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PALCS teacher attends professional development in Ghana

A picture of Analilia Cabrera on an orange background, underneath the words "Dual Enrollment and AutoCAD."

Dual enrollment helps student take steps toward employment

A picture of PALCS 12th grade student Violet Scardina in front of an orange background. The text reads "Leadership, advocacy, and youth tour"

Community involvement helps student prepare for her future

The front cover of the Fall 2026 edition of The Lead. The image is of a PALCS staff member and a PALCS student playing a yard game. The cover says "Embracing Connection." Additional headlines say "Back To School Celebrating a year of exciting possibilities" and "A summer of exploration: students and teachers travel far and wide to expand their horizons"

Fall 2026 edition of “The Lead” embraces connection

A PALCS employee wearing a blue shirt speaks to a PALCS students who is wearing a gray shirt. This interaction in taking place in the stands at a Pittsburgh Pirates baseball game, and there are other people in the stands.

Families connect at in-person events to start 2026-27 school year

PALCS Employees (left to right) Director of School Communications Zealan Turner, Director of Student Services Carrie Longstreth, CEO Dr. Karla Johnson, Business Technology Teacher Barbara Gross, and Social Studies Teacher Nick Yund pose for a picture with the Top Workplaces award.

PALCS recognized for commitment to leadership in Top Workplaces awards

A picture of PALCS junior Michelle Wallace with the words "Public speaking, diplomacy, and leadership"

Passion for public affairs drives online high school student

Portraits of Jeneen and Omar Barlow on top of an orange background with the words "leadership, teaching and parenting"

“Releasing the norm”: one family’s PALCS journey

A picture of Bianca Lee in front of a backdrop that reads "Science, Leadership and Performing Arts"

A future in medicine, performance: it’s all possible at PALCS

Student Voice: How PALCS Helped Prielle Lior Become A Leader

Image of three PALCS student on top of a blue background underneath the words "Dual enrollment students graduate with two degrees"

High School Students Earn College Degrees Through Dual Enrollment Courses

A picture of Claire Roussakis underneath a banner that says "Competitive Swimming And Art"

Balancing Competitive Swimming And Online School

A picture of PALCS student Nick Fritz underneath the headline "Ice Hockey, Golf, and Construction"

Online School Helps High School Student Balance Classwork, Sports, and a Job

Getting Connected And Involved At An Online Charter School

Graphic showing Mr. Steven Cooper and Mr. Cory Packer, under a banner that says "Elementary School and teaching fifth grade"

How an online cyber charter school benefits elementary students

Four CPFA alumni in circular portraits on a blue background with “CPFA Alumni” text, featured in a PALCS blog about how flexible online learning and arts-focused education supported their growth, confidence, and career success.

Winging It with CPFA Alumni

PALCS CPFA student Jo Hughes poses smiling in front of a blue background with her name in large text beside her to promote her episode of the PALCS official podcast Winging It.

Winging It with Dual Enrollment and Musical Theatre Student Jo Hughes

Dr, Marilyn Pendelton is pictured smiling in front of a blue background with her name in large text beside her.

Winging It with Your Voice Heard CEO Dr. Marilyn Pendelton

Two USP students, Sam and Judah, smile together in front of a blue background with their names displayed above them. They are best friends who completed a 1,000-mile cycling trip and share on the Winging It podcast how PALCS's online school moidel helps them balance academics and pursue real-world adventures.

Winging It with USP Students Sam Good and Judah Sutherland

The PALCS eagle mascot wearing a blue “PALCS” shirt stands beside a green “Niche Best Schools 2026” ribbon on a bright PALCS color gradient background. The text above reads “2026 Niche Best Schools” and “PALCS Makes It Possible!”

PALCS Named #1 Public Online High School in PA—AGAIN!

Juliette Tenebruso, PALCS senior, discusses STEM, music production, and leadership in a new episode of the PALCS official podcast Winging It.

Winging It with PALCS Senior Juliette Tenebruso

Jessica Kirk, Elementary School Counselor at PALCS, smiling in front of a light blue and dark blue background with the words “Elementary School Counseling” displayed beside her.

