School starts at PUSD Wednesday -- here's what you need to know

Here's some back-to-school week information from the Pasadena Unified School District, where school starts Wednesday, Aug. 22:

• Students entering or advancing into seventh grade will need proof of an adolescent whooping cough booster immunization (called Tdap) in order to attend school this fall. For immunization requirements for K-12 students, go to www.health-programs.pasadenausd.orgor call (626) 396-3600 extension 88180. The PUSD clinic will offer free immunizations for students only on August 20 (that's today) from 8:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. at 351 S. Hudson Ave., Pasadena. Immunizations will also be available for students every Monday starting August 27 from 3p.m. to 4 p.m. at the PUSD clinic.

• After school programs are available through the district's Pasadena LEARNs office. For more information, call (626) 396-3614. After school programs are also available through theCity of Pasadena After School Adventures Program. For more information call 626-744-7302or visit cityofpasadena.net/HumanServices/After_School_Playgrounds/

• Families who think that they may qualify are encouraged to apply for the federal free and reduced price school meal program. Applications have been mailed to student's homes and are available at PUSD schools. For more information, contact PUSD's Food Services at (626) 396-5850.