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It’s Arts in Education Week, and we’re #PUSDproud to offer robust visual and performing arts education from PreK-12th grade. Compelling instruction in visual & media art, music, dance, and theatre connects with the arts in our community and grows our students’ expertise as artists and performers.
The school shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia that took the lives of students and teachers, and injured others is devastating.
With excessive heat warnings and air quality advisories in our area, PUSD is putting hot weather measures in place to keep students and staff healthy and safe.
September is Attendance Awareness Month, and it’s a reminder that “Showing Up Matters for R.E.A.L!” Getting to school on time and ready to learn every day has a positive impact on our students’ success.
We had a great first week of school at PUSD! The Power of US in PUSD was on full display, with students engaging in learning, and getting to know their teachers and each other.
PUSD welcomed students for the first day of school!
PUSD held its annual Back-to-School event for staff today, setting the tone for the academic year. Attended by teachers, administrators, and classified staff, the event featured awards to outstanding individuals.
PUSD is ready to welcome students back to school for the 2024-25 academic year. The first day of school is Monday, August 19, 2024.
Facility improvement projects to enhance the health, safety, and overall campus experience for our students, employees, families, and visitors are underway and on track this summer!
Join the Superintendent’s Budget Advisory Committee (SBAC)! Applications are accepted through September 6, 2024.
PUSD is preparing campuses and classrooms to welcome students on the first day of school.
PUSD is proactively preparing to implement heat safety measures for staff and students in summer programs.
District teams are working hard this summer, preparing to welcome students back to school on August 19, 2024.
Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Blanco’s message on our district’s budget
The Class of 2024 is headed to colleges and universities, entering the workforce, furthering their learning and training, and serving in the military. See the list.
Pasadena Unified was voted “Favorite School District” in the Southern California News Group’s 23rd Annual Best Of San Gabriel Valley's - Readers Choice Awards. 12 PUSD schools were also voted favorites.
PUSD students are participating in summer learning activities, free summer meals for children and youth ages 18 and younger, library activities, and more.
The Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) announces new administrators in preparation for the new school year.
In the second edition, meet more of our graduates. They’re authors, advocates, scientists, athletes, and scholars ready for the world.
In the first of a special series, we’re featuring members of the PUSD’s high school graduating Class of 2024. Congratulations, Graduates!
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.