Winging It with Elementary School Counseling

Students from the PALCS University Scholars Program Mock Trial team gather outside in business professional attire, representing their online school in competition.

Winging It with USP Mock Trial Team

PALCS online school student John Walish rowing in competition with blue swish background, featured in the Winging It podcast about balancing athletics and academics in a cyber school and virtual school setting.

Winging It with USP Student and Competitive Rower John Walish

Brendan McGrath, PALCS and CPFA alum, featured on the Winging It podcast about thriving in a virtual school environment.

Winging It with CPFA Alum Brendan McGrath

Dr. Joey Rider-Bertrand, Chief Academic Officer at PALCS cyber school, standing in front of a blue background with her name beside her.

Winging It with PALCS CAO Dr. Rider-Bertrand

Dr. Karla Johnson, CEO of PALCS, standing in front of a blue background with her name displayed beside her, representing leadership in online learning.

Winging It with PALCS CEO Dr. Johnson

Three PALCS online high school teachers in front of a blue background with the words "Extended Trips" beside them, promoting international travel opportunities through PALCS online school.

Winging It Around the World with PALCS International Trips

PALCS graduate Sky Saul stands smiling in front of a blue background with her name next to her, representing her experience at an online performing arts high school.

Winging It with CPFA Grad Sky Saul

Caleb, a smiling online high school student, poses in front of a blue background with his name beside him.

Winging It with PALCS Junior and Creative Artist Caleb Doranz

Dr. Joey Rider-Bertrand, PALCS Chief Academic Officer

PALCS Welcomes Dr. Joey Rider-Bertrand as Chief Academic Officer

Collage of PALCS students and staff wearing purple to show support for military connected families during Month of the Military Child celebrations at an online school.

PALCS Celebrates Month of the Military Child!

Flyer promoting Summer 2025 programs at PALCS Center for Performing and Fine Arts, featuring offerings in music, dance, theatre, and visual arts.

Unlock Your Child’s Creativity This Summer: 2025 Programs for Grades 4-12

Supervisor of CTE and Professional Studies at PALCS standing in front of a blue background, featured in a podcast about online high school and career readiness programs.

Winging It with CTE and PSP Supervisor Ms. Jennifer Licate

PALCS Middle School Principal and Assistant Principal posed in front of a blue background promoting their podcast episode.

Winging It with PALCS Middle School

Three PALCS Family Ambassadors speaking into microphones during podcast interview.

Winging It with PALCS Family Ambassadors

School staff seated at a panel table engaging in a Q&A session about state testing in Pennsylvania.

K-12 State Testing Explained: How it Works and Why it Matters

Students from PALCS online middle and high school gathered on the ice for a fun-filled field trip at The Campus rink.

PALCS On Ice: Middle and High School East Field Trip

College and career advisor posing in front of a blue background with their name in large text beside them, promoting a school podcast episode on college, career, and financial aid advising.

Winging It with College and Career Advisor Mx. Alyx Matchett

An online high school student posing in front of a blue background with her name displayed in large text beside her.

Winging It with Student Government President Naomi Wright

A school choice advocate poses in front of a blue background with her name in large text beside her, promoting her podcast episode on school choice, educational freedom, and options available for families in Pennsylvania.

Winging It with School Choice Advocate and PaFEC Founder Sharon Sedlar

A high school student poses confidently in front of a blue background with her name displayed in large text beside her, promoting her school podcast episode about FBLA.

Winging It with PALCS FBLA Historian Paige Rebuck

A high school student from a cyber school poses in front of a blue background with her name in bold text beside her, promoting her podcast episode on student mental health in online school.

Winging It with Student Mental Health Advocate Addison Rosenberger

An online high school students poses in front of a blue background with her name in large text beside her, promoting her podcast episode.

Winging It with NHS President Ruth Clement

An online high school students poses next to one of the rabbits she breeds in front of a blue background with her name in large text beside her, promoting her episode on the PALCS Winging It podcast.

