The stage was full of laughs and talent during the PHS drama production of Fast Food! 🎭🍟
Congratulations to our incredible cast and crew for their hard work and entertaining performance. Thank you for sharing your talents and bringing the show to life for our Panther community!
Also, special thank you to Andi for introducing the scenes and to her mom for leading this production! 🧡🖤
Congratulations to our incredible cast and crew for their hard work and entertaining performance. Thank you for sharing your talents and bringing the show to life for our Panther community!
Also, special thank you to Andi for introducing the scenes and to her mom for leading this production! 🧡🖤
One week notice, Music Bingo Night! 🧡🖤🎵
Join the Palmyra Athletic Booster Club for a fun night of music, prizes, and Panther pride at Flower City Park in the Sesqui Building.
📅 March 14
🚪 Doors Open: 6:00 PM
🎶 Bingo: 7:00–9:00 PM
💲 $10 per person
✨ Prizes
🎟 50/50 Raffle
📝Silent Auction
Light concessions will be available, or feel free to bring your own snacks and beverages.
Come out, have some fun, and support our athletes while showing your Panther Pride! 🐾
At PES, our Masked Readers have been keeping students guessing all week! 📚🎭
Staff members recorded videos reading books from the Show Me Readers Award collection. Students watched the videos and tried to guess who the mystery reader was. Today during the afternoon assembly, the masked readers were finally revealed!
Thank you to Ms. Lehenbauer for promoting a love of reading through these award-winning books and our fun cast of characters.
Thank you to our Masked Readers:
📖 Basketball Dreams — Mrs. Deming, The Bull 🐂
📖 Building a Dream — Nurse Morgan, Bumble Bee 🐝
📖 Cooler Than Lemonade — Mrs. Bryant, Hippo 🦛
📖 How This Book Got Red — Mrs. McKeown, Dinosaur 🦖
📖 The Kitten Story: A Mostly True Tale — Mrs. Powell, Unicorn 🦄
📖 The Mighty McKraken — Mrs. Reis, Chameleon🦎
📖 Seals Are Jerks! — Mrs. Churchwell, Penguin 🐧
📖 The Three Little Guinea Pigs — Mrs. Seago, Zebra 🦓
📖 The World’s Best Class Plant — Mrs. Livesay, Mouse 🐭
📖 We Don’t Lose Our Class Goldfish — Mrs. Eger, Raccoon 🦝
A fun way to celebrate reading during Read Across America Week! 🧡🖤
Panthers in Mrs. Churchwell's Kindergarten class had a fun time celebrating Read Across America Week! 🎉📚
From hat day, guest readers from the high school, and a special Green Eggs and Ham breakfast, the week was full of smiles and silly fun. Most importantly… the students gave the breakfast a big thumbs up! 👍🍳
It was a great way to celebrate reading together! 🧡🖤
From hat day, guest readers from the high school, and a special Green Eggs and Ham breakfast, the week was full of smiles and silly fun. Most importantly… the students gave the breakfast a big thumbs up! 👍🍳
It was a great way to celebrate reading together! 🧡🖤
The Middle School Quiz Bowl team wrapped up their home season last night with a 290–90 win over Clark County! 🧠🏆
Great job to Coach Wellman and our MS Panthers for their hard work and quick thinking throughout the season. Good luck next week at Canton as you wrap up your season!
Keep up the great work, Panthers! 🧡🖤
Great job to Coach Wellman and our MS Panthers for their hard work and quick thinking throughout the season. Good luck next week at Canton as you wrap up your season!
Keep up the great work, Panthers! 🧡🖤
The PHS Band traveled to Truman State University today to compete in the MSHSAA Large Ensemble Contest! 🎶
We wish our Panthers the best of luck as they perform and represent PHS. Your hard work and dedication are on full display today—go make us proud! 🧡🖤🎺🥁
We wish our Panthers the best of luck as they perform and represent PHS. Your hard work and dedication are on full display today—go make us proud! 🧡🖤🎺🥁
Oh what a morning! Oh what a treat!
Our Panthers enjoyed a Seuss-tastic feast to eat!
With Green Eggs and Ham on plates all around,
Smiles and laughter were the best sounds we found.
Would you eat them here? Would you eat them there?
Our students said, “YES! We’ll eat them anywhere!”
With books and breakfast, friends and fun,
Celebrating reading for everyone!
So we read and we laughed and we started the day right,
Because great books make learning bright!
Happy Read Across America Week to all we can see—
Reading is fun for you and for me! 💚📚
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
