Heart Safe Schools! ❤️
We are proud to share that Nurse Morgan Hoewing and Palmyra Elementary School has earned the Project ADAM Heart Safe School Designation! 🫀🏫
This designation recognizes schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to cardiac emergency preparedness through awareness, training, and practiced emergency response plans.
By meeting the standards of the Heart Safe School Program, we are taking important steps to ensure a safer environment for our students, staff, and visitors.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this designation possible! The safety and well-being of our Panther family will always be a top priority! 👏
We are proud to share that Nurse Morgan Hoewing and Palmyra Elementary School has earned the Project ADAM Heart Safe School Designation! 🫀🏫
This designation recognizes schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to cardiac emergency preparedness through awareness, training, and practiced emergency response plans.
By meeting the standards of the Heart Safe School Program, we are taking important steps to ensure a safer environment for our students, staff, and visitors.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this designation possible! The safety and well-being of our Panther family will always be a top priority! 👏

Ever wondered what happens when classic fairy tales get a modern system update? 📱
Ms. Knoche and the Palmyra High School Drama Department proudly presents Once Upon an App!
Join our Panthers for a hilarious, fast-paced show where timeless storybook characters collide with algorithms, digital age dilemmas, and screen-time chaos.
Come support our amazing cast and crew for an unforgettable evening live on stage. Tag a friend who needs a night out and swipe right on the theater November 20th and 21st! 🎭✨
You can purchase tickets in advance: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/annual-gala-9035
Ms. Knoche and the Palmyra High School Drama Department proudly presents Once Upon an App!
Join our Panthers for a hilarious, fast-paced show where timeless storybook characters collide with algorithms, digital age dilemmas, and screen-time chaos.
Come support our amazing cast and crew for an unforgettable evening live on stage. Tag a friend who needs a night out and swipe right on the theater November 20th and 21st! 🎭✨
You can purchase tickets in advance: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/annual-gala-9035


Great job to all of our runners today at Districts in Owensville! Congrats to Bently, Audrey, Leah, and Austee who have advanced to state and will run Friday at Gans Creek! 🧡🏃♀️🏃🖤






Panthers in Animal Science put their knowledge of animal anatomy to work! 🐄🐎🐕
Each student selected an animal, studied its skeletal structure, and created a full-body model of its skeletal system! This hands-on project gave students a creative way to explore how bones provide structure, support, and movement for different animals.
Can you guess the animals based on their skeleton??? 🦴💀
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra High School
Each student selected an animal, studied its skeletal structure, and created a full-body model of its skeletal system! This hands-on project gave students a creative way to explore how bones provide structure, support, and movement for different animals.
Can you guess the animals based on their skeleton??? 🦴💀
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra High School
WEEK 10 — DISTRICT FOOTBALL! 🏈
PALMYRA PANTHERS vs. HIGHLAND COUGARS
📅 Friday, October 30, 2026
📍 Palmyra High School Football Field
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
🚪 Gates Open: 6:00 PM
📻 The Eagle 100.9 FM (listen on radio or online)
💻 MSHSAA TV - search Palmyra High School ($10 Per-Round Pass)
🎟️ ADMISSION
Adults: $5.00
Students: $2.00
DISTRICT FOOTBALL AT HOME! 🔥
Come out and support your Palmyra Panthers as they host Highland in Week 10! Let's pack the stands and bring the Panther pride!
GO PANTHERS! 🧡🖤
PALMYRA PANTHERS vs. HIGHLAND COUGARS
📅 Friday, October 30, 2026
📍 Palmyra High School Football Field
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
🚪 Gates Open: 6:00 PM
📻 The Eagle 100.9 FM (listen on radio or online)
💻 MSHSAA TV - search Palmyra High School ($10 Per-Round Pass)
🎟️ ADMISSION
Adults: $5.00
Students: $2.00
DISTRICT FOOTBALL AT HOME! 🔥
Come out and support your Palmyra Panthers as they host Highland in Week 10! Let's pack the stands and bring the Panther pride!
GO PANTHERS! 🧡🖤