Winging It with Rabbit Breeder and Showman Sarah Davis

A teacher poses with a big smile in front of a blue background with his name in large text beside him, promoting his podcast episode.

Winging It with PALCS HSPE Teacher Mr. Solnosky

The CPFA administrative assistant and school counselor smile in front of a purple backdrop with the words "CPFA Q&A" above them.

Winging It with CPFA’s Ms. Severson and Ms. Mazzio

The community resource and homeless liaison for PALCS, smiling in front of a purple background with her name displayed in text beside her.

Winging It with PALCS Community Resource and MKV Liaison Alicia Ryberg

A middle school school social studies teacher and Army veteran wearing a suit, standing against a purple background with his name displayed in text beside him.

Winging it with PALCS Middle School Teacher Mr. Yund

A young professional actor and singer-songwriter wearing a leather jacket, standing in front of a purple background with her name displayed in text beside her.

Winging It with Actor and Singer-Songwriter Evangeline Young

virtual learning

K-12 Online Schooling: How to Choose the Best Virtual Learning Program for Your Child

online school for kids

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Enroll and Apply for an Online Charter School in PA

Mr. Logue, high school principal

Night on the Roof with PALCS High School Principal Mr. Logue

The school principal gives a thumbs-up to the camera while the assistant principal smiles beside him as they prepare to spend the nigh on the school roof as a reward for a successful student-led community service initiative.

Rooftop Reignited: Night on the Roof #2 with Principal Logue and Assistant Principal Juliano

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PALCS Celebrates National School Choice Week 2025: A Leading Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School Advocates for Education Choice

A determined female student advocate stands outside the Pennsylvania State Capitol, wearing a shirt that states "Dissent is patriotic." The grand building serves as the backdrop for her call to action.

Student Spotlight – Meet Anjali Verma: A PALCS Senior Making an Impact

Teenage male student athlete wearing headphones, studying on a laptop with a football helmet in the background.

Is a Cyber Charter School Right for Your Child? 7 Key Benefits to Consider

online school PA

Unlocking the Benefits: Why Flexibility in Online Schools is a Game Changer for Students

online school

The Rise of Online Learning: Why PA Schools Are Leading the Way

PALCS Chief Academic Officer with graduating student in cap and gown, celebrating PALCS ranking as best online high school and top public school in PA, with Niche 2025 Best Schools badge.

PALCS is Best Online High School and Top Public School!

Military family embracing and bonding together in recognition of PALCS being a Purple Star School, supporting military-connected students.

PALCS Named a Purple Star School!

PALCS Chief Academic Officer featured on the cover of Northern Connection 2025 Education Guide with school and student photos in the background.

PALCS Featured on Cover of 2025 Education Guide!

A family of four—parents and two children—gathered around a computer. The children are engaged in learning, while the parents exchange satisfied smiles, symbolizing a supportive online education environment.

Enrollment for 2025-2026 is Now Open!

online school in PA

Considering Online School for Your Child? What to Know Before Enrolling

cyber school

The Future of Education: How PA Distance Learning Charters Are Shaping Modern Learning

online k12 school

Top 10 Benefits of Enrolling Your Child in a K-12 Online School

Elementary Cyber School - PALCS

Why Are Charter Schools Becoming More Popular in Pennsylvania?

Art Performing PALCS

The Advantage of Fine Arts Education: Building Creativity and Confidence

School Choice - PALCS

What is School Choice and Why Is It Important?

Cyber School Choosing - PALCS

How to Choose the Best Online Charter School for Your Kids

Importance of Digital Citizenship

The Importance of Digital Citizenship | PALCS Is Setting Students Up for the Future

Study Schedule for Your Children

How to Create an Effective Study Schedule for Your Children

PALCS A School of Choice, For Choice

The Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School: A School of Choice, For Choice

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The Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School: Leading the Way for K-12 Online Education

Learning Over Summer Break

Learning Over Summer Break

$MS Girl Math Workbook with Computer$

Nano-Learning – The Future of Education

Infusing Entrepreneurship Into Education

Month of the Military Child - PALCS

Month of the Military Child

Elle Fox presents Meatball and Birdie Book - PALCS

Student Spotlight – Meet Elle Fox

STEAM Education

What is STEAM Education?

