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Humility, Gratitude, and Courage at Thanksgiving
November 19th, 2025
Head of School, Jim Knight, reflects on courage, gratitude, and humility through masterpieces of art: a reminder that true strength "begins on one’s knees."
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Reflections on Learning & Teaching
November 7th, 2025
As Director of Faculty, Dr. Ortiz shares how being “a student first, then a teacher” guides her work supporting Pacifica teachers.
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Beyond the Classroom: Living Out Pacifica’s Mission Through Student-Led Clubs
October 24th, 2025
Explore how Pacifica students lead, create, and serve through clubs that foster curiosity, community, faith, and learning beyond the classroom.
2 minute readPosted in: Pacifica Life, Pacifica Values
The "Magic": Pacifica's Culture
October 17th, 2025
Head of School, Jim Knight, shares his thoughts on the magic of Pacifica: a thriving culture of values, purpose, and community that brings learning, growth, and character.
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The Paradox of Freedom: Why Order, Unity, Humility, and God Matter
September 19th, 2025
Head of School Jim Knight shares his thoughts on our increasingly fractured world and the path forward.
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Fireside Chat with Dr. Erika Bachiochi
July 9th, 2025
Dr. Erika Bachiochi joined us in the spring as part of the Pacifica Center for Philosophy and Theology's Leisure at the Lyceum speaker series.
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A Life's Work– Eternal Hope & Intentional Community: Head of School Graduation Address from Jim Knight
June 23rd, 2025
Jim Knight shares parting remarks with the Class of 2025 in his Head of School address at Pacifica's 2025 Commencement Ceremony.
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Accountability is a Life-Giving Gift: Senior Dinner Remarks from Mr. Roberson
June 13th, 2025
Philosophy teacher Stephen Roberson gave remarks at Senior Dinner about the personal and communal benefits of accountability. Read them here!
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Building a Life of Interdependence
March 26th, 2025
Head of School Jim Knight shares thoughts on integrating our independence with a deep connection and responsibility to our community.
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Celebrating Black History
February 27th, 2025
We celebrate Black history not just in February, but as part of the greater story of God's creation, where every person has a role to play in God's kingdom. Join us in honoring some of the Black leaders who have made an impact.
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We Don't Suffer Without Hope
January 28th, 2025
As we stand with our community in the wake of the Palisades Fire, we hold the grief and suffering with hope in our hearts.
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Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 24th, 2025
Head of School Jim Knight shares reflects on the legacy of Dr. King and his call to love and justice for all.
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A Pedagogy of the Heart
December 10th, 2024
Head of School Jim Knight expounds on how Pacifica integrates a pedagogy of the mind with a pedagogy of the heart in student formation.
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Veterans Day Reflection 2024
November 11th, 2024
Veterans Day is a reminder for us to remember those who have served our country and honor them by living out their values of courage, sacrifice, and perseverance in our own lives. Read our Head of School's reflection on this important day.
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Reasons for Retreat: Culture, Community, Christ
September 3rd, 2024
Learn the 'Three C's' of Pacifica's All-School Retreat to understand why it has been one of our most treasured traditions for two decades.
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In Their Own Words: Pacifica's Core Values
June 18th, 2024
Pacifica staff and faculty share how they see our seven core values lived out on our campus.
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The Great Conversation Wrapped in Intellectual Hospitality
June 11th, 2024
The Pacifica community is involved in the Great Conversation founded on the academic virtue of intellectual hospitality. It requires us to learn and engage the voices of the past and voices different from our own.
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The Integration of Courage and Kindness Lead to Flourishing
April 26th, 2024
Too much kindness and too much courage lead us in the wrong direction. The integration of the correct balance of courage and kindness leads to flourishing. The school motto, Gratia et Veritas, embedded in the Pacifica crest (grace and truth), expresses this integration. Ecclesiastes tells us there i...3 minute readPosted in: Pacifica Values
Celebrating the Leadership of W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington
February 13th, 2024
Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois were two prominent African American leaders in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, each advocating for the empowerment of the African American community, albeit through different ideologies.
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Honoring the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 9th, 2024
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.” ~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "Strength of Love" (1963) Pacifica honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King’s spirit and commitment to justice have left a mark on our society and the world. As we celebrate...1 minute readPosted in: Pacifica Values
Christmas—A Time to Receive
December 13th, 2023
Take a moment to reflect on the importance of receiving gifts with gratitude this Christmas season.
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Remembering Pearl Harbor
December 4th, 2023
Take a moment to join us in commemorating the tragic events of Pearl Harbor & reflect on the values of courage, responsibility, and service displayed by the men & women involved in this conflict.
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A Note on Veterans Day from the Head of School
November 10th, 2023
Thank you to the men and women who have selflessly sacrificed for & served our country. We remember & honor you today. Read a note on this day of remembrance from our Head of School, Jim Knight.
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Faith, Courage, and Hope at Thanksgiving
November 8th, 2023
Each year during Thanksgiving, I reflect on Arnold Friberg’s painting of George Washington at Valley Forge in 1778...
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A Modern Screwtape Letter
October 11th, 2023
Explore a captivating modern take on C.S. Lewis' timeless classic, The Screwtape Letters, presented by Pacifica's Head of School. Jim Knight. Discover the cunning insights of Screwtape as he imparts his devilish wisdom to Wormwood, his young apprentice.
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Principal Erick Streelman Shares His Thoughts On: Our Pacifica Seniors & That Dreaded Question...
September 28th, 2023
Every senior is facing the big question...What comes next? Read more from Principal Streelman about how Pacifica strives for students to understand their true value regardless of where they end up.
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Friedrich Nietzsche and the Battle of Ideas
September 13th, 2023
Why do Pacifica students read Nietzsche, Marx, and Freud? Explore how students are encouraged to navigate their own beliefs by contrasting the Christian and secular views of life.
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Remembering September 11, 2001
September 10th, 2023
Mr. Knight reflects on the 22nd anniversary of September 11th, emphasizing the importance of sacrifice and remembrance, core values of Pacifica Christian High School.
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Theme of the Year: Looking Up
August 15th, 2023
Head of School, Jim Knight, shares his reflections on the verse and theme of the year as we begin the first week of school.
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Value & Formation: Head of School Address
June 21st, 2023
Mr. Knight imparts his wisdom to our recent 2023 graduates, affirming their significance, purpose, and the importance of looking to God for guidance and a well-lived life.
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Pursuing Joy on Monday Mornings
May 12th, 2023
Discover how Pacifica Christian High School is embracing joy and building a positive culture for students and faculty alike in the Westside of Los Angeles.
2 minute readPosted in: Pacifica Values
A View of Time & Eternity: Past, Present & Future
December 21st, 2022
Each moment—this moment—is part of eternity. We are a small part of a much grander whole. At this very second...
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Curing the Crisis of Friendship
December 2nd, 2022
Friendship is inherently valuable, indeed one of the most valuable things in life. For this reason, Aristotle said...
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Cultivating Gratefulness
November 26th, 2022
As we strive to think and live well, there are several postures we can assume. There are moments when pride is appropriate...
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Education and the Paradox of Choice
November 20th, 2022
We live in a world of endless choice. This seemingly infinite array of choices, extended to every fabric of our lives, has not...
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