The Pasadena Educational Foundation hosted its annual Celebrating Our Schools event on May 7, 2024, at the historic Pasadena City Hall Courtyard. Aptly named “IMAGINE 2024,” the festive evening was a joyful celebration of the exceptional students, innovative programs, and dedicated educators of the Pasadena Unified School District. Guests were…...
Celebrating Our Schools 2023 In Pictures
Together we saluted the excellent educators in the Pasadena Unified School District for their unwavering dedication and commitment to our children, and elevated the voices of teachers and students. Celebrating Our Schools: INSPIRE 2023 demonstrated what we know to be true: strong schools build strong communities and strong communities build…...
Rise Up performed by PHS Advanced Dance Class
Pasadena Educational Foundation commissioned this dance performance in honor of educator, writer, publisher, and former PUSD Board of Education member Dr. Elizabeth Pomeroy. The dance was performed in Pasadena City Hall on May 16, 2023 as part of PEF’s Celebrating Our Schools Inspire 2023 event honoring Dr. Pomeroy as the…...
Into Our Woods: A Student Vision in Costumes
Hear from the Muir Design Lab student costumers about their inspirations and discover the imaginative details woven throughout the costumes for the PUSD All-District musical, Into the Woods. The student-led production was produced in collaboration with the Pasadena Playhouse with support from the Pasadena Educational Foundation and The Helen and…...
Making Our Public School Community Stronger in 2022
Everyone at PEF is thankful for the support of our donors, volunteers, and partners. Together we have done wonderful things for our public school community. Thank you for actively supporting our mission to achieve excellence and equity in all Pasadena Unified School District schools. PEF Executive Director Patrick Conyers Receives…...
PEF Event Raises $182,000 for PUSD Students (Media Release)
Pasadena Educational Foundation’s Celebrating Our Schools ELEVATE 2022 Event Raises $182,000 to Support Pasadena Unified Students PASADENA, CA – Pasadena Educational Foundation raised $182,000 to support scholarships, arts and music, and all of PEF’s programs and initiatives at Celebrating Our Schools ELEVATE 2022. The evening event celebrated PEF’s 50th anniversary,…...
Celebrating Our Schools 2022 In Pictures
Thank you to all who helped us support PUSD students at Celebrating Our Schools ELEVATE 2022. What an uplifting evening! Alma Stokes, our Exemplary Service Award recipient, reminded us what one person can do to bring change to her community. Guest Speaker Katrina Ortega Cabrera, inspired us with her own…...
PUSD Teachers & Staff Prepare for New School Year
Ever wonder how teachers get ready for school? To be sure, lesson planning and classroom prepping is required, but did you know that teachers go to class, too? This week teachers were the students. Pasadena Unified School District teachers attended classes as a part of their preparation for the 2021-2022…...
Focusing our Efforts on the Immediate Needs of Our Community
Pasadena Educational Foundation’s annual Celebrating Our Schools event will be postponed due to the COVID-19 health crisis. PEF’s Board of Directors and staff have decided instead to focus our efforts on helping our Pasadena Unified community by providing resources for the immediate needs of those most affected. We encourage you…...
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