State Testing

State Testing is Good for Students, Schools, and Districts

what is gamification

What is Gamification? How Can It Be Applied in Education?

why school choice matters

Why School Choice Matters

cyber charter school

Cyber Charter Schools Are Public Schools

PALCS Picnic 2022

Back-to-School Celebration

HHM

PALCS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Alumni Spotlight – Olivia Mellinger

Welcome Back

Welcome to the New School Year

Students created the film The Timeth Cruncheth - PALCS

PALCS Student Filmmakers – BTS Making of ‘Timeth Cruncheth’

CPFA Senior Spring Art Show - PALCS

CPFA Senior Art Show

Cassidy Cooper: Teacher Dog Breeds

Student Spotlight – Cassidy Cooper

Winner

Student Spotlight – Abraar Jamaluddin

PALCS Course Catalog 2024-2025

2024-2025 Course Catalog

Black History Month - 2022

PALCS Recognizes and Celebrates Black History Month

Sedlar Open Letter

An Open Letter to the Pennsylvania General Assembly

Mio Imai performance - PALCS

Student Spotlight – Mio Imai – Places Third for National Championship in Violin

School Counseling Week

Celebrating School Counseling Week

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PALCS/USP Graduate Charlotte Darby, Class of 2012 Earned Her Ph.D.!

Pollock video

Family Spotlight – The Pollock’s

PALCS Student Foundation

PALCS Student Creates Foundation!

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) - PALCS

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Chapter

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PALCS Sponsoring CHOP-98.1 Radiothon!

Online School in PA

Alumni Spotlight – Katherine Anderson

Online School in PA

Winging It – Episode 14 – Funniest Home Videos

Online School in PA

Winging It – Episode 13 with Mr. John Flagler

Online School PA

Winging It – Black History Month Oratorical Competition – Episode 12

Online School in PA

Winging It – Celebrating Women’s History Month – Episode 11

Online School in PA

Winging It – Episode 10 with Henry Adams

Online School in PA

Winging It – Episode 9 with Amehja Williams

Vivian Bisset - PALCS

Alumni Spotlight – Vivian Bisset

Online School in PA

Winging It – Episode 8 with Ms. Katie Schick

PALCS Niche Award Feature

Best Online High School in PA, Middle & Elementary Ranked in Top 10 in PA!

National School Counseling Week - 2021

National School Counseling Week – 2021

Episode 7

Winging It – Episode 7 – With Robby Furlan

College Essay

College-bound PALCS Student Shares Her Application

Online School in PA

Winging It – Episode 6 – Welcome New PALCS Staff

Online School in PA

Winging It – Episode 5 with Wallis Schriver

Online School in PA

Winging It – Episode 4 with Mr. Antonucci

Online School in PA

Winging It – Episode 3 with Ms. Redcay

Emery Alderson and Students - PALCS

Student Spotlight – Emery Alderson

A PALCS podcast recording featuring two female hosts, a young elementary school student in Taekwondo gear, and his proud mother, all engaged in an inspiring conversation.

Winging It – Episode 2 with Joshua Aguirre

Online School in PA

Winging It – Episode 1 with Mr. Reigner

Emily Scott

Student Spotlight – Emily Scott

palcs graduate registered nurse

Brooke Schultz – Alumni Spotlight

Eagle and Middle School SOAR Program for Student Success

PALCS Students Succeed Through Middle School SOAR Program

Highest SAT ACT Scores

PALCS Ranked Best Charter School in PA for SAT & ACT Scores

palcs mock trial win

Mock Trial Teams Sweep Chester County Taking 1st and 2nd Place!

Taekwondo Black Belt Champion, Joshua Aguirre - PALCS

Joshua Aguirre – Student Spotlight

National School Counseling Week 2020 - PALCS

Staff Spotlights – School Counseling Department

National School Counseling Week 2020

National School Counseling Week 2020

School Choice Week 2020

National School Choice Week 2020

#1 Best Online School in PA

Comparing Cyber Schools: What Makes PALCS Unique?

