PES Book Fair continues through March 12! 📚
Families are invited to stop by tomorrow morning during the Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast as part of our celebration of Read Across America Week! It is a great chance to enjoy breakfast with your Panther and browse for a new favorite book.
We hope to see you there! 📖
Families are invited to stop by tomorrow morning during the Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast as part of our celebration of Read Across America Week! It is a great chance to enjoy breakfast with your Panther and browse for a new favorite book.
We hope to see you there! 📖
PHS StuCo celebrated Read Across America Week with our friends at PES today! 📚✨
High school students visited classrooms to read stories and then broke into small groups to connect with the younger Panthers.
It was a great way to celebrate the joy of reading—bringing together both our youngest and oldest Panthers! 🧡🖤
High school students visited classrooms to read stories and then broke into small groups to connect with the younger Panthers.
It was a great way to celebrate the joy of reading—bringing together both our youngest and oldest Panthers! 🧡🖤
PHS Drama students have been working hard behind the scenes and on stage — and it is almost showtime! 🌟
🗓 Friday, March 6 at 6:00 PM
🗓 Saturday, March 7 at 2:00 PM
📍 Palmyra Middle School
This fun, fast-paced production is full of laughs and lots of wit! We are so proud of these students and can’t wait to share their hard work with you!
🎟️ Buy your tickets in advance online:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/drama-club-fast-food
Come out and support Ms. Knoche and our incredible student performers — you won’t want to miss this deliciously fun show! 🧡🖤
🗓 Friday, March 6 at 6:00 PM
🗓 Saturday, March 7 at 2:00 PM
📍 Palmyra Middle School
This fun, fast-paced production is full of laughs and lots of wit! We are so proud of these students and can’t wait to share their hard work with you!
🎟️ Buy your tickets in advance online:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/drama-club-fast-food
Come out and support Ms. Knoche and our incredible student performers — you won’t want to miss this deliciously fun show! 🧡🖤
Future Panthers, we want to meet YOU next week! 🧡🖤
We are excited to welcome our incoming 2026-2027 Kindergarten Class with Panther Prep at Palmyra Elementary!
📅 March 11 & April 22, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Palmyra Elementary School
These fun evenings give you and your child the chance to:
✨ Meet our kindergarten teachers
✨ Participate in hands-on learning activities
✨ Practice kindergarten skills
✨ Check out a school supply display
🚌 April 22 will also include a School Bus Ride!
No registration required — just show up one or both nights!
📚 Kindergarten Round-Up: April 13–17
📞 Call 573-769-2191 to sign up
✔️ Children must be 5 years old before August 1
☀️ Summer School: May 26–June 19
🎒 Kindergarten Academy: June 1–5
We can’t wait to meet our newest Panthers and start this exciting journey together! 🐾🧡🖤
Tuesday’s are for PLAY! 🧡🖤
Join us for Parents as Teachers Playgroup every Tuesday from 9:00 - 10:15 am! Little learners will explore, create, and build important skills through hands-on activities and play — while parents connect and share ideas.
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.
Join us for Parents as Teachers Playgroup every Tuesday from 9:00 - 10:15 am! Little learners will explore, create, and build important skills through hands-on activities and play — while parents connect and share ideas.
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.
Teddy Bear Clinic is Back! ❤️🧸
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!
📅 Monday, March 16
⏰ 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.
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!
📅 Monday, March 16
⏰ 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.
American Legion Oratorical State Champion! 🏆🇺🇸
We are beyond proud to announce that Palmyra High School junior Tess Lehman has won the State Championship in The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program and gifted a $5,000 scholarship for placing 1st.
Even more impressive — Tess is only the 3rd individual winner from Palmyra in the 92-year history of this constitutional speech contest!
Tess’s journey began back in November when she won the high school-level contest. From there, she advanced through — and won — the county, district, and zone competitions, earning her spot at the state finals for the second consecutive year. Her dedication, poise, and powerful voice truly set her apart. 🏆
Her prepared speech on The Power of Speech in a Democracy showcased her deep understanding of our constitutional principles. In addition, she then delivered an impromptu speech on a randomly assigned topic. Her impromptu speech was based on Article VI Clause III of the constitution — a true test of knowledge and composure under pressure.
