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At PES, we understand that you keep a busy schedule. That’s why we offer flexible tour times that work around your life. Our Advancement Director will gladly coordinate with you.
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).

You’re invited to explore how we nurture and cultivate our students’ natural curiosity to build critical analytical and creative thinking skills for a lifelong love of learning and discovery.

Active participation in championship athletics, a first-rate equestrian program, the arts and community service projects provide a well-rounded, engaging educational experience.
Palisades Episcopal School is a school honoring Christ and committed to providing a classical education challenging the mind, body and spirit.

Congratulations to our April Artists of the Month!
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Our 1st grade artist created a magical collage inspired by Romare Bearden, using soft pinks and graceful figures to weave together a dreamlike, emotionally rich scene. Her thoughtful composition and imaginative layering show an impressive grasp of visual storytelling.
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Our 3rd grade artist brought a folk art landscape to life with vibrant color,
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Meet Stacey King, one of our dedicated Junior Kindergarten teachers at PES! With nearly 30 years in education - and 17 of those focused on JK - Stacey brings a deep passion for early childhood learning and a heart for every child she teaches. She’s a lifelong learner herself, always exploring new research and engaging in professional development, including the PES-sponsored IDMI training.
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Our Junior Kindergarten explorers took learning outside last week with a visit to the McDowell Nature Center.
As part of their unit on animals and their habitats, students participated in the “Slimy and Scaly” program, where they discovered the differences between reptiles and amphibians—and even met a few scaly (and adorable) friends from our own backyard, like a corn snake and a toad.
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