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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.

Altadena Arts Magnet, Field Elementary, and Sierra Madre Elementary are named California Distinguished Schools! Rose City High School has also been named a California Model Continuation High School in recognition of its commitment to the success of every student.

As we continue to make adjustments to ensure the long-term stability and success of our schools, I want to provide some positive news on recent key steps we’ve taken to support our students and save jobs. 

This week brings important milestones that reflect how far we’ve come since the fire and the future we’re building together. Our students continue to inspire us and our community is rallying around us as we move forward. 

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.