Mountain Views News, Combined Edition Saturday, June 10, 2023

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 Mountain Views News Saturday, June 10, 2023 

SCHOOL DIRECTORY

Alverno Heights Academy

200 N. Michillinda Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 355-3463 Head of School: Julia V. Fanara

E-mail address: jfanara@alvernoheights.org

Arcadia High School

180 Campus Drive Arcadia, CA 91007

Phone: (626) 821-8370, Principal: Brent Forsee

bforsee@ausd.net

Arroyo Pacific Academy

41 W. Santa Clara St. Arcadia, Ca, 

(626) 294-0661 Principal: Phil Clarke

E-mail address: pclarke@arroyopacific.org

Barnhart School

240 W. Colorado Blvd Arcadia, Ca. 91007

(626) 446-5588 

Head of School: Tonya Beilstein

Kindergarten - 8th grade

website: www.barnhartschool.org

Bethany Christian School

93 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 355-3527 

Preschool-TK-8th Grade

Principal: Jonathon Hawes

website: www. bcslions.org

Clairbourn School

8400 Huntington Drive

San Gabriel, CA 91775

Phone: 626-286-3108 ext. 172

FAX: 626-286-1528

E-mail: jhawes@clairbourn.org

Foothill Oaks Academy

822 E. Bradbourne Ave., Duarte, CA 91010

(626) 301-9809

Principal: Nancy Lopez

www.foothilloaksacademy.org

office@foothilloaksacademy.org

Frostig School

971 N. Altadena Drive Pasadena, CA 91107

(626) 791-1255

Head of School: Jenny Janetzke

Email: jenny@frostig.org

The Gooden School

192 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 355-2410 

Head of School, Jo-Anne Woolner

website: www.goodenschool.org

High Point Academy

1720 Kinneloa Canyon Road 

Pasadena, Ca. 91107 

Head of School: Gary Stern 626-798-8989

website: www.highpointacademy.org

La Salle College Preparatory

3880 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. 

(626) 351-8951 website: www.lasallehs.org

Principal Dr. Jamal Adams

Monrovia High School

325 East Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016 

(626) 471-2800 Principal Darvin Jackson

Email: schools@monrovia.k12.ca.us

Odyssey Charter School

725 W. Altadena Dr. Altadena, Ca. 91001

(626) 229-0993 Head of School: Lauren O’Neill

website: www.odysseycharterschool.org

Pasadena High School

2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. 

(626) 396-5880 Principal: Mathew Kodama

website: http://phs.pusd.us

St. Rita Catholic School

322 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

Principal: Adela Solis (626) 355-6114 

solis@st-ritaschool.org

Website: www.st-ritaschool.org

Sierra Madre Elementary School

141 W. Highland Ave, Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 355-1428 Principal: Lindsay LUIS

E-mail address: LUIS.lindsay@pusd.us

Sierra Madre Middle School 

160 N. Canon Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 836-2947 Principal: Garrett Newsom

E-mail address: newsom.garrett@pusd.us

Walden School

74 S San Gabriel Blvd

Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 792-6166 

www.waldenschool.net

Weizmann Day School

1434 N. Altadena Dr. Pasadena, Ca. 91107

(626) 797-0204

Lisa Feldman: Head of School

Wilson Middle School

300 S. Madre St. Pasadena, Ca. 91107

(626) 449-7390 Principal: Ruth Esseln

E-mail address: resseln@pusd.us

Pasadena Unified School District

351 S. Hudson Ave., Pasadena, Ca. 91109

(626) 396-3600 Website: www.pusd@pusd.us

Arcadia Unified School District

234 Campus Dr., Arcadia, Ca. 91007

(626) 821-8300 Website: www.ausd.net

Monrovia Unified School District

325 E. Huntington Dr., Monrovia, Ca. 91016

(626) 471-2000 

Website: www.monroviaschools.net

Duarte Unified School District

1620 Huntington Dr., Duarte, Ca. 91010

(626)599-5000 

Website: www.duarte.k12.ca.us

Arcadia Christian School

1900 S. Santa Anita Avenue Arcadia, CA 91006

Preschool - and TK - 8th Grade

626-574-8229/626-574-0805

Email: inquiry@acslions.com

Principal: Cindy Harmon

website: www.acslions.com

Arcadia High’s Class of 2023 Earns 
Rare 100 Percent Graduation Rate

Arcadia, CA - June 8, 2023 - Arcadia High School is proud to announce an outstanding 
achievement as its Class of 2023 celebrates a remarkable 100 percent graduation rate. With 
all 735 of its seniors set to receive their diplomas, Arcadia High School continues to demonstrate 
its commitment to academic excellence and student success. A 100 percent graduation 
rate is rare, especially for such a large high school with more than 3,000 students enrolled. 
The last time a 100 percent graduation rate was achieved by the Apaches was in 2018. 

Arcadia High’s graduation ceremony will take place tonight at the historic Santa Anita Park, 
providing a memorable and picturesque backdrop for this momentous occasion. The students, 
their families, and the entire Arcadia community are invited to come together to 
celebrate the accomplishments of these exceptional individuals.

Under the dedicated leadership of Principal Dr. Angela Dillman, Arcadia High School has 
consistently nurtured an environment of learning and growth, encouraging students to 
reach their full potential. Dr. Dillman expressed her enthusiasm about this milestone.