With this state victory, Tess will now advance to the National Oratorical Contest held May 15–17 at Hillsdale College in Michigan, where she will compete against the top students from across the nation. ⭐🇺🇸
Tess was sponsored by Boots Dickson Post 174 of Palmyra. We are incredibly proud of Tess for representing Palmyra with excellence and wish her the very best as she prepares for the national stage! 🧡🖤
We are beyond proud to announce that Palmyra High School junior Tess Lehman has won the State Championship in The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program and gifted a $5,000 scholarship for placing 1st.
Even more impressive — Tess is only the 3rd individual winner from Palmyra in the 92-year history of this constitutional speech contest!
Tess’s journey began back in November when she won the high school-level contest. From there, she advanced through — and won — the county, district, and zone competitions, earning her spot at the state finals for the second consecutive year. Her dedication, poise, and powerful voice truly set her apart. 🏆
Her prepared speech on The Power of Speech in a Democracy showcased her deep understanding of our constitutional principles. In addition, she then delivered an impromptu speech on a randomly assigned topic. Her impromptu speech was based on Article VI Clause III of the constitution — a true test of knowledge and composure under pressure.
With this state victory, Tess will now advance to the National Oratorical Contest held May 15–17 at Hillsdale College in Michigan, where she will compete against the top students from across the nation. ⭐🇺🇸
Tess was sponsored by Boots Dickson Post 174 of Palmyra. We are incredibly proud of Tess for representing Palmyra with excellence and wish her the very best as she prepares for the national stage! 🧡🖤
Our Palmyra MS and HS Science Olympiad teams had an outstanding weekend competing at Truman State University! 🧪🔬🏆
🧡 Middle School Highlights
The Middle School Science Olympiad team had an exciting day on Saturday with 13 students competing in a variety of events. Every single team member brought home a medal — an incredible accomplishment! 🥇🥈🥉
The team earned:
🏆 2nd Place Overall Team Trophy
🥇 3 First-Place finishes
🥈 10 Second-Place finishes
🥉 3 Third-Place finishes
🏅 2 Fifth-Place finishes
They will advance to the state competition in April — way to go, Panthers! 🧡🖤
🖤 High School Highlights
The High School Science Olympiad team also had an incredibly successful regional competition, earning Top 5 finishes in 16 of the 19 events they competed in!
Their accomplishments include:
🥇 5 Gold Medals
🏆 4th Place Team Trophy
🎉 Qualification to represent PHS at the State Competition in April
We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and teamwork shown by both groups. Congratulations to all of our Science Olympiad students, Coach Reeder, Coach Harper, and Coach Brass on an amazing weekend! 🧡🖤
🧡 Middle School Highlights
The Middle School Science Olympiad team had an exciting day on Saturday with 13 students competing in a variety of events. Every single team member brought home a medal — an incredible accomplishment! 🥇🥈🥉
The team earned:
🏆 2nd Place Overall Team Trophy
🥇 3 First-Place finishes
🥈 10 Second-Place finishes
🥉 3 Third-Place finishes
🏅 2 Fifth-Place finishes
They will advance to the state competition in April — way to go, Panthers! 🧡🖤
🖤 High School Highlights
The High School Science Olympiad team also had an incredibly successful regional competition, earning Top 5 finishes in 16 of the 19 events they competed in!
Their accomplishments include:
🥇 5 Gold Medals
🏆 4th Place Team Trophy
🎉 Qualification to represent PHS at the State Competition in April
We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and teamwork shown by both groups. Congratulations to all of our Science Olympiad students, Coach Reeder, Coach Harper, and Coach Brass on an amazing weekend! 🧡🖤
It was a chocolate extravaganza in the 4th grade classroom last week! ✨🍫
Panthers dove into the sweet science behind chocolate, learning how cocoa trees produce flowers and pods right on their trunks, how they thrive in tropical climates, and how the sun helps sweeten the beans. They also explored how the chocolate industry has grown, spread across the globe, and evolved over the centuries.
