New this year to the My Masterpieces program is a pilot project with Descanso Gardens for the 3rd graders. Students were engaged, prepared, and excited to be outside on the beautiful grounds. They explored and observed a local oak grove as a scientist, and then went into the art gallery…...
No Boundaries 2017
Join us for the Pasadena Unified School District’s 12th Annual Student Art Exhibit No Boundaries March 10-19, 2017 M-F 3:00-6:00PM Sat and Sun 1:00-4:00PM No Boundaries showcases the talent and creativity of our schools students and teachers with over 500-800 pieces of art submitted by every school in the district.…...
What does a Kindergarten student do in the My Masterpieces Program?
The PEF award-winning program My Masterpieces that is offered to all PUSD students (K-6) starts with a field trip to Kidspace Children’s Museum for Kinder students. They are met by an educator that tours them around the gardens and provides educational activities. One of the engaging activities (seen below) is creating their own unique…...
My Masterpieces: Discovering Art in My Community
“Partnering with Pasadena Educational Foundation’s My Masterpieces Program allows The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens to increase its reach within the diverse community of Pasadena. We remain committed to the Pasadena Unified School District and this program is a superb example of that partnership!” – Guy Fish Art…...
2nd Grade Art Walk
Did you know that every Pasadena Unified School District 2nd grader takes a public art walking tour with PEF’s My Masterpieces program? Ms. Totaro’s 2nd grade class from McKinley School had an exciting day this April getting inspired in our community on a public art tour around Pasadena City Hall.…...
Grammarosaurus at McKinley
“Extra! Extra! Stop that press! Guess what Mrs. Muthiah’s 2nd grade class at McKinley found in Loch Ness! Grammarosaurus!” 120 students performed Grammarosaurs had a blast learning the second grade grammar standards while developing their speaking and listening skills. If you missed it this year, don’t miss it next year! Watch…...
What’s New
An Exciting New Event for Student Voices: The Student Think Tank Hosts Their First Town Hall- Rebuilding Literacy: Restoring and Revitalizing Picture Books Post-Eaton Fire
- Moles and Moles: A Look at Suengmee Seo’s Unique Science Project
- A Snazzy New Look for Blair’s Choir
- Celebrating Big Day for Teachers 2026