"We are immensely proud of our seniors in the Class of 2023 for their hard work, determination, 
and commitment to excellence. Their 100 percent graduation rate reflects the collective 
effort of our students, teachers, staff, and families. It is a testament to the unwavering support 
and guidance provided within our school community."

These exceptional Arcadia High graduates will now embark on a new chapter in their lives 
as they pursue their dreams at some of the most prestigious universities in the country. Their 
academic accomplishments have earned them acceptance into several Ivy League schools, 
plus Stanford, UC Berkeley, Duke, NYU, and numerous other esteemed institutions across 
the nation.

Notably, Arcadia High’s Class of 2023 boasts a remarkable valedictorian, Weber Lin, who 
will be attending Stanford in the fall to pursue a degree in bioengineering. Additionally, 
129 salutatorians will join their fellow classmates on stage, having demonstrated excellence 
throughout their high school years in both academics and citizenship. Each salutatorian has 
achieved a minimum 3.93 GPA, showcasing their commitment to scholastic achievement.

Arcadia High School remains in the top one percent of best public high schools in California, 
ac-cording to Niche. U.S. News and World Report has named Arcadia High a Gold Medal 
School three times. This is an honor bestowed on less than 3 percent of the more than 19,000 
schools in the country. Similarly, the College Board has placed Arcadia Unified School District 
on its pres-tigious annual AP® District Honor Roll for two consecutive years (2017 and 
2018) in recognition of its continued, impressive offering of Advanced Placement and Honors 
curriculum. For more information about Arcadia High School, visit ahs.ausd.net. 

Arcadia High School Class of 2023 Snapshot Data 

• Graduates: 735

• Graduation Rate: 100% (2022 California average: 87.4%)

• Average GPA: 3.47 (meets the minimum requirement for all UC schools)

• Different Colleges Applied to: 315

• Total College Applications Submitted: 5,593

• Number of States seniors will be attending: 26

• Number of Countries: 3 (US, London, France)

• College Most Applied to: University of California, San Diego (332)

• Private College Most Applied to: USC (195)

• Percentage of seniors who qualified for a 4-year college: 90%

• Students Accepted into:

o Brown

o Columbia

o Dartmouth

o Northeastern

o University of Pennsylvania

o Stanford

o USC

o UCLA

o UC Berkeley

o New York University

o Claremont McKenna

o Pasadena City College

o *Data is based on student self-reported responses

• Arcadia High Student-Athletes are committed to play at 14 colleges and universities 
across the country, including Johns Hopkins (tennis) and the U.S. Navy (tennis)


Celebrate the Best of 
Summer at Kidspace 
Campout

PASADENA, CA (June 6, 2023) 

Kidspace Children’s Museum brings back 
its popular celebration of iconic American 
summer pastimes at Kidspace Campout. 
The summer-long celebration begins June 
9 and goes through Labor Day weekend. 

“Summer is the perfect time for family 
and friends to come together to enjoy longer, 
slower days, explore the outdoors, and 
gather around picnic blankets and campfires,” 
said Kidspace CEO Lisa Clements. 
“Kidspace Campout is an imaginative celebration 
of traditional pastimes like summer 
camp, road trips, and water play, that 
make treasured memories and connect us 
to nature and to the people we care about 
most.” 

Along with Campout, the museum will 
open its newest permanent exhibit, Arroyo 
Pequeño, an extension of the Arroyo 
Adventure that delves into the delicate 
ecosystem of the Arroyo Seco. Guests are 
invited to play in cool pools of water and 
observe the signs of native wildlife that inhabit 
the local area. 

“While the Arroyo Stream encourages 
adventurous exploration, splashing, and 
large-motor physical play, the addition of 
Arroyo Pequeño invites children to slow 
down and engage with the water in new 
ways,” said Clements. “This space opens 
up a new world of play in an immersive 
natural environment.” 

Arroyo Pequeño is just one of many hands-
on activities at the summertime celebration. 
Kidspace Campout encourages kids 
and families to explore, create, play, and 
try new things. Highlights include:

• Road trip! Navigate your trike over 
the "Golden Gate Bridge" and through a 
tunnel on your way to adventure. 

• Kirby’s Pit Stop. Take a detour at 
Kirby’s to charge up your “vehicle” or drive 
through the “carwash.”

• Creative Campgrounds. Whether 
you prefer a tent in the “woods” or a 
camper with a “lake” view, we’ll provide 
everything you need to create your fantasy 
campsite.

• Camp Craft Cabin. Makers are invited 
to get crafty—create your own camp 
nametags, try weaving with natural materials, 
and much more. 

• Go fish. Put on your life vest, grab 
a net, and go “fishing” in Winding Willow 
Lake, our blue-sand play area with a real 
boat (and whimsical toy fish). 

• Campfire Sing-Along. Gather 
‘round our fanciful “campfire” for traditional 
and silly campfire songs and 
activities. 

 

In addition to the special Kidspace Campout 
events and activities, families can enjoy 
their favorite Kidspace features including 
spinning on the Los Trompos exhibit, 
building roadways at Ramps & Rollers, 
and getting hands-on with science in our 
Physics Forest.

 

Guests can visit kidspacemuseum.org to 
reserve general admission tickets for Kidspace 
Campout, sign up for a Family Membership, 
and discover more about Kidspace 
year-round. Follow Kidspace Children’s 
Museum on Instagram and Facebook for 
the latest announcements and updates.

Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: editor@mtnviewsnews.com Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com