Our Parents as Teachers BIG DIG is SATURDAY! 🚜

Grab your shovels and get ready to DIG! The 4th Annual Big Dig is coming to Flower City Park! 🦺🪣

Join us for a ginormous pile of dirt provided by Parents as Teachers and Palmyra Parks & Recreation. Bring the kids, bring your shovels, and get ready for some BIG digging fun! 🏗️

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 9:00–11:00 AM
📍 Flower City Park | Palmyra, MO

It is going to be a BIG morning of digging, playing and making memories!

Bring your shovels… LET’S DIG! 🚜🪣
about 10 hours ago, Palmyra R-1 School District
PAT the big dig, Saturday, Sept 19 at 9 am
big dig kids in dirt and pipe
big dig kids in dirt
big dig kids in dirt and shovels
A day in the life of a Palmyra Middle Schooler! It is a wild mix of art, energy, music, education, and a little healthy competition.

Art, diving into Van Gogh’s iconic Sunflowers and experimenting with bold color, technique and texture. 🎨

PE, taking it back to the classic favorite, kickball. ⚽

Band, receiving brand-new instruments—the excitement (and initial sounds) is unmatched. 🎷

Playing interactive review games to master math skills and working as a group. ✖️

Science, building decomposition jars to see real-world ecosystems in action, exploring how energy is never created or destroyed—it just changes form. 🔬

#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra Middle School
about 11 hours ago, Palmyra R-1 School District
artist working on sunflower artwork poster
artist working on sunflower artwork poster
PE Students playing kickball
5th grade band students receiving their new instruments
students playing dice game to work on math skills
students playing dice game to work on math skills
science students creating decomposition jars
science students creating decomposition jars
science students creating decomposition jars
A big thank you to HOMEBANK for their generous donation toward the purchase of a portable handwashing sink for our Panther Cub Childcare Center! 🐾

HOMEBANK President, Josh Wilson stopped by for a tour of the facility and Panther Cub Director, Tiffany Miller, was happy to show him around and get a picture with the new sink!

We are incredibly grateful for the support of our community partners as we continue to make Panther Cub Childcare a wonderful resource for our district and our staff. Thank you for helping make this new center possible! 🧡🖤
about 12 hours ago, Palmyra R-1 School District
Panther Cub Childcare receives donation from HOMEBANK for sink purchase
History Comes to Life in the Classroom! 🇺🇸📚

American History students are getting a hands-on opportunity to investigate the Civil War through the American Battlefield Trust’s Civil War Traveling Trunk program!

Mr. Wellman applied to become a classroom trunk host, and was chosen to receive the traveling trunk! This week, our Panthers are getting to explore the artifacts and learn more about the Civil War through a unique, interactive experience.

What a great way to bring history out of the textbook and into the hands of our students! 🧡🖤

#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra High School
1 day ago, Palmyra R-1 School District
students exploring civil war artifacts
students exploring civil war artifacts
students exploring civil war artifacts
students exploring civil war artifacts
students exploring civil war artifacts
students exploring civil war artifacts
students exploring civil war artifacts
civil war artifacts
civil war artifacts
civil war artifacts
Our Panthers are learning, collaborating, and putting their skills to work! 🐾📚

➗ Ms. Morris’ 7th Grade Pre-Algebra students worked through stations practicing the order of operations and used their answers to complete a fun Math Lib activity! 🧮✏️

🔬 Mrs. DeMoss’ Science Class took part in a mini lab called “Elbow Room.” Students worked together to see just how difficult it can be to complete a puzzle when 2, 4, or 6 people are sharing a 1-meter square! 🧩

This hands-on activity helped students explore how living things need different resources—including space—to survive and thrive. 🌱🔬

We love seeing our Panthers learning through hands-on experiences and teamwork! 🧡🖤

#Panther Pride in the Classroom @ Palmyra Middle School

📸 Ms. Morris & Mrs. DeMoss
1 day ago, Palmyra R-1 School District
math students working on math lib in classroom
math students working on math lib in classroom
math students working on math lib in classroom
math students working on math lib in classroom
math students working on math lib in classroom
math students working on math lib in classroom
students working on puzzle in classroom
students working on puzzle in classroom
students working on puzzle in classroom
students working on puzzle in classroom
PHS XC at Home - Meet Highlights! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

What a great day of racing at home! We’re so proud of the effort, determination, and heart our runners showed today.

