Pali High students return to classes in old Sears building

Pali High returns to school in Santa Monica

After Palisades Charter High School was destroyed in January's fires, students returned to campus Wednesday at a temporary location - the old Sears building in Santa Monica,

LOS ANGELES - Students from Palisades Charter High School have returned to class in a temporary location in Santa Monica after their campus was damaged in the Palisades Fire.

The backstory:

Following the fire, students initially transitioned to remote learning. 

Palisades HS students back to school in old Sears building

After a period of remote learning, classes were moved to the Sears Building to conclude the last school year, so returning students are used to the routine.

Classes were then moved to the old Sears Building in Santa Monica to finish the last school year, so returning students are already familiar with the temporary campus.

What's next:

The damaged Palisades Charter High School campus is not expected to be ready to reopen until 2026. 

In the meantime, students will continue attending classes at the temporary "Pali South" location.