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SPMS Textbook Returns

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Teacher Appreciation

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Dr. Angela Elizondo Baxter to be Named Next Superintendent of South Pasadena Uniﬁed School District

The Board of Education has selected Dr. Angela Elizondo Baxter as the new superintendent of SPUSD. (Photo Courtesy of Angela Elizondo Baxter)

SPMS Drama Students Excel at DTASC Shakespeare Festival

SPMS Advanced Drama students participate in the annual DTASC Shakespeare Festival (Photo Courtesy of South Pasadena Middle School).

2025 Summer Swim Program - June 16 to August 1

Three children swimming in clear blue water, focused on their strokes.

Former SPMS Librarian and Writer/Poet Betsy Kahn Leads Writer’s Workshop for Students

Former SPMS Librarian Betsy Kahn visited the middle school recently and led a Writer’s Workshop for students. (Photo Courtesy of Rozanna Baranets)

National School Counseling Week, February 3-7, 2025

Thank you School Counselors

SPHS Roadshow Entertains Middle School Students

SPHS student groups, including Dance (pictured above) visited SPMS to share information with 8th graders about various classes and extracurricular opportunities. (Photo Courtesy of South Pasadena Unified School District)

Upcoming Events

SPMS Track Meet @ SPHS

Date: 5/16/2025, 3 PM – 7 PM

May 16

SPMS DRAMA DEPT. TIGER CUB 1ST ANNUAL FILM FESTIVAL

Date: 5/16/2025, 5 PM – 8 PM

Location: AUDITORIUM

May 16

Parti Gras

Date: 5/17/2025

May 17

AYSO Games

Date: 5/17/2025, 8 AM – 8 PM

Location: Lower Field

May 17

Basketball Practice - Gym

Date: 5/17/2025, 9 AM – 11 AM

Location: SPMS Gym

May 17

South Pasadena Middle School Facts

1928 Established in
1120 Students
11 Elective Choices
2017 Awarded California Gold Ribbon School
2017 Awarded Title Academic Achieving School