High School Girls — 2nd Place Team Finish 🥈
Congratulations to our medalists:
🏅 Leah — 7th
🏅 Audrey — 11th
🏅 Harper — 13th
🏅 Austee — 15th

High School Boys
🥈 Bently — 2nd
🏅 Jacob — 15th

Middle School
🥉 Callen — 3rd

Special congratulations to Walter as we recognized our senior today! 🎓 He began his cross country career in middle school, and it has been so special to watch his journey, growth, and commitment to the sport. We are incredibly proud of you, Walter!

So many great performances and a perfect day to host at home! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
4 days ago, Palmyra R-1 School District
girls xc team with 2nd place plaque
2 boys with XC medals
senior recognition - Walter
middle school student receiving medal
coach with team before race
PHS Homecoming Carnival begins at 6pm tonight! Due to the Carnival, the PHS tennis courts and football field will not be open today for public use. We look forward to celebrating with our PHS students tonight! Panthers, bring your ticket and signed waiver!
4 days ago, Palmyra R-1 School District
pHs carnival
Grandparents’ Day 2026! 👵👴

What a wonderful day at Palmyra Elementary School! We are so grateful for our amazing crew of staff and volunteers who helped make the day special, and especially for all of the wonderful grandparents and special guests who joined us! 🥰

Thank you for spending the morning making memories with our Panthers! 🐾📚

What a great day to be a Palmyra Panther! 🧡🖤
5 days ago, Palmyra R-1 School District
Grandparents lined up at registration tables
Grandparents lined up at registration tables
grandparents riding to door to register
parking helpers at Grandparents day
parking helpers at Grandparents day
Grandparents lined up at registration tables
Grandparents lined up at registration tables
Grandparent's Day gathering in PES class
Grandparent's Day gathering in PES class
Grandparent's Day gathering in PES cafeteria
💥 Panther Fan Friday - HOMECOMING EDITION! 💥

Our Panthers were full of energy and excitement this morning and excited for Grandparent's Day, Homecoming Parade, and the game tonight!

Happy Friday, Panther fans! 😊🐾
5 days ago, Palmyra R-1 School District
PHS Students greeting students at PES
PHS Students greeting PES morning arrivals
PHS Students greeting PES morning arrivals
PHS Students greeting PES morning arrivals
Powderpuff 2026 🏈 What a night to be a Palmyra Panther!

Congratulations to our Sophomore Class on capturing your 2nd Powderpuff Championship Crown! Way to go, Panthers! 🏆

Freshmen, you are the winners of Most Class Participation! Your Panther spirit was on full display! 🎉

Juniors, we can’t wait to see you rebuild, come back stronger, and give it another shot next year! 💪

Seniors, way to play with class and coach with positivity! You represented Palmyra with pride! 👏

A huge thank-you to everyone who came out and made tonight so much fun. What a great way to kick off Homecoming 2026! 🧡🖤

🌙 Sleep tight, Panthers… because when you rise and shine, it’s HOMECOMING 2026! 👑🐾
5 days ago, Palmyra R-1 School District
sophomore powderpuff participants
freshman powderpuff participants
junior powderpuff participants
Senior powderpuff participants
A beautiful night to hit the links! 🏌️‍♀️

PHS Golf was at home tonight at Jackson Park! Coach Rea, Coach Morris, 12 Palmyra Panthers, and approximately 400 squirrels enjoyed the beautiful weather and a great match against South Shelby and Monroe City. 🐿️⛳️

