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Here's the latest and greatest in what's happening in the Palisades School District! 
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Helpful Hints for a Fantastic Start to the 2026-2027 School Year!
 
We hope you had a wonderful summer. We’re looking forward to seeing all of the students’ smiling faces back in our school buildings. 
 
We hope that you will find the "Helpful Hints for a Fantastic Start to the 2026-2027 School Year" (PDF) information useful in the coming weeks as we get started up again!

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Pre-K Counts Is Now Enrolling for the 26-27 School Year
 
Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts (PA PKC) is a state-funded pre-kindergarten program for 3- and 4- year-old children to help them gain school readiness skills. The goal of PA PKC is to provide a high quality-learning environment for children. The program provides comprehensive services to all enrolled children and their families. By forming a partnership with parents, staff, and the community members, we offer services designed to promote the healthiest, safest environment in which children, families, and staff can thrive and their full potential.
 
The new applications for Pre-K Counts for next school year are now available. You can download the applications in PDF format below:
Any eligible students from within our school district are able to participate. Parents must provide daily transportation. There are currently 13 openings. for the program next fall. The Pre-K Counts classroom is located in Durham Nockamixon Elementary.
 
All completed applications can be sent to Kim Day, Director. Any questions can be directed to her by phone at 267-424-2024 or via email at [email protected].

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Comprehensive Plan 2026-2029
 
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) requires each school district, every three years, to conduct a process to create a Comprehensive Plan. In Palisades, this plan becomes the structure for the development of goals and areas of focus for the Superintendent and the administration. Together, with staff, parents, community members, and other stakeholders, the Palisades School District completed the process in February, 2026.
  • We welcome you to review the Easy Reference Guide for the Comprehensive Plan 2026-2029 online.
  • You can also download the Easy Reference Guide. (PDF)
  • This is a single-page infographic summarizing the key components of Comprehensive Plan 2026-2029. (PDF)
  • This is the presentation that summarizes the work of the Steering Committee and the Action Planning Subcommittees, where the work occurred to develop a robust plan for the next three years (2026-2029).