Preparing for the First Day of School
Are you ready? That’s right, the 2018-2019 school year is one week away, and we are so excited!
New for 2018: Professional Studies Program
PALCS is excited to announce the launch of the Professional Studies Program (PSP) for the 2018-2019 school year! Formerly known as the School of Professional Studies, PSP will still be a custom career-related program for high school students in grades 9-12 that can package electives like a college major, but now the program includes expanded options and certification opportunities. Additionally, special emphasis will also be placed on the high school graduation portfolio courses to enhance practical skills, such as seeking volunteer and job shadowing opportunities and creating and maintaining an online portfolio or resume.
Graduation 2018
On Saturday, June 16, 2018, the PALCS community, friends, and family of the Class of 2018 gathered for the 14th Annual Commencement to celebrate the end of their high school careers and all their accomplishments. This year’s graduating class consisted of 363 PALCS students. Over 150 members of the Class of 2018 joined together on stage in Lancaster for a day of celebration.
Last Day of School 2018!
Today is the last day of the 2017-2018 school year! We want to commend the entire PALCS community and celebrate what a wonderful year it has been! With the school year coming to a close, we want to thank and congratulate our staff, students and their families, all of whom have worked so hard all year long to do their best and reach their goals. Every school year comes with different challenges and hardships, but that’s part of what makes the last day of school so special each year. Today is a day of celebration! We want to encourage everyone to take a moment, take a deep breath, and reflect on what you have accomplished.
PNC Park Field Trip
The sky was clear and the sun was shining on April 13th as a group of over 65 PALCS faculty, staff, students, and families gathered at the statue of Willie Stargell, the world-famous Pittsburgh Pirate, outside PNC Park on the North Shore of Pittsburgh for a tour of the baseball park.
2019 Educational Trip to Eastern Europe
PALCS is excited to announce that the next high school extended stay trip will be to Eastern Europe! A group of PALCS high school students and teachers will be traveling to Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland, and Hungary in June of 2019. As the group travels, they will learn about the Iron Curtain and World War II, see Gothic cathedrals, and explore vibrant cities.