Snow Day Art Showcase ❄️
Last fall, we held a Snow Day announcement student design contest and were blown away by the creativity and talent of our students! 🧡🖤
While we did not have enough snow days to feature every submission this year, we still wanted to share all of the designs. We are excited to share the amazing artwork created by our Panthers! 🎨🐾
Thank you to all of our students who participated and put their time and talent into these designs. We are so proud of you! 👏
Be on the lookout next school year for more graphic creation contests to help us announce when school will not be in session! 👀
Last fall, we held a Snow Day announcement student design contest and were blown away by the creativity and talent of our students! 🧡🖤
While we did not have enough snow days to feature every submission this year, we still wanted to share all of the designs. We are excited to share the amazing artwork created by our Panthers! 🎨🐾
Thank you to all of our students who participated and put their time and talent into these designs. We are so proud of you! 👏
Be on the lookout next school year for more graphic creation contests to help us announce when school will not be in session! 👀
Learning on a Larger Scale! 🌎✨
Sixth grade students in Ms. Reeder's class have been exploring the scale of the solar system, comparing different objects in the solar system and learning about the distances of planets from the sun. ☀️🪐
On Wednesday, they took learning outside to the football field! Panthers put the planets in order using orange cones. Then students went back out and measured the scaled down distances according to their activity sheet and then moved the cones to reflect those distances .
After students completed that task, they came back together as a class and worked on three reflection questions! 💭
It was a great day of hands-on learning—our students did an awesome job and had a lot of fun along the way! 🧡🖤
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra Middle School
Our Panthers had an amazing day at Special Olympics in Hannibal on Wednesday! 🧡🖤
Students, staff, and student buddies came together to compete in a variety of events, showing determination, teamwork, and Panther pride every step of the way. 🐾
We are proud to share that our athletes brought home medals and even bigger smiles! It was a beautiful day filled with joy, encouragement, and unforgettable moments.
Way to go, Panthers—we are so proud of you! 🥇✨
Students, staff, and student buddies came together to compete in a variety of events, showing determination, teamwork, and Panther pride every step of the way. 🐾
We are proud to share that our athletes brought home medals and even bigger smiles! It was a beautiful day filled with joy, encouragement, and unforgettable moments.
Way to go, Panthers—we are so proud of you! 🥇✨
PHS home track meet was last night and our Panthers competed alongside some outstanding teams! It was an exciting evening full of strong performances and great competition. 🐾
A huge highlight of the night—Kason set a NEW school record in the javelin with a throw of 48.61m! 💥👏
We also took time to recognize and celebrate our five seniors, and it was special getting to watch them compete for the last time on their home track. 🧡🖤
A huge highlight of the night—Kason set a NEW school record in the javelin with a throw of 48.61m! 💥👏
We also took time to recognize and celebrate our five seniors, and it was special getting to watch them compete for the last time on their home track. 🧡🖤
Join us for Decision Day! ✨🎓
Help Us Celebrate The Class of 2026’s Next Steps!
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
10:45–1:15 @ PHS Gym
Schedule:
10:45–11:30 – Pizza Party and Door Prizes for Seniors
11:30–1:15 – Signing (Parents encouraged to attend)
Event Highlights:
Seniors’ future plans will be announced and they will sign a banner
Lunch provided for seniors
Photo booth
Door prizes
Let’s come together to celebrate our seniors and all they’ve accomplished—your future is bright, Panthers! 🐾✨🧡🖤
Help Us Celebrate The Class of 2026’s Next Steps!
