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    Mass or Communion Service is celebrated every school day morning at 7:30am in the Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel. You are invited to join us. 

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    Apr 21   Classes Resume

    Apr 23   Red Day Schedule

    Apr 24   Gold Day Schedule

    Apr 25   Mom’s Prayer in BER Chapel at 12p

    Apr 26   Junior-Senior Prom at Pasadera at 7p

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    Palma Places Second at the MC World Academic Quest

    Palma High School students demonstrated their academic prowess at the Monterey County World Academic Quest held at the Office of Education on Saturday, February 22nd. The team, comprised of seniors Jeremy Regalado, James Hinkle, and Gianna Gastello, along with junior Paige Settrini, earned second-place with a total of 55 points, just two points behind the winner. To come so close to first place, especially as a first-time participant, is a testament to their talent. The competition showcased the students’ knowledge across a wide range of current events and global politics earning them priority consideration for scholarships offered by the World Affairs Council.

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    Jeff Carnazzo ’85 Awarded 

    Jeff Carnazzo ’85 was awarded “Outstanding Teacher of American History” at a ceremony held by the Daughters of the American Revolution, Santa Lucia Chapter, on Friday, January 24. Mr. Carnazzo was recognized for his dedication to presenting thought-provoking challenges surrounding historical events that enable discussions and independent critical thinking. “He exacts success in all his endeavors and embodies the DAR mission of education, historic preservation, and patriotism,” wrote Ginny Brown, Regent of the Santa Lucia Chapter of NSDAR. Mr. Carnazzo has been teaching American History for more than 30 years and teaching AP United States History for 24.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Acceptances

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    Scholarships

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    Service

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    service hours are logged by students on an annual basis

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    Athletes

    47
    graduates have received athletic scholarships in the past 10 years

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    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.

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    The 2024 Inductees of Palma's Hall of Fame have been selected.

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    Mindful of our primary mission to be a witness to the love of Christ for all, Palma School admits students of any race, color, national and/or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to the students at the school. Palma School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and/or ethnic origin, nor age in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. While Palma School does not discriminate against students with special needs, a full range of services may not be available. Likewise, Palma School does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of gender, age, disability, race, color, and national and/or ethnic origin. Palma School reserves the right to be a sole judge of merit, competence and qualifications, and can favor Catholic applicants and co-workers in all employment decisions, especially in those positions that have direct bearing upon the pastoral activity of the Church.

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