"Learning in an environment that honors strong community traditions is the perfect place for our children to build on the past in order to create the future."
- Peggy Griebenow, Principal
Vision
The Mission of Palmer Lake Elementary School is to ensure all students learn at high levels to reach their full potential.
Mission
Palmer Lake Elementary believes that the most promising strategy for achieving the mission of our school is to develop our capacity to function as a professional learning community. We envision a school in which staff:
Main Office: 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Class Time: K-6th: 8:55 a.m. to 3:55 p.m.
Unless otherwise stated, all hours are Monday through Friday. Our first bell rings at 8:50. Students are tardy after 8:55 a.m.
Application for free and reduced price school meals
Free and reduced price school meals are available for students. Please see the links below for application information.
Free and Reduced Meal Application Information Packet- English
Free and Reduced Meal Application Information Packet- Spanish
NEW School Times for 20-21
"Soft Start"* begins at 8:40
First Bell Rings at 8:50
Tardy Bell Rings at 8:55
Dismissal Bell Rings at 3:55
*Soft start is when students can begin entering the building through their assigned door.
Enrollment opens February 10th for the 2020-2021 school year.
Any Kindergarten parents or other new families are welcome to call the
school and schedule a tour.
All registration information can be found on the district website: click here!
Report Card Access Instructions
Parents, do you need a great resource for some literacy-based homework help? Learn more about each literacy area and access activities to use at home:
PLES Facebook (Please select the link)
If you would like to view the LPSD family feedback regarding returning to 100% in-person learning, click here.
The fourth annual Aliorum De Awards is underway! This award recognizes the dedication and commitment of an individual who has touched the life of an LPSD student with a disability. Any LPSD employee, community member, or student is an eligible recipient. If you would like to nominate someone, click here.
If you would like to submit a paper nomination form, please contact Tamara McKee at tmckee@lewispalmer.org or call 719-785-4208. Please submit your nominations before March 28.
A virtual awards event will be held on April 22 to recognize the winners.
In January, D38 invited our families and community to participate on a Steering Committee to develop a Facility Master Plan (FMP) for Grace Best. We are moving forward with this work.
The most current updates will be available at lewispalmer.org/GraceBestPlan.
Preschool/PreK Enrollment for 2021-2022
Preschool enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year has begun. The first step is to complete the Intent to Enroll. More information can be found on our Preschool and Early Childhood Programs web page.
The Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2020 OS with Supplement has been posted and can be viewed/downloaded here.
D38 is in need of substitute teachers! Requirements to become a sub have changed. Unlike the 1-year authorization, the 2020-21 authorization is NOT district-, BOCES- or charter school-specific and does not require a verification form. Apply here!
Lewis-Palmer and Palmer Ridge high schools were ranked as top high schools in Colorado by the U.S. News and World Report. Both schools were also ranked at the national level. Thank you, PRHS and LPHS staff and students, for your continued commitment to excellence!
Lewis-Palmer School District 38 has again received the ASBO Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting award for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending in June 2019. This award represents D38's commitment to transparency and high-quality financial reporting. Thank you to the D38 Financial Team for continued excellence!
ASBO Certificate and Announcement
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Address 115 Upper Glenway
PO Box 10, Palmer Lake, CO 80133
Phone (719) 488-4760
Fax (719) 488-4764