Palisades Fires Destroys Iconic High School Used In Films
Fierce forest fires The storm tore through the Palisades area Tuesday evening, destroying Palisades Charter High School (PCHS), a site synonymous with Hollywood history. By 5:30 p.m., the fire had consumed the school’s baseball field, partially destroyed the football field, and caused extensive damage to other buildings, including the nearby Palisades Theater.
With wind gusts reaching 40 mph, embers quickly spread, leaving the once-thriving campus in ruins. Fortunately, the school’s 3,000 students were on winter break and were not present during the disaster. Authorities urged families to stay away from the area region and adhering to evacuation orders while the school works to re-evaluate its spring semester schedule.
Palisades Charter High School has been used for a number of Hollywood films
Since its inception in 1961, PCHS has been more than just an educational institution; It has served as a backdrop for many films, TV showsAnd music videos. The school was made famous as Bates High School in the classic horror movie curry (1976) and Beacon Hills High School in the supernatural drama Teen Wolf.
In the early 2000s, it paved the way for a remake of the film Freaky Friday An anarchic teen comedy The tenth project. Its distinctive architecture was also featured in Olivia Rodrigo’s music video for the song “Good 4 U”, which was filmed in the locker rooms and sports facilities.
Palisades Charter High School has top-tier graduates
Along with its film fame, PCHS has nurtured some of Hollywood’s brightest stars. Forest Whitaker, known for his roles in… Black Panther and Rogue One: A Star Wars StoryShe once roamed the halls of the school. Its notable alumni include director JJ Abrams, Academy Award-nominated actress Jennifer Jason Leigh and Grammy Award-winning musician will.i.am.
Other notable names who have gone through the school include the famous Amy Smart, Adam Shankman and basketball legend Steve Kerr. Fans took to social media to express their sadness over the disaster that struck the school. One of them lamented: “I cannot believe what happened… It is shocking, terrifying and sad.”
