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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).
Recently, our Kindergarteners spent a beautiful fall day at Black Peaches Farm, a 100-year-old family farm filled with wide-open fields and hands-on fun. They learned where their food comes from, discovered fun facts about farm life, and explored the crops that grow in each season.
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Our curious Gryphons learned how pumpkins grow - starting as tiny seeds in the soil and eventually becoming the bright orange pumpkins we all love in the fall. Students also learned how cotton becomes the fabric we often wear and even practiced shucking corn all by themselves!
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It was a day full of farm-fresh memories we won’t soon forget!
Last week, PES gathered for our very first Chapel Families service. It was such a wonderful way to start the day together!
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Students from every grade were thoughtfully paired into “family groups”, each led by a faculty member. Throughout the year, these Chapel Families will sit together during chapel and join in special activities that help build connection, faith, and a sense of belonging.
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For their first project, each family worked together to decorate a banner for Spirit Week. The room was full of laughter, creativity, and teamwork as students got to know new friends from other grades.
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It’s been so sweet to see their excitement and the new friendships already forming. Our hope is that these Chapel Families will be one more way every student at PES feels connected, seen, known, and loved here.
Meet Mr. Erik Moore, one of our newest Middle School teachers! Born and raised in Atlanta, GA, Mr. Moore brings nearly a decade of teaching experience to PES.
A proud husband, father, and Albany State University (HBCU) graduate, he’s passionate about learning, communication, and helping others grow. He’s most excited to begin this new chapter and build meaningful connections within the PES community.
Welcome to the Gryphon family, Mr. Moore!