Palisades Charter High School (PCHS) in Los Angeles is appealing to the community for help in finding a new campus after its previous campus was severely damaged by flooding. Ongoing forest fires In california.
“We started our high school experience during Coronavirus diseaseCharlie Spizer, PCHS student body president, said during an interview on CNNFox and friends' Wednesday. “We're really trying to bring our community back together again, and all our Pali Dolphins under one roof again.”
The school, which serves about 3,000 students from more than 100 zip codes, lost a large portion of its campus to the fires. While the main brick building survived, the wooden huts at the rear and the sports fields were destroyed during the fire.
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Water is dropped by helicopter on the Palisades Fire in Mandeville Canyon, January 11, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)
In a press release, the administration stated that many students and staff also lost their homes and belongings. “We are asking for support and assistance from local businesses, organizations and individuals to help find a safe and accessible space for our school,” the statement read.
Palisades Fire in the Pacific Ocean, along with Eaton fireis still burning in the Los Angeles area. according to Cal FireThe wildfires affected at least 664 buildings, destroying more than 485 of them. Strong winds increase the risk of further destruction, and the fires have already taken their toll 24 lives.
Despite the devastation, Speiser said the community is coming together.
“All my personal friends and colleagues have lost their homes. Everyone is texting every day, we are all running errands for each other, and doing whatever we can to help each other. It is truly amazing to see everyone’s selflessness.”
The school's student body is open to learning in any space large enough to accommodate their community, from warehouses to abandoned office buildings.
“We are reaching out to anyone we can,” Speiser said. “We really want to get back to in-person (learning) with everyone.”
Dr. Pamela Magee, Executive Director and Director of PCHS, emphasized the importance of finding a temporary campus.
“By coming together, we can ensure that our students can remain in their learning environment, with their friends and teachers, at a time when they need it most,” she said.
“We have a unique opportunity to demonstrate the strength and resilience of our community in the face of adversity,” Magee added.
The school urges anyone who can help locate temporary housing or provide support to contact them at PCHSrecovery@palihigh.org.
Donations to help with recovery efforts can also be made at https://givebutter.com/RaisePali.
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