Palmyra R-1 School District

Our high school greenhouse class is digging in the dirt and making things bloom! 🌱🌼 Counting down to spring and their annual greenhouse sale!

Congrats to Ava, our Tournament Queen! 👑

What a wonderful group of Panthers! 🧡🖤 They will be on the court tomorrow night to kickoff their tournament play.

Thank you to Laura Maupin, daughter of Tony Lenzini, for being part of the crowning tonight. #WeArePalmyra

🧥❄️ Pre-K Panthers are getting ready for colder weather! 🐾

Our Pre-K Panthers in Ms. Trina and Ms. Michelle's class are practicing independence by learning how to put on their coats and zip them up all by themselves. When they master this skill, they officially become members of the Zipper Club and earn a Paw Charm! ⭐️🐾

Way to go, little Panthers—we are so proud of you! 🧡🖤 (We may need your help convincing the Middle and High School Panthers that coats are cool! IYKYK 😂🥶)
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra Elementary School ECSE

📸 Ms. Michelle

📚 No School Monday! 📚

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be no school on Monday, January 19, 2026. The next scheduled day school will be closed is for Presidents Day on Monday, February 16th.

See you Tuesday Panthers!

🧡🖤 Thank You, Law Enforcement! 🧡🖤

Palmyra High School and Opaa! Food Management are proud to invite our local law enforcement officials to enjoy a FREE breakfast as a small token of appreciation for all you do to keep our community safe.

📅 Friday, January 30, 2026
⏰ 7:30–8:15 a.m.
📍 Palmyra High School Cafeteria

We hope you will join us for breakfast as our way of saying thank you for your service and dedication!

Palmyra R-1 School District is hiring a Middle School Principal for the 2026–2027 school year.

We are looking for an educational leader who believes in:
✔️ Quality relationships
✔️ Engagement
✔️ Communication
✔️ Enthusiasm & passion
✔️ Consistency

📌 Apply online: www.palmyra.k12.mo.us
(Menu > Employment)

Questions? Contact Superintendent Jason Harper.

🧪✨ P.E.S. Science Fair ✨🧪

Calling all young scientists in Grades 1–4! Get ready to explore, experiment, and discover at the PES Science Fair on March 26th 🧠🔬

📄 Sign-up forms are coming home this week and are due back by January 30th.
📍 Additional copies are available in the office.
❓ Questions? Contact Mrs. Gard or Ms. Knoche.

We look forward to seeing our Panthers creativity and curiosity on display! 🌟

🧠 PHS Quiz Bowl is heading into Conference play next week! Today, the team sharpened their skills with a JV vs. Varsity practice match. 🙌 Huge thanks to Mrs. Haeberlin for reading questions and to Coach Hopke for her dedication and support of the team! 🏆

PES Science Club is off to a great start! 🧪🔬

The 4th Grade Science Club held their first meeting after school Wednesday, and students jumped right into learning by designing and testing marble roller coasters! 🎢⚙️

With nearly 40 students signed up, we are excited to see all the curiosity, creativity, and hands-on science. Science Club will meet every Wednesday from 3:30–4:30 p.m. 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬

📸 Mrs. Keim

📚✨ Academic Planning Season is Here! ✨📚

It is an exciting time of year as our high school students begin working on their schedules for next year! If you were not able to attend Academic Planning Night, no worries—resources are available on the high school website under the Counseling Department tab.

📌 In the coming weeks, Ms. Hopke and Mrs. Jones will be visiting classes and meeting individually with students to discuss course plans and answer questions.

📱 Once course requests are entered, families can:

✨ View requests in the Infinite Campus app (call the High School office if you need help logging into the app)

✨ Click the Graduation Progress button

✨ Review and electronically approve the Academic Plan

We appreciate your partnership as students plan for a successful future! 🧡🖤

📚 No School Monday! 📚

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be no school on Monday, January 19, 2026. The next scheduled day school will be closed is for Presidents Day on Monday, February 16th.

The Tony Lenzini basketball tournament will begin Monday night, with the first game at 4:30 pm, and the crowning will take place during halftime of the 6 pm game.

35 students are hard at work taking the PreACT today! 📚✏️

This assessment helps guide academic growth and future planning. 🎓

👉 Parents and students in grades 9–11 can continue that planning at our Academic Planning Night tonight! Join the PHS Counseling Department to learn about graduation requirements, course selection, career pathways, college and career assessments, and more.

📅 January 14 | 6:00 PM
📍 PHS Library

Plan your future. Discover your path. 🧡🖤

Palmyra High School FCA members, Riley, Brie, and Adaline, along with sponsor Mrs. Thrower, presented at the Board of Education meeting last night, sharing updates on recent FCA events and exciting opportunities coming up. 🧡🖤

PACE students in 2nd–8th grade, wrapped up their biome studies by creating edible animal habitats as a culminating project! 🐾🌎

Students showcased their creativity, engineering, and problem-solving skills while demonstrating their knowledge of the tundra, aquatic, forest, grassland, and desert biomes—and enjoyed a well-earned treat afterward! 🍬🧡🖤 #PantherPrideInTheClassroom

✨ GLOW OUT the gym - Friday, February 6th! ✨

T-shirt order forms are due THIS FRIDAY—don’t miss out! 💥👕

Mrs. Barnes’ class went on a Gingerbread Hunt, solving math problems along the way! 🧮🍪 The students wrapped up the fun by creating and enjoying time inside their very own giant gingerbread houses. Such a sweet way to learn! 🧡🖤 #PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra Elementary School

Palmyra Panther Wrestling managers invite you to our home meet tonight and to debut the Panther, donated by the Palmyra Athletic Booster Club! We will celebrate our seniors at 4:55. Wrestling against MMA and Hannibal begins at 5!

Tonight, Monday, January 12, is the Palmyra R-1 Music Boosters meeting at 6 pm in the High School band/choir room. All family and interested community members are encouraged to attend!

🤼‍♂️ Join us as we celebrate our Panthers on Wrestling Senior Night - Monday, January 12th! 🤼‍♀️

Thank you, Palmyra Panther Wrestling seniors, for your dedication, leadership, and Panther Pride on and off the mat! 🧡🖤

We are so proud of all you have accomplished and can’t wait to see the amazing things your futures hold! ✨