To top it all off, the class wrapped up the unit by making homemade chocolate ice cream — a delicious way to celebrate their learning! 🍦
And of course, we did not forget about math! Students put their fraction skills to work by tripling our homemade chocolate recipe — multiplying ingredients and proving that math really is sweet!
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra Elementary School
📸 Mrs. Eagan
Panthers dove into the sweet science behind chocolate, learning how cocoa trees produce flowers and pods right on their trunks, how they thrive in tropical climates, and how the sun helps sweeten the beans. They also explored how the chocolate industry has grown, spread across the globe, and evolved over the centuries.
To top it all off, the class wrapped up the unit by making homemade chocolate ice cream — a delicious way to celebrate their learning! 🍦
And of course, we did not forget about math! Students put their fraction skills to work by tripling our homemade chocolate recipe — multiplying ingredients and proving that math really is sweet!
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra Elementary School
📸 Mrs. Eagan
To wrap up Read Across America Week, our Palmyra Elementary students are in for a treat on Friday with The Masked Reader! 📚🎭
Ten of our beloved PES staff members will be dressed in costume and reading one of their favorite books to students. It is sure to be a fun and memorable way to celebrate the joy of reading!
If you think you have figured out who is behind the mask… 🤫 don’t spoil the surprise for your Panthers! 🐾🧡🖤
Ten of our beloved PES staff members will be dressed in costume and reading one of their favorite books to students. It is sure to be a fun and memorable way to celebrate the joy of reading!
If you think you have figured out who is behind the mask… 🤫 don’t spoil the surprise for your Panthers! 🐾🧡🖤
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are thrilled to announce that Palmyra Elementary is now accepting inquiries for our MOQ-Preschool program for the 2026-2027 school year. This is an additional Pre-K option for our families. The MOQPK program is designed specifically to provide a high-quality early childhood education experience for our community’s youngest learners.
Program Overview: For the upcoming school year, our program is dedicated to eligible 4-year-old students and 3-year-old students who qualify for Free and Reduced lunch. We aim to foster a nurturing environment where children can develop the social, emotional, and academic foundations necessary for a successful transition into Kindergarten.
Funding & Sustainability: This program is funded through the Missouri Quality Prekindergarten (MQPK) Local Agency Grant. Please note that this is a yearly grant; our goal is to continue providing this service to our families as long as funding remains available.
Eligibility and Prioritization: Because we anticipate high interest, and spots are limited, we have established a clear process for enrollment. While we would love to serve every child, admittance will be prioritized based on the following criteria:
Developmental Need: Based on results from the standardized screening process, using the DIAL 4.
Income Status: Students who qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch.
Prior enrollment in our ECSE Pre-K program.
Before any student is admitted, all eligible 3 and 4-year-olds must undergo a developmental screening. These screenings are a wonderful way for us to get to know your child’s unique strengths and identify any areas where they may need additional support.
Please scan the QR code in the bottom corner of this letter. It will direct you to a survey to help us better meet our families needs. If you are interested in your child attending, or have any questions, please call Mrs. Augspurg at 573.769.3736. We look forward to partnering with you to give your child a head start on their educational journey!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Augspurg
Scan the QR code on the letter or click the link to complete the survey. https://bit.ly/4rtnAWk
We are thrilled to announce that Palmyra Elementary is now accepting inquiries for our MOQ-Preschool program for the 2026-2027 school year. This is an additional Pre-K option for our families. The MOQPK program is designed specifically to provide a high-quality early childhood education experience for our community’s youngest learners.
Program Overview: For the upcoming school year, our program is dedicated to eligible 4-year-old students and 3-year-old students who qualify for Free and Reduced lunch. We aim to foster a nurturing environment where children can develop the social, emotional, and academic foundations necessary for a successful transition into Kindergarten.
Funding & Sustainability: This program is funded through the Missouri Quality Prekindergarten (MQPK) Local Agency Grant. Please note that this is a yearly grant; our goal is to continue providing this service to our families as long as funding remains available.
Eligibility and Prioritization: Because we anticipate high interest, and spots are limited, we have established a clear process for enrollment. While we would love to serve every child, admittance will be prioritized based on the following criteria:
Developmental Need: Based on results from the standardized screening process, using the DIAL 4.