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
10:45–1:15 @ PHS Gym
Schedule:
10:45–11:30 – Pizza Party and Door Prizes for Seniors
11:30–1:15 – Signing (Parents encouraged to attend)
Event Highlights:
Seniors’ future plans will be announced and they will sign a banner
Lunch provided for seniors
Photo booth
Door prizes
Let’s come together to celebrate our seniors and all they’ve accomplished—your future is bright, Panthers! 🐾✨🧡🖤
Panther Artists Shine at Truman! ✨🎨
Yesterday, 11 talented PHS students and Mr. Walker traveled to Truman State University in Kirksville for the 2026 CCC Art Show—and it turned out to be an incredible day! 🧡🖤
Panthers experienced a full day of artistic opportunities, including hands-on workshops, consultations with Truman fine arts professors, and exploring a gallery filled with outstanding student artwork. From medieval manuscript writing to button making and paper marbling —our Panthers were fully immersed in creativity! 🎨
Our students had an amazing showing at the awards ceremony, bringing home multiple honors—including Best of Show for the second year in a row! 🏆🐾
If you see these incredible artists, be sure to congratulate them on their hard work and dedication:
🎖️ Emily B – 2nd Place, Printmaking
🎖️ Kit L – Watercolor
🎖️ Peyton C – Digital Illustration
🎖️ Ericka M – 3rd Place Watercolor & 3rd Place Opaque Painting
🥇🥈 Tegan H – 1st & 2nd Place, Watercolor
🎖️ Leena J – Graphite Drawing
🎖️ Hadley R – Pastel Drawing
🎖️ Aleecia W – Watercolor Painting
🎖️ Savannah C – Ceramic
🏅 Katelyn J– Honorable Mention, Leather Mixed Media
🏆 Audrey R – Best of Show, 1st Place Graphite Drawing + $500 Truman Scholarship
We are so proud of these talented Panthers for representing PHS with creativity, passion, and excellence! 🐾🎨
Yesterday, 11 talented PHS students and Mr. Walker traveled to Truman State University in Kirksville for the 2026 CCC Art Show—and it turned out to be an incredible day! 🧡🖤
Panthers experienced a full day of artistic opportunities, including hands-on workshops, consultations with Truman fine arts professors, and exploring a gallery filled with outstanding student artwork. From medieval manuscript writing to button making and paper marbling —our Panthers were fully immersed in creativity! 🎨
Our students had an amazing showing at the awards ceremony, bringing home multiple honors—including Best of Show for the second year in a row! 🏆🐾
If you see these incredible artists, be sure to congratulate them on their hard work and dedication:
🎖️ Emily B – 2nd Place, Printmaking
🎖️ Kit L – Watercolor
🎖️ Peyton C – Digital Illustration
🎖️ Ericka M – 3rd Place Watercolor & 3rd Place Opaque Painting
🥇🥈 Tegan H – 1st & 2nd Place, Watercolor
🎖️ Leena J – Graphite Drawing
🎖️ Hadley R – Pastel Drawing
🎖️ Aleecia W – Watercolor Painting
🎖️ Savannah C – Ceramic
🏅 Katelyn J– Honorable Mention, Leather Mixed Media
🏆 Audrey R – Best of Show, 1st Place Graphite Drawing + $500 Truman Scholarship
We are so proud of these talented Panthers for representing PHS with creativity, passion, and excellence! 🐾🎨
Kindergarten Staff Spotlight ✨
We are excited to welcome in our next group of Panthers into Kindergarten! 🧡🖤
Be sure to get ready by joining us for these important events:
📅 Call to schedule your appointment for Kindergarten Round Up April 13–17
🚌 Come ride a bus and meet the teachers on April 22nd – Panther Prep Night
☀️ Sign up for Kindergarten Academy happening June 1–5
🐾 We can’t wait to meet our future Panthers!
Now, let’s spotlight one of the amazing Kindergarten educators - Ms. Burwinkle!
✨ 27 years teaching!
🍎 Favorite Thing About Teaching Kindergarten:
Learning every day. The kids show me new ways to learn and think all the time. I get to see things through their eyes, and it is amazing! I love that we get to experience new things and learn together.
