[4] However, a strong showing of community support convinced the Pasadena school board to keep Blair open.

The Measure Y bond monies earmarked for that project were subsequently depleted in overages at other PUSD sites.

In a ceremony with the presence of the Mayor of Pasadena, Terry Tornek, the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Brian McDonald, and current and former teachers and alumni.

[5] Blair's Middle School offers a variety of sports as part of the after-school LEARNS program with competitive teams in basketball, soccer and flag football.

In athletics, Blair has historically had a very competitive basketball program, with the 2007–2008 Varsity girls' team being named League Champions.

The Blair boys basketball team took 2nd place in the league in 2016–17 and advanced to the championship game in CIF-Southern Section (Division 4AA).

Blair offers a variety of sports, including soccer, track, swimming, softball, cross-country, volleyball, water polo, and tennis.

The team featured future pros James McAlister, Kermit Alexander, Charles Phillips, and Division I stars Forrie Martin and Eugene Jones.

The storied season was highlighted by the Viking's 28–27 victory over La Puente's Bishop Amat—led by future USC greats - Pat Haden and J.K. McKay, in a 4-A Division final at Mount San Antonio College.