters will host its 3rd Annual Tiger Tailgate on Friday, September 19, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., ahead of the varsity…
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Sweet Traditions at St. Francis High School
At St. Francis High School, the bakers truly set the gold standard. Each month, their spirit of hospitality shines through in the beloved Family Guild…
ACADEMICS
Immersive Storytelling Academy at McKinley School
McKinley School’s Immersive Storytelling Academy has officially welcomed its first class of middle school students! In the academy, students will gain new skills, creating…
Southwestern Academy Introduces Student Government for 2025-2026
Southwestern Academy proudly announces its Student Government for the 2025–2026 school year: from right to left, Tylen, Carter, Alexa, Kaden, Jack, and Jordan. These are…
St. Gregory A. & M. Hovsepian Educators Gear Up with Neuroaffirming Teacher Series
St. Gregory A. & M. Hovsepian School Teachers are gearing up for an inspiring new school year with Mrs. Nora Chitilian, LMFT! The Neuroaffirming Teacher…
Welcome Baby Falcons to St. Philip the Apostle School
Throwback to last week when the baby Falcons had their first day of school! St. Philip the Apostle School is so happy to have the…