📚 Favorite Children’s Book/Author:
The Great Gracie Chance by Cynthia Rylant
🎉 Fun Fact:
I am actually teaching in the classroom that I went to kindergarten in.
❤️ What Families Can Expect in Kindergarten:
The kids will grow and change so much in kindergarten. They will read and write words, add and subtract, and make new friends. It truly is the most exciting and wonderful year!
Thank you, Ms. Burwinkle, for bringing 27 years of passion into the very classroom where your own journey began—creating a place where curiosity grows and young learners shine! 🧡🖤
We are excited to welcome in our next group of Panthers into Kindergarten! 🧡🖤
Be sure to get ready by joining us for these important events:
📅 Call to schedule your appointment for Kindergarten Round Up April 13–17
🚌 Come ride a bus and meet the teachers on April 22nd – Panther Prep Night
☀️ Sign up for Kindergarten Academy happening June 1–5
🐾 We can’t wait to meet our future Panthers!
Now, let’s spotlight one of the amazing Kindergarten educators - Ms. Burwinkle!
✨ 27 years teaching!
🍎 Favorite Thing About Teaching Kindergarten:
Learning every day. The kids show me new ways to learn and think all the time. I get to see things through their eyes, and it is amazing! I love that we get to experience new things and learn together.
📚 Favorite Children’s Book/Author:
The Great Gracie Chance by Cynthia Rylant
🎉 Fun Fact:
I am actually teaching in the classroom that I went to kindergarten in.
❤️ What Families Can Expect in Kindergarten:
The kids will grow and change so much in kindergarten. They will read and write words, add and subtract, and make new friends. It truly is the most exciting and wonderful year!
Thank you, Ms. Burwinkle, for bringing 27 years of passion into the very classroom where your own journey began—creating a place where curiosity grows and young learners shine! 🧡🖤
Track Senior Night 👟⏱️🎯
Thursday is a special night for our five senior PHS track athletes! 🏁
Help us celebrate our Panthers for their hard work, dedication, commitment to the program and teammates. 🐾
Join us as we honor our seniors Thursday, April 9 at 3:50 pm between field events and the beginning of running events at 4 pm.
Seniors, we are proud to call you Palmyra Panthers! 🧡🖤
Thursday is a special night for our five senior PHS track athletes! 🏁
Help us celebrate our Panthers for their hard work, dedication, commitment to the program and teammates. 🐾
Join us as we honor our seniors Thursday, April 9 at 3:50 pm between field events and the beginning of running events at 4 pm.
Seniors, we are proud to call you Palmyra Panthers! 🧡🖤
Panthers using their thinking caps! ✨🧠
Students in Ms. Freels Human Anatomy/Physiology class put their brains to work—literally! They designed and created their own thinking caps to highlight the lobes, sulci, and gyri of the cerebrum.
To top it off, they were challenged to wear their creations around school for extra credit to share their learning and to emphasize always using your brains! 😄
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra High School
Students in Ms. Freels Human Anatomy/Physiology class put their brains to work—literally! They designed and created their own thinking caps to highlight the lobes, sulci, and gyri of the cerebrum.
To top it off, they were challenged to wear their creations around school for extra credit to share their learning and to emphasize always using your brains! 😄
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra High School
Happy School Librarian Appreciation Day! ✨📚
We would like to celebrate the incredible individuals who keep our libraries running and our students inspired to learn, explore, and grow.
Thank you to Mrs. O’Brien, Ms. Reynolds, and Ms. Lehenbauer for fostering a love of reading, supporting our students and staff, and creating spaces where curiosity thrives every day.
Your impact reaches far beyond the library walls, and we are so grateful for all that you do! 🧡🖤
We would like to celebrate the incredible individuals who keep our libraries running and our students inspired to learn, explore, and grow.
Thank you to Mrs. O’Brien, Ms. Reynolds, and Ms. Lehenbauer for fostering a love of reading, supporting our students and staff, and creating spaces where curiosity thrives every day.
