In STEAM and Library, our students are exploring the four components of creativity: Fluency, Flexibility, Originality, and Elaboration through Finish the Picture activities with Mrs. Meyers and Ms. Lehenbauer.
👏 Congratulations to this month’s Creativity Challenge Winners! Their masterpieces showed off all four creativity skills in action.
🌟 Be sure to check out our Creativity Wall of Fame—a school-wide display that highlights one student’s work from each grade level and a staff member every month. We look forward to seeing next month’s imaginative creations!
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra Elementary School
Palmyra Middle School is looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our team! 💻
This role is so much more than paperwork—it is about being a welcoming face for students, families, and staff, keeping the school day running smoothly, and truly making a difference in the lives of kids. 🏫✨
If you love working with people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want a job that matters, we would love to hear from you!
Please share to help us find the perfect fit! 🧡🖤
Panther Pride Spotlight! 🧡🖤🎉
Today, Colby officially took the next step in his academic and athletic journey by signing his National Letter of Intent to play football at Butler Community College in El Dorado, Kansas!
We are proud of Colby and all the hard work, dedication, and Panther spirit he has shown. Congratulations and good luck as you prepare to compete at the collegiate level! 🧡🖤🎓
Technology and Life Online — a FREE community event for adults tonight! 💻📱
Palmyra R-1 School District invites parents, guardians, and community members to attend an important Stop Trafficking community presentation focused on online safety, digital exploitation, and human trafficking prevention.
🗓 Wednesday, February 4, 2026
⏰ 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Palmyra Middle School - 600 West Line Street, Palmyra, MO
👨👩👧👦 This event will help adults:
• Understand how technology can exploit vulnerabilities
• Learn the top 10 practical tips to help keep students safer online
• Discover apps and tools with real-world guidance
🎤 Presenter: Russ Tuttle, President & Founder of The Stop Trafficking Project®
Sponsored by Palmyra R-1 School District - Open to parents, guardians, and community members. We hope to see you there!
Modern badminton was invented in 1873! Do you remember playing badminton in PE? 🏸🧡🖤
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra Middle School
Students explored how plants reproduce and how seeds spread in different ways 🌬️🌿 Through hands-on learning and a Samara Leaf Challenge (helicopter seeds to us non-scientists 😄), Panthers put engineering, creativity, and critical thinking to the test. After developing their blueprint, students used provided materials to replicate a Samara Leaf and tested their creations by measuring how long they took to fall to the ground and how far they traveled from the base.
Science is not just something you read about… it is something you do! 💡👏
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra Middle School 🧡🖤
Palmyra FCCLA is hosting their annual American Red Cross Blood Drive
📅 Wednesday, February 11
⏰ 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Palmyra High School Gym
🩸 Who can donate?
✔️ Ages 17+
✔️ 16-year-olds may donate with parent consent
🎁 Bonus! Anyone who attempts to donate will receive a $20 Red Cross e-gift card!
🥞 Breakfast will be provided to all donors the morning of the drive!
📲 Sign up using the Red Cross Blood Donor App
👨👩👧👦 Invite your friends & family
❤️ Help save lives in our community!
Every drop counts—thank you for supporting this life-saving event! ❤️🩸
Palmyra United Methodist Church hosted their annual BINGO Night fundraiser to benefit unpaid student lunch balances in our school district. 🏫
Pastor Eric presented Mr. Harper with a generous $1,500 donation to support our students. 🙌
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who attended, played BINGO, and helped organize this wonderful community event! 👏
Your support truly makes a difference for our kids! 🧡🖤✨
🍕 PAT Virtual Pizza Party! 🍕
PAT Family & Friends are invited to join us Tuesday, February 17 at 6:30 p.m. for a fun Virtual Pizza Party!
🐾 PAT Playgroup at PES
Playgroup every Tuesday morning at Palmyra Elementary School!
9:00–10:00 a.m. | PES Cafeteria
Little Panthers get to play, snack, dance, and sing while families connect!
❓ Want to learn more?
Curious about how Parents as Teachers (PAT) can support your family?
Interested in Playgroup or upcoming Group Connections?
🎒 Kindergarten Ready?
Have a Little Panther who will be 5 years old before August 1 and ready for Kindergarten? PAT can help!
📞 Contact:
Kathy Nicholson
📧 nicholsonk@palmyra.k12.mo.us
📱 573-769-2191
We can’t wait to connect with our Panther families! 🧡🖤
This past weekend marked the opening of the 52nd Annual High School Art Competition at the Quincy Art Center in Quincy, IL—and our students shined!
Three students submitted artwork from the past semester, competing against schools from 20 counties across Missouri, Iowa, and Illinois. From one of the largest pools of submissions Mr. Walker has seen, each student had at least one piece accepted—an incredible accomplishment!
