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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).
Our second graders recently visited their Junior Kindergarten Reading Buddies for the first time this year.
Each student spent time reading one-on-one with their assigned buddy, giving our second graders the chance to practice reading aloud while getting to know one of our youngest Gryphons.
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There is so much value in this time together. Second graders are able to work on fluency, expression, listening, and communication in a setting that feels different from the classroom, while our JK students get the encouragement of an older student reading alongside them.
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We’re looking forward to watching these friendships grow throughout the year.
It’s a brand new season for PES Equestrian, and we are so excited for the year ahead!
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This year, our riders are participating in the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA), a team equitation format that adds a unique challenge to competition. Riders draw an unfamiliar horse and are asked to adapt quickly, relying on their skill, confidence, and horsemanship as they compete against teams from other schools and barns.
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Our Gryphons had a strong first showing of the season, earning a 1st place over fences, 4th place on the flat, and 6th place in beginner equitation on the flat.
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We are so proud of the way our riders represented PES, and can’t wait to watch this team continue to grow throughout the season.
This morning, our students, faculty, staff, and families gathered to worship, pray, and give thanks for the year ahead. Seeing our chapel filled with so many people we love was such a beautiful reminder of what makes PES so special. In fact, we were thrilled to welcome a record number of families to chapel today.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us. Your presence matters, and we are so thankful to begin this year surrounded by a community that loves our children so well.
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As we step into the 2026–2027 school year, we pray that God will guide our students, our teachers, and our families, and that His love will remain at the heart of all we do. What a joyful way to begin the year!