A Forensics Mystery! 🕵️♀️🩸🔬
Students in Mrs. Frankenbach's Forensics class put their detective skills to the test with the "Ernie's Exit" Blood Typing Lab! 🧪
Using food coloring and three different solutions, students worked to determine blood types and analyze evidence to help solve the "whodunnit" mystery!
What a fun way to bring forensic science to life through hands-on learning and investigation! 🧡🖤
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra High School
📸 Mrs. Lovelace
Students in Mrs. Frankenbach's Forensics class put their detective skills to the test with the "Ernie's Exit" Blood Typing Lab! 🧪
Using food coloring and three different solutions, students worked to determine blood types and analyze evidence to help solve the "whodunnit" mystery!
What a fun way to bring forensic science to life through hands-on learning and investigation! 🧡🖤
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra High School
📸 Mrs. Lovelace
Book Reports with a Creative Twist! 📚🎃
Mrs. Ott's 3rd grade Panthers brought their reading to life with their My Character Pumpkin book report projects!
Students read a book, wrote a report about their chosen character, and then transformed a pumpkin into their very own character masterpiece! 🎨📖
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra Elementary School
Mrs. Ott's 3rd grade Panthers brought their reading to life with their My Character Pumpkin book report projects!
Students read a book, wrote a report about their chosen character, and then transformed a pumpkin into their very own character masterpiece! 🎨📖
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra Elementary School






Hi Families,
If your student is still interested in joining us for Portugal, now is the perfect time to take the next step! ✈️
EF is implementing a company-wide price increase on November 1st, so enrolling before then is a great way to lock in the lowest price.
Enroll before November 1st and you’ll also receive a $250 early enrollment discount! 🎉
We would love to have your student join us for this incredible experience, and we don’t want you to miss out on the opportunity to save.
👉 Ready to enroll? Use the link below to secure your student’s spot: www.eftours.com/3098744RD
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m happy to help!
We hope to see your student exploring Portugal with us!
Mrs. Fountain
If your student is still interested in joining us for Portugal, now is the perfect time to take the next step! ✈️
EF is implementing a company-wide price increase on November 1st, so enrolling before then is a great way to lock in the lowest price.
Enroll before November 1st and you’ll also receive a $250 early enrollment discount! 🎉
We would love to have your student join us for this incredible experience, and we don’t want you to miss out on the opportunity to save.
👉 Ready to enroll? Use the link below to secure your student’s spot: www.eftours.com/3098744RD
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m happy to help!
We hope to see your student exploring Portugal with us!
Mrs. Fountain

Oil Spill Cleanup in Mrs. DeMoss’s Class! 🔬🛢️🌊
Our 8th grade scientists took on the challenge of cleaning up an oil spill during a hands-on science experiment!
Panthers worked through the cleanup process by first containing the spill, then skimming the oil from the water, and finally experimenting with dispersing the oil using soap if they chose.
This activity gave students a firsthand look at the challenges of cleaning up oil spills and the different methods used to protect our environment! 🌎🐟
Learning through hands-on experiences! 🧡🖤
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra Middle School
📸 Mrs. DeMoss
Our 8th grade scientists took on the challenge of cleaning up an oil spill during a hands-on science experiment!
Panthers worked through the cleanup process by first containing the spill, then skimming the oil from the water, and finally experimenting with dispersing the oil using soap if they chose.
This activity gave students a firsthand look at the challenges of cleaning up oil spills and the different methods used to protect our environment! 🌎🐟
Learning through hands-on experiences! 🧡🖤
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra Middle School
📸 Mrs. DeMoss




Surgeons in training! 🩺 🏥✖️
Students in Mrs. VanManen's class became math surgeons as they worked to save their “Array Patients!” 🧑⚕️👩⚕️
Armed with tweezers and cubes, students performed a little math surgery by breaking large multiplication problems into two smaller, more manageable problems. They then solved each problem and added the products together to find the final answer — successfully curing their patients! 🩹🎉
What a fun, hands-on way to practice multiplication, arrays, and problem-solving skills! 🧡🖤
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra Elementary School
📸 Mrs. Augspurg
Students in Mrs. VanManen's class became math surgeons as they worked to save their “Array Patients!” 🧑⚕️👩⚕️
Armed with tweezers and cubes, students performed a little math surgery by breaking large multiplication problems into two smaller, more manageable problems. They then solved each problem and added the products together to find the final answer — successfully curing their patients! 🩹🎉
What a fun, hands-on way to practice multiplication, arrays, and problem-solving skills! 🧡🖤
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra Elementary School
📸 Mrs. Augspurg








