Palisades Charter High School, which is home to a host of A-List alumni and has been the site of numerous TV and film projects, was heavily damaged by the Palisades Fire, which broke out on Jan. 7 and has grown to more than 23,000 acres since then.
In a statement The school posted on Facebook that many places on the sprawling campus were not visibly damaged by the fire. Including most Classroom and gymnasium buildings, as well as a baseball field, playground, aquatic center and quad green. However, a “significant portion” estimated at about 40% was either “damaged or destroyed.”
The famous campus has been home to sets such as the 1976 Stephen King film adaptation currywith Sissy Spacek, as well as a body-swapping comedy with Lindsay Lohan Freaky FridayWho filmed all the classroom scenes at the school. Recently, MTV Teen Wolfthe 2010 YA supernatural series starring Dylan O’Brien and Tyler Posey, depicted the fictional exteriors of Beacon Hills High on the PCHS campus. Another high-profile production was the “Good 4 u” music video by Grammy Award-winning pop star Olivia Rodrigo, which used some of PCHS’ gym and wardrobe facilities.
Palisades High also has many notable alumni who have gone on to pursue careers in Hollywood: among those who can call themselves Dolphins are JJ Abrams, Forest Whitaker, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Will.i.am, Katey Sagal, Adam Shankman and others.
“We are committed to rebuilding not only our school but also the surrounding communities we serve,” the school wrote in its announcement. “Our children are our future, and our school is their future. We cannot and will not abandon this mission.”
Although many facilities remain intact, only individuals authorized by school officials, the Los Angeles Police Department, or the Los Angeles Unified School District are allowed in the building until further notice due to potential damage and hazards, such as asbestos, black carbon, and chemicals other toxic substances.
Accordingly, the start of the second semester, which was scheduled for this week, has been postponed until January 21. The school will temporarily follow an online learning plan as it addresses the above safety concerns and loss of classroom space.
“We recognize that this fire has left many families without a home. We understand the depth of this loss and are committed to supporting our school community the best we can during this difficult time. Our goal is to be a source of stability, offering support to our youth as their first, second, or even third place during recovery.” “We understand that activities, arts, and athletics are important to the high school experience,” wrote Pamela Magee, executive director and principal of PCHS. “Even during this time of mitigation and restoration, we will preserve these meaningful nurturing opportunities.” Social and personal development.
At the Palisades Fire’s latest update, the blaze has burned more than 23,000 acres and is currently 11% contained, with 4,700 personnel assigned to combat the disaster. The death toll reaches 5, which, combined with the Eaton Fire across town in Altadena/Pasadena, rises to 16 overall.
