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NHS Tutoring Available in the Cislini Study Center
National Honor Society students are available in the Cislini Study Center after school from 2:45 to 3:15pm, Monday through Thursday. This peer-to-peer tutoring opportunity is for any student who would like a little help with their studies.
Raymond Luna ’27 Makes Eagle Scout
Raymond Luna ’27 completed his Eagle Scout rank this Fall. For his Eagle Scout project, he painted 40 fire hydrants in the Maple Park area in Salinas. Cal-Water, and Salinas Mayor Kimbley Craig awarded him a certificate of appreciation from the city for his service to our community. Raymond has been a scout since 2015 and continues his scouting journey with Troop 93 out of the Corral de Tierra area.
Palma’s House System is Underway
Also new this year is a House System whereby high school students are members of four houses that will compete throughout the year in a variety of categories to earn points toward winning the Chieftain Cup. The culture on campus is thriving.
Palma Receives $2.5m from Edward M. Dowd Foundation
The Largest One-Time Gift In Palma’s History
The generous gift will provide funding to remodel the gym and update Palma School’s entrance.
“We are thrilled to receive this gift at this pivotal moment in our history. The renovated gym will serve all of our students through physical education, fine and performing arts programs, and daily student life. It will be an improvement benefiting the entire Palma community.” — Chris Dalman, Palma’s president
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Chieftains Connect
Looking for more than a school? Find it at Palma
Whether you’re moving up from elementary school or entering Palma at any grade level, you will find a welcoming campus culture. The class camaraderie is strong and the House System makes students feel connected within their classmates and across their school.
Chieftains Thrive
A Palma education is focused on the whole person, preparing students to thrive in college and in the world. Palma graduates possess character and are confident in their convictions.
Acceptances
100%
of 2024 graduates were accepted to college
Scholarships
$5,500,000+
was received by 2024 graduates in college scholarship offers
Service
6,000+
service hours are logged by students on an annual basis
Athletes
47
graduates have received athletic scholarships in the past 10 years
University Attendance
Chieftains Inspire
Alumni credit Palma for the success they continue to have in college and life.
"I use the tools given to me at Palma to educate and empower students like me — underrepresented, underserved, low-income students. It’s because of the courage and conviction I gained at Palma that I can show my students that they, too, can achieve the education necessary for social mobility.”
“Palma set the foundation for me to establish a strong work ethic in order to be successful in an unfamiliar environment. Some of my best memories come from Palma and I can’t thank my parents enough for making the sacrifice to send me there. Thanks to Palma I’m a first-generation college student.”
“Palma offers a value-based education that’s really unlike any other school in Monterey County. I personally grew impassioned and really learned through my volunteering at Soledad State Prison with the Prison Ministry working with those on the margins.”
Palma Alumni Webcast Series
A weekly webcast hosted by Abe Lincoln ’88 includes interviews of alumni from a diverse range of backgrounds, spanning several decades, career fields, and interests to discuss their experiences at Palma and life after graduation.
The 2024 Inductees of Palma's Hall of Fame have been selected.
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