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The Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) today marked six months since the start of the Eaton Fire, recognizing the resilience of the community and the progress made in recovery. 

Together, we are building a future where every student can thrive.

The Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) is responding to an unexpected and deeply concerning announcement from the U.S. Department of Education that halts the release of $6.9 billion in federal grant funding for K-12 education nationwide for Fiscal Year 2025. California stands to lose over $800 million in anticipated funds, including an estimated $1.2 million directly affecting PUSD.

In response to growing concerns among students, families, and employees about the impact of federal immigration enforcement, the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) convened a special Board of Education study session today with board members, PUSD Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Blanco, city leadership, and trusted community partners.

Pasadena Unified to Begin Eliot Arts Magnet Academy Rebuilding Efforts After Eaton Fire.

The Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Board of Education unanimously approved the 2025-26 budget after a months-long process of deliberation, planning, and preparation.

In light of the recent events affecting many of our families, we want to begin by reaffirming what matters most to us: your safety, your well-being, and our collective strength as a community.

PUSD is committed to keeping schools safe. We encourage our families to visit pusd.us/immigrationresources for helpful information and full support.

We’ve been through so much together this year and it hasn’t been easy. And yet, we’re still standing, and still rising, with the shared belief that every child has value, and every future is worth fighting for.

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.