Your impact reaches far beyond the library walls, and we are so grateful for all that you do! 🧡🖤
Our 5th grade historians took a step back in time as they journeyed to Ellis Island and the early 1900s! 🧳🇺🇸
Students fully immersed themselves in the experience—dressing the part, taking on new identities, and moving through stations just like immigrants arriving in the United States. From processing to storytelling, this hands-on project brought history to life in a powerful and meaningful way.
A huge thank you to everyone who helped create such an engaging and memorable learning experience for our students! 👏
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra Middle School
Students fully immersed themselves in the experience—dressing the part, taking on new identities, and moving through stations just like immigrants arriving in the United States. From processing to storytelling, this hands-on project brought history to life in a powerful and meaningful way.
A huge thank you to everyone who helped create such an engaging and memorable learning experience for our students! 👏
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra Middle School
Hope you had a great weekend Panthers! Reminder, school is not in session Monday!
We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday!
We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday!
Public Notice: Request for Proposals (RFP)
The Palmyra R-1 School District is now accepting proposals for ceiling grid and tile replacement at Palmyra Elementary School.
Project Details:
• 19 classrooms
• Approximately 14,422 square feet
How to Get More Information:
Palmyra R-1 Central Office
1703 S. Main Street
Palmyra, MO 63461
or call: 573-769-2066
All questions should be directed to Superintendent Jason Harper.
⏰ Submission Deadline:
Proposals must be received in hand by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
The Palmyra R-1 School District is now accepting proposals for ceiling grid and tile replacement at Palmyra Elementary School.
Project Details:
• 19 classrooms
• Approximately 14,422 square feet
How to Get More Information:
Palmyra R-1 Central Office
1703 S. Main Street
Palmyra, MO 63461
or call: 573-769-2066
All questions should be directed to Superintendent Jason Harper.
⏰ Submission Deadline:
Proposals must be received in hand by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Integrated Science students recently combined science and fun with two egg-citing hands-on activities! 🥚🏹
Students first studied the chemistry of dyeing eggs and color mixing while decorating Easter eggs. The next day, they explored elastic potential energy and kinetic energy through an archery Easter egg hunt. Students aimed for balloons in search of the golden ticket and collected prize eggs for every balloon they popped.
What a fun way to bring science concepts to life through creativity, energy, and a little friendly competition! 🧡🖤
Students first studied the chemistry of dyeing eggs and color mixing while decorating Easter eggs. The next day, they explored elastic potential energy and kinetic energy through an archery Easter egg hunt. Students aimed for balloons in search of the golden ticket and collected prize eggs for every balloon they popped.
What a fun way to bring science concepts to life through creativity, energy, and a little friendly competition! 🧡🖤
Exploring the Next Step! 🎓
PHS Postsecondary Advisor, Ms. Hopke and PHS students had a great opportunity to experience college life during their visit to Truman State University! Students toured the campus, attended an Admissions presentation, and even enjoyed lunch in the dining hall.
It was a valuable day of learning, exploring, and envisioning what the future can hold! 🧡🖤
PHS Postsecondary Advisor, Ms. Hopke and PHS students had a great opportunity to experience college life during their visit to Truman State University! Students toured the campus, attended an Admissions presentation, and even enjoyed lunch in the dining hall.
It was a valuable day of learning, exploring, and envisioning what the future can hold! 🧡🖤
Kindergarten Staff Spotlight ✨
We are excited to welcome in our next group of Panthers into Kindergarten! 🧡🖤
Be sure to get ready by joining us for these important events:
📅 Call to schedule your appointment for Kindergarten Round Up April 13–17
🚌 Come ride a bus and meet the teachers on April 22nd – Panther Prep Night
☀️ Sign up for Kindergarten Academy happening June 1–5
🐾 We can’t wait to meet our future Panthers!
Now, let’s spotlight one of the amazing Kindergarten educators - Mrs. Hultz!
