Welcome to 2026-2027

Our Story. Our Strength. Our Future.

Every Story Matters. Every Voice Belongs. Together We Rise.

Last year, our theme was Healing, Growing, Leading Together. Those words became our compass.

Together, we navigated another year of rebuilding—not just our routines, but our sense of community. We celebrated milestones, embraced new traditions, supported one another through challenges, and continued to show what makes Palisades Charter Elementary so extraordinary.

We healed.

We grew.

We led.

As we begin a new school year, I find myself reflecting on what has always made Pali special. It isn't a building or a campus.

It is our people.

• The work of a school is carried forward through its people and their stories.
• Every student arrives with a story waiting to be written.
• Every family carries hopes and dreams for their child.
• Every teacher brings passion, purpose, and the belief that children can achieve great things.
• Every staff member contributes to the culture of care that makes our school feel like home.
• Together, those individual stories become our story.

This year, we embrace a new theme:

Our Story. Our Strength. Our Future.

Our story includes moments of joy, perseverance, growth, and resilience. It honors where we have been while reminding us that our experiences do not define us—they strengthen us.

Our strength is found in our relationships, in our compassion for one another, and in our unwavering commitment to ensuring every child feels seen, valued, and inspired to learn.

Our future is being created every single day through the choices we make, the relationships we build, and the opportunities we provide for our students to discover their potential and their voice.

At Pali, we believe that every story matters because every person matters. When we listen to one another with empathy, celebrate one another's successes, and learn from one another's experiences, we become stronger together.

That is why our guiding belief this year is simple:

Every Story Matters. Every Voice Belongs. Together We Rise.

As we continue our journey, I invite each member of our community to share your story, honor the stories of others, and help write the next chapter of Pali together.

Because while each of us has our own story, the story we are writing together is one of hope, resilience, belonging, and endless possibility.

I cannot wait to see all that we will accomplish this year.

Together, we will continue to write a story worthy of the incredible community we call Pali.

With gratitude,

Juliet Herman
Principal

Together We ARE Better!