Come out and quietly cheer on the team September 28th for their final regular season home match and help us salute our senior golfer! 🎓
5 days ago, Palmyra R-1 School District
lady golfers putting on green
lady golfer putting on green
lady golfer putting on green
’Twas the night before Homecoming, and all through Palmyra… 🐾

⭐️ Lights ⭐️
🎥 Camera 🎥
🧡HOCO🧡

Panther Pride is growing, and the excitement is getting higher! 🎉

We have a BIG Homecoming weekend ahead, Panthers! Here is a quick recap of the fun happening:

⛳ TONIGHT — PHS Girls Golf
📍 Jackson Park
🕓 4:00 PM — 1st of 2 Home Matches

🏈 TONIGHT — 2nd Annual STUCO Powderpuff Game
📍 PHS Football Field
🎟️ Admission: $2
Come cheer on our Panthers as they take the field and hit the sidelines!

👵👴 FRIDAY — Grandparents’ Day at PES
🕣 Grandparent check-in begins at 8:30 AM
🎉 Activities begin at 9:00 AM

🎊 FRIDAY — HOMECOMING PARADE 2 PM
📍 Parade lineup: Ashland & Church Streets
🕐 Lineup: 1:00–1:45 PM
Come out and celebrate our Panthers!

🏈 FRIDAY — HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME
🐾 Palmyra vs. Clark County
🕖 Kickoff: 7:00 PM
📍 PHS Football Field
👑 Crowning during halftime

🏃 SATURDAY — MS & HS Cross Country Meet
📍 Flower City Park
🕘 Races begin at 9:00 AM
🎓 Senior Recognition will take place Saturday as well!

🎡 SATURDAY — STUCO Homecoming Carnival
🎉 For PHS Students only
🕕 6:00–9:00 PM

It is going to be a weekend full of Panther Pride, school spirit, and memories! 👑🎉🐾
6 days ago, Palmyra R-1 School District
PHS Homecoming Schedule
Grandparent Day Parking
parade map of line up of participants
Our PES Panthers had a special visit today from Joe Fingerhut, who showed our students how to turn an “I can’t” mindset into a “How can I?” growth mindset! 💭✨

Through humor, magic, juggling, and even a unicycle (with a little help from Nurse Morgan 😄), Mr. Joe encouraged our Panthers to believe in themselves and recognize that they are capable of amazing things when they put their minds to it. 🎩🤹‍♂️🚲🌟

What a fun and memorable way to remind our Panthers that challenges are opportunities to learn, grow, and say, “How can I?” 💪🐾

Thank you, Mr. Joe, for inspiring our students to dream big and believe in what they can accomplish! 🧡🖤
7 days ago, Palmyra R-1 School District
Man at assembly with students raising their hands
Man talking with student during assembly
girl throwing a ball while Man watches during assembly
Man juggling while students watch during assembly
Man juggling hoops while students watch during assembly
Man with hoops looking for volunteer students during assembly
group of volunteer students with hoops during assembly
Man balancing unicycle on chin
Man riding unicycle with assistance of staff member
Man riding unicycle with assistance of staff member
TONIGHT: Board of Education Meeting location change 📢

A reminder that tonight’s Board of Education meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Palmyra Middle School Library.

📍 Location Change: Palmyra Middle School Library
🕡 Time: 6:30 p.m.

The location change will allow our Board members an opportunity to tour the new Panther Cub Childcare Center. The meeting will be held on the second floor of Palmyra Middle School. If you are planning to attend and need accommodations, please contact Mr. Harper in the Central Office at 573-769-2066 today so arrangements can be made.
8 days ago, Palmyra R-1 School District
Palmyra R1 Board meeting at 6:30 pm in PMS Library 09/08/2026
Introducing the Panther Express Coffee Cart! 🐾

Mrs. Wilson’s entrepreneurs are putting their skills to work with a brand-new student-run business — Panther Express Coffee Cart! 🧡🖤

Staff can place their orders through a Google request form, and student workers make the deliveries on Friday mornings! 🎉

