By the end of the month, students and staff are expected to return to the Palisades campus
Palisades Charter High School will return to its home campus later this month, marking a major milestone one year after a historic wildfire severely damaged the school and disrupted the community, according to a statement released by Executive Director and Principal Dr. Pam Magee.
In a message addressed to students, families and staff, Magee reflected on the impact of the wildfire, which tore through the Palisades and caused extensive damage to school facilities. She described the loss as extending beyond buildings and belongings, affecting the community’s sense of security, while emphasizing the resilience shown in the aftermath.
Following the fire, Palisades Charter High School established a temporary campus, known as Pali South, in the former Sears building in Santa Monica. Magee said students and staff adapted quickly to the new setting, continuing instruction and school activities despite the challenges of a dramatically different learning environment.
Magee highlighted student achievements over the past year, noting that athletes continued to compete and win championships, performers and artists brought music and creativity to temporary spaces, and students maintained strong academic performance amid uncertainty.
The school will begin the new semester at Pali South on Tuesday, Jan. 13, Magee said. By the end of the month, students and staff are expected to return to the Palisades campus.
“The milestone is more than a move — it is a testament to our shared commitment and the belief that, together, we can overcome anything,” Magee wrote.