✨ 12 Years in Education
🍎 Favorite Thing About Teaching Kindergarten:
The kids! I love watching them learn new things and be so excited to share what they know.
📚 Favorite Children’s Book/Author:
The Napping House by Audrey Wood
🎉 Fun Fact:
I have a 130 pound German Shepherd named Zeke, he’s 9.
❤️ What Families Can Expect in Kindergarten:
Families can expect their kindergartner to gain confidence, grow friendships, and learn through play and games.
Thank you, Mrs. Hultz, for making kindergarten a place where learning is joyful and every child feels seen, supported, and celebrated! 🧡🖤
We are excited to welcome in our next group of Panthers into Kindergarten! 🧡🖤
Be sure to get ready by joining us for these important events:
📅 Call to schedule your appointment for Kindergarten Round Up April 13–17
🚌 Come ride a bus and meet the teachers on April 22nd – Panther Prep Night
☀️ Sign up for Kindergarten Academy happening June 1–5
🐾 We can’t wait to meet our future Panthers!
Now, let’s spotlight one of the amazing Kindergarten educators - Mrs. Hultz!
✨ 12 Years in Education
🍎 Favorite Thing About Teaching Kindergarten:
The kids! I love watching them learn new things and be so excited to share what they know.
📚 Favorite Children’s Book/Author:
The Napping House by Audrey Wood
🎉 Fun Fact:
I have a 130 pound German Shepherd named Zeke, he’s 9.
❤️ What Families Can Expect in Kindergarten:
Families can expect their kindergartner to gain confidence, grow friendships, and learn through play and games.
Thank you, Mrs. Hultz, for making kindergarten a place where learning is joyful and every child feels seen, supported, and celebrated! 🧡🖤
Our Palmyra Middle School Safety Patrol students enjoyed a well-deserved trip to see the St. Louis Cardinals today! ⚾️
This experience was a celebration of their hard work, leadership, and commitment throughout the school year. We are proud of the positive example they set each day in our schools!
Thank you to these students and sponsor Mrs. Hillman for helping keep our schools safe and welcoming—we appreciate all that you do!
This experience was a celebration of their hard work, leadership, and commitment throughout the school year. We are proud of the positive example they set each day in our schools!
Thank you to these students and sponsor Mrs. Hillman for helping keep our schools safe and welcoming—we appreciate all that you do!
A special experience in Kindergarten! ✨🐣
Mrs. Griesbaum's students recently were able to witness something truly amazing—hatching chicks! From patiently waiting to finally meeting the chicks after they arrived in the world, it was a hands-on learning experience full of excitement, curiosity, and smiles.
Moments like these help bring learning to life and create memories our students won’t forget! 🧡🖤
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ PES
Mrs. Griesbaum's students recently were able to witness something truly amazing—hatching chicks! From patiently waiting to finally meeting the chicks after they arrived in the world, it was a hands-on learning experience full of excitement, curiosity, and smiles.
Moments like these help bring learning to life and create memories our students won’t forget! 🧡🖤
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ PES
We want to say THANK YOU to our amazing Paraprofessionals in honor of Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! We appreciate you today and every day!
Thank you for the countless ways you support our students, staff, and school community - we are better because of you! 🧡🖤
No School Reminder, Panthers! 📣 🐾
Palmyra R-1 Schools will not be in session Thursday, Friday, or Monday.
Reminder for High School VoTech students: HCTC is in session Thursday!
📅 Classes resume Tuesday, April 7th.
Enjoy the break, relax, recharge, and we will see everyone back ready to finish the year strong! 🧡🖤
Palmyra R-1 Schools will not be in session Thursday, Friday, or Monday.
Reminder for High School VoTech students: HCTC is in session Thursday!
📅 Classes resume Tuesday, April 7th.
Enjoy the break, relax, recharge, and we will see everyone back ready to finish the year strong! 🧡🖤