Panther PALS! 🐾
Do you have a little extra time and a BIG heart for little ones? We are looking for some extra hands (and hearts!) to help out at our Panther Cub Childcare Center! 🐾
We are excited to introduce Panther PALS — Panthers who Provide Affection, Love & Support! ❤️
We are looking for retired community members and other caring adults who enjoy spending time with young children and would love to make a difference in the lives of our youngest Panthers!
📚 Be a guest reader and share your favorite stories!
👶 Rock babies and lend a helping hand at nap time!
🍎 Help serve lunch and assist with mealtime!
☀️ Join in the fun and provide an extra set of hands on the playground!
Whether you have a few hours a week or just some occasional time to share, your kindness and care can make a BIG difference in the lives of our little Cubs!
Interested in learning more about Panther PALS?
To request a form or learn more, please email millert@palmyra.k12.mo.us. 🐾
All volunteers will be required to complete a background check (form SHP-159J) and submit payment to Palmyra R-1 School District ($16.55) to process the background scan.
Do you have a little extra time and a BIG heart for little ones? We are looking for some extra hands (and hearts!) to help out at our Panther Cub Childcare Center! 🐾
We are excited to introduce Panther PALS — Panthers who Provide Affection, Love & Support! ❤️
We are looking for retired community members and other caring adults who enjoy spending time with young children and would love to make a difference in the lives of our youngest Panthers!
📚 Be a guest reader and share your favorite stories!
👶 Rock babies and lend a helping hand at nap time!
🍎 Help serve lunch and assist with mealtime!
☀️ Join in the fun and provide an extra set of hands on the playground!
Whether you have a few hours a week or just some occasional time to share, your kindness and care can make a BIG difference in the lives of our little Cubs!
Interested in learning more about Panther PALS?
To request a form or learn more, please email millert@palmyra.k12.mo.us. 🐾
All volunteers will be required to complete a background check (form SHP-159J) and submit payment to Palmyra R-1 School District ($16.55) to process the background scan.

Important Schedule Reminders! 📚
🗓️ Wednesday & Thursday: Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held until 7:00 p.m.
📖 Book Fair will be open at both the Elementary and Middle School during conferences!
🚫 Please note: After School Program (ASP) at Palmyra Elementary will not be in session Wednesday or Thursday.
🕐 Thursday: Early Dismissal at 1:00 p.m.
🚫 Friday and Monday: No school for students (PHS Vo-Tech will be in session on Monday!)
We look forward to seeing families during conferences this week!


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Thirteen Northeast Missouri school districts have joined together to raise concerns about projected state funding shortfalls for fiscal year 2028.
These shortfalls could significantly impact the programs, services, and opportunities our schools provide our students.
We encourage families, staff, and community members to read this joint letter and contact their state legislators to advocate for full funding of Missouri's public schools.
Our rural schools are the heart of our communities. Their future matters to all of us.
Thirteen Northeast Missouri school districts have joined together to raise concerns about projected state funding shortfalls for fiscal year 2028.
These shortfalls could significantly impact the programs, services, and opportunities our schools provide our students.
We encourage families, staff, and community members to read this joint letter and contact their state legislators to advocate for full funding of Missouri's public schools.
Our rural schools are the heart of our communities. Their future matters to all of us.


