Principal's Message

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year!

Dear Eagle Nation! Families and Students,

I hope this summer gave your family time to rest, reconnect, and get ready for a new season at Pasadena High School. Whether you are returning to Eagle Nation or joining us for the first time, I am excited to welcome you back.

This year marks my 17th year at Pasadena High School, and I can honestly say this campus is more than a place where I work. It is home. Over the years, I have watched students grow into graduates, graduates return as parents, and families continue to build a legacy through Pasadena High School. That is what makes this school special.

Every year gives us a new opportunity to grow, improve, and raise the standard for what our Eagles can achieve. As we begin this new school year, I want our students and families to know that Pasadena High School is moving forward with purpose. We are proud of what we have accomplished, but we are not done yet. Our focus is simple: help every student feel known, supported, challenged, and prepared for what comes next. 

Our theme this year is Gain Altitude. For us, that means we are not starting over, but we are building higher. We are strengthening instruction, improving attendance, expanding opportunities, and making sure every Eagle has a clear path to success. Whether that path is college, career, military service, or the workforce, our job is to help students see what is possible and then support them every step of the way.

I also want to challenge every family this year: help make sure your student leaves Pasadena High School with more than a diploma. I believe every Eagle should walk across the graduation stage after four years with a high school diploma and multiple industry-based certifications or an associate degree. That does not mean college is not the goal. It means our students will be even more prepared, more competitive, and have more doors open when they leave us.

To our parents and guardians, thank you for trusting us with your children. We need your partnership this year.

To our students, this year is an opportunity. Show up. Work hard. Ask for help. Try something new. Be proud of who you are and where you come from, "THE DENA". We believe in you, and we are here to help you rise. Let’s make this a great year together.

With Eagle Pride That Never Dies,

Mr. Friend
Principal
Pasadena High School