Following the Eaton fire, which began on January 7 and took 24 days to fully contain, the Westridge community has come together to support impacted families through the Westridge Community Relief Fund....
“We are all human. And sometimes a trauma reminds us that we are humans first with needs, and students second,” said Dr. Jennifer Levin, grief and trauma specialist and founder of Therapy Heals....
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Postcard from 15 Days After the Fire
Photo Essay: Documenting the Loss of My Home After the...
March 6, 2025. It’s almost one month after the Eaton fire that destroyed my home and thousands of others. In that time, I’ve learned that grief makes good art. A week ago I drove up to Altadena...
On Saturday, February 8, Westridge held a donation distribution center for families affected by the Eaton fire. To prepare for the event, Westridge collected items such as new and gently used books, school...
Weird. How else can you describe the feeling of stepping onto campus after seven days of absolute devastation just beyond Westridge’s gates?
Strange? Surreal? It’s hard to capture the transition back...
"We strive to rise." Rebecca U.-G. ’29 Paints a Symbol for Westridge in Response to the Fires
“When [the phoenix] is reborn, it’s not reborn from nothing. It’s reborn from ashes, destruction....
Amidst the chaos and devastation of the Los Angeles fires, support at Westridge has been met head-on with compassion and care. The LA fires, especially the Eaton Fire, have affected many members of the...
On Tuesday, January 7, the forecasted Santa Ana winds picked up rapidly throughout the school day. The powerful gusts of wind sent the campus’ trees swaying, while dirt and leaves swirled past students...
Amid the flurry of rapidly spreading news and information online about the Los Angeles wildfires, Westridge alumna Lauren Tom ’12 rushed to check in with her friends—many of whom are also Westridge...
The devastating Eaton Fire left parts of Pasadena and Altadena completely transformed and almost unrecognizable. Whether they were evacuating their homes, calling friends and family, or watching the fire...
Clear and timely communication is essential to helping communities stay informed and prepared during a crisis. When Westridge was closed for four days due to the nearby Eaton fire, students, parents, and...
![Booster Club Co-Chair Ms. Vanessa Withers, Mrs. Allison Dietrick, and Co-Chair Ms. Angela Rashid stand in front of their “Tiger Treats” table. “Parents, players, and fans are excited about [“Tiger Treats”] because it kind of makes Westridge athletics more of a thing,” said Mrs. Dietrick.](https://westridgespyglass.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_6034.jpg)