BLUEY & FRIENDS ARE COMING TO PES!
Get ready for an evening of KEEPY UPPY, PAINTING, BUILDING, CREATING & MANY MORE SURPRISES! 🎨🧱✨
Join Palmyra Parents as Teachers for a special Bluey & Friends evening! 🐾
📅 Tuesday, November 17
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Palmyra Elementary Gym
And the best part… BLUEY WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PHOTOS! 📸💙
Bring the whole family and spend the evening playing, creating, and making memories together! We can’t wait to see our Panthers there! 🧡🖤
Get ready for an evening of KEEPY UPPY, PAINTING, BUILDING, CREATING & MANY MORE SURPRISES! 🎨🧱✨
Join Palmyra Parents as Teachers for a special Bluey & Friends evening! 🐾
📅 Tuesday, November 17
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Palmyra Elementary Gym
And the best part… BLUEY WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PHOTOS! 📸💙
Bring the whole family and spend the evening playing, creating, and making memories together! We can’t wait to see our Panthers there! 🧡🖤

Panthers Giving Back! ♻️
Our Palmyra Middle School Builders Club members spent their Saturday lending a helping hand at the Palmyra Recycle Center!
Builders Club, the middle school branch of Kiwanis, encourages students to develop leadership skills through service to others.
We are proud of these Panthers for giving their time to make a positive impact in our community! Thank you for demonstrating the importance of service and giving back! 👏
📸 Mr. Fountain
Our Palmyra Middle School Builders Club members spent their Saturday lending a helping hand at the Palmyra Recycle Center!
Builders Club, the middle school branch of Kiwanis, encourages students to develop leadership skills through service to others.
We are proud of these Panthers for giving their time to make a positive impact in our community! Thank you for demonstrating the importance of service and giving back! 👏
📸 Mr. Fountain

Science is FUN in 2nd Grade! 🧪🔬
Our 2nd graders have been learning all about the three states of matter: solids, liquids, and gases! 💧
To wrap up their unit, students got a little messy with a fun, hands-on experiment making OOBLECK! 🧪
Using just two simple ingredients, cornstarch and water, students explored how oobleck can behave like both a solid and a liquid! When squeezed or pressed, it feels like a solid, but when left alone, it flows like a liquid!
What a fun way to bring science to life through hands-on learning! 🧡🖤
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra Elementary School
📸 Mrs. Meny
Our 2nd graders have been learning all about the three states of matter: solids, liquids, and gases! 💧
To wrap up their unit, students got a little messy with a fun, hands-on experiment making OOBLECK! 🧪
Using just two simple ingredients, cornstarch and water, students explored how oobleck can behave like both a solid and a liquid! When squeezed or pressed, it feels like a solid, but when left alone, it flows like a liquid!
What a fun way to bring science to life through hands-on learning! 🧡🖤
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra Elementary School
📸 Mrs. Meny








Congratulations to our Lady Panther State Golfers who competed in the MSHSAA State Golf Championship at Paradise Pointe Golf Course in Smithville, MO, this week! ⛳🏌️♀️
🏅 Taylor finished 23rd overall, shooting a 101 on Day 1 and improving by six strokes to shoot a 95 on Day 2!
👏 Avery made her second consecutive appearance at the State Golf Championship! She finished 61st overall, shooting a 110 on Day 1 and 118 on Day 2.
We are so proud of both of these Lady Panthers for their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments this season! What a great achievement to represent Palmyra on the state stage! 🧡🖤
Congratulations, Taylor and Avery! ⛳🐾
🏅 Taylor finished 23rd overall, shooting a 101 on Day 1 and improving by six strokes to shoot a 95 on Day 2!
👏 Avery made her second consecutive appearance at the State Golf Championship! She finished 61st overall, shooting a 110 on Day 1 and 118 on Day 2.
We are so proud of both of these Lady Panthers for their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments this season! What a great achievement to represent Palmyra on the state stage! 🧡🖤
Congratulations, Taylor and Avery! ⛳🐾
🔧👩🔧👨🍳 Exploring Future Career Opportunities! 🎓
Our 8th graders in Mrs. McBride’s High School Prep class had an exciting opportunity to visit the Hannibal Career & Technical Center (HCTC) this week!
Students got a firsthand look at the variety of programs and hands-on career training opportunities available to them during their junior and senior years of high school. 🛠️
The visit also reinforced the importance of maintaining strong grades and good attendance throughout high school, as both are important factors in being accepted into HCTC.
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Hannibal Career and Technical Center
📸 Mrs. McBride
Our 8th graders in Mrs. McBride’s High School Prep class had an exciting opportunity to visit the Hannibal Career & Technical Center (HCTC) this week!
Students got a firsthand look at the variety of programs and hands-on career training opportunities available to them during their junior and senior years of high school. 🛠️
The visit also reinforced the importance of maintaining strong grades and good attendance throughout high school, as both are important factors in being accepted into HCTC.
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Hannibal Career and Technical Center
📸 Mrs. McBride


