Chalan Pago is a Chamorro word that means “Pago Road.” Chalan Pago referred to the area traveled through to get from Hagåtña to Pago, which may lend to the naming of the area, which is covered with Pago trees (hibiscus tiliaceus).
Messmer Catholic Schools has reached an agreement with Seton Catholic schools to take over operation of its Saint Mary and Saint Rose elementary schools.