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Mountain Views News Saturday, November 29, 2025EDUCATION AND YOUTH 
SCHOOL DIRECTORY 
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Mountain Views News Saturday, November 29, 2025EDUCATION AND YOUTH 
SCHOOL DIRECTORY 
ST. RITA FLAG FOOTBALL TEAM MAKES HISTORY 
WITH FIRST-EVER CHAMPIONSHIP WIN! 

The seventh time was definitely the charm for the St. Rita Raiders! On Saturday, November 
22nd, parents, faculty and students gathered together on the stands at Bishop Mora Salesian 
High School, to cheer on our athletes as they competed in the CYO Invitational Flag Football 
Championship game against St. Cornelius. Both teams went head to head in a tight, competitive 
battle, but our Raiders stayed locked in and after a history of falling short in first, 
six times, the Raiders secured a victory, marking the first time ever that the program has 
brought home the title! 

Adding a unique layer of tension, was the fact that St. Rita’s own principal, Jon McMaster, 
previously worked at the opposing school. This connection only amplified the competitive 
spirit from the stands. From kickoff, the game was thrilling and the back-and-forth battle 
kept everyone on the edge of their seats. 

The St. Rita athletes were phenomenal! They were focused, worked hard and played smart, 
bringing them to that big win! Coach Danny Peters adds, “The boys are just resilient. We 
didn’t have the regular season we had hoped for, but for them to rally like they did come playoffs 
and play some of the best football we’ve had all season, just shows their true character. I 
couldn’t have asked for a better group.” 
First year coach, and St. Rita alum, Danny Peters had the Raiders playing their best football 
of the year. The Raider defense gave up only 19 points through the four game playoff. Danny 
was assisted by fellow St. Rita School alums, Colin Gala and Sean Peters. Their leadership, 
determination, and ability to keep the team poised under intense pressure played a significant 
role in every score, proving that the St. Rita legacy is in great hands. 

Congratulations to the St. Rita Flag Football team on making history! 

HELPING KIDS PROTECT THEIR DEVICES 

By BCP Staff 

Online safety starts with protecting your kids’ devices from hackers and 
scammers. 

Here are some steps to keep kids safer while they’re on a phone, tablet, or laptop. Consider 
taking these steps on your kids’ behalf and, as they get older, teaching them how to secure 
their devices and build good online habits. 

• Set automatic updates on phones, tablets, and laptops to protect your kids’ apps, web 
browsers, and operating systems. 
• Use strong passwords. Make sure your kids’ accounts and devices are protected byunique passwords. Consider helping teenagers set up and use a password manager, or the 
device’s password generator — and remind them not to leave devices unattended in public 
places.
• Secure your home wi-fi network. To protect your home network — for your own 
benefit and your kids’ — change your router’s default name and password. Turn off remote 
management, and log out as the administrator once the router is set up. 
• Use parental controls to help reinforce good online habits and create safer spaces for 
kids to learn and play online. And, to have a better handle on what kids might be spending 
online, consider using parental controls to disable in-app purchases or require a password 
for all purchases on phones or tablets. 
Learn more information about protecting kids online while enhancing their safety, privacy, 
and healthy development at ftc.gov/KidsOnline. 

Alverno Heights Academy200 N. Michillinda Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 
(626) 355-3463Head of School: Joanne Harabedian 
E-mail address: jharabedian@alvernoheights.org 

Arcadia Christian School 
1900 S. Santa Anita Avenue Arcadia, CA 91006Preschool - TK - 8th Grade 
626-574-8229/626-574-0805Email:inquiry@acslions.comPrincipal: Cindy Harmonwebsite: www.acslions.com 

Arcadia High School180 Campus Drive Arcadia, CA 91007Phone: (626) 821-8370, Principal: Brent Forseebforsee@ausd.net 

Arroyo Pacific Academy41 W. Santa Clara St. Arcadia, Ca,

(626) 294-0661 Principal: Phil ClarkeE-mail address: pclarke@arroyopacific.org 
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary SchoolMs. Rose Navarro, Principal2660 East Orange Grove Blvd.
Pasadena, Ca 91107626-793-2089 
https://school.abvmpasadena.org/ 

Barnhart School 
240 W. Colorado Blvd Arcadia, Ca. 91007 
(626) 446-5588Head of School: Tonya BeilsteinKindergarten - 8th gradewebsite: www.barnhartschool.org 

Bethany Christian School93 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 
(626) 355-3527Preschool-TK-8th Grade 
Principal: Jonathan Haweswebsite: www. bcslions.org 

