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
Please Join Us as We Honor Our Veterans! 🇺🇸
District-Wide Veterans Day Assembly - Wednesday, November 11th
📍 Palmyra High School Gymnasium
🕘 Assembly Begins at 9:00 AM
🥞 Complimentary Coffee and Breakfast for Veterans
All veterans are invited to enjoy breakfast beginning at 8:10 AM in the Palmyra High School Cafeteria.
Join us as we recognize and thank our veterans for their service and sacrifice! ❤️🤍💙
Veterans who are planning to attend, please email pictures to: summersa@palmyrar1.us to be included in our Veterans Day slideshow. 🇺🇸
District-Wide Veterans Day Assembly - Wednesday, November 11th
📍 Palmyra High School Gymnasium
🕘 Assembly Begins at 9:00 AM
🥞 Complimentary Coffee and Breakfast for Veterans
All veterans are invited to enjoy breakfast beginning at 8:10 AM in the Palmyra High School Cafeteria.
Join us as we recognize and thank our veterans for their service and sacrifice! ❤️🤍💙
Veterans who are planning to attend, please email pictures to: summersa@palmyrar1.us to be included in our Veterans Day slideshow. 🇺🇸
PES STUDENT ARTWORK ON DISPLAY IN JEFFERSON CITY! 🎨🏛️
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) recently invited students to submit artwork for display in the Jefferson Building in Jefferson City. Our talented Palmyra Elementary School students answered the call, and their artwork is now proudly on display! 🎨✨
Mr. Harper is in Jefferson City today and had the opportunity to see some of our students' artwork firsthand! He even shared a few photos of their masterpieces!
What an exciting opportunity for our young artists to have their creativity showcased at the state level! A special thank you to PES art teacher Mrs. Orr for collecting and coordinating the artwork submissions and making this opportunity possible for our students!
We are so proud of our talented Panthers! 🧡🖤
📸 Mr. Harper
PANTHERS ON THE PROWL AT TASTE OF PALMYRA! 🐾🧡🖤
It's Taste of Palmyra night! Be on the lookout for our Panthers throughout the evening as they entertain, volunteer, and show their Panther Pride in our community! 🎉
🎃 FAMILY FUN!
Parents as Teachers (PAT) – Corn Pools & Pumpkin Pounding 🌽🎃
🎶 ENTERTAINMENT STAGE LINEUP
🥁 5:30 PM – Palmyra High School Band
🎤 5:50 PM – Mrs. DeMoss
💃 6:30 PM – Panther Pride Dance Team
🎶 7:45 PM – Mr. Frankenbach, Mrs. Fountain, Mrs. Bunten & Mrs. DeMoss
🧹 PANTHERS GIVING BACK!
♻️ FBLA – Trash Patrol throughout the evening
🏈 Palmyra Football – End-of-night cleanup crew
We love seeing our students and staff involved in the community and helping make events like Taste of Palmyra a success!
Come out, enjoy the festivities, and show some love to our Panthers! 🧡🖤
📸 Palmyra MO Chamber of Commerce
It's Taste of Palmyra night! Be on the lookout for our Panthers throughout the evening as they entertain, volunteer, and show their Panther Pride in our community! 🎉
🎃 FAMILY FUN!
Parents as Teachers (PAT) – Corn Pools & Pumpkin Pounding 🌽🎃
🎶 ENTERTAINMENT STAGE LINEUP
🥁 5:30 PM – Palmyra High School Band
🎤 5:50 PM – Mrs. DeMoss
💃 6:30 PM – Panther Pride Dance Team
🎶 7:45 PM – Mr. Frankenbach, Mrs. Fountain, Mrs. Bunten & Mrs. DeMoss
🧹 PANTHERS GIVING BACK!
♻️ FBLA – Trash Patrol throughout the evening
🏈 Palmyra Football – End-of-night cleanup crew
We love seeing our students and staff involved in the community and helping make events like Taste of Palmyra a success!
Come out, enjoy the festivities, and show some love to our Panthers! 🧡🖤
📸 Palmyra MO Chamber of Commerce
🦃 PHS Turkey Trot 5K & Little Gobbler 1K 🦃
Join PHS’s Leadership and Communication class for our first Turkey Trot 5K and Little Gobbler 1K on Saturday, November 21, at Flower City Park!
All profits will go back to our local community to help families in need this holiday season. Our class will provide Christmas presents for a local family and donate any remaining funds to the Food Pantry.
Event Details
-Flower City Park
-$25 registration fee
**Register by November 4 to receive a T-shirt
Race Day Schedule
8:00 AM | Registration opens (walk-ins welcome!)
9:00 AM | 5K begins
9:15 AM | Little Gobbler 1K begins
Register online:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/turkey-trot-5k-and-little-gobbler-1k
Paper registration forms will also be available at the schools.
Help us make a difference for local families this holiday season! ❤️🦃
Questions? Contact carpera@palmyra.k12.mo.us
Join PHS’s Leadership and Communication class for our first Turkey Trot 5K and Little Gobbler 1K on Saturday, November 21, at Flower City Park!
All profits will go back to our local community to help families in need this holiday season. Our class will provide Christmas presents for a local family and donate any remaining funds to the Food Pantry.
Event Details
-Flower City Park
-$25 registration fee
**Register by November 4 to receive a T-shirt
Race Day Schedule
8:00 AM | Registration opens (walk-ins welcome!)
9:00 AM | 5K begins
9:15 AM | Little Gobbler 1K begins
Register online:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/turkey-trot-5k-and-little-gobbler-1k
Paper registration forms will also be available at the schools.
Help us make a difference for local families this holiday season! ❤️🦃
Questions? Contact carpera@palmyra.k12.mo.us
