At the School Board meeting in March 2026, Palo Duro High School was honored for teacher Raymond Leverett's quick, life-saving actions in helping a coworker. In sports, the boys' basketball team reached a big goal for the season when they beat Amarillo High 54-44 in an upset in early 2026. The district is also moving toward more flexible, 21st-century learning models, such as better career and technical education (CTE) pathways for graduating seniors. The campus is also adding new teaching tools as part of this shift.

Q1. Does Palo Duro H S encourage new ideas?

Ans. Yes, project-based learning lets students think critically and come up with creative ways to solve problems.

Q2. Is there room for personal growth?

Ans. Yes, mentoring, enrichment activities, and learning through projects help students do better in school and in life.

Q3. What kind of school experience do students get at Palo Duro H S?

Ans. Palo Duro H S has a full curriculum that includes academics, extracurricular activities, and chances for personal growth.

Q4. How do parents find out about their child's academic progress?

Ans. The district's online portal lets students see their grades and attendance.

Q5. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Palo Duro H S lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.