Clairbourn School 
8400 Huntington DriveSan Gabriel, CA 91775Phone: 626-286-3108 ext. 172 
FAX: 626-286-1528 
E-mail: jhawes@clairbourn.org 

Foothill Oaks Academy822 E. Bradbourne Ave., Duarte, CA 91010(626) 301-9809Principal: Nancy Lopezwww.foothilloaksacademy.orgoffice@foothilloaksacademy.org 

Frostig School971 N. Altadena Drive Pasadena, CA 91107(626) 791-1255Head of School: Jenny Janetzke 
Email: jenny@frostig.org 

The Gooden School 
192 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 
(626) 355-2410Head of School, Jo-Anne Woolner 
website: www.goodenschool.org 

SUBMIT YOUR ENTRIES TO THE 
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. 
ESSAY AND VISUAL ARTS 
CONTESTS AND WIN PRIZES!! 

2026 Contest Theme Is: “Resilience and 
Renewal: Social Justice, Equality, and 
Community Empowerment” 

As we enter 2026, we reflect on the vision 
conveyed by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther 
King Jr. in his “I Have a Dream” 
speech given August 28, 1963, during 
the March on Washington. More importantly, 
we should analyze that vision, 
while thinking about the current state 
of our society. Giving emphasis to racial 
integration, war, poverty, and economic 
and employment inequalities, we must 
ask ourselves, “Are we living the dream 
and what are we doing to help bring it 
to fruition? 

In his book Where Do We Go From 
Here: Chaos or Community Dr. Martin 
Luther King Jr. states, “In any social revolution, 
there are times when the tailwinds 
of triumph and fulfillment favor 
us, and other times when strong headwinds 
of disappointment and setbacks 
beat against us relentlessly. We must not 
permit adverse wins to overwhelm us as 
we journey across life, mighty Atlantic; 
we must be sustained by our entrance of 

High Point Academy1720 Kinneloa Canyon RoadPasadena, Ca. 91107 
Head of School: Gary Stern 626-798-8989 
website: www.highpointacademy.org 

La Salle College Preparatory3880 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. 

(626) 351-8951 website: www.lasallehs.orgPrincipal Ernest Siy 
Monrovia High School325 East Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016

(626) 471-2800 Principal Darvin JacksonEmail: schools@monrovia.k12.ca.us 
Odyssey Charter School725 W. Altadena Dr. Altadena, Ca. 91001

(626) 229-0993 Head of School: Lauren O’Neillwebsite: www.odysseycharterschool.org 
Pasadena High School2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. 

(626) 396-5880 Principal: Dr. Eric Barba 
website: http://phs.pusd.us 
St. Rita Catholic School 
322 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024Principal: Jon McMaster (626) 355-6114mcmaster@st-ritaschool.orgWebsite: www.st-ritaschool.org 

Sierra Madre Elementary School141 W. Highland Ave, Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 
(626) 355-1428Principal: Dr. Jodi MarchessoE-mail address: marchesso.jodi@pusd.us 

Sierra Madre Middle School 
160 N. Canon Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 836-2947 Principal: Garrett NewsomE-mail address: newsom.garrett@pusd.us 
Walden School 
74 S San Gabriel Blvd 
Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 792-6166www.waldenschool.net 

Weizmann Day School1434 N. Altadena Dr. Pasadena, Ca. 91107(626) 797-0204Lisa Feldman: Head of School 

Wilson Middle School 
300 S. Madre St. Pasadena, Ca. 91107

(626) 449-7390 Principal: Ruth EsselnE-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) 471-2000Website: www.monroviaschools.net 

Duarte Unified School District 
1620 Huntington Dr., Duarte, Ca. 91010 
(626)599-5000Website: www.duarte.k12.ca.us 

courage in spite of the winds. This refusal 
to be stopped, this 'courage to be,' thisdetermination to go on 'in spite of ' is the 
hallmark of any great movement.” 

“Resilience and Renewal: Social 
Justice, Equality, and CommunityEmpowerment” 

This theme recognizes Dr. King's commitment 
to nonviolent action in pursuit 
of justice and equality. It's a call to action 
to protect the values that elevate 
humanity, and to work together to 
ensure freedom, justice, and democracy 
are safeguarded. 

Your submission should reflect ways to 
recover quickly from difficulties, trials 
and tribulations and respond to the 
challenges facing the country today, 

e.g. wildfire, immigration, threats to 
democracy, in line with the writing of 
Martin Luther King. 
All in Grades 4th through 12th may Enter 
All submissions are due to the Pasadena 
MLK by: Friday, December 8, 2025 

The event will take place Monday,
January 19, 2026 at 

John Muir High School AuditoriumPasadena, California 91103 


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