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Club Rush

Club Rush: September 2

From Baking Club to Star Wars Club, there are clubs for students with a variety of interests.

Students can learn about the more then two dozen lunchtime and after-school clubs at Club Rush on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, during lunch on the quad. Clubs set up booths where club sponsors and club members tell you about each club's activities.

See the Clubs website section for the list of clubs.
ELAC meeting

English Learner Advisory Committee Orientation Meeting: September 2

An orientation meeting for the English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, from 4:00pm to 5:00pm, in the Library and in Zoom.

The ELAC oversees the school's bilingual education programs. If you are interested in joining the ELAC, fill out the self-nomination form.
7th grade Zoom meeting

Seventh Grade Parent Meeting: September 1

A Zoom meeting for parents of 7th grade students will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, starting at 5:00pm.

The meeting was originally scheduled for Monday, August 24.
Local School Leadership Council

First Local School Leadership Council Meeting: August 31

The Local School Leadership Council (LSLC) will have its first meeting on Monday, August 31, 2026, from 4:00pm to 5:00pm.

You can attend the meeting in the Library or in Zoom.

The LSLC is a shared decision-making body that meets monthly to make decisions that affect the school. If you are interested in joining the LSLC, fill out the self-nomination form.
Minimum Day ends at 12:37pm

Minimum Day: August 28

August 28, 2026 (the day after Back to School Night) is a Minimum Day. School will be out at 12:37pm.

The Regular Bell Schedule, Tuesday Bell Schedule, and Minimum Day Bell Schedule can be found on the Bell Schedule page.
Back to School Night

Back to School Night: August 27

Palms parents should attend Back to School Night on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

You will follow your child's schedule and meet your child's teachers. Each teacher will explain the goals and expectations for their class. Back to School Night is not a time for teacher conferences.

Carpooling/rideshare is encouraged as there is no on-campus parking. Do not park in the faculty parking lots. You can enter campus through the main entrance on Woodbine or the two gates on Palms Blvd. Bringing students with you is optional, but if you bright them, they must stay with you at all times.

While you are at school, buy a Welcome Back Gram for your student, for only $1!

Calendar

Club Rush

Time: 12:35 PM – 1:05 PM
Location: Quad
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Palms Middle School in Los Angeles is a community school, a School For Advanced Studies, a Media Magnet, a Gifted Magnet School, and a Spanish World Language Immersion School. We are proud of our academic program and the education we offer, including our high state test scores, our many cultural, artistic, and other programs, our awards and honors, and our friendly and safe atmosphere.