San Fernando High School holds its Dia de Los Muertos celebration with music and dance
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San Fernando High School and LAUSD held the annual Día de los Muertos celebration on Wednesday evening, with traditional student music, dance and campus installations including marigold-lined ofrendas — altars with photos, food and traditional marigolds.
“Día de los Muertos is a living classroom at San Fernando High—our students lead with art, music, and tradition to honor loved ones and celebrate culture,” said San Fernando High School Principal Pablo Mejia. “Tonight’s ofrendas and performances reflect both remembrance and learning, bringing our families and community together in a spirit of belonging.”
Mariachi Los Halcones, of San Fernando Middle School, perform at San Fernando High School’s 4th annual Noche de Muertos celebration on Wednesday evening, Oct. 29, 2025. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Folklorico Los Tigers, of San Fernando High School, perform at their school’s 4th annual Noche de Muertos celebration on Wednesday evening, Oct. 29, 2025. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Folklorico Los Tigers, of San Fernando High School, perform at during their school’s 4th annual Noche de Muertos celebration on Wednesday evening, Oct. 29, 2025. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Annalucia Celedon, 10, of Granada Hills, checks out Catrina art by San Fernando High School students during the school’s 4th annual Noche de Muertos celebration on Wednesday evening, Oct. 29, 2025. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Panorama High School art student’s sugar skulls are on display during San Fernando High School’s 4th annual Noche de Muertos celebration on Wednesday evening, Oct. 29, 2025. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Mariachi Los Tigers, of San Fernando High School, perform during their school’s 4th annual Noche de Muertos celebration on Wednesday evening, Oct. 29, 2025. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
A student walks through a crowd during San Fernando High School’s 4th annual Noche de Muertos celebration on Wednesday evening, Oct. 29, 2025. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
San Fernando High’s Dolores De La Torre, 17, came to her school’s 4th annual Noche de Muertos celebration dressed as a Catrina, designed by her cousin Emely Martinez, 16, also a student at SFHS, on Wednesday evening, Oct. 29, 2025. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
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Mariachi Los Halcones, of San Fernando Middle School, perform at San Fernando High School’s 4th annual Noche de Muertos celebration on Wednesday evening, Oct. 29, 2025. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Families and community members were welcomed to share LAUSD’s evening of music, folklórico performances, student-built altars honoring loved ones, and student art.
“Día de los Muertos” means “Day of the Dead” in English. It is a Mexican holiday that honors and remembers deceased loved ones, viewing death as a natural part of the human cycle.
