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The Pasadena Unified School District filed a lawsuit against Southern California Edison seeking compensation for extensive damages to educational facilities and disruption of operations caused by the devastating Eaton Fire that began on January 7, 2025.

Matteo Paz, a Pasadena High School senior, won first place in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the U.S.’s oldest science and math competition for high school seniors.  Matteo designed machine-learning algorithms to analyze 200 billion entries of full-sky data into a catalog of hidden rare stars and galaxies.

Why PUSD Must Make These Difficult Choices

I want to address our current financial situation and the extraordinarily difficult decisions to put our district on a path toward fiscal stability. This year has tested us in ways we never could have imagined. First, we endured the devastating Eaton fire, then we faced the difficult financial realities that followed.

Our students are shining in the visual and performing arts, and it’s a reminder of the healing power of the arts – and the resilience and creativity that define us. Join us on March 14 at the 20th annual No Boundaries art exhibition at Paseo Colorado.

During the early days of the Eaton fire, our teams committed to reopening schools, restoring and rebuilding our communities, and rising together.

Amidst these challenging times, we’re grateful for the support of our community.

On February 20, 2025, the District and United Teachers of Pasadena (UTP) Bargaining Teams met for the eighth bargaining session of the 2024-2025 negotiation season.

PUSD is monitoring rainfall. Stay safe.

While the road to full restoration and rebuilding continues, we are moving forward with hope and determination.

As we begin our first full week with all PUSD schools reopened, we’re filled with hope. Thanks to you and the power of us in PUSD, we are rising.

With our schools fully reopened, our students are back to normalcy and the calm routine of learning, and they are on the path to healing.

Keeping you informed about the ongoing environmental testing at the four schools and one program in the final phase of reopening.

January 29 marks the Lunar New Year and is a reminder of resilience, hope, and new beginnings, and what’s possible in the future.

More schools and programs reopened today as part of our phased school reopening plan following the Eaton Fire. It was a day of hugs and smiles, excitement and some tears, and of restoring our school communities.

We’re pleased to announce the second phase of school reopening after the Eaton fire. On Monday, January 27, we will reopen four schools and one program

We marked a milestone in our community’s recovery from the Eaton Fire as we welcomed more than 3,400 students back to their campuses in the first phase of reopening.