News

St. James’ is a vibrant school, always bustling with events and activities. You can check in to see what’s currently happening through our social media or read in more depth about themes and programs in our school magazine, The Herald. Each year, 6th grade students write a regular column in the local newspaper, The Larchmont Chronicle, sharing stories about school life at St. James’.

All of these St. James’ news outlets are linked below.

The Herald

St. James’ Episcopal School’s magazine, The Herald, dates back many years. Recent issues can be viewed below. The Herald focuses on themes and programs at St. James’ such as Celebrations & Renovations, Community & Connection, Core Curricular subjects and Co-Curricular subjects. Find out more about these areas of school life by clicking on the cover of each magazine.

Spring 2026

Fall 2024

Spring 2023

Winter 2022

The Husky Howl

The Husky Howl is our student-produced newspaper and is published each trimester. Filled with articles containing world news, local news, school news, movie reviews, comic strips and so much more, it clearly demonstrates the wide range of interests amongst our student body.

Spring 2024

Fall 2023

June 2023

March 2023

Specialist Articles

Keep Writing Alive This Summer
Successful Children have Social-Emotional Skills.
Be a Lamp. Be a Ladder. Be a Lifeboat

The Larchmont Chronicle

Each year, 6th grade students write a regular column in the local newspaper, The Larchmont Chronicle, sharing stories about school life at St. James’.

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Laura petersen

Preschool Director

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
B.A. in Administration

Pasadena City College
Child Development 

Certificates/Recognition

Responsive Classroom, Child Care Center Application, Outdoor Classroom

Laura is an experienced educational leader with more than 20 years of experience in education. Throughout her career, Laura has worked with children and families across a variety of educational settings, with a particular passion for creating nurturing, engaging, and supportive environments where children can thrive. Prior to joining St. James’, Laura served as the Director of a private school in Pasadena serving children from infancy through sixth grade. She also spent 12 years at Saint Mark’s Episcopal School in Altadena, where she developed a deep understanding of the importance of strong relationships between educators, children, and families.

Laura holds a degree in Business Administration, but has always had a passion for early childhood education.  Laura believes children learn best when they feel safe, valued, encouraged, and genuinely known. Her approach to leadership centers on creating a warm and welcoming school community while supporting teachers in providing meaningful experiences for every child. Outside of her professional life, Laura is a proud mother of two children. She has also opened her home as a foster parent to multiple children, an experience that has strengthened her understanding of the individual needs, experiences, and strengths every child brings with them. Laura  is honored to serve as Preschool Director and looks forward to partnering with families to create a joyful, supportive, and enriching foundation for each child’s educational journey.