🌱 Patch AM: South Pasadena High School Ranked Among Top 50 High Schools In CA

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In today's newsletter:

• South Pasadena High earns statewide recognition in new school rankings
• Which local volunteer from South Pasadena just earned regional recognition?

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Increasing clouds and warm, temps: high: 95, low: 71.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 95 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• South Pasadena High School Ranked Among Top 50 High Schools In CA (patch.com) — South Pasadena residents can celebrate as South Pasadena Senior High School earned a spot among the top 50 public high schools in California, ranking No. 44 statewide in U.S. News & World Report's 2026–2027 list. The ranking reflects strong performance in graduation rates, test scores, and college readiness, as well as how well the school serves underserved students.
   

• Photos: Rep. Judy Chu honors San Gabriel Valley leaders (pasadenastarnews.com) — A South Pasadena connection was highlighted as Dean Sheldon Serwin, president of the Oneonta Club Foundation, received Volunteer of the Year honors at Rep. Judy Chu's Congressional Leadership Awards in Arcadia. The event celebrated San Gabriel Valley leaders, nonprofits, and businesses for service and recovery work, underscoring how local volunteers and organizations shape communities across the 28th Congressional District.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Pasadena

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Sunday August 30
• Bill Callahan →
  Sid The Cat Auditorium, 1022 El Centro St, South Pasadena
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Other local events

Friday August 21
• 5th Grade Playdate
  District PDF South Pasadena, CA 91030
  5:00 pm
• AV 5th Grade Playdate
  District PDF South Pasadena, CA 91030
  5:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• AV 5th Grade OSS Parent Meeting
  District PDF South Pasadena, CA 91030
  6:00 pm
• AV PTA General Assembly Zoom
  District PDF South Pasadena, CA 91030
  7:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Back to School Night
  Marengo Elementary School South Pasadena, CA 91030
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 19
• MH: Fire Drill #1
  Monterey Highlands Elementary Blacktops
  8:15 am
• Minimum Day Dismissal 1:15 pm
  Potrero Heights Elementary Rosemead, CA 91770
  8:15 am
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  Los Angeles Chargers Football https://www.southendzone.com/
  12:00 pm
• Public Safety Committee Meeting
  City of Pasedena NW Programs City Hall - Council Chamber Room S249, 100 N Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
  4:00 pm
• Hearing Officer Meeting
  City of Pasedena NW Programs Virtual, Pasadena, CA, United States
  5:30 pm
• Library Commission Meeting
  City of Pasedena NW Programs Hill Avenue Library, 55 S Hill Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106, United States
  6:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Alhambra

• Alhambra to Host Free Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Collection Event (coloradoboulevard.net)
• Faculty Pub Night: Jessica and Mischa Livingstone on "No-Nonsense Filmmaking" (lmu.edu)
• Glendale Violin Teacher's Sudden Absence Leaves More Than 95 Students and Families Concerned (issuewire.com)

San Marino

• Football: San Marino Tackles New League Obstacles (outlooknewspapers.com)

Ok South Pasadena! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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