An education that builds character and confidence comes from a school that puts its Christian principles into practice every day. Palma School students have opportunities that are not possible at other schools. Surrounded by role models and mentors, Palma students thrive in an environment that fosters camaraderie, inclusion and integrity.

Dates

Friday, May 24
8th Grade Graduation

Sunday, May 26
High School Graduation
  • A Team School
    The camaraderie created on campus permeates every aspect of school life, from the classroom to clubs and activities to community service and into the arenas of sport. The myriad of Palma student achievements is testimony to what can be accomplished when a school works...and works together.
  • A Campus Ministry on Fire With Love & Compassion
    Feeding the homeless helps — engaging the homeless heals. Palma School is a place where community service is not measured in hours served, but in lives changed. From the fields of Salinas to the prison in Soledad, the impact of Palma’s service is tangible and young men find their world, and their minds, expanding.
  • Academics For College and The Real World
    Today’s students require an education that is as nimble as they will need to be in their careers. At Palma, students receive an education that is forward-looking, yet built on a solid foundation of traditional skills and values with relevant classes that will launch students on a trajectory aimed directly at their future.
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  • My favorite memory was ...

    My favorite memory was standing at the top of Machu Picchu with my fellow Chieftains after a week of building homes and working with orphanages in Lima. My advice for younger students is to get as involved with service as possible and procrastinate as little as possible.

  • My most memorable moment in high school was ...

    My most memorable moment was when I went on the Mission Peru trip 2015-2016. It was such an eye-opening experience and I’ll have memories that I will never forget. My advice to future students is to GET INVOLVED. There are so many opportunities at this school.

  • My most memorable moments at Palma were ...

    My most memorable moments at Palma were creating the bonds with my brothers that will last a lifetime. Going to the state championship with our basketball team and winning NorCal was at the top of my list. It was a great feeling to have the whole school behind us.

  • My personal favorite was ...

    My personal favorite was playing with the band at a basketball game, looking out and seeing the crowd going crazy. It truly seemed like a brotherhood. My advice to new students at Palma is to participate as much as you can. Join all the clubs and sports you can.

  • Nothing is better than ...

    Nothing is better than the bonds you will make with your brothers. Winning league championships, going to dances with everyone, and hanging out with everyone. Words of advice are you should have fun in high school because it really does go by fast.
Palma is a private, college-preparatory school for boys in grades 7 through 12 owned and operated by the Christian Brothers Institute of California. Palma School is dedicated to providing young men an excellent education in a Roman Catholic environment that embraces the Essential Elements of an Edmund Rice Christian Brother Education and challenges each individual to develop spiritually, intellectually, morally, physically, and socially.
919 Iverson Street . Salinas, CA 93901 . 831.422.6391
mainoffice@palmaschool.org

Palma School is a 501(c)3 corporation owned and operated by The Christian Brothers Institute of California.

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