Join us as we celebrate and honor our Palmyra retirees at a special open house!
📅 May 2nd
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 The Urban Nest
Stop by to congratulate these incredible individuals who have made a lasting impact on our district and community. We would love to see you there! 🧡🖤


Join us on May 8th from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm for a fun-filled day!
Lunch will be served!
Don't lose your parking spot leaving for lunch, purchase hamburgers & hot dogs during PES Field Day!
Bonus treat:
Sno cones for ALL PES staff & students!
Field Day is going to be a great day of fun, food, and Panther pride! 🐾🧡🖤
A big THANK YOU to our local Kiwanis Club and all of the sponsors for stepping up in a meaningful way! Lunch is being served in the PHS cafeteria for a free will donation, with all proceeds going to support JT.
Our Key Club members are here giving their time, and thank you to Ms. Knoche and her Foods class for making desserts!
If you have the chance, stop by, grab a meal, and support a great cause! 🧡🖤


Help us celebrate the incredible team behind the scenes (and on the front lines!) who keep our Panthers fueled and ready to learn each day! 🍎🥪🥛
Thank you for the important role you play in supporting our students’ success. We appreciate everything you do to make our schools a better place!
Help us show some love to our School Lunch Heroes in the comments below! 🧡🖤

Let's celebrate the leaders who keep our buildings running strong and our students moving forward. From early mornings to late evenings, our principals are always working behind the scenes to support students, staff, and families.
Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and the positive impact you make every single day. We are grateful for all you do for our Panther family! 🐾

Our 4th grade students celebrated Earth Day with a Book Swap! Instead of throwing books away, students brought in gently used books to trade with friends—giving stories a second life and discovering new favorites along the way. 📚♻️
They loved picking out “new-to-them” books, and we love seeing our Panthers finding creative ways to take care of our Earth! 🌱💚
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ PES

Today we celebrated our seniors and the exciting next steps ahead of them—whether they are going to college, careers, or service. We are so proud of the Class of 2026 and all they have accomplished! 🎓✨
A huge THANK YOU to our Post Secondary Advisor, Ms. Hopke, School Counselor, Mrs. Jones, and our amazing partners who helped make today special:
🥤 County Market for generously donating soda for our lunch
🍕 rootEd Alliance for helping provide pizza and door prizes
Your support means so much to our students and staff—we could not do it without you!
Panther Pride Spotlight! 🧡🖤🎉
Today, several of our Panthers officially took the next step in their academic and athletic journeys by signing their National Letters of Intent!
✨ Sandra – Cheer at Columbia College
🎾 Kaitlyn – Tennis at Evangel University
⚾️ Brodie – Baseball at Hannibal-LaGrange University
📣 Janie – Cheer at University of Central Missouri
🥎 Jerzey – Softball at Moberly Area Community College
We are so proud of these student-athletes and all the hard work, dedication, and Panther spirit they have shown.
Congratulations to each of them as they prepare to compete at the collegiate level! 🧡🖤🎓

Middle School Meet Day, Panthers! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Our Palmyra Missouri Middle School track team is hosting a home meet today!
⏰ Schedule of Events:
• Pole Vault & High Jump – 2:30 PM
• Field Events – 3:00 PM
• Running Events – 4:00 PM
Come cheer on our Panthers as they compete and showcase all their hard work! 💪🔥

What a beary special night at our PAT Teddy Bear Clinic! ❤️🧸
Thank you to all of our families who joined us for an evening full of smiles, learning, and lots of cuddles! Our young Panthers did an amazing job taking care of their favorite stuffed friends as they moved through each station. 🩺
From check-ups and X-rays to bandages and heart care, every teddy received the very best treatment! 💕
A big thank you to our Parents as Teachers team and wonderful community volunteers who helped make this event such a fun and memorable experience for our families. 🧡🖤









Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 🚌
Today we celebrate the incredible drivers who safely transport our Panthers to and from school each day, field trips, and to sporting events! Rain or shine, early mornings and long routes—our bus drivers are the first friendly face many students see and the last one they see before heading home. Thank you for your dedication, patience, and commitment to keeping our students safe. We appreciate all that you do for our district! 🐾
Join us in saying THANK YOU to all of our incredible drivers!


✨ Pre-Sale Opportunity:
📅 Thursday, May 7 | 3:30–6:30 PM
🎟️ $5 ticket = 10% off + additional deals!
🔗 Purchase here: https://greenhouse-pre-sale-tickets-copy.cheddarup.com
Don’t miss your chance to get first pick AND save! 🌿💚
📅 Open Sale Dates:
• Friday, May 8 | 3:30–6:30 PM
• May 11–15 | By appointment
📍 Location:
Palmyra Greenhouse (Entrance near the tennis courts)
🌼 What You will Find:
Bedding plants, geraniums, hanging baskets, herbs, ferns, succulents, vegetables, and more!
Get ready to bring some color to your home and garden while supporting our amazing Palmyra FFA students! 🌸🌿

Please contact your Panthers school if you need to update their dismissal plans.
Stay safe Panthers!











Panther Families — Friendly Reminder! 🧡🖤
There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, May 1st. Final day of class will be Tuesday, May 19th with dismissal at 11:05 a.m.
As we head into the final stretch of the school year, things are picking up and there is so much to celebrate! Be sure to stay in the loop with all the exciting events happening across our district:
📲 Check out our district calendar: https://www.palmyra.k12.mo.us/events
📰 Or keep an eye on your building newsletters for the latest updates, our website News & Live Feed, or social media.
✨ We are looking ahead to a Marvelous May filled with celebrations, achievements, and Panther Pride! 🐾 🎉



Parents as Teachers invite families to bring their favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal for a night of fun and learning at our Teddy Bear Clinic!
📅 Tuesday, April 28
⏰ 6:30 p.m.
📍 Palmyra Elementary Gym
Thanks to Parents as Teachers, this event is completely FREE!
Every teddy will receive:
✔️ Dental Exam
✔️ Vaccinations
✔️ Bandages
✔️ X-Rays
✔️ Height & Weight Check
✔️ Heart Care
✔️ Blood Pressure Check
✔️ Eye Exam
✔️ Surgery Center Access
No insurance required. No co-pay. Just cuddles. 🧡
Interested in learning how PAT can help your family? Want to know more about playgroup or our upcoming Group Connections?
Have a Little Panther who will be 5 years old before August 1st and ready for Kindergarten? 🏫
Contact Kathy Nicholson, nicholsonk@palmyra.k12.mo.us or call 573-769-2191.

Student teams created their own burger recipes, selected toppings, made waffle fries, and even whipped up a signature sauce to serve with their meal. From start to finish, this challenge gave students a chance to use creativity, teamwork, and culinary skills in the kitchen.
Kitchen 4 took home the win! Congrats to Ace, Gavin, and Truitt on their top-notch creation! 🏆
Great job to all of our talented Panthers for serving up some impressive meals! 🧡🖤
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ PHS

On Saturday, the Panthers traveled to Jefferson City for the Licklider Relays, where Luke Sheppard had a great day and won the Pentathlon! The pentathlon includes the 100m, shot put, long jump, high jump, and 800m run. Congratulations, Luke! 🥇🐾
The Panthers then traveled to Montgomery County High School on Monday and will be back in action Friday at Brookfield for the Gary Ewing Invitational, competing against 20+ teams. Good luck Panthers! 🧡🖤









From creative projects to hands-on learning, our students and Mrs. Gard brought the Animal Kingdom to life! 🦒🐘🦏
It was great to see families and their Panthers showing off their amazing work—it was a great night!
