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The Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) is proud to announce the release of its 2025 Report to the Community – a powerful testament to the strength and unwavering spirit of our students, families, and employees in the wake of the Eaton Fire’s unprecedented devastation.
Standing Together: Safety, Support, and Our Shared Values. We have been made aware of planned gatherings in Pasadena in the coming days regarding recent federal immigration enforcement activities in our region. We join with the City of Pasadena in encouraging you to remain peaceful and safe, to follow the law, and to abide by the values that define our district community.
As we continue our work to ensure a strong and sustainable future for the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD), I want to share important information about the District’s financial outlook.
The recent federal immigration enforcement activities in our region may cause confusion, anxiety, and fear, particularly among our students attending summer programs.
We are aware of federal immigration enforcement activity taking place in our region this weekend.
The last day of school for students is June 5. This week, we honor the high school Class of 2025 and celebrate key milestones with the promotions of eighth and fifth graders. Congratulations to all our students and their families!
On May 23, 2025, the District and United Teachers of Pasadena (UTP) met to continue bargaining changes to language for the 2024-2025 negotiation season.
With just three weeks left in the school year, we’re celebrating our students’ achievement and growth, and our employees whose work supports student success.
I want to take a moment as your Superintendent, and as a fellow parent and community member, to address the concerns many of you have raised following the Eaton Fire and the environmental impact it may have had on our schools.
As part of our response to the recent Eaton Fire, PUSD has completed the first phase of soil testing at all school sites. This effort, undertaken in partnership with a State-licensed environmental consulting firm, was guided by one core principle: the safety of our students and employees is not negotiable.
This week, we’re celebrating the accomplishments and achievements of our students, including members of the Class of 2025 who are recipients of community scholarships.
Marriott International and Pasadena Church are providing free grab-and-go meals for our families over the next few weekends.
PUSD has rescinded layoff notices for 40 of 66 certificated employees, preserving the jobs of valued teachers and other credentialed staff members even as the district continues to face serious fiscal challenges
Eight seniors are graduating with their high school diplomas and a total of 14 associate degrees from Pasadena City College. We’re honoring PUSD’s 2025 Teacher of the Year and five Teachers of Excellence, and much more!
Pasadena High School and Norma Coombs Elementary School students joined teams from Google and YouTube for a coding workshop as part of Google’s support for students and teachers affected by the L.A. wildfires.
Eliot Arts Magnet students took the stage to present Shrek, Jr. The Musical, this past weekend at the Ahmanson Theatre in downtown Los Angeles.
As part of our continued commitment to the health and safety of our students and staff, I want to share an important update regarding soil testing in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire.
Eight PUSD high school seniors were selected as 2025 Rose Scholars by the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Association.
As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our students and staff and to keep you informed in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire, I want to update you on recent developments.
At Pasadena Unified, our children are learning today to be the leaders of tomorrow. Our alumni return as proud parents, educators, and leaders to form a community that welcomes you.
A PUSD education will challenge you and help you develop intellectually and as a creative problem solver and strong communicator with a global perspective.
Pasadena Unified's award-winning teachers, administrators, and staff inspire and develop critical thinkers, innovators, artists, leaders, athletes, and scholars.
Beginning with our youngest learners, PUSD early education blends fun, learning, and skills development – designed to nurture well-rounded students who can problem-solve and navigate our changing world.
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Schools in PUSD
Leaders of Tomorrow
14,000+
Students
Landscape of Learning
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Signature Programs
16 Signature Programs
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Languages
Ready for the World
Why PUSD?
Academics
Through College and Career Academies, International Baccalaureate, Dual Language Immersion, and World Language programs, students develop into knowledgeable, caring young people who build a better world through intercultural awareness, understanding, and respect.
Arts
Passion for the Arts
Through compelling, standards-based arts instruction in visual arts, music, dance, and drama, PreK-12 students develop the four C’s — communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity.
Wellbeing
At PUSD, you will explore, learn, achieve, and grow. You will have someone to turn to when you need help. Pasadena Unified's focus on students' social, emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing puts mental health professionals on every campus.
Athletics
Excellence drives our every move from the pool to the field, the court to the track. As a scholar-athlete, you will learn about grit and determination, confidence and sportsmanship, about community and leadership.
Equity
PUSD is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for all employees, students, and families to grow and thrive in our journey towards diversity, equity, and inclusion.