Our 4th grade scientists are tackling a real-world problem! 🦇
This year, our fourth grade science classes have been hard at work on a problem-based learning project focused on a real issue in our community: mosquitoes at Flower City Park and the absence of bats in the park’s current bat boxes.
Students are partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers and Flower City Park to research why bats have not been present in existing boxes. In April, they will conduct acoustic monitoring with conservation experts to gather data and determine which environments are best suited for a healthy bat population. After analyzing the data, students will install their newly built bat boxes in May!
To help with this, our 4th grade students had a Bat Box Building Day! 🛠️
Students constructed eight bat boxes during their science blocks with support from representatives from the US Army Corps of Engineers, and PES Watch D.O.G.S. volunteers, Urban, George, and Brett. Panthers spent time at different stations learning different skills (designing, sanding, assembling, drilling, painting).
Although the project began in October and was temporarily paused due to the government shutdown, our students have eagerly jumped back in and continued their research with enthusiasm and determination.
This hands-on project has given our fourth graders the opportunity to think critically, analyze real data, collaborate with community partners, and work toward a solution that could positively impact our local park.
We are so proud of their hard work and can’t wait to see their bat boxes in action this spring! 🧡🖤
Due to the threat of severe weather, please note the following updates for tonight and tomorrow:
All practices will conclude by 5:00 p.m. today. No evening facilities rentals.
Quiz Bowl vs. Canton scheduled for tonight has been postponed.
HS ACT Review Night has been moved to next Tuesday.
The HS Track parent meeting will be held tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. in the big gym.
The Palmyra United Methodist Church (1800 South Main Street) will be open as a storm shelter if Palmyra is in a tornado watch.
Thank you for your flexibility, and please stay safe this evening Panther family. 🧡🖤
Our students had a blast competing in Olympic-style games during PE, studying and rooting for their favorite athletes, and tracking the Olympic medal count on a giant hallway display. From teamwork to friendly competition, it was a fun way to bring the Olympic spirit right into our school.
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ PES
Our school district received a perfect score on the Missouri State Highway Patrol Annual Bus Inspection!
Shoutout to David Meyers for the incredible work maintaining our bus fleet and helping achieve this outstanding result.
Thank you as well to Transportation Director Marty Hull and all of our amazing bus drivers who safely transport our students every day.
We appreciate everything you do for our students and families! 🧡🖤
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! 🧡🖤
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! 🧡🖤
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! 🧡🖤
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! 🧡🖤🎺🥁
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! 📖
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! 🧡🖤
🗓 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! 🐾🧡🖤
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.
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.
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! 🧡🖤
🧡 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! 🧡🖤
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
