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! 🐾
Friday night was an AWESOME night for Coach Wellman and Middle School Quiz Bowl! 🧠🏆
We had 5 members finish in the Top 12 for the tournament — an incredible accomplishment! The B Team battled hard to a 4-2 record and brought home 3rd place, while the A Team went a perfect 6-0, finishing undefeated! 🥇✨
Special congratulations to our first-years Nolan, Ty, and Savannah on reaching career highs — we are so proud of you!
Way to represent, Panthers! 🧡🖤
📸 Coach Wellman
We had 5 members finish in the Top 12 for the tournament — an incredible accomplishment! The B Team battled hard to a 4-2 record and brought home 3rd place, while the A Team went a perfect 6-0, finishing undefeated! 🥇✨
Special congratulations to our first-years Nolan, Ty, and Savannah on reaching career highs — we are so proud of you!
Way to represent, Panthers! 🧡🖤
📸 Coach Wellman
Palmyra FFA Supporters’ Breakfast 🥞💙💛
Join us Thursday, February 26th from 6:00–8:00 a.m. in the Palmyra High School Ag Building for our annual Supporters’ Breakfast!
Thank you to all of the wonderful community members who support Palmyra FFA. Our members would love the opportunity to serve you a hot breakfast as a small way to show our gratitude. We hope to see you there! 🧡🖤🍳
Join us Thursday, February 26th from 6:00–8:00 a.m. in the Palmyra High School Ag Building for our annual Supporters’ Breakfast!
Thank you to all of the wonderful community members who support Palmyra FFA. Our members would love the opportunity to serve you a hot breakfast as a small way to show our gratitude. We hope to see you there! 🧡🖤🍳
Palmyra R-1 School District is hiring a Middle School Assistant Principal for the 2026–2027 school year.
We are looking for an educational leader who believes in:
✔️ Quality relationships
✔️ Engagement
✔️ Communication
✔️ Enthusiasm & passion
✔️ Consistency
📌 Apply online: www.palmyra.k12.mo.us
(Menu > Employment)
Questions? Contact Superintendent Jason Harper.
We are looking for an educational leader who believes in:
✔️ Quality relationships
✔️ Engagement
✔️ Communication
✔️ Enthusiasm & passion
✔️ Consistency
📌 Apply online: www.palmyra.k12.mo.us
(Menu > Employment)
Questions? Contact Superintendent Jason Harper.
Congratulations to our Quiz Bowl teams on a great night of competition against Centralia!
The JV team earned an impressive 140–40 victory. Varsity battled hard in a thrilling match that went into overtime, coming up just short in a 200–201 finish. What a competitive game!
Our Middle School teams also had a strong showing. The B Team secured a 230–70 win, and the A Team claimed a 280–170 victory — marking Centralia’s first two losses of the season.
Great job Panthers! 🧡🖤
📸 Coach Hopke & Coach Wellman
The JV team earned an impressive 140–40 victory. Varsity battled hard in a thrilling match that went into overtime, coming up just short in a 200–201 finish. What a competitive game!
Our Middle School teams also had a strong showing. The B Team secured a 230–70 win, and the A Team claimed a 280–170 victory — marking Centralia’s first two losses of the season.
Great job Panthers! 🧡🖤
📸 Coach Hopke & Coach Wellman
Panther Fan Friday - Final home game & Senior Night 💥
This morning, our Palmyra High School Panthers welcomed Palmyra Elementary students with high-fives and fun in the gym during the morning assembly! Thank you to our amazing PHS Panthers who jump in wherever they are needed, singing and dancing the school song, shooting hoops, and helping make little Panthers feel seen and supported. 🎉 PHS Cheer
A special shout-out to Palmyra Lady Panthers Basketball who spent time reading to Mrs. Wilson's & Mrs. Eger's classes. 📚. Panther Pride starts with moments like these! 🧡🖤
This morning, our Palmyra High School Panthers welcomed Palmyra Elementary students with high-fives and fun in the gym during the morning assembly! Thank you to our amazing PHS Panthers who jump in wherever they are needed, singing and dancing the school song, shooting hoops, and helping make little Panthers feel seen and supported. 🎉 PHS Cheer
A special shout-out to Palmyra Lady Panthers Basketball who spent time reading to Mrs. Wilson's & Mrs. Eger's classes. 📚. Panther Pride starts with moments like these! 🧡🖤
PAT Virtual Pizza Party Fun! 🍕
This week, our amazing Parents as Teachers (PAT) staff hosted a Virtual Pizza Party on the Palmyra Elementary School Facebook page!
Families joined the fun from home, sharing photos of their kiddos enjoying pizza, activities, and special moments together. We loved seeing all the smiles and creativity—thank you to everyone who participated and made the night so memorable! 🍕✨
Don't forget about Playgroup on Tuesday mornings at PES! Little Panthers get to play, snack, dance and sing at our Parents as Teachers Playgroup! Join PAT every Tuesday in the Palmyra Elementary School cafeteria from 9 - 10 am! 🎉
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.
Disney Frozen Jr! 🎭❄️
Our Palmyra Middle School drama students just wrapped up a flawless dress rehearsal of Frozen Jr. — and they are ready to take the stage Friday and Saturday night!