#1 Best Online School in PA

Haozhou Wang – Student Spotlight

Happy Holidays from PALCS

Happy Holidays from PALCS!

Student horse back riding

Carinne Wancowicz – Student Spotlight

Wrapping Up Thankful Thursdays

Wrapping Up Thankful Thursdays

#1 Best Online School in PA

Spreading Thanks at PALCS

Anti Bullying

October Anti-Bullying Month and Recap

Spooky Treats

Trick-or-treat! – Let the spooky festivities begin.

Unite against bullying. Message from our guidance department - Bullying Prevention Month

A Message From Our School Counseling Department – Bullying Prevention Month

Teacher Spotlight - Heather Humbert

Teacher Spotlight – Mrs. Heather Humbert

Unity Day - Bullying Prevention

Bullying Prevention Month and Unity Day

Teacher Spotlight - Antonucci

Teacher Spotlight – Mr. Patrick Antonucci

Time Management

Time Management

Parents and Guardians Should be Involved in Their Child’s Education

Reasons Why Parents and Guardians Should be Involved in Their Child’s Education

Debunking Myths

Debunking Myths About Cyber Schools

Tips for a successful school year

Tips for a Successful School Year

breakfast

Why is breakfast considered the most important meal of the day?

Rachael McCullough Traveling Museum

Rachael McCullough – Traveling Women’s Museum

Successful School Year

A Successful 2018-2019 School Year

Online School Provides Flexibility

PALCS Family Spotlight – The Brathwaite Family and Flexibility

Celebrating End of Year Picnics - PALCS

End of Year Picnics

Summer Recipes for Kids

Easy Summer Recipes

10 fun activities to kick off your Summer

10 Activities to Kick-off Your Summer

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USP Teams Take Princeton University by Storm

Online School in PA

High School Students of the Month

Hand written note from child saying thank you teacher

Teacher Appreciation Week 2019

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“Why We Chose PALCS…”

Image of Brynn Culleiton

Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Brynn Culleiton

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PA Leadership Charter School: FAQ

PALCS Teacher Spotlight Yund

Teacher Spotlight – Mr. Nick Yund

online school flexibility

Janis A. Bady – Student Spotlight

Emily Intelicato

Teacher Spotlight – Mrs. Emily Intelicato

Family images

Advice From Current PALCS Parents

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“Why I Write” – Jalynne Leedy, PALCS 7th Grader

Mock trial wins regionals

USP Mock Trial Team Wins Regionals and Takes On States

Middle School SOAR Program

Image of Jorge

Student Spotlight: Jorge de Paz

Comparison of students in brick and mortar and cyber school

Choices in Your Child’s Education

MathCounts Team

USP MATHCOUNTS Competition Winners

Ms. Carrie Longstreth

Staff Spotlight – Ms. Longstreth named a 2019 STEM Ambassador

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Family Spotlight: Assiah & Rasheena Phinisee

Day of Service - student group at cradles to crayons

Cradles to Crayons 2019

Are you, or your child, interested in joining the PALCS community? Let us help walk you through the “PALCS Process”. Attending an Information Session is something we always encourage prospective parents and/or students to do, as it is very insightful! There is the option to sign up for either a group online session, a group in-person session or you can certainly schedule a one-on-one, personal session. Information sessions are a great way to learn about PALCS, in-depth and even see sample assignments and lessons! If you have any interest, you can sign up for group sessions here! If you would like to schedule a personal session, please contact us. If you have any questions about PA Leadership Charter School, and how it all works, you can give us a call at 1-877-725-2785 or send us an email at info@palcs.org. If you are ready to enroll, you may apply to PALCS by submitting a registration packet and sending in additional documents. The registration packet is available as an online application or by mail. Once the application is complete, the next step is to submit your documents. The documents we need from you include: Proof of Age, Proof of PA Residency, Immunization Records, Report Cards/Transcripts, Special Education Records (if any), Proof of Internet, and Medical/Dental Forms. These documents can be faxed to (Eastern PA: 484-356-9421 or Western PA: 412-828-3109), emailed to admissions@palcs.org, or mailed into our main offices. Once we receive your application and documents, someone from our admissions department will reach out to you to schedule an orientation. Orientation is held at our main office in West Chester or Pittsburgh, and it is the only required time you will need to come to the office. Orientation will last anywhere from …

