EVENTS
Westridge Alumna Shares Her Journey of Identity, Literature and Community
Westridge School’s School Latine Affinity hosted its sixth annual LatinExcellence Assembly, featuring alumna Aurora Anaya ’96 as the guest speaker. Anaya shared how discovering her…
Sequoyah School Celebrates High School Spirit and Homecoming Week
Sequoyah School celebrated High School Spirit Week with students showing their school pride through funny hats and crazy hairstyles, dressing for different eras, wearing green…
Alverno Heights Academy Eighth Graders Explore High School Opportunities at La Salle
5th Annual Big Blair 5K Returns to Support Pasadena Student Athletes
Valentine Elementary’s Fall Fair Rocks the Community
FOCUS ON LEARNING
PUSD Promotes Digital Safety and Responsible Technology Use
As technology and artificial intelligence (AI) become increasingly part of everyday life, Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) is helping students develop the critical thinking skills…
Sierra Madre Middle School Eighth Grader Earns Prestigious National Scholarship
Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) congratulates Sierra Madre Middle School eighth grader Julian Wilkes, who has been awarded the prestigious Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship from…
Frostig School Earns Gold-Level PBIS Implementation Award
Bethany Christian School Adds Three New After-School Classes
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy: 95 years of Heart and Excellence
THE ARTS
The Waverly School Launches After-School Music Lessons Program
The Waverly School has launched a new after-school music lessons program, giving students the opportunity to explore their musical interests through individualized instruction. Thanks to…
Maranatha Drama Department Invited to Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Maranatha’s Fall 2024 Production of Murder on the Orient Express: (L to R) Zalan Volkan-Kacso, Anaya Quinonez, Maddy Smith, Mia Castro, Jack Scheidler, Lucy Crabb,…
Crestview Kindergarten Students Build Musical Skills
Every great ensemble starts with one steady beat! Crestview Preparatory School’s Kindergarten musicians in Mrs. Marko’s class are building their skills by feeling and…
Octavia E. Butler Magnet Music Teacher Cassandra Nevarez Honored During Big Day for Teachers
Congratulations to Band and Orchestra Director and Teacher Cassandra Nevarez of Octavia E. Butler Magnet (OEB). The Tournament of Roses and College Football Playoff Foundation…
Beyond the Bell Holy Family School Children’s Choir
https://www.pasadenanow.com/pasadenaschools/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/HFS20260909.mp4 After-school opportunities are an important part of a child’s development—extending learning and growth Beyond the Bell. They give students the chance to discover new…
Aveson Fifth Graders Build Connections Through Creativity
Ms. Amelia’s 5th graders are off to a great start, getting to know each other through artistic book covers that showcase who they are and…
McKinley Presents “Disney’s Descendants” – Auditions Begin September 22
PUSD and Pasadena Playhouse Invite Students to Join the 2027 All Star Musical
PUSD All-Star Band Members Take the National Stage
South Pasadena High School Fall Play and Spring Musical Announcement
SCHOOL NEWS
Stratford School Altadena Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a Fiesta and Invites Families to Visit during Fall Open House on Saturday, October 24!
Stratford School Altadena, known for its STEAM-driven curriculum, is also proud of its robust world language programs, including Spanish and Mandarin pathways from Early Preschool through 8th grade. Students practice speaking, writing, and reading in…
Save the Date: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary School Invites Local Families to Fall Open House on Sunday, Nov. 8
Pasadena families and prospective parents are encouraged to mark their calendars so they don’t miss Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (ABVM) School’s upcoming Fall Open House on Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 10:00 a.m.…
Immaculate Heart’s Annual WALK Continues a Tradition of Giving Back
Immaculate Heart Middle & High School is excited to host its annual WALK on Friday, October 23, bringing students together for a beloved school tradition that has supported financial aid and campus improvements since 1973.…
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, 95 years strong!
For 95 years, young women have climbed to the top of the Hill, drawn by an education rooted in faith, integrity, and truth. The Catholic, Dominican-founded school for girls has launched a centennial countdown campaign…
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary School Hosts Successful High School Night for Local Students and Families
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (ABVM) School hosted a highly attended “High School Night” on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, giving local middle school students and their families an invaluable opportunity to explore prospective secondary…
SPORTS
Maranatha High School Inducts Four Alumni Into Athletic Hall of Fame
Maranatha High School honored four distinguished alumni during its 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Friday, October 16, recognizing their athletic achievements and…
Marshall Girls Volleyball Tops San Marino, Clinches Playoff Berth
Thurgood Marshall Secondary School’s girls’ volleyball team delivered a memorable Senior Night performance, defeating San Marino High School in five sets to earn the Eagles’…
Southwestern Academy Girls Volleyball Honors Seniors After Grit-Filled Season
Southwestern Academy honored its senior girls volleyball players during a memorable Senior Night, celebrating the team’s dedication, resilience and strong bonds built over years of…
Pasadena Christian School JV Volleyball Team Remains Undefeated
Pasadena Christian School junior varsity girls’ volleyball team is off to an impressive start, winning all four of its games to maintain an undefeated 4-0…
COMMUNITY SERVICE
The Waverly School Students Build Global Connections Through Social Justice Exchange
The Waverly School’s Social Justice Seminar took learning beyond campus through a cross-cultural exchange with students in Lagos, Nigeria, who are part of the CAIN…
ACADEMICS
Learning Armenian Through Everyday Discovery
https://www.pasadenanow.com/pasadenaschools/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/SGAMHS20261021.mp4 Learning a word is one thing. Knowing when to use it is another. In Or. Peggy’s class, students name a color in Armenian, then…
Aveson Schools TK Students Build Math Skills Through Play and Exploration
Aveson Schools encourages its transitional kindergarten (TK) students to explore the foundations of mathematics through Eureka Math, an approach that fosters learning through play, curiosity…
Maranatha High School: Authentic Learning in a World with Artificial Intelligence
I am writing to you today to mark the beginning of a critical dialogue regarding the integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) into our educational…
SPUSD Teacher of the Year Jennifer Velez Simon Earns Los Angeles County Top 16 Honor
Congratulations to South Pasadena Unified School District’s (SPUSD) 2026 Teacher of the Year, Jennifer Velez Simon, who was named one of the top 16 teachers…