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Principal's Message


Dear Palm Panthers and Families,

Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year at Palm Innovation Academy!

It brings me so much joy to welcome you all back to what promises to be another incredible year. As your proud principal, I am delighted to begin my fourth year leading this exceptional school. Over the past three years, we have built a strong foundation of academic excellence, character development, and Panther pride. We continue to grow stronger together each year.

This year, we return with great momentum and even greater purpose. We are honored to be recognized as a California Distinguished School, a reflection of the dedication, resilience, and collaboration of our staff, students, and families. This achievement belongs to all of us! It’s part of Our School, Our Story.

At Palm Innovation Academy, we believe deeply in our motto: “A Panther Today. A Leader Tomorrow.”

 Every day is a step toward shaping the future, and our students rise to that challenge with confidence and curiosity.

On a personal note, I’d love to share a little about myself with our new families. I’m not only a principal,  I am also a proud wife and mother of four. My eldest just left for college, and I still have one in middle school and two in elementary school. I understand firsthand the hopes, questions, and excitement that come with a new school year. I am committed to creating a school environment where every child is supported, every voice is valued, and every family feels at home.

Thank you for being an essential part of the Palm family. Let’s continue writing Our School, Our Story together.

With Panther Pride,
Idali Lopez
Principal
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