Pacific Academy

🚀Pacific Academy’s Rocketry Club recently traveled to Wisconsin to compete in the nationally recognized Rockets for Schools competition. Competing against 35 teams from across the country, our team stood out and earned an invitation to advance to the NASA Student Launch Program! ✨

Congratulations to our Rocketry Club on this incredible achievement!🎉

Our Social Entrepreneur Club (PASE) partnered with Foster Love and EverEverest to build care packages and gifts for children in foster care.

We are proud to be part of the Pacific Academy community that values giving back and making a real impact beyond campus. 💙 

Photo credit: Qinqin Ye

Last year, we rolled out the red carpet with an Oscars-inspired prom. This May, we’re bringing back a favorite tradition with a yacht celebration.

Join us on Saturday, May 16, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM as we cruise around Newport Bay for an evening of music, dancing, food, and sunset views. ✨

🎶 Highlights from last year’s Pacific Academy Foundation Benefit Concert

Come experience an inspiring evening celebrating extraordinary young musicians and supporting talented students as they pursue their passion.

📅 Saturday, March 21
🕕 6:00 to 8:00 PM
📍 OC Music and Dance Black Box Theatre, Irvine

🎟️ Scan the QR code or visit www.pacificacademyfoundation.org/events

🇺🇳 The Pacific Academy Model United Nations Team (PAMUN) achieved an incredible milestone at NHSMUN 2026 in New York, winning both first-place team awards, the Award of Distinction for Research & Preparation and the Award of Distinction for Best Delegation, a first in school history!

Competing among over 6,000 students worldwide, our 15 delegates, many first-time participants, showcased confidence, diplomacy, and teamwork on the global stage. Individual delegates also earned top honors across committees, proving that dedication, preparation, and collaboration truly pay off.

Special congratulations to Mira Shih and Lily Shi, who served as Rapporteurs and presented at the closing ceremony to thousands of attendees. 👏

Competition Results:
🏆 Team Award, Award of Distinction for Best Delegation, 1st Place
🏆 Team Award, Award of Distinction for Research & Preparation, 1st Place
🥈 C. Santa Ana & E. Sun (UNPFII), Award of Excellence
🥈 J. Li & E. Wallis (UNEA), Award of Excellence
🥉 K. Karimi & D. D**g (CND), Award of Merit
🥉 S. Paunescu & V. Feng (UNTOC), Award of Merit

🎶✨ Join us for the 2026 Pacific Academy Foundation Benefit Concert! ✨🎶

📅 Date: Saturday, March 21
🕕 Time: 6:00 to 8:00 PM
📍 Location: OC Music & Dance Black Box Theatre, Irvine

Experience a magical night celebrating young talent in music, sports, and the arts and help support their dreams. Enjoy award-winning student performances and the Pacific Academy Foundation Orchestra (PAFO) conducted by Dr. Jacob Sustaita.

💖 Six $5,000 Talent Scholarships will be awarded to exceptional students aged 10 to 19, allowing them to continue pursuing excellence despite financial challenges.

🎟️ Tickets: Scan the QR code or visit www.pacificacademyfoundation.org/events

💌 Donate: Scan the QR code or go to www.pacificacademyfoundation.org/product-page/donate-to-paf

A big win for us this year at NHSMUN 2026 🇺🇳✨
Three days of intense debate, late-night strategy sessions, and nonstop preparation in New York were filled with laughter, teamwork, and plenty of silly, unforgettable moments.

Competition Results:
🏆 Team Award – Award of Distinction for Best Delegation – 1st Place
🏆 Team Award – Award of Distinction for Research & Preparation – 1st Place
🥈 C. Santa Ana & E. Sun (UNPFII) – Award of Excellence
🥉 J. Li & E. Wallis (UNEA) – Award of Merit
🥉 K. Karimi & D. D**g (CND) – Award of Merit
🥉 S. Paunescu & V. Feng (UNTOC) – Award of Merit

Congratulations!