The high school winter sports season came to an abrupt halt Monday for tens of thousands of student-athletes in the Los Angeles Unified School District when the teachers’ union went on strike, the first by LA educators since a nine-day walkout in 1989. How will this strike impact the athletic programs at Palisades High?
Dornan pointed out that the strike affects only LAUSD schools, not full charter schools like Palisades, Birmingham, El Camino Real and Granada Hills, which can still play games as scheduled, except those against LAUSD schools. Soccer and basketball finals are scheduled for Feb. 22-23, the girls water polo final is set for Feb. 14 and the LA City wrestling championships are Feb. 15-16.
Pali High Athletic Director John Achen confirmed that Dolphins squads are allowed to practice as normal. In addition, any nonleague or tournament games against CIF Southern Section or other non-LAUSD schools will still be played.