Looking Ahead: Pacifica’s Vision for the Future
May 6th, 2026
Parents, staff, alumni, students, and friends gathered for our Spring Vision Dinner, an evening centered on our mission, our founding story, and a shared vision for the future. It was a time to celebrate what we are most proud of this year and to look ahead with clarity and purpose.
Following a dinner in the Knight Quad, which included a sushi and pizza bar along with curated cocktails, our program unfolded through the voices of staff and the gifts of student performers, all centered on the theme of formation. Together, we reflected on what it truly means to think and live well: to build lives of significance marked by the formation of heart, mind, body, and soul. Ours is a community pursuing more than independence or self-creation. We are after interdependence, connection, vision, meaning, and legacy, rooted in the conviction that there is something greater than ourselves: an eternal, intentional God who calls us into a life of purpose.
The evening culminated in a clear vision for Pacifica’s future. We cast a compelling picture of a multi-campus model, growing to 400 students, located at the very center of Santa Monica and the heart of West Los Angeles. In this collegiate model, the city itself becomes a classroom, a powerful pedagogical tool, shaping students through real-world engagement. Along the Wilshire corridor, students develop grit, perseverance, vision, and independence. They grow in courage and wisdom as they learn to navigate the world safely, thoughtfully, and faithfully, casting off both fear and foolishness. This vision also calls our community to meaningful engagement in a world-class city, bringing the light of Christ to places that need it most.
A highlight of the evening was the honoring of our girls' CIF championship soccer team, who made a great run in the California state tournament.
We also introduced a deeper vision for our Student Ministry Office, aiming to more intentionally connect the school, the family, the church, and the broader community in the formation of each student. Here, we break down the artificial walls between the school, the family, and the community that often separate a student’s life. Whether in a classroom, at a part-time job, around the dinner table, in a club sport, an artistic endeavor at UCLA, or in service to others, we affirm that growth is always happening. Students are not compartmentalized; they are integrated human beings. Our role is to support and guide that formation wherever it takes place, even if it doesn't belong to Pacifica, ensuring that each student is known, supported, and challenged to grow in every dimension of life.
Finally, we outlined key capital projects planned for Summer 2027, including the addition of a new science lab to support our growth to 400 students and new men’s and women’s locker rooms to strengthen our athletic program.
It was a meaningful and memorable evening, one that reminded us who we are, what we are building, and why it matters.
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