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“Out of a mountain of despair, a stone of hope.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s words are a reminder that with unity, we can overcome challenges.
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Superintendent Elizabeth Blanco, Ed.D., and Board of Education President Jennifer Hall Lee joined Los Angeles County officials for a community meeting to provide updates on the Eaton Fire
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PUSD continues to make significant progress in recovering from the Eaton fire that has so deeply impacted our community.
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PUSD announces the first group of schools to reopen after the Eaton Fire and bring students, staff, and families back together.
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PUSD announces a phased reopening plan over a two-week period to ensure campuses are safe and ready to welcome students back.
PUSD is hosting a district-wide event for students, families, and staff to reconnect as a community and heal together.
We are ask our students, families, and staff to complete the PUSD Fire Recovery Needs Survey as soon as possible.
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PUSD students, families, and staff, please complete the PUSD Fire Recovery Needs Survey as soon as possible this week
As we navigate the impacts of the fire, I want to thank you for the outpouring of support for our students, families, and staff.
PUSD Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) program will provide an opportunity for all families to drive through and pick up meals for the children in their family at Wilson Middle School, McKinley School, and Madison Elementary.
We are grateful to the first responders working tirelessly to battle the Eaton Fire, which is now at 15% containment. Please remain cautious and stay informed.
We are grieving the loss of our beloved school in the Eaton fire.
The Superintendent’s Leadership Team has determined that in-person learning will not resume next week. Schools will remain closed from January 13-17, 2025.
The Clergy Community Coalition has partnered with PUSD to distribute essential supplies to district students, families, and staff impacted by the Eaton Fire.
This Friday, January 10, and Saturday, January 11, donations will be accepted and distributed from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. to aid families affected by the fires.
We are here to support you and your families during this challenging time and are sharing resources for our students, family, and staff.
PUSD Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) program will provide an opportunity for all families to drive through and pick up meals for the children in their family at 3 of our school sites.
I know this is a very stressful and uncertain time, and my heart goes out to everyone impacted by these devastating fires.
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Leaders
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.
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A PUSD education will challenge you and help you develop intellectually and as a creative problem solver and strong communicator with a global perspective.
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Educators
Pasadena Unified's award-winning teachers, administrators, and staff inspire and develop critical thinkers, innovators, artists, leaders, athletes, and scholars.
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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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Leaders of Tomorrow
14,000+
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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.