Category Archives: Schools

PaliHi Band Prepares for Competition Season

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Sue

By CHAZ PLAGER School is back in session, and the unchanging traditions of the fall semester stand firm, such as marching band. Those who live near Palisades Charter High School can often hear the PaliHi band practicing in the evening … Continue reading →

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After Losing ADA Money Last Year, Attendance Policy Is Reinstated at PaliHi

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Sue

  If Palisades residents thought they saw a large number of high school kids walking around the Village last year during the school day or hanging out in the park at the Palisades Recreation Center, they were right. The attendance … Continue reading →

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August 31 Park Closure Alert for Caroline Byfield’s Memorial

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Sue

The parking lot at the Palisades Recreation Center, 851 Alma Real, will be closed all day on Wednesday, August 31. The baseball fields will also be closed to the public that day. The playground and tennis courts will be open. … Continue reading →

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2022 Summer Youth Writing Contest Underway

Posted on August 14, 2022 by Sue

The Friends of the Palisades Library organization has launched its annual summer creative writing contest, which is now available for students who attend school (private or public) in Los Angeles. Youth and teens from first grade through high school are … Continue reading →

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Bonin Against Banning Homeless Encampments Next to Schools

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Sue

Protestors filled City Hall today and tried to prevent a vote that would ban homeless encampments within 500 feet of schools and daycare centers. Protestors heckled councilmembers, snapped their fingers and held signs that read, “Repeal 41.18.” The ordinance passed today … Continue reading →

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Community Members Needed for Palisades High School Board

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Sue

  The Pacific Palisades Charter High School, a fiscally independent charter high school, is governed by a 12- member board of trustees. The Board consists of faculty, classified members, a student, parents and community members. A special election is now … Continue reading →

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Daily, Public Middle and High School Will Start Later

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Sue

By CHAZ PLAGER If you’re a parent, you know just how dangerous a cranky teen is. And teens who don’t get enough sleep are just that. With schools starting between 7 and 8 a.m. for most middle and high schools, … Continue reading →

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“Newsies, Jr.” Opens this Weekend

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Sue

If a resident wants an uplifting experience, plan to attend the Theatre Palisades Youth production of “Newsies, Jr.” which opens on Thursday and will run the next two weekends at the Pierson Playhouse, 941 Temescal Canyon Road. Palisades residents had … Continue reading →

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PaliHi Students Delve into Climate Change with Loggers and the Forest Service

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Sue

By LAUREL BUSBY Special to Circling the News This spring, 12 Palisades High students took a deep dive into climate change and the state’s wildfire crisis at the Forestry Challenge Championship in northern California’s Tuolumne County. With input from lumber mill representatives, … Continue reading →

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Palisades High School Graduates 850

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Sue

By CHAZ PLAGER Most graduations are special. For the graduates, it means that a new chapter in their life has begun, and to say goodbye to the past four years of their life. For the parents of the graduates, it … Continue reading →

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