Income Status: Students who qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch.
Prior enrollment in our ECSE Pre-K program.
Before any student is admitted, all eligible 3 and 4-year-olds must undergo a developmental screening. These screenings are a wonderful way for us to get to know your child’s unique strengths and identify any areas where they may need additional support.
Please scan the QR code in the bottom corner of this letter. It will direct you to a survey to help us better meet our families needs. If you are interested in your child attending, or have any questions, please call Mrs. Augspurg at 573.769.3736. We look forward to partnering with you to give your child a head start on their educational journey!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Augspurg
Scan the QR code on the letter or click the link to complete the survey. https://bit.ly/4rtnAWk
Congratulations to Coach Brian Rea on being named the CCC Coach of the Year AND earning his 400th career win last night against South Shelby! 🏀
What an incredible milestone and a true testament to his dedication, leadership, and commitment to our student-athletes. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor and achievement! 🧡🖤
What an incredible milestone and a true testament to his dedication, leadership, and commitment to our student-athletes. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor and achievement! 🧡🖤
Forget A-7... we are calling out Period 4, Group 1! ⚛️🔥
Our Physical Science students wrapped up the week with a high-stakes game of Periodic Table Battleship. It was the perfect way to practice navigating the elements while trying to outsmart their opponents.
The energy in the room was pure Francium (pun intended)! Seeing them identify Alkali metals just to sink a destroyer is why we love hands-on learning. 🚢💨
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra High School
📸 Mrs. Jones
Our Physical Science students wrapped up the week with a high-stakes game of Periodic Table Battleship. It was the perfect way to practice navigating the elements while trying to outsmart their opponents.
The energy in the room was pure Francium (pun intended)! Seeing them identify Alkali metals just to sink a destroyer is why we love hands-on learning. 🚢💨
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra High School
📸 Mrs. Jones
Palmyra Pantherball will play for the District Championship on Saturday! 🏀🏆
📅 Saturday, February 28 @ 3 p.m. Doors open 2 p.m.
📍Monroe City High School
💵 Admission: $6.00/ No season passes accepted
📺 Stream: MSHSAA TV – https://mshsaa.tv/
📻 Radio: KHMO (AM 1070)
Let’s pack the stands, wear your orange and black, and cheer our Panthers on to a District Championship! 🧡🖤
📅 Saturday, February 28 @ 3 p.m. Doors open 2 p.m.
📍Monroe City High School
💵 Admission: $6.00/ No season passes accepted
📺 Stream: MSHSAA TV – https://mshsaa.tv/
📻 Radio: KHMO (AM 1070)
Let’s pack the stands, wear your orange and black, and cheer our Panthers on to a District Championship! 🧡🖤
Our talented Palmyra High School drama students are serving up a fantastic performance of Fast Food! 🍟 🎭
Join us for two showtimes:
📅 Friday, March 6th at 6:00 p.m.
📅 Saturday, March 7th at 2:00 p.m.
📍 at Palmyra Middle School
This fast-paced and witty look at life behind the counter gives our cast of characters the perfect recipe for comedy and chaos! Audiences will enjoy an energetic portrayal of the challenges, camaraderie, and quirky customers that make the service industry so unique.
🎟️ Buy your tickets in advance online:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/drama-club-fast-food
Come out and support Ms. Knoche and our incredible student performers — you won’t want to miss this deliciously fun show! 🧡🖤
Join us for two showtimes:
📅 Friday, March 6th at 6:00 p.m.
📅 Saturday, March 7th at 2:00 p.m.
📍 at Palmyra Middle School
This fast-paced and witty look at life behind the counter gives our cast of characters the perfect recipe for comedy and chaos! Audiences will enjoy an energetic portrayal of the challenges, camaraderie, and quirky customers that make the service industry so unique.
🎟️ Buy your tickets in advance online:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/drama-club-fast-food
Come out and support Ms. Knoche and our incredible student performers — you won’t want to miss this deliciously fun show! 🧡🖤
Happy FFA Week! 🌽
Today, our FFA chapter celebrated by wearing their official dress and hosting a lunch for staff and FFA members — a great time to enjoy good food and even better company!
