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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) and Cognia (formerly AdvancED). 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).
Our second graders have been leaning into some beautiful faith lessons lately. As they explored the book of Proverbs, they created their own bookmarks - little reminders of the wisdom, truth, and guidance that God offers us every day.
They also spent time learning about Job and his choice to praise God even when life felt impossibly hard. To bring the lesson to life, students decorated rocks to keep as daily reminders that we can choose gratitude and praise, even when things don’t unfold the way that we’d hoped.
There’s so much joy in watching these young hearts soak up the truth of the Bible. What a gift it is to help all of our PES students build a foundation of faith that will steady them through every season of life.
Recently, two of our auction winners got to enjoy some unforgettable experiences with our Head of School, Mrs. Hughes.
One student got to enjoy a day off campus with Mrs. Hughes, filled with laughs, swings, and sunshine at Top Golf, followed by a relaxed lunch and great conversation. A one-of-a-kind experience with our Head of School - that we hope he will remember for years to come.
And today, another student stepped into Mrs. Hughes’ shoes as Head of School. He declared a school-wide pajama day, handed out popsicles, hosted a dance party, and even checked in on the progress at the new Williams Building. He had a few executive assistants helping him along the way and handled it all like a pro.
We’re grateful for days like this that bring joy to our students and remind us what a special and joyful place this is to grow and learn.
Recently, our 8th-grade students visited the International Civil Rights Center & Museum in Greensboro - the very site where four young men made history by sitting down in quiet courage, sparking a movement that would ripple across the nation.
As they walked through the museum, our students were reminded that even the smallest acts of courage can shape a better world and that choosing what is right, even when it’s hard, is how true change begins.
At PES, we are committed to educating students who lead with boldness, love others deeply, and shine God’s love brightly wherever life may take them.
