Student Life
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Fun Facts About Our Teachers
by Alexa Schwalm We see teachers every day for an hour and a half, but what do we really know about them? Our teachers do not just focus on their subject areas, they have lives outside of their content. Mr. McGovern tried out for the US Olympic Rifle team in 2016, and has been to… Read more
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Picking and Choosing: College Housing and Meal Plans
by Layna Transue Seniors, congratulations; you just committed to college! While this is a huge accomplishment, the work to begin your college experience does not end there. Next, you need to decide your rooming situation and your meal plan. If you are living on campus at your desired school, important but intimidating factors can be… Read more
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March Mammal Madness at Palisades
by Courtney Reguera March Mammal Madness is an event that takes place in March in schools all over the country. It began in 2013, created and run by Arizona State University. The idea of this event is to educate students about different animals in an interactive way. By facing animals up against each other, students… Read more
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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Spring
by Layna Transue Spring is officially here! With it comes longer days, warmer temperatures, and blooming flowers. But the turning of the season is not all sunshine and rainbows. Spring means the ushering in of allergies and tax season. The pros can outweigh the cons to some, but to others, Spring is not the amazing… Read more
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Prom On a Budget: Starting Early
by Gianna Gammello If there was a way to do prom without breaking the bank, wouldn’t you want to try it? Not all proms have to end in wasted money and immense stress. In this month of Palisades Declassified School Survival Guide, we will be discussing how to do prom on a budget, starting early. … Read more
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Palisades Declassified: The Need-to-Knows of Prom
by Layna Transue An essential part of a high school experience is attending a school dance. With less than 3 months left of the school year, excitement for prom is only increasing. Many students begin the preparations for prom as early as March, including prom proposals, buying outfits, and deciding if they even want to… Read more
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Celebrating Inclusion
by Ryleigh Steinmetz Spread the Word Inclusion Day and World Down Syndrome Day are fast approaching! Spread the Word Inclusion Day is taking place on March 6th and World Down Syndrome Day is on March 21st. To celebrate Spread the Word Inclusion Day and World Down Syndrome Day at Palisades High School, the members of… Read more
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Pathways and Course Selection: The Importance of Indulging in Opportunity and Planning for the Future
by Layna Transue Choosing your classes for the next year can be a daunting and overwhelming task. Between deciding how many core class subjects you want to take, how rigorous you want the next school year to be, and how to fit exploratory courses into your schedule, you can easily find yourself choosing classes that… Read more
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Scheduling Tips – APs and Duel Enrollment
by Gianna Gammello The time to make schedules for next year’s school year is now upon us. Much concern from students in regards to Advanced Placement classes (AP’s) and Dual Enrollment is well known. So what are AP classes and Dual Enrollment? What are the benefits in taking these classes, and how do you go… Read more
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The Addams Family Auditions
by Lauren Showmaker It’s that time of year to audition for Palisades High School’s annual spring musical: The Addams Family. Auditions will be held December 19-21 and audition papers can be found outside Mr. Hong’s room (room 114). This dark and gloomy show is a little different than the movies about the Addams family. Wednesday… Read more