Education

La Cañada High School graduates enter the next phase

La Cañada High School graduates enter the next phase

If anything can be said about La Cañada High School's graduating class of 2013, it's that they are utterly unafraid to let their light shine and, in doing so, make the world a brighter place.

La Cañada summer camps: Unplug, unwind and enroll

La Cañada summer camps: Unplug, unwind and enroll

Freddie Ireland can't wait for school to end and for summer to officially start.

Students featured at PTA installation

Students featured at PTA installation

In a year-end tradition, the La Cañada Council PTA and its various school-site PTAs on Monday held their joint installation breakfast, which this year featured a new twist: Several students were invited to present programs that had captured their attention during this past school year.

Parents want district enlarged for Sagebrush area

A group of La Cañada Flintridge residents have resurrected an effort to transfer students who live in the westernmost section of the city, but attend Glendale public schools, into the La Cañada Unified School District.

'Priceless' LCHS teacher recalls moments

'Priceless' LCHS teacher recalls moments

When La Cañada High School sophomore Kara Thompson got an assignment in history class to interview people about what defines humanity, one of the first people she sought out was Todd Kissel.

Nutrition event touts healthy foods

Nutrition event touts healthy foods

Students at La Cañada Elementary School sampled a variety of fruits and vegetables from the school's cafeteria recently during a nutrition education event.

Four students awarded merit scholarships

Four La Cañada Flintridge high school students were named National Merit Scholarship winners on Wednesday.

LCUSD pushes parents to call Sen. Liu

The La Cañada Unified School District is urging locals to call State Sen. Carol Liu (D-La Cañada Flintridge) regarding the state’s funding of...

Board considers school security measures

A variety of security changes, including the installation of fences and interior door locks, could be implemented at La Cañada Unified School District campuses.

La Cañada middle school principal named

La Cañada middle school principal named

Ryan Zerbel was named principal at La Cañada High School 7/8 on Tuesday night, replacing Anais Wenn.

LCHS students attend conference in China

LCHS students attend conference in China

La Cañada High School students Caitlyn Seo and Mena Hanna traveled to China last month to attend an international education conference.

Toddlers learn safety tips

Toddlers learn safety tips

Toddlers at La Cañada Flintridge Community Center Preschool learned how to stop, drop and roll when local firefighters and sheriff's deputies recently visited the school.

LCF parents question Child Educational Center decision

Although the La Cañada school board this month approved a contract extension for childcare services with the Child Educational Center, some community members question whether enough parent input was sought before the decision was made.

They're Gold, Silver and Bronze

They're Gold, Silver and Bronze

Lanterman Auditorium will be teeming with activity Sunday when the La Cañada Girl Scouts Service Unit holds its annual Gold, Silver & Bronze Award ceremony.

La Cañada Library still serving its purpose

La Cañada was one of the first communities in Los Angeles County to lend books to residents, setting up a library at the back of a general store in 1913.

La Cañada Unified School District takes on Governor Brown plan

As California's June 30 budget deadline draws near, La Cañada Unified School District officials are partnering with Democratic state legislators and other districts to oppose Gov. Jerry Brown's plan for distributing state money and $6 billion in Proposition 30 revenue to schools over the next...

Duo performs for nursery school

Duo performs for nursery school

Greg & Steve recently performed for Crescenta Cañada Nursery School students and parents.

Webcast showcases LCHS student's work Thursday night

Webcast showcases LCHS student's work Thursday night

La Cañada High School senior Aubri Thompson created a digital story that won a top recognition in a countywide competition.

Local seniors are Presidential Scholars semi-finalists

Local seniors are Presidential Scholars semi-finalists

Daniel del Valle and Joseph Song, La Cañada High School seniors, are semi-finalists in a Presidential Scholars Program.

LCF seniors win $1,000 scholarships

LCF seniors win $1,000 scholarships

Eight high school seniors from La Cañada Flintridge were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship last week.

La Cañada School Board debates non-residential students

Whether to open up La Cañada kindergarten classes to more non-residential students as part of a long-term effort to maintain high school programs was hotly debated Tuesday night, with residents and parents sharing views on both sides.

Teacher will study climate change and caterpillars in Ecuador

Teacher will study climate change and caterpillars in Ecuador

A Crestview Preparatory School teacher is headed to Ecuador this summer to study climate change and caterpillars.

Drumline moves into semi-finals

Drumline moves into semi-finals

The La Cañada High School Winter Drumline recently competed in an international competition in Dayton, Ohio after participating in local competitions across Southern California.

St. Bede students mark Earth Day

St. Bede students mark Earth Day

Students at St. Bede the Venerable School celebrated Earth Day through a variety of projects.

Tech parents guide the next generation of space engineers

Palm Crest Elementary School sits four miles away from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where a team built and developed the Mars rover Curiosity, the largest machine sent to another planet.

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