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A Message From Pasadena High School Principal Steven Friend

Welcome to the 2026–2027 School Year!

 

Dear Pasadena High School Families,

I hope your summer provided time to rest, reconnect, and create meaningful memories with family and friends. As we prepare to begin another exciting year at Pasadena High School, I want to welcome our returning Eagle families and those joining our community for the first time.
This year marks my 17th year serving Pasadena High School. Pasadena High School has been my home for nearly two decades, and it remains an incredible honor to lead a campus and community that mean so much to me.
I remain committed to leading with heart, purpose, consistency, and partnership while ensuring that every student has access to the support and opportunities needed to succeed.

Our Vision for 2026–2027

At Pasadena High School, we believe education is about more than earning credits, passing assessments, or receiving a diploma.
We are working to create a school where every student feels known, every family feels valued, and every staff member understands the important role they play in helping our Eagles succeed. Our work is grounded in the values of Courage, Responsibility, and Respect.

Our theme for this year is Gain Altitude: Strengthening Systems to Help Every Eagle Experience Success.

Celebrating Our Progress

  • Approximately $7 million in scholarships earned by our graduating seniors.
  • Distinguished Early College High School for the third consecutive year.
  • Continued designation as a Model Professional Learning Community Campus.
  • Continued recognition as a Model CREST School.
  • Nearly 1,000 industry-based certifications earned, including 395 state-recognized CCMR credentials.
  • Nearly sevenfold growth in industry certifications over the past five years.
  • Growth across STAAR-tested subjects, including several double-digit gains.
  • Increase in preliminary state accountability score from 85 to 89.
  • Recognition for Attainment, Access, Achievement, and overall college and career readiness excellence.
  • Continued AP School Honor Roll recognition and growth in AP participation.
  • Math Team won Regionals and advanced to State for the second consecutive year.
  • Record BPA state qualifiers.
  • TMEA All-State Band student.
  • Sweepstakes honors in Band, Choir, and Orchestra.
  • Success across JROTC, FFA, CTE, Fine Arts, and more than 40 student organizations.
  • Continued AVID Schoolwide Site.
  • Expanded business and community partnerships.
  • $23,000 culinary arts grant and continued growth in welding and skilled trades.
  • Expanded parent engagement through Eagle Plus.

Our Commitment to Students

During the coming year we will remain focused on high-quality instruction, attendance, student support, college, career and military readiness, campus safety, and meaningful family partnerships.

Staying Connected

We will continue using ParentSquare as our primary communication platform for announcements, reminders, emergency information, and campus updates.

Get Involved

We invite every family to attend campus events, volunteer, support student organizations, and stay actively engaged in your child's education.

To Our Students

Whether you are entering Pasadena High School for the first time or beginning your final year as a senior, know that we believe in you. We see your potential, and together we will Gain Altitude and help every Eagle experience success.
 

With Eagle Pride That Never Dies,

 

Steven Friend Signature

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