Sequoyah School

Sequoyah School Sequoyah is an independent K-12 day school founded in 1958. Students are challenged to apply their l

At Sequoyah children thrive in a diverse community where they are appreciated for their individuality and supported by a developmental approach to learning. A Sequoyah education is dynamic and adaptable—students are trusted, challenged and encouraged. Our philosophical approach is based on the belief that students learn through experience. Academic disciplines are introduced in meaningful contexts in which students are given the time for deliberate exploration, careful investigation and discovery. Building on major concepts, processes and skills, teachers guide students to realize connections between ideas. Class projects and performances are designed to draw on individual learning styles while encouraging collaborative problem solving. From a very early age our students practice asking questions that can be answered experimentally. They analyze data and communicate meaningful results with confidence. Sequoyah graduates are recognized for their resourcefulness, initiative and critical thinking. The school community honors and reflects the ethnic, cultural and economic diversity of Southern California. The school was named after the distinguished Cherokee leader who developed a syllabary for his people's unwritten language. The naming of the school reflects the love of books and reading that is at the heart of Sequoyah's education. Sequoyah is accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools.

The first K-8 All School Meeting of the year! In addition to celebrating beloved traditions such as “Face of the Day” an...
09/11/2026

The first K-8 All School Meeting of the year! In addition to celebrating beloved traditions such as “Face of the Day” and the 8th grade “Lap Around the Patio,” Kim and Rebecca announced this year’s Habit of Mind - Perspective.

To kick off our year of , second year Bamboo Forest students shared their insights on growth and community. Specifically, what it was like to be a first year student and the ways in which they felt supported by second year students. We also celebrated Rosh Hashanah with delicious apples and honey, thanks to our Jewish Affinity group.! Here’s to a new year of learning and seeing things from multiple viewpoints in order to broaden understanding and solve problems. Shana Tova!


Alum Summer Sundays: Highlighting some of the ways college-aged alums have been spending their summer.*Andrea Bizarro ‘2...
09/06/2026

Alum Summer Sundays: Highlighting some of the ways college-aged alums have been spending their summer.

*Andrea Bizarro ‘21 is a Luskin Leadership Fellow working under Supervisor Lindsey Horvath’s office at the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Andrea has been gaining hands-on experience in policy development by producing policy analysis and reports to further the Supervisor’s goals. She is working under the Civic Infrastructure & Community Services team where she assists in the regional planning and environmental portfolios.

*Foster LippSmith ‘25 spent the summer as an intake specialist for Lawyers for Justice, playing basketball and seeing friends. He is a Sophomore at Northwestern University studying Black Studies and Political Science. He is on the Debate team and loves it!

💚One of his favorite Sequoyah memories is laughing with friends while doing work in class.

*Congratulations to Orla Irish Hurlow ‘17 on graduating Cum Laude from Lewis & Clark College with a BS in Fine and Studio Arts. Orla is a Portland based photographer whose work is currently in two juried exhibitions—Blue Sky Gallery and LightBox Photographic’s New Visionaries 2026. As well as a feature in the Black Box Gallery: Photo Shoot 2026 Catalogue. Orla is drawn to the world building side of photography: the coordination, the problem-solving, and the hands-on process of making art become reality.

💚Sequoyah will always have a special place in my heart because of all the friends I made along the way. People say high school or college is when you find lasting friends. Luckily for me I still have lifelong connections since 1st grade! Sequoyah is a place that brings people together, whether it is through endless camping trips or iconic events like Jogathon and Musicale.

The first day of K-8! We are so happy to have everyone back on campus. Thank you to all our parent volunteers for making...
09/02/2026

The first day of K-8! We are so happy to have everyone back on campus. Thank you to all our parent volunteers for making this morning’s welcome coffee a joyful experience for all. Here’s to a great year!

Cubby Pick Out Day for Bamboo Forest and Backyard students!It was great to have so many second year students and older s...
09/01/2026

Cubby Pick Out Day for Bamboo Forest and Backyard students!

It was great to have so many second year students and older siblings on hand to support our youngest learners. We can’t wait to see EVERYONE back on campus tomorrow for the first day of school!

Alum Summer Sunday: Alums share updates and favorite Sequoyah Memories!*Garcia Segura ‘11  is an experiential marketing ...
08/30/2026

Alum Summer Sunday: Alums share updates and favorite Sequoyah Memories!

