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Intimate class sizes and low student-teacher ratios are at the heart of joyful learning here at Palisades Episcopal School. Ours is a unique learning environment that fosters curiosity and creativity in your child. At PES, we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. We celebrate individual strengths and talents to help students find a lifelong love of learning and a path that amplifies their unique gifts.
PES is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). In addition, PES is a proud member of the North Carolina Association of Independent Schools (NCAIS), the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES).
The workdays are full, the lists are long, and the first day of school is getting closer. But when the new playground is ready, even our leadership team needs a little recess!
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Our PES leadership team has been hard at work preparing for the year ahead, and they took a few minutes to enjoy one of the newest additions to campus. Their verdict: Gryphon-approved and ready for plenty of joyful noise.
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The countdown is on, and this team can’t wait to welcome our students back and watch the PES campus come to life!
Our Gryphon volunteered to help with back-to-school preparations today, and things went… mostly according to plan!
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He had a little trouble with the copy machine, got a bit clumsy while carrying books, reunited with some of his best teacher buddies, and even polished the trophies. His final assignment was testing out the new playground - a job he took VERY seriously.
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What a day! He’s definitely earned a nap, and WE are one day closer to welcoming you back to campus!
Our wonderful faculty and staff gathered at the PES Equestrian Center today for the annual welcome-back social before the new school year begins. They reconnected with friends, welcomed new members of the PES community, played team-building games, and reflected on the people, traditions, and shared purpose that make our school so special. We were especially grateful that one of our beloved trustees joined us for the occasion.
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It was a truly special afternoon spent strengthening the relationships that shape the PES experience. We couldn’t be more excited to begin another year together. Welcome back, Gryphons!