The PALCS Process

Thank You School Counselors

National School Counselor Week

Field Trip Pennsylvania Farm Show - PALCS

PALCS and the Farm Show

PALCS Staff Spotlight Mr. Smith

Staff Spotlight: Mr. Smith

#1 Best Online School in PA

Student Spotlight: Grace Heckendorn

happy holidays

Happy Holidays from PALCS

Student Spotlight: Dominic Corcoran

Student Spotlight: Dominic Corcoran

cyber school socialization

Socialization in Cyber School

honor roll

2018-2019 First Marking Period Honor Roll

thank you

Giving Thanks to Our 3,000 Students!

haozhou wang

Student Spotlight: Haozhou Wang

halloween kids

Fall Festivities

ren fair photos

PALCS Takes On the Renaissance Faire

palcs staff on unity day

Unity Day 2018

cyberbullying

Cyberbullying Awareness

lionel mcculloch

Student Spotlight: Lionel McCulloch

you will never regret being kind

Bullying Prevention Month

welcome back to school

First Day 2018!

3 2 1 go

Preparing for the First Day of School

Important Announcement: Professional Studies Program

New for 2018: Professional Studies Program

Class of 2018

Graduation 2018

last day of school

Last Day of School 2018!

the silent voices project

PALCS Student Involved in the Silent Voices Project

Heather Smarick at Alpha Ice Complex

Student Spotlight: Heather Smarick

US Presidential Scholar 2018 William McGregor

PALCS Student William McGregor Named US Presidential Scholar

PNC Park Field Trip

PNC Park Field Trip

palcs 2018 csi lab event

CSI Lab Event

prague

2019 Educational Trip to Eastern Europe

cpfa jazz students

CPFA Jazz Mavericks Travel to NYC

dottie mclean

Student Spotlight: Dottie McLean

PALCS High School Open House 2018

PALCS High School Open House 2018

cpfa senior art show 2018

CPFA Senior Art Showcase 2018

Creative Writing Circle Magazine Cover for Winter 2018

Creative Writing Circle

spring break

Spring 2018

students at the palcs prom west 2017

Get Ready to Dance at the PALCS Proms!