👏 Accepted Works:
✏️ Audrey – Self Portrait in Graphite
🖌️ Ericka – Still Life in Acrylics
🖌️ Ian – Still Life in Acrylics
🌟 We are especially excited to share that Audrey earned multiple awards for her self-portrait, including:
🏆 Best of Show
🏆 Culver-Stockton College Art Prowess Award
🏆 University of Illinois Art Award (including a $1,000 summer workshop invitation to campus!)
The exhibit is open to the public Tuesday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. and is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate high school arts in our region. 🖼️
Our Quiz Bowl team hosted the annual Palmyra Academic Winter Showdown (PAWS) tournament on Saturday, welcoming 24 teams for an exciting, all-day competition!
A huge shoutout to Coach Hopke and Coach Wellman for doing an outstanding job organizing the event. We also appreciate the many former Quiz Bowl team members who returned to help keep the tournament running smoothly.
Thank you to Palmyra FFA for running the food stand and to all of the teachers who stepped in as scorekeepers and readers—we could not do this without you!
Congratulations to Clark County, the overall tournament champion and small school award winner, and Marceline for earning second place. Well done to all teams who competed! 🎉👏
This week, we are celebrating our incredible school counselors who support, encourage, and advocate for our students every single day. From academic guidance to social-emotional support, they are always there with listening ears, kind hearts, and expert advice. 📚💬
We are so grateful for the impact you make in our schools and the difference you make in the lives of our students. Thank you Mrs. Jones and Ms. Hopke at Palmyra High School. Mrs. McBride at Palmyra Middle School, and Mrs. Livesay at Palmyra Elementary. Thank you for all you do—today and every day! 🧡🖤 ✨
Carrie Elsen from the University of Missouri Extension spent time with Ms. Knoche’s Foods class today teaching proper knife safety and techniques. 🔪
After the demo, students practiced their new skills by making mango salsa — delicious and educational! 🥭
Thank you, Carrie, for sharing your time and expertise with our students! 🧡🖤
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ PHS
The Varsity Quiz Bowl team won the first round of the WGEM Academic Challenge over Pittsfield this morning! With that win, they advanced to the TV round and they competed against QHS in a quarter final match. 🎉
Their Quarter-Final match against Quincy High School will air on WGEM:
📺 March 13 & 14 at 6:30 pm
📺 March 15 at 10:30 pm
Be sure to tune in and support our Panthers as they shine on the big screen. Congratulations to the team and Coach Hopke on this exciting accomplishment!
Good luck tomorrow as they host the PAWS Quiz Bowl Tournament at Palmyra High School. 🧡🖤
Parent & Community Presentation: Stop Trafficking Project 📢
Palmyra R-1 School District invites parents, guardians, and community members to attend an important Stop Trafficking community presentation focused on online safety, digital exploitation, and human trafficking prevention. Information has been emailed to families regarding this program on January 16 and January 30.
This presentation for adults will address:
Online dangers facing today’s students, including social media, gaming platforms, and messaging apps.
How traffickers and predators use the internet to groom, manipulate, and exploit youth.
Warning signs of online grooming and unsafe digital interactions.
Practical steps families can take to protect students online.
How to start open, age-appropriate conversations with children about internet safety.
The Stop Trafficking Project emphasizes education, awareness, and prevention, helping students and adults recognize risky online behaviors and know when—and how—to seek help.
📍 Location: Palmyra Middle School Gymnasium
📅 Date: February 4, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
👨👩👧👦 Audience: Parents, guardians, and community members.
(Students will attend their specific grade level assembly the next day, Thursday, February 5th.)
🎓 Purpose: Online safety awareness, prevention, and student protection
We respect that families may have different preferences regarding participation. If you do not wish for your child to attend the BeAlert student assembly, or if you would like to opt out of the survey only, please send a signed note to your child's office by Thursday, February 5, 2026.
In a world where students are constantly connected, understanding online risks is essential. We appreciate our families and community partnering with us to help keep our students safe—both online and offline.
For questions or additional information, please contact the Palmyra R-1 School District office.
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PES families brought their curiosity and creativity to our Olympic-themed STEAM Night last night, and what a great turnout it was! Students explored hands-on activities, tackled fun challenges, and put their science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills to the test.
Thank you to our staff and volunteers who planned engaging events for our students, and to the families who joined us for an evening of learning and fun. Your support helps make nights like these a success!
Great job, Panthers! 🐾🧡🖤
We are so grateful to the Law Enforcement Officers who joined us—your presence, partnership, and dedication to our schools and community mean so much. Thank you for all you do to keep our Panthers safe! 🧡🖤
