Entries by Stacey Petersen

SPEF Musicals for 25-26

SPEF has played a vital role in the annual 5th-grade musical. It began as a grant created by Ms. Anderson, the now-retired principal from SPHS, during her time as an elementary school teacher at MHS. Initially a SPEF grant, the program expanded to include all three elementary schools in the South Pasadena Unified School District […]

Teacher Direct Grant Application is Now Open!

The Teacher Direct Grant application process is open for the 2025-2026 school year! Remind your teachers to submit their SPEF Teacher Direct Grant application by Sept. 18.  Grant Application Form: https://forms.gle/6ZGyxf6aPjui3NJD7. This year’s grant budget is the largest it has ever been, thanks to the generous donors who contributed to our Fund-A-Need at Parti Gras […]

Fall Fund Drive

A gift to SPEF will benefit students at all five South Pasadena public schools. SPEF’s annual fall fund drive, happening again this year, is a convenient way for you to help all students in the school district. In October, every family in the district will receive a fundraising phone call, unless you have already given, and […]