Lunar Eclipse 8/27/2026
7:00 Presentation about Eclipse. 7:30 Telescopes for open viewing outside Planetarium. Maximum eclipse: 9:13 pm, PDT
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District Calendar
Aug 27
7 PM – 7:20 PM
Location: SAGE Planetarium, 38060 20th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550, USA
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Location: SAGE Planetarium, 38060 20th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550, USA
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Sep 1
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Palmdale School District, 39139 10th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550, USA
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Palmdale School District, 39139 10th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550, USA
Sep 5
8 PM – 9 PM
Location: Prime Desert Woodland Preserve, 43201 35th St W, Lancaster, CA 93536, USA
Sep 7
Sep 11
6 PM – 9 PM
Location: 3850 E Avenue S, Palmdale, CA 93550, USA
Sep 15
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Palmdale School District, 39139 10th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550, USA
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Palmdale School District, 39139 10th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550, USA
Oct 6
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Palmdale School District, 39139 10th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550, USA
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Palmdale School District, 39139 10th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550, USA
Oct 9
Oct 20
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Palmdale School District, 39139 10th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550, USA
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Palmdale School District, 39139 10th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550, USA
Palmdale Awards
CSBA Golden Bell Awards 2025
Dual Immersion Schools, Dos Caminos, Los Amigos, Manzanita, Tumbleweed
Congratulations,
Maria Lugo-Valladares, Teacher of the Year 2025-26
District School Site Leader of the Year 2024-25.
Congratulations, Rena Thorogood, Principal at Barrel Springs Elementary, on being named our School Site Leader of the Year 2024-25.
Central Office Leader of the Year 2025-26.
Congratulations to Sonia Salcedo, our PSD Central Office Leader of the Year 2025-26.
Dr. Raul Maldonado has been named Superintendent of the Year 2025 by the California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA). Dr. Raul Maldonado has been the Palmdale School District Superintendent for nearly 12 years.
District Classified Employee of the Year 2024-25.
Congratulations, Tommy Andersen, TSS at the District Technology Services, on being named our PSD Classified Employee of the Year 2025-26.
CAAASA Board Member of the Year 2026.
Congratulations to Simone Zulu Diol for your outstanding leadership, unwavering dedication, and meaningful contributions that strengthen our organization and uplift the community we serve.
Volunteer of the Year
Join us in celebrating Josary Wicab as our Volunteer of the Year 2025-26.