Don’t forget — the Supporters Breakfast will be held Thursday morning from 6:00–8:00 a.m. We invite our community to stop by, enjoy a delicious breakfast, and let our members serve you as a thank you for your continued support of our FFA program.
We hope to see you there! 💙💛
Today, our FFA chapter celebrated by wearing their official dress and hosting a lunch for staff and FFA members — a great time to enjoy good food and even better company!
Don’t forget — the Supporters Breakfast will be held Thursday morning from 6:00–8:00 a.m. We invite our community to stop by, enjoy a delicious breakfast, and let our members serve you as a thank you for your continued support of our FFA program.
We hope to see you there! 💙💛
State Recognition for Telly! 🌳🌟
Congratulations to Telly on earning 2nd Place in the Missouri Arbor Day Poster Contest! Her artwork was entered through the Missouri Department of Conservation and competed against fifth graders from across the state.
Not only did she place second, but her poster will be featured in the Department’s official calendar — what an incredible honor! 🎨🌲 Telly also received a $75 gift card for her outstanding work.
We are so proud of your creativity, talent, and hard work, Telly! Thank you to Ms. Emmite for supporting and submitting her beautiful entry.
Way to represent Palmyra in a BIG way! 🧡🖤
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra Middle School
Congratulations to Telly on earning 2nd Place in the Missouri Arbor Day Poster Contest! Her artwork was entered through the Missouri Department of Conservation and competed against fifth graders from across the state.
Not only did she place second, but her poster will be featured in the Department’s official calendar — what an incredible honor! 🎨🌲 Telly also received a $75 gift card for her outstanding work.
We are so proud of your creativity, talent, and hard work, Telly! Thank you to Ms. Emmite for supporting and submitting her beautiful entry.
Way to represent Palmyra in a BIG way! 🧡🖤
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra Middle School
Scholarship Update for PHS Seniors! 🎓
Palmyra High School is now using AppCentri for scholarships! 🖥️✨ Seniors can complete and submit scholarship applications entirely online through the AppCentri program — making the process easier than ever.
Senior parents, be sure to check your email for important information from Ms. Hopke regarding AppCentri and details about the 20 local scholarships due this weekend! 📣
We are incredibly thankful for the many local donors who sponsor wonderful scholarship opportunities for our students. Help us spread the word and make sure our seniors don’t miss out on these amazing opportunities! 🧡🖤
Palmyra High School is now using AppCentri for scholarships! 🖥️✨ Seniors can complete and submit scholarship applications entirely online through the AppCentri program — making the process easier than ever.
Senior parents, be sure to check your email for important information from Ms. Hopke regarding AppCentri and details about the 20 local scholarships due this weekend! 📣
We are incredibly thankful for the many local donors who sponsor wonderful scholarship opportunities for our students. Help us spread the word and make sure our seniors don’t miss out on these amazing opportunities! 🧡🖤
Our 5th graders had a wonderful opportunity to step back in time as they learned about the Lewis and Clark Expedition from Gary Stuhlman and Jan Donelson! 🗺️🧭
Students enjoyed hearing stories and historical insights that brought this important journey in American history to life. A big thank you to Gary, Jan, and the Marion County Library for helping make this experience possible for our students! 📚🧡🖤
📸 Ms. Emmite
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra Middle School
Students enjoyed hearing stories and historical insights that brought this important journey in American history to life. A big thank you to Gary, Jan, and the Marion County Library for helping make this experience possible for our students! 📚🧡🖤
📸 Ms. Emmite
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra Middle School
Good luck to our wrestlers and dance team as they take the state stage this week! 🤼♂️ 💃
Your hard work, dedication, and Panther pride have brought you this far — now it is upir time to shine! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to cheer you on. 🧡🖤
Let’s go, Panthers! 🐾
Your hard work, dedication, and Panther pride have brought you this far — now it is upir time to shine! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to cheer you on. 🧡🖤
Let’s go, Panthers! 🐾
