"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.
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Choice Enrollment Window Ends
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)
Lewis-Palmer School District 38 is developing a Facility Master Plan (FMP) for the Grace Best facility to identify and prioritize its current and future needs. As a part of this effort, the district is forming a Steering Committee of approximately 20 individuals (comprised of students, teachers, staff, parents, business leaders, and community members). We encourage and invite our community to participate on this committee. See the documents below for more information.
Interest form must be sent to info@lewispalmer.org prior to 5:00 p.m., January 25.
Open invitation to participate
The Choice Enrollment window for the 2021-2022 school year will run from Jan 4 to Feb 5, 2021. Please visit the Choice Enrollment page for more information.
Do You Want To Be a Palmer Ridge Bear?
Please view choice information about Palmer Ridge here.
See a choice informational presentation, a student-made video, information about our student pathways, and check out our outstanding extracurriculars and athletics. Peruse the course handbook to see what Palmer Ridge has to offer.
If you have any questions please contact: Evela Gillette at egillette@lewispalmer.org or Terry Bramschreiber at tbramschreiber@lewispalmer.org
So You Want To Be A Ranger…
Please join us for a Virtual 8th Grade Night HERE
See our virtual tour, check out our outstanding extracurriculars and athletics. Peruse the course handbook and discover why You want to be a Ranger.
If you have any questions please contact: Amanda Verrie at averrie@lewispalmer.org or Bridget O’Connor at boconnor@lewispalmer.org.
What does a day at PreK or Kindergarten look like?
See all that our programs have to offer!
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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For information and D38 communications regarding COVID-19, please click here. For additional resources and information for families, please scroll down to "Wellness and Family Resources."
Lewis-Palmer School District 38 is the recipient of a 2020 Best Communities for Music Education award from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. The award program recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education. Designations are made to districts and schools that demonstrate an exceptionally high commitment and access to music education.
Address 115 Upper Glenway
PO Box 10, Palmer Lake, CO 80133
Phone (719) 488-4760
Fax (719) 488-4764