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In The News

INTERESTED IN VISITING PHS?

Pacific Hills School welcomes prospective students and their families to attend our Open House on Saturday, January 21, 2012, at 1:00 pm.

The Open House is a progressive classroom experience that provides an excellent opportunity to meet teachers and administrators, tour our campus, and learn about Pacific Hills School.

Please contact Lynne at (310) 276-3068, ext. 112, for more information or to RSVP.
 
BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM WINS TOURNAMENT
Pacific Hills Boys Basketball team wins National Prep Classic, Classic Division! Congratulations to Co-MVPs Marcus Jackson, Brandon Taylor and the Bruins as they steam past St. Joseph Notre Dame 57-41 for their second straight win of this annual tournament. Go Bruins!
 
TEACHING, LEARNING AND CARING FOR OTHERS

Noted Educator Michael Obel-Omia joins us to share his uncompromising vision of care and service as keystones for teachers, families and young people. Currently Head of the Paul Cuffee Charter School in Providence, Rhode Island, Michael is a member of the boards of trustees at Muddlebury College and Kenyon College, and an academic director of the Great Books Summer Program at Amherst College.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 6:30pm. This event is free and open to the public. A light dinner will be served.

Contact Lynne Bradshaw to RSVP at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or (310) 276-3068, ext. 112.

 
HOW TO TEACH AND LEARN IN THE DIGITAL AGE-NOTES FROM THE FRONT LINES

In a digital world, how differently should teachers teach? In what new ways will students learn? How engaged should parents be in the digital world to support their childrens’ education? Yale University Professor of English and Pacific Hills Faculty Fellow Dr. Jessica Pressman, will join Head of School Peter Temes for an exploration of these challenges in the new wired world.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 7:00pm. This event is free and open to the public. A light dinner will be served.

Contact Lynne Bradshaw to RSVP at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or (310) 276-3068, ext. 112.

 
GIVING AND GETTING: THE ETHICS OF PHILANTHROPY IN THE U.S. TODAY

Pacific Hills Faculty Fellow and Stanford University professor of political science Dr. Rob Reich will return to Pacific Hills for an open dialogue about philanthropy – how we all contribute to the well being of others by giving our time and money. Are we doing enough as individuals? Can giving do harm as well as good? Should we really give till it hurts? When money is tight, do our obligations to others change? Join us for a lively, interactive discussion with the leading thinker and writer about these important issues.

Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 6:30pm. This event is free and open to the public. A light dinner will be served.

Contact Lynne Bradshaw to RSVP at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or (310) 276-3068, ext. 112.

 
EDUCATION, RELIGION AND VALUES

Top-notch academic instruction is only a starting point for a truly good school. Helping young people grow into caring and responsible young men and women must be a powerful and vital goal as well. How can schools teach values, and bring forth the best that students can do and be as citizens, as family members, and as neighbors? Join Head of School Dr. Peter Temes for a community conversation about the role of values, and the religious and ethical traditions that students bring with them to all kinds of schools.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 6:30pm. This event is free and open to the public. A light dinner will be served.

Contact Lynne Bradshaw to RSVP at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or (310) 276-3068, ext. 112.

 
BOOK DONATIONS NEEDED

Donate your old books to support scholarships for PHS students. Call (310) 276-3068 and we’ll come to collect your donation.

 
Welcome to Pacific Hills School

An amazing education in the most unlikely location

Pacific Hills inspires, challenges and serves a student body of talented young people who value a warm, small school community.

We pride ourselves on the fact that our modest campus and unpretentious social environment are the setting for an extraordinary academic experience, built around world-class academics, personal focus, and a family-like atmosphere.

How do we do it?

  • an incredible, truly diverse group of students and families
  • a faculty that cares, that pays attention to every individual, and knows how to teach at the highest levels
  • very small classes, with an average of 11 students each
  • strong leadership and administrative support
  • a focus on community values
  • a spirit of fun

With outstanding music and arts programs, a faculty fellows program bringing Ivy League professors to our campus, and the personal attention that makes an ambitious academic program work for a truly diverse student body, Pacific Hills is an extraordinary place - and we'd love for you to come see it for yourself.

Contact Lynne Bradshaw, (310) 276-3068 ext. 112 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

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INTEGRATED IPAD PROGRAM

All of our eighth- and ninth-grade students are now equipped with iPads, and using them for in-school and at-home learning, breaking down the barriers between school and the unlimited learning resources online. We'll be evaluating and fine-tuning this exciting technology experiment all year, and mapping out new ways to explore the world from our desktops and classrooms.

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NEW HUMANITIES OFFERING

Pacific Hills School has begun a new partnership with the Real Medicine Foundation, a Los Angeles-based relief organization providing humanitarian support to people living in disaster and poverty stricken areas, focusing on the person as a whole by providing medical/physical, emotional, economic, and social support. With active programs in 13 countries including Kenya, Haiti, India, Armenia and the US, the Real Medicine Foundation is led by Martina Fuchs, MD, PhD, and continues to expand its reach.

In partnership with the Real Medicine Foundation, Pacific Hills School has launched a new course combining 7th-grade Geography with 8th-grade English, focused on understanding and documenting the experiences of people in the communities around the world served by the foundation. Service opportunities at the foundation's sites in Los Angeles, and in support of the foundation's work across the globe, will be integrated into the school's community service program, and Real Medicine Foundation staff will be making frequent visits to Pacific Hills to share real-world experiences with students.

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PHS Faculty Fellows for 2011-2012

Professor Jessica Pressman of Yale University and Professor Rob Reich of Stanford aremaking multiple visits to PHS this year to work with students, faculty and community members.


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The Kadima Quartet premieres a composition by PHS Senior Jonah Ragir