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
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.
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! 🧡🖤
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! 🧡🖤
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 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! 🧡🖤
Band Senior Night 🎵
Friday is a special night for our four senior Band members! 🎶
Help us celebrate our seniors for their dedication, leadership, and countless pre-game and pep band performances that have filled our hearts with music and energy! 🐾✨
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!
We are proud to call you Palmyra Panthers! 🧡🖤
4th grade scientists explored surface tension and chemical reactions as colors swirled and danced across the milk—creating some truly magical moments while learning real science! 🧪🎨
We love seeing our students’ curiosity grow through hands-on experiments and creative discovery. Science Club meets every Wednesday from 3:30–4:30 p.m., and the excitement continues each week! 👩🔬👨🔬🧡🖤
📸 Mrs. Keim
Seven of our talented band members represented PHS at All-Conference Band, where they enjoyed a fantastic rehearsal and performed an amazing concert. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication!
Our students will be part of the Conference Band tour this Wednesday, starting at 8:30 a.m. in Palmyra and then traveling to Holy Rosary and Centralia. 🧡🖤
It was a winning night Thursday for Panther Quiz Bowl at home against South Shelby! 🧠🖤🧡
Coach Hopke and JV earned a 190–20 victory, led by Levi Miller with 6 toss-ups, while Varsity secured a 280–150 win with Matthew Salo also recording 6 toss-ups.
Coach Wellman and our middle school teams brought the energy as well, with the A Team winning 270–50 and the B Team winning 210–60!
The Panthers hit the road Thursday to face Centralia and return home on February 26. Keep the momentum going!
📸 Coach Hopke
In observance of Presidents' Day, school will not be in session on Monday, February 16, 2026. 📚
The next scheduled breaks from school are March 19th and 20th, followed by April 2nd, 3rd, & 6th.
A huge thank you to PES 3rd grade student, Brooklyn for providing this happy Panther graphic! Like all of us, Brooklyn's Panther is ready to enjoy the sunshine and a nice long weekend! 🐾🧡🖤
On Wednesday, FCCLA hosted an American Red Cross blood drive, collecting 36 total blood products and welcoming 8 first-time donors. ❤️👏
Today, FCCLA members and Ms. Knoche hosted Music Bingo after school for staff and students, bringing everyone together to enjoy great tunes, laughter, Panther pride, and some superb snacks and drinks! 🎶
What a fun way to celebrate FCCLA Week and build connections across our school community! 👏🎵
🧡 🖤❤️
To reward their hard work and growth, students chose extra recess and brought their bikes and scooters to school for some well-earned fun outside. Way to set goals, stay focused, and celebrate success—great job, Panthers! 🧡🖤
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra Elementary School
