South Pasadena Middle School Teacher Andrew Adanto Named 2026 Outstanding Educator

On Saturday, September 19, 2026, California Assemblymember Mike Fong presented the fourth annual Outstanding Educator Awards to local teachers, including one from South Pasadena Unified School District. Congratulations to South Pasadena Middle School history teacher Andrew Adanto, who was nominated for the award by members of the public throughout the San Gabriel Valley. The award recognizes educators from the 49th Assembly District who have displayed…

Aveson Schools Announces Limited 2026–27 Enrollment Openings for TK–12th Grade

Aveson Schools is reminding families that limited spots remain available for students in TK through 12th grade for the 2026–27 school year. The school encourages families who feel their current school may not be the…

Kindergartners Turn Lessons of Kindness Into Handprint Promises

 Kindergartners at St. Gregory A. & M. Hovsepian School have been learning some of life’s biggest lessons through their little hands. Each morning, students begin with a pledge to practice kindness, courage, gentleness, and…

South Pasadena High School Proudly Recognizes 2027 National Merit Semifinalists

On September 9, 2026, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the semifinalists in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Semifinalists qualify by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) and earning among…

St. Rita School’s New Library Comes to Life

Click on image to enlarge St. Rita School students are putting their new school library to good use as they work together on their math assignment. The new space provides students with a welcoming environment…