william mcgregor with double bass

Back in the Spotlight: William McGregor

happy pi day 3.14

3.14 Pi Day!

student raising hand while ms. owens reads a book

March PALCS Activities

audrey emata

Student Spotlight: Audrey Emata

national young arts foundation

Two PALCS Students Named Presidential Scholars Nominees

julia and mrs owens study art at the carnegie museum

PALCS Visits the Carnegie Museums

honor roll certificate

Honor Roll 2018, Marking Period 2

National School Counseling Week

National School Counseling Week 2018

National Honor Society at PALCS

ms kofeldt on weekend philler

Ms. Kofeldt Featured on WPHL17

CPFA winter art show collage

CPFA Winter Art Exhibition 2018

Levon holding a drawing saying I love my school because my teachers are awesome

Family Spotlight: The Putt Family

PA celebrates National School Choice Week

School Choice Week 2018

student snorkeling on the key largo trip

Educational Trips: Past and Future

livestream screenshot of palcs anoles, cockroaches, and geckos

Science Department Class Pets

students at usp who won awards and scholarships

Outstanding Accomplishments Among Individuals

Holiday 2017 Blog Post

Happy Holidays 2017

students participating in the-mock trial frendship tournament

PALCS USP Activity Group Accomplishments and Victories

rachel stern dancing

Student Spotlight: Rachel Stern

PALCS USP Students Work to Reshape Our World

Honor Roll Certificate

Almost Half of All PALCS Students Attain Honor Roll

multiple students holding hands

USP Community Building Day

seasonal decorations saying give thanks

PALCS Gives Thanks

Collecting Box Tops for Education

2017 Citadel Heart of Learning Nominations

loudspeaker calling for attention

Enrollment Updates: CPFA and Grade 12

two dozen staff members in the palcs west chester office wearing orange shirts

Recapping Bullying Prevention Month

boy looking at a drawing of a graph

PALCS is a Top-Performing School in PA

Student wearing orange t-shirt for unity day

Unity Day

$PALCS High School Math Department$

Meet the High School Math Department

Group of PALCS Students with sign to help stop bullying

Back-to-School Picnic Recap

Kyleigh Guttman dancing

Student Spotlight: Kyleigh Guttman

Leaves and text that says one kind word can change someone's entire day

Spreading Kindness During Bullying Prevention Month

Scholastic Book Fair

Bullying Prevention Month

#1 Best Online School in PA & Top 10 Nationwide

students on a field trip

Field Trips and Events

Back to School Chalkboard

Back to School Picnics

5 Ways to Start the School Year Off the Right Way

5 Ways to Start the School Year Off Right!

Church from the PALCS Galapagos trip

Student Trip to the Galapagos

Dance Teacher Mrs. Duncan Presenting at National Conference

nbc 10 news still of ms. courtney kofeldt

Ms. Kofeldt Suggests Fun Learning Tools on NBC

Extended Stay Trips Image, hand holding globe

Did You Know: PALCS Educational Trips

Summer STEM Camp 2017

STEM Summer Camp

PALCS Ranked Best Charter School in PA for ACT

PALCS Ranked Best Charter School in PA for ACT

Vinh Le, student

Alumni Spotlight: Vinh Le

PALCS Student Julia Zane Hosts Open Mic Benefit

PALCS Student Julia Zane Hosts Open Mic Benefit

PALCS Class of 2017

Graduation 2017

School of Professional Studies, Students in Art Class

Did You Know: School of Professional Studies

Manternach Family, PALCS family

Family Spotlight: The Manternach Family

Start of Summer, "Hello Summer!", Child swinging on swing

10 Activity Ideas for a Cool Summer

Class of 2017, student in cap and gown

Graduation 2017 Livestream

Last day of School, empty hallways

Last Day of School 2017!

Stulberg International String Competition, William McGregor

PALCS Student Wins International String Competition

Prom, "A Night to Remember", blurred city background

Both Sides of the State Party at 2017 PALCS Proms

"End of the 2016-2017 school year picnic" green grass, blue sky

Let’s Picnic!

Write PALCS a review, silhouettes with speech bubbles

Calling All Reviews!

University Scholars Students Moot Court holding trophy

USP Moot Court Teams Compete and Win at Princeton

anielle Guth, SPS, DCCC, CPFA, PALCS, Immaculata University, Psychology

Student Spotlight: Danielle Guth

Spring Art Show, CPFA

CPFA Spring Art Show Opens

PALCS Student Reaches Semifinals in Geo Bee

PALCS Student Reaches Semifinals in Geo Bee

PALCS Prom, 2017 glowing lights background

PALCS Prom 2017

Student Spotlight: Kaylee Goetz, Student Intern

Student Spotlight: Kaylee Goetz

CPFA Spring Dance Concert, Gotta Move, Friday May 5th, 2017

CPFA Spring Dance Concert

CPFA Senior Showcase, Photographs, Art Projects

CPFA Senior Art Exhibit

Middle School Mock Trail Participants in the middle of a mock trail

USP Mock Trial Team Engages in Friendly Competition

PALCS Honor Roll, honor roll certificate with seal and signatures

Honor Roll: Third Marking Period

Elliot Mast, Baseball Player, Student, FTK: For the Kids

Student Spotlight: Elliot Mast

PALCS Spring Break, a field of flowers

Spring Break

Ellison Family, Kayaking, working on school work

Family Spotlight: The Ellison Family

CPFA Spring Musical, Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

CPFA Spring Musical

Byler Family, 6 siblings smiling

Family Spotlight: The Byler Family

Bring back the Bees, Honey Nut Cheerios, Silhouette of Buzz The Bee, Missing

PALCS Community Works to Bring Back the Bees

"Cavalcade of Bands, Education through musical involvement"

CPFA Jazz Ensemble Wins Again

Kourtney Kofeldt, 2017 NextGeneration EdTech Leader, Award Winner

Ms. Kofeldt: Winner of the 2017 EdTech Leader Award!