The Panther Express offers:
☕ Coffee
🥤 Cans of soda
🍹 Shirley Temples
🫖 Tea
🍫 Hot chocolate

We appreciate our student entrepreneurs and the teachers who make this Friday treat possible! What a fun way to put classroom learning into action! 👏
12 days ago, Palmyra R-1 School District
2 students setting up cups for drinks
students delivering drinks in a hallway
students and staff member delivering drinks in a hallway
staff member getting their drink from student
FUN, FRIENDS, FAN FRIDAY! 😊🐾

Fan Friday was the perfect way to kick off the day! Our morning assembly brought the energy, and our athletes were ready to greet our students with smiles and school spirit! 🎉

Happy Friday, Panthers! Enjoy the long weekend, see you Tuesday! 🧡🖤

12 days ago, Palmyra R-1 School District
Panther Football and Cheer in group picture in front of Palmyra Elementary School
Panther Football in front of Palmyra Elementary School greeting students
Football player walking students into school
football players at PES morning assembly
cheerleaders at PES morning assembly
football player reading to kindergarten students
football player reading to kindergarten students
football player reading to kindergarten students
football player reading to kindergarten students
Enjoy the long weekend, Panthers! 🎉

There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.

📅 Looking ahead: School will also be out on Monday, September 21st for staff Professional Development.

We hope everyone enjoys a safe, relaxing holiday weekend! ☀️🍂

We will see all our Panthers back at school on Tuesday, September 8th! 🐾
12 days ago, Palmyra R-1 School District
No school Monday for Labor Day, September 7
Palmyra R1 School Calendar 2026-2027
Our Panther Cubs had the best time soaking up a little fresh air and getting a front-row view of the school buses rolling up to the middle school! ☀️🎒

Little moments, big excitement! 🚌✨
13 days ago, Palmyra R-1 School District
child care students waving at school buses outside middle school
Panther Cub Child Care written in chalk on sidewalk
child care student waving at school buses outside middle school
Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, oh my! 🦠

Our Foods students with Ms. Knoche are taking their learning to a whole new dimension! Students researched a food borne pathogen—including Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, Botulism, Shigella, and Campylobacter—and are now creating 3D models to bring their research to life.

Once completed, the models will be on display throughout the semester as visual reminders of the importance of safe food handling, proper cooking, and food storage. 🍎

Hands-on learning that connects the classroom to everyday skills students can use now and carry with them into the future! 🧼🌡️

#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra High School
14 days ago, Palmyra R-1 School District
student making a 3D model of foodborne pathogen
student making a 3D model of foodborne pathogen
student making a 3D model of foodborne pathogen
student hanging up a 3D model of foodborne pathogen
student making a 3D model of foodborne pathogen
creating a 3D model of a foodborne illness
Foodborne illness name is campylobacteriosis, food poisoning
Foodborne illness name is campylobacteriosis, food poisoning
Tuesday’s are for PLAY! 🎉

Little Panthers had a chance to play, snack, dance and sing today at our Parents as Teachers Playgroup! Join PAT every Tuesday in the Palmyra Elementary School cafeteria from 9 - 10:15 am! The Panther Cub Childcare group even joined in on the fun!

Interested in learning how PAT can help your family? Want to know more about playgroup or our upcoming Group Connections? Contact Kathy Nicholson, nicholsonk@palmyra.k12.mo.us or call 573-769-2191.
15 days ago, Palmyra R-1 School District
PAT playgroup participants riding on toys
PAT playgroup participant playing with infant table
PAT playgroup participant holder plastic tools and wearing hardhat
PAT playgroup participants taking care of babies
PAT playgroup participant playing with toy washer and dryer
PAT playgroup participant playing with plastic food and baby bottle
PAT playgroup participants playing with kitchen
PAT playgroup participant riding on blue boat
PAT playgroup participants playing with balls and farm toys
PAT playgroup participant riding on green alligator teeter totter