Mountain Views News, Combined Edition Saturday, January 14, 2023

Mountain Views-News Saturday, January 14, 2023 

SIERRA MADRE ELEMENTARY NAMED A 
2023 DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL 

SCHOOL DIRECTORY 


Sierra Madre Elementary has been selected for the prestigious 2023 California Distinguished 
School Program, which recognizes schools for their excellent work in achieving exceptional 
student performance and in closing the achievement gap. The California Distinguished 
Schools Award celebrates exceptional schools, districts, teachers, and classified employees 
for their innovation, talent, and success in supporting students. 

“California Distinguished Schools represent examples of not just excellent teaching, learning, 
and collaboration, but also highly successful, data-driven school efforts ranging from 
professional development for educators to mental health and social-emotional wellness strategies 
to address the needs of students and families,” stated State Superintendent of Public 
Instruction Tony Thurmond. 

“Congratulations to Sierra Madre Elementary School teachers, administrators, school staff, 
and families for all your hard work to ensure that students thrive even during difficult times,“ 
said PUSD Superintendent Brian McDonald, Ed.D. 

To select California Distinguished Schools, the California Department of Education (CDE) 
uses multiple measures to identify eligible schools based on their performance on the state 
indicators specified in the California School Dashboard. 

PASADENA UNIFIED FIRST LOTTERY 

Apply: January 9, 2023, 9AM - January 27, 2023, 4PM 
Results Available Online: February 16, 2023 by 11:59PM 
Register: February 17, 2023, 9AM - February 27, 2023, 4PM 
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New and continuing TK-12 students residing in PUSD may apply for schools other than the 
student’s neighborhood school or for a dual language immersion program.
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Children of full-time, monthly PUSD employees and full-time, monthly employees of the 
City of Pasadena (verification required) are eligible to participate.
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Families who missed the sibling/priority application period continue to be eligible for sibling/
program priority during the 1st lottery.
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First lottery participants not offered their 1st choice may remain on wait lists for any higher 
preference schools until one week before school begins. 

Alverno Heights Academy200 N. Michillinda Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 355-3463 Head of School: Julia V. Fanara
E-mail address: jfanara@alvernoheights.org 
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 Clarke
E-mail address: pclarke@arroyopacific.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: Jonathon 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 

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.org 
Principal Dr. Jamal Adams 
Monrovia High School325 East Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016

(626) 471-2800 Principal Darvin Jackson 
Email: 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: Mathew Kodama 
website: http://phs.pusd.us 
St. Rita Catholic School 
322 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024Principal: Adela Solis (626) 355-6114solis@st-ritaschool.orgWebsite: www.st-ritaschool.org 

Sierra Madre Elementary School141 W. Highland Ave, Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 355-1428 Principal: Lindsay LUISE-mail address: LUIS.lindsay@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 

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


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