AUTUMN CLASSIC CHAMPIONS! 🏆🧡🖤
Congratulations to our PHS Girls Cross Country Team on bringing home 1st PLACE at the Autumn XC Classic in Mexico yesterday! 🥇🐾
It was a beautiful day for a run, and our Panthers had some great performances on the course!
🏃♀️ Girls Varsity Results:
🥉 Leah – 3rd | 21:48.57
🏅 Austee – 8th | 22:30.66
🏅 Harper – 9th | 22:38.27
🏅 Audrey – 12th | 23:00.61
🏅 Maggie – 16th | 23:38.67
🏃♂️ Boys Varsity Results:
🥈 Bently – 2nd | 17:28.75
🏅 Jacob – 13th | 18:35.09
🏅 Trigg – 18th | 18:59.76
Jacen – 26th | 20:06.56
Hauns – 29th | 20:21.07
Walter – 33rd | 20:40.32
Levi – 48th | 23:03.88
🏃♂️ Boys JV Results:
🏅 Matthew – 57th | 25:46.57
🏅 Parker – 61st | 27:10.70
Congratulations to our girls on their team championship and to all of our medalists! We are proud of the hard work and determination shown by all of our runners as they continue through the season! The team wraps up their regular season Friday in Bowling Green. 🧡🖤🐾
Congratulations to our PHS Girls Cross Country Team on bringing home 1st PLACE at the Autumn XC Classic in Mexico yesterday! 🥇🐾
It was a beautiful day for a run, and our Panthers had some great performances on the course!
🏃♀️ Girls Varsity Results:
🥉 Leah – 3rd | 21:48.57
🏅 Austee – 8th | 22:30.66
🏅 Harper – 9th | 22:38.27
🏅 Audrey – 12th | 23:00.61
🏅 Maggie – 16th | 23:38.67
🏃♂️ Boys Varsity Results:
🥈 Bently – 2nd | 17:28.75
🏅 Jacob – 13th | 18:35.09
🏅 Trigg – 18th | 18:59.76
Jacen – 26th | 20:06.56
Hauns – 29th | 20:21.07
Walter – 33rd | 20:40.32
Levi – 48th | 23:03.88
🏃♂️ Boys JV Results:
🏅 Matthew – 57th | 25:46.57
🏅 Parker – 61st | 27:10.70
Congratulations to our girls on their team championship and to all of our medalists! We are proud of the hard work and determination shown by all of our runners as they continue through the season! The team wraps up their regular season Friday in Bowling Green. 🧡🖤🐾



Mrs. LaSala's Geography class at Palmyra High School is working on a project to collect letters and postcards from all across the United States, and got a care package from the St. Louis Cardinals! What a cool surprise and the students were very thankful for the new hats!
There are still a few states the class has not heard from and they need your help! 📬
If you live in one of the states below, we would love for you to send a postcard or letter to our students! 🧡🖤
States still needed:
📍Connecticut
📍Delaware
📍Idaho
📍Mississippi
📍Nevada
📍New York
📍Pennsylvania
📍Rhode Island
📍Vermont
📍West Virginia
📍Wyoming
Please send mail to:
Kerri LaSala
Palmyra High School
PO Box 151
1703 S. Main St
Palmyra, MO 63461
There are still a few states the class has not heard from and they need your help! 📬
If you live in one of the states below, we would love for you to send a postcard or letter to our students! 🧡🖤
States still needed:
📍Connecticut
📍Delaware
📍Idaho
📍Mississippi
📍Nevada
📍New York
📍Pennsylvania
📍Rhode Island
📍Vermont
📍West Virginia
📍Wyoming
Please send mail to:
Kerri LaSala
Palmyra High School
PO Box 151
1703 S. Main St
Palmyra, MO 63461

