Summer Construction Projects at SPUSD Schools Will Limit Community Access

Districtwide Solar Panel Installation and HVAC Upgrades Begin June 6, 2024
 
SOUTH PASADENA, Calif. (May 22, 2024) – South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) is set to begin its districtwide solar panel installation projects and HVAC replacement projects at school campuses starting on June 6, 2024. Several fields, various entrances, and community facilities at school sites will be affected. Details about school closures are listed below:
  • South Pasadena High School (SPHS)–Main campus will be open for South Pasadena Educational Foundation (SPEF) Summer School. The parking lot and main entrance of South Pasadena High School will be closed. There will be no access to the high school grounds from Fremont Avenue. Duration: all summer.
  • South Pasadena Middle School (SPMS)–Main campus will be open for SPEF Summer School. Access to campus will be through the Oak Street gate. All playing fields, surfaces, and courts will be closed, including the upper artificial turf field, the lower grass field, and all pickleball, basketball, and tennis courts. The middle school parking lot will also be closed. Duration: all summer.
  • Marengo Elementary School–Main campus will be open for SPEF Summer School. Summer School designated drop off and pickup will be on Marengo Avenue (no change). SPUSD Extended Day drop off and pickup will be on Stratford Avenue (no change).
  • Monterey Hills Elementary School–Main campus will be closed including the  playground/park area. Duration: all summer.
  • Arroyo Vista Elementary School–Main campus will be closed including the playground. Duration: all summer.
For children planning to attend SPEF Summer School at SPHS, SPMS, and Marengo, SPEF will be sharing additional information about entrances, access, and the locations to be used for drop-offs and pickups. SPUSD expects the construction projects to be completed by the start of school on August 14, 2024.

About South Pasadena Unified School District
Established in 1886, the South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) serves approximately 4,800 students within five schools including three elementary schools, one middle school and one comprehensive high school in South Pasadena, California. Nestled in the West San Gabriel Valley, SPUSD has earned a reputation for providing high quality public education, attracting families who value challenging academic programs and outstanding teachers. Consistently recognized for superior performance, SPUSD students earn honors at the local, state and national level. The District draws vital support from parents and community members through the South Pasadena Educational Foundation, local PTAs and booster clubs.
 
For more information, contact: South Pasadena Unified School District, Office of the Superintendent, [email protected].
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