*Garcia Segura ‘11 is an experiential marketing professional currently living in Los Angeles, leading campaigns and activations for global brands and clients. Most recently, he helped lead the opening of Adidas’ new flagship Originals store in New York City. When he’s not working, he’s planning his next trip, hosting his monthly DJ series, Club Teal, or spending time with his wife and their two cats, Zeus and Rumi.

💚One of his favorite Sequoyah memories is the many camping trips with his incredible teachers and peers, which helped shape who he is and continue to influence his daily life to this day.

*Clemencia Dane ’19 spent her spring semester in Copenhagen studying Global Conflict and Humanitarian Law. Upon her return to D.C., she interned at Cornerstone Government Affairs, where she worked on the grant consulting team, tracking federal funding opportunities for clients. Clemencia will be a senior at George Washington University, majoring in International Affairs and Human Services with a concentration in Global Public Health.

💚Her favorite Sequoyah memory was in the Over There class, when teachers Cynthia and Chad, let us organize a protest against the 2017 Muslim Ban and march to Pasadena City Hall. We marched as a class with our signs and statistics we had researched in math class showing that close to 0% of the individuals who carried out fatal terrorist attacks on U.S. soil came from one of the seven majority-Muslim countries included in the ban. Almost 10 years later, she carries that lesson with her and it still informs her interests and work now.

*Andrew Satoh ‘00 builds schools, offices, and warehouses across LA with his brother Chris Satoh ‘03. You can find Andrew at the beach every weekend with Ava (6), Quentin (3), and his wife Claire.

💚His favorite memories of Sequoyah are spending time with Marty in the library, root b**r float fundraisers, & visiting students at the local school in Mulege, Mexico.

Thank you to all the parents and guardians who joined us last night for High School Back-to-School Night.  It was lovely...
08/27/2026

Thank you to all the parents and guardians who joined us last night for High School Back-to-School Night. It was lovely to connect with you and share what’s in store for your students in the coming semester and academic year. Here’s to a great new year!

If you are free tomorrow (August 28) after drop off (8:30 a.m.), please join us for a social coffee on the patio outside the Sanctuary to celebrate the new school year!

Alum Summer Sundays! Alums share updates and favorite Sequoyah memories!* Ileia Gibbs ‘18  is a graduate of the Universi...
08/23/2026

Alum Summer Sundays! Alums share updates and favorite Sequoyah memories!

* Ileia Gibbs ‘18 is a graduate of the University of Connecticut, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science! This fall, Ileia will begin the next chapter of her journey at Western University of Health Sciences, where she will pursue her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. When she’s not in school, Ileia spends her summers as a camp counselor at Sequoyah Summerhouse and works as a veterinary technician at Vet Villa Animal Hospital.

💚One of her favorite Sequoyah memories is celebrating Beach Day at the end of each school year!

*After graduating from Oberlin College and Conservatory in 2025 with degrees in cello performance and biology, Blake Logan ‘20 has spent this year recording their first solo album while also working as a research fellow in a soil ecology lab at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Blake’s newly released album, “Blake” features original compositions for cello and viola da gamba that merge their love of music and the natural world, as in the track “Nitrogen Mineralization,” a piece inspired by their favorite soil microbial process. In the album, Blake combines Baroque and Jazz harmony, Jewish prayer melodies, and whistling into a unique, genre-defying musical style. Blake is moving to the Netherlands this fall to start their Masters of Music at the Royal Conservatory of the Hague. Stay tuned for their album release in the coming months!

💚Their favorite sequoyah memories are all the trips, if they had to choose one it would be Costa Rica!

*Piper Lewis ‘13 has continued performing since her DTASC days at Sequoyah. She recently finished filming her feature film debut! She is also engaged! Piper and her fiancé, Scott Wagner, will be tying the knot next June. When she isn’t acting or planning her own wedding, she’s helping other brides find their wedding dresses as a bridal stylist.

💚Piper’s favorite Sequoyah memories are tied between DTASC competitions and whichever hot lunches her mom, Megan, helped cook.

ileia gibbs blake logan Piper Lewis

The 9th grade Field Studies adventure to Sequoia National Park!A special thank you to our incredible senior chaperones f...
08/22/2026

The 9th grade Field Studies adventure to Sequoia National Park!

A special thank you to our incredible senior chaperones for helping to lead this trip. Everyone returned a little taller!

Our 9th grade Field Studies adventure to Sequoia National Park. Everyone returned a little taller!A special thank you to...
08/22/2026

Our 9th grade Field Studies adventure to Sequoia National Park. Everyone returned a little taller!

A special thank you to our incredible senior chaperones for helping to lead this trip.

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