If you did not make it to Broadway to see Frozen, here is your chance to experience a Broadway-quality performance right here at home!
📅 Friday & Saturday
🕖 7:00 PM
🚪 Doors open at 6:00 PM
📍 Palmyra Middle School
💵 Freewill donation accepted at the door
Enjoy Frozen-themed popcorn 🍿 and frozen slushies 🧊 available for purchase to make your night even sweeter!
A huge shoutout to Mrs. Fountain, Mrs. Courtney, Mrs. Bunten, and a cast and crew of more than 30 dedicated students who have poured countless hours of practice into this production. Their hard work truly shines on stage, and they look forward to performing for you!
Come out and support our talented Panthers — you do not want to miss it! 🧡🖤
Our Palmyra Middle School drama students just wrapped up a flawless dress rehearsal of Frozen Jr. — and they are ready to take the stage Friday and Saturday night!
If you did not make it to Broadway to see Frozen, here is your chance to experience a Broadway-quality performance right here at home!
📅 Friday & Saturday
🕖 7:00 PM
🚪 Doors open at 6:00 PM
📍 Palmyra Middle School
💵 Freewill donation accepted at the door
Enjoy Frozen-themed popcorn 🍿 and frozen slushies 🧊 available for purchase to make your night even sweeter!
A huge shoutout to Mrs. Fountain, Mrs. Courtney, Mrs. Bunten, and a cast and crew of more than 30 dedicated students who have poured countless hours of practice into this production. Their hard work truly shines on stage, and they look forward to performing for you!
Come out and support our talented Panthers — you do not want to miss it! 🧡🖤
Basketball Senior Night ⛹️♀️🏀⛹️♂️
Friday is a special night for our seven senior PHS Basketball players! ✨
Help us celebrate our Panthers for their hard work, dedication, commitment to the program and teammates. 🐾
Join us as we honor our seniors Friday, February 20 at 5:45 pm. after the JV boys basketball game and before our Varsity games!
Seniors, we are proud to call you Palmyra Panthers! 🧡🖤
Friday is a special night for our seven senior PHS Basketball players! ✨
Help us celebrate our Panthers for their hard work, dedication, commitment to the program and teammates. 🐾
Join us as we honor our seniors Friday, February 20 at 5:45 pm. after the JV boys basketball game and before our Varsity games!
Seniors, we are proud to call you Palmyra Panthers! 🧡🖤
Palmyra R-1 School District is pleased to announce the hiring of Mrs. Kylee Meyer as the new Principal of Palmyra Middle School for the 2026-27 school year. 🐾
Ms. Bross’ College Prep Math class recently put their skills to the test with a hands-on bridge building challenge! 🧮🌉
Using math concepts, 160 popsicle sticks, Elmer’s glue, and only a limited amount of hot glue, student teams designed and constructed their own bridges. Each group presented their design to the class before the ultimate test—stacking textbooks on top until the bridge could hold no more! 📚💥
Using math concepts, 160 popsicle sticks, Elmer’s glue, and only a limited amount of hot glue, student teams designed and constructed their own bridges. Each group presented their design to the class before the ultimate test—stacking textbooks on top until the bridge could hold no more! 📚💥
Panther Wrestling Update 🤼♀️ 🤼♂️
Coach Huffman, Coach Williamson, and Coach Hutchings recently brought members of both the girls and boys wrestling programs to the Palmyra R-1 School Board Meeting to share about their season and the many benefits of participating in wrestling.
The girls wrapped up their season last weekend at districts in Mexico, and the boys will travel to Higginsville tomorrow and Saturday for their district competition. Good luck Panthers! 🧡🖤
Poms & Cheer Senior Night 🎉📣
Friday is a special night for our one Pom and four PHS Cheer seniors! 🐾
Help us celebrate our seniors who have led the crowd, brought the spirit, and kept Panther pride shining all season long! ✨
Join us as we honor our seniors Friday, February 20 at 5:45 pm. after the JV boys basketball game and before our Varsity games!
Seniors, we are proud to call you Palmyra Panthers! 🧡🖤
We had the honor of hosting a stop on the All-Conference Band concert tour this morning! 🎶
We are so grateful for the opportunity to be part of this special event and to celebrate the talent and dedication of these outstanding student musicians! 🧡🖤
We are so grateful for the opportunity to be part of this special event and to celebrate the talent and dedication of these outstanding student musicians! 🧡🖤
Palmyra Middle School will present Disney’s Frozen JR. on Friday, February 20, and Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 7 pm in the middle school gym. 🎭❄️ The spectacular 60-minute musical, designed for middle school-aged performers, is based on the 2013 Disney film and the 2018 Broadway adaptation. The 5th-8th grade cast includes 29 students led by Tracy Fountain with assistance from Sarah Courtney and Andrea Bunten. Join Anna, Elsa, and all of your favorite characters as they embark on an epic, ice-filled journey of self-discovery, camaraderie, and the real meaning of true love. Adapted for young performers, this musical includes favorite Frozen songs such as “Love Is an Open Door,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?,” and “Let It Go,” as well as wonderful new songs from the Broadway production. With its empowering message of love and understanding, Frozen JR. is sure to melt your heart!
