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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).
This week, our 3rd and 4th graders headed off campus for an exciting day at the Children’s Theatre, watching stories come alive in a way that only a live performance can. After the show, the day continued outdoors with time to explore Uptown Charlotte and enjoy being together beyond the classroom walls.
At PES, we believe that field trips like these are so important to our students’ education! They stretch learning beyond desks and whiteboards and invite students to connect ideas to the wider world. They build independence, spark curiosity, and give students shared experiences that deepen friendships and enrich classroom conversations.
We are extremely grateful for the chance to learn beyond our campus and for a city that offers so many opportunities to see, explore, and experience together!
Each December, our Kindergarten students take turns sharing their favorite family Christmas tradition with the class. Over the years it has become one of the moments Kindergarten looks forward to most.
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There’s something so wonderful about watching a child’s face light up as they talk about the rituals that matter most in their home…the special cookies they bake, the songs they sing, the ornaments with stories behind them, or the cozy routines that make December feel magical.
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This year, we’ve already had an indoor snowball fight, made marshmallow snowmen, and decorated creative picture frames for Christmas photos. Every story is its own little snapshot of what families cherish, and the students love hearing the many ways Christmas looks and feels in each home.
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What makes it even sweeter is how the other students listen and cheer each other on. You can feel the classroom shift into a little community that understands one another just a bit better. It’s festive, it’s heartfelt, and it’s one of our favorite December traditions at PES!
We’re still carrying the joy of last week’s Buddy Night and couldn’t resist sharing a few more moments with you. Our Middle School students, along with the faculty who volunteered their evening, led with such generosity and heart that together we will be able to donate an abundance of gifts for children at Levine Children’s Hospital in memory of PES student Cheyenne Harris-Worth, adding an even deeper sense of purpose to the night!
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Watching our Lower School students look up to their middle school buddies was especially meaningful. Their kindness, patience, and willingness to serve set the tone for a night that felt meaningful from start to finish. Traditions like this one remind us just how extraordinary the PES experience truly is!