Cavalcade of Bands, Education Through Musical Involvement, Raquel Rosenwald

PALCS CPFA Students Win at the Cavalcade of Bands

Teacher Spotlight, Mike Logue

Staff Spotlight: Mr. Logue

Distinguished Honor Roll, Certificate, Seal, signatures

Honor Roll: Second Marking Period

Guidance, College Wear Day, Teachers and Staff wearing college shirts

National School Counseling Week

Snowball Dance 2017, Snow Flakes falling background

PALCS Students & Guests Party at Snowball Dance

Kourtney Kofeldt, 2017 NextGeneration EdTech Leader, Vote Jan 30 - Feb 17, 2017

Vote for Ms. Kofelt for the 2017 EdTech Leader Award!

USP Academic Team, Students with Teachers Outside

PALCS Academic Team Progresses to Semi-Finals

National School Choice Week, Graduation Caps flying in the wind

National School Choice Week

USP Mock Trail students standing on steps with teachers

PALCS USP Mock Trial Team Takes Third

Students and Teachers go Ice Skating

PALCS Students Go Ice Skating

William McGregor, National Youngarts Foundation

Student Spotlight: William McGregor

Charity work, staff members sponsor gifts for children, a teacher surrounded by bags of wrapped presents

PALCS Staff Members Sponsor Gifts for Children in Need

Lackeys Family, Action News, Your Life, two students working back to back

PALCS Family Interviewed by TV News about Internet Filtering

Theorin Family, building legos, animation

PALCS Alumni Excel as Creative Professionals

Distinguished Honor Roll, Certificate, Seal, signatures

Half of All PALCS Students Attain Honor Roll

Tyler Diggs, Ballet Dancer, CPFA Student

Student Spotlight: The Diggs Family

Erin Neason, Urban Education, sage Journals

PALCS Teacher Publishes Research About Homeless Youth

Meet the Principals, University Scholars, Mr. Chris Stiles

Meet the Principals: Mr. Chris Stiles, University Scholars

Tom West, CPFA Coordinator invited to write music

PALCS CPFA Teacher Invited to Write for Music Site

PALCS Student remembers 9/11, Falisha Jones

PALCS Student Remembers 9/11

PALCS Makes it Possible: Dylan Boyd

A Midsummer Night's Dream, CPFA show

CPFA Presents Shakespeare in the Summer

PALCS Playground, summer safety tips

Summer Safety Tips

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PALCS Teacher Top 200 ELearning Influencer and Brands

Graduation, student's cap toss, blue graduation cap and gowns

Graduation 2016

Students foster cats and kittens, kittens in baskets

PALCS Helps Student Foster Cats

PALCS Student is Broadway’s “Matilda”

The Brightside Tavern Film Festival

PALCS CPFA Student Nominated in Winning Film Festival Short

PALCS USP Student competes in international science fair - Intel, Ralph Lawton

PALCS USP Student Competes in International Science Fair

PALCS USP Students compete and win county science fair, bottles with science experiments

PALCS USP Students Compete, Win County Science Fair

SAT Test

PALCS is the Best PA Cyber School for SAT Performance

Student Spotlight: Hannah Ishizaki and Joseph Comella, conductor with wand, orchestra blurred background

Pittsburgh Concert Society: Hannah Ishizaki and Joseph Comella

Robotics Team win state championship, medals around 4 students

PALCS Robotic Team Place at the Diamond State Championships

Sophia Zalipsky

Sohpia Zalipsky – WHHY Contest Finalist

Mock Trial Team at LaSalle

USP Mock Trial Team Competes at LaSalle University Tournament

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PALCS Students Attend PMEA District 12 Orchestra Festival

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