South Pasadena Middle School - South Pasadena, CA

South Pasadena Middle School (SPMS) has a solid academic foundation, a parent community that is interested, talented, and actively involved, a faculty professionally skilled and personally committed to meeting the needs of all students, and a student body motivated to perform well. Our decision-making is rooted in the belief that students thrive academically when their social, emotional, and physical needs are met and when school values the "whole child."

Our campus, like our city, maintains a small-town family feeling. We believe in a strong family partnership and encourage families to be actively engaged. Through a committed partnership with our parents and community, we have successfully developed a comprehensive educational program that celebrates and promotes ethnic and cultural diversity, individuality, and emotional, intellectual, and social growth. We are widely supported by our community, resulting in a dedicated team bound together by our core values. Our team strives to build students who are caring and compassionate but still resilient and strong. Today's students need to be flexible, creative problem solvers who are proactive and can communicate effectively. We know that these are the skills 21st-century learners need in the workplace and in life. However, we know these skills cannot just be taught; they must be experienced.

At SPMS, our staff has worked tirelessly to stay current with educational trends, seek out best practices, and be lifelong learners ourselves. Teachers, staff, and administrators act on the principle that students come first. We are dedicated to ensuring the academic success of every student. Our school aims to inspire, engage, and challenge every student to reach their full potential.