Palisades Park Elementary

08/11/2026

📚🐾 Kindergarten families, this one’s for you!
Join us for Kinder 101: Parent Orientation to meet our kindergarten team, learn what to expect as your little Panther begins their school journey, and get answers to your questions. 💙

This event is geared for parents and caregivers. Students must remain with their families during the presentation in the Media Center. 

If you're unable to attend, you can learn more at our kindergarten website:
https://ppeskinderkubs.my.canva.site/rising-kinders

We can’t wait to welcome our newest Panther families to Palisades Park Elementary! 🐾✨

08/07/2026

📣 Calling all Kindergarten Families! 🖍️🎒

Our Kinder Cubs first week of school looks a little different! Please review the information provided and join us on your child's designated day at 8:30 am.

🐾 Monday, Aug 24 - Parent Orientation - time TBD

🐾Tuesday - Thursday - Staggered Entry Day - 8:30 am

🐾Friday, Aug 28 - All Kinder Cubs will attend - 8:30 am

💙Boo Hoo Breakfast for Kinder Families - 8:30 - 9:00 am

Don't forget to join us on Saturday, Aug 15 from 10:00-12:00 for our Popsicle Playdate! We can help answer any questions then! 🤗

08/06/2026

It's Back-to-School Time, Palisades Park Family!! 🏫🎉

Join us for our Open House welcoming grades 1-5 and their families. We can't wait to see our Panthers and get excited for a brand new school year! 🎒✏️📚

Kindergarten families, stay tuned for special events designed just for you! 🤗

07/23/2026

‼️ LOCATION UPDATE - BLUE PLAYGROUND ‼️

📣 Calling all KINDERGARTEN FAMILIES!! 🏫

We are so excited for our Rising Kindergarteners and their families to join us at Palisades Park Elementary this coming school year! 💙🎉

Please join us on Saturday, Aug 15th at 10:00am for a Popsicle Playdate! This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow kindergarten families, staff members, and learn about our PTSA. We can't wait to see all of our new Panther Cubs and their families! 🐾

You can learn more about our school and the kindergarten experience at our website:
https://ppeskinderkubs.my.canva.site/rising-kinders

07/23/2026

It's *almost* BACK-TO-SCHOOL TIME!!! 🏫🎒✏️

Please view our school supply list with specifics for each grade level. We can't wait for a great school year ahead! 📓✂️🖍️

07/23/2026

Important Transportation Update for the 2026-2027 School Year!! 🚌 Beep! Beep!! 🚍

📍Register by August 11 to book a bus seat for your student by the first day of school.

📍Inscríbete antes del 11 de agosto para reservar un asiento en el autobús para tu estudiante.

Register here/ Inscríbete aquí: https://cmsnc.alphaportal.app/ #/user/sign-in?returnUrl=%2F

06/29/2026

Check out the new AlphaPortal app for all your transportation needs. This will replace the Here Comes the Bus app. 🚌

Attention families of students who use CMS buses! CMS has an enhanced bus app called AlphaPortal that provides route alerts, live bus tracking, arrival notifications, bus and driver substitution updates, and more. Delete the “Here Comes the Bus” app and download AlphaPortal today! More information at https://www.cmsk12.org/operations/transportation-services/alpharoute-tutorials-and-step-by-step-instruction

06/19/2026

These are the final weeks to order 1st Day School Supplies for PALISADES PARK ELEMENTARY! ✏️ 📓 ✂️ Deadline is July 1st!

It only takes a few minutes to select your school and choose your child’s grade. Everything will arrive ready to go before school begins.

👉 Order Here:
https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/1178734

06/12/2026

It was a week full of celebration, memories, and Panther pride as we honored our amazing fifth graders! 🎓💙🐾

We celebrated their promotion and all they have accomplished during their elementary school journey. The fun continued with an exciting day at Carowinds, filled with laughter, thrills, and time spent making memories with friends.

Back at school, our fifth graders were recognized during a special ROAR Rumble celebration, highlighting their hard work, leadership, and growth. To top it all off, our students and staff lined the hallways for a heartfelt clap out as they walked through our halls one last time as elementary students. 👏❤️

We are so proud of each and every one of you and can't wait to see all the amazing things you'll accomplish in middle school and beyond.

And don't forget... It's always a great day to be a Panther! Bye!!! 🐾💙

06/10/2026

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we look to the future, we are reviewing our school's mission and vision to ensure they truly reflect who we are and who we aspire to be. This survey is designed to help us identify the alignment between what we say we value, how you actually experience our school, and your hopes for our students' future.

Your insights are incredibly valuable to this process. The survey should take approximately 10–15 minutes to complete, and all responses will remain strictly confidential. Thank you for partnering with us to shape the future of our school.

Survey Link:

Dear Parents and Guardians, As we look to the future, we are reviewing our school's mission and vision to ensure they truly reflect who we are and who we aspire to be. This survey is designed to help us identify the alignment between what we say we value, how you actually experience our school, and....