To wrap up Read Across America Week, our Palmyra Elementary students are in for a treat on Friday with The Masked Reader! 📚🎭
Ten of our beloved PES staff members will be dressed in costume and reading one of their favorite books to students. It is sure to be a fun and memorable way to celebrate the joy of reading!
If you think you have figured out who is behind the mask… 🤫 don’t spoil the surprise for your Panthers! 🐾🧡🖤
Ten of our beloved PES staff members will be dressed in costume and reading one of their favorite books to students. It is sure to be a fun and memorable way to celebrate the joy of reading!
If you think you have figured out who is behind the mask… 🤫 don’t spoil the surprise for your Panthers! 🐾🧡🖤
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are thrilled to announce that Palmyra Elementary is now accepting inquiries for our MOQ-Preschool program for the 2026-2027 school year. This is an additional Pre-K option for our families. The MOQPK program is designed specifically to provide a high-quality early childhood education experience for our community’s youngest learners.
Program Overview: For the upcoming school year, our program is dedicated to eligible 4-year-old students and 3-year-old students who qualify for Free and Reduced lunch. We aim to foster a nurturing environment where children can develop the social, emotional, and academic foundations necessary for a successful transition into Kindergarten.
Funding & Sustainability: This program is funded through the Missouri Quality Prekindergarten (MQPK) Local Agency Grant. Please note that this is a yearly grant; our goal is to continue providing this service to our families as long as funding remains available.
Eligibility and Prioritization: Because we anticipate high interest, and spots are limited, we have established a clear process for enrollment. While we would love to serve every child, admittance will be prioritized based on the following criteria:
Developmental Need: Based on results from the standardized screening process, using the DIAL 4.
Income Status: Students who qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch.
Prior enrollment in our ECSE Pre-K program.
Before any student is admitted, all eligible 3 and 4-year-olds must undergo a developmental screening. These screenings are a wonderful way for us to get to know your child’s unique strengths and identify any areas where they may need additional support.
Please scan the QR code in the bottom corner of this letter. It will direct you to a survey to help us better meet our families needs. If you are interested in your child attending, or have any questions, please call Mrs. Augspurg at 573.769.3736. We look forward to partnering with you to give your child a head start on their educational journey!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Augspurg
Scan the QR code on the letter or click the link to complete the survey. https://bit.ly/4rtnAWk
We are thrilled to announce that Palmyra Elementary is now accepting inquiries for our MOQ-Preschool program for the 2026-2027 school year. This is an additional Pre-K option for our families. The MOQPK program is designed specifically to provide a high-quality early childhood education experience for our community’s youngest learners.
Program Overview: For the upcoming school year, our program is dedicated to eligible 4-year-old students and 3-year-old students who qualify for Free and Reduced lunch. We aim to foster a nurturing environment where children can develop the social, emotional, and academic foundations necessary for a successful transition into Kindergarten.
Funding & Sustainability: This program is funded through the Missouri Quality Prekindergarten (MQPK) Local Agency Grant. Please note that this is a yearly grant; our goal is to continue providing this service to our families as long as funding remains available.
Eligibility and Prioritization: Because we anticipate high interest, and spots are limited, we have established a clear process for enrollment. While we would love to serve every child, admittance will be prioritized based on the following criteria:
Developmental Need: Based on results from the standardized screening process, using the DIAL 4.
Income Status: Students who qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch.
Prior enrollment in our ECSE Pre-K program.
Before any student is admitted, all eligible 3 and 4-year-olds must undergo a developmental screening. These screenings are a wonderful way for us to get to know your child’s unique strengths and identify any areas where they may need additional support.
Please scan the QR code in the bottom corner of this letter. It will direct you to a survey to help us better meet our families needs. If you are interested in your child attending, or have any questions, please call Mrs. Augspurg at 573.769.3736. We look forward to partnering with you to give your child a head start on their educational journey!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Augspurg
Scan the QR code on the letter or click the link to complete the survey. https://bit.ly/4rtnAWk
Congratulations to Coach Brian Rea on being named the CCC Coach of the Year AND earning his 400th career win last night against South Shelby! 🏀
What an incredible milestone and a true testament to his dedication, leadership, and commitment to our student-athletes. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor and achievement! 🧡🖤
What an incredible milestone and a true testament to his dedication, leadership, and commitment to our student-athletes. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor and achievement! 🧡🖤
Forget A-7... we are calling out Period 4, Group 1! ⚛️🔥
Our Physical Science students wrapped up the week with a high-stakes game of Periodic Table Battleship. It was the perfect way to practice navigating the elements while trying to outsmart their opponents.
The energy in the room was pure Francium (pun intended)! Seeing them identify Alkali metals just to sink a destroyer is why we love hands-on learning. 🚢💨
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra High School
📸 Mrs. Jones
Our Physical Science students wrapped up the week with a high-stakes game of Periodic Table Battleship. It was the perfect way to practice navigating the elements while trying to outsmart their opponents.
The energy in the room was pure Francium (pun intended)! Seeing them identify Alkali metals just to sink a destroyer is why we love hands-on learning. 🚢💨
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra High School
📸 Mrs. Jones
Palmyra Pantherball will play for the District Championship on Saturday! 🏀🏆
📅 Saturday, February 28 @ 3 p.m. Doors open 2 p.m.
📍Monroe City High School
💵 Admission: $6.00/ No season passes accepted
📺 Stream: MSHSAA TV – https://mshsaa.tv/
📻 Radio: KHMO (AM 1070)
Let’s pack the stands, wear your orange and black, and cheer our Panthers on to a District Championship! 🧡🖤
📅 Saturday, February 28 @ 3 p.m. Doors open 2 p.m.
📍Monroe City High School
💵 Admission: $6.00/ No season passes accepted
📺 Stream: MSHSAA TV – https://mshsaa.tv/
📻 Radio: KHMO (AM 1070)
Let’s pack the stands, wear your orange and black, and cheer our Panthers on to a District Championship! 🧡🖤
Our talented Palmyra High School drama students are serving up a fantastic performance of Fast Food! 🍟 🎭
Join us for two showtimes:
📅 Friday, March 6th at 6:00 p.m.
📅 Saturday, March 7th at 2:00 p.m.
📍 at Palmyra Middle School
This fast-paced and witty look at life behind the counter gives our cast of characters the perfect recipe for comedy and chaos! Audiences will enjoy an energetic portrayal of the challenges, camaraderie, and quirky customers that make the service industry so unique.
🎟️ Buy your tickets in advance online:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/drama-club-fast-food
Come out and support Ms. Knoche and our incredible student performers — you won’t want to miss this deliciously fun show! 🧡🖤
Join us for two showtimes:
📅 Friday, March 6th at 6:00 p.m.
📅 Saturday, March 7th at 2:00 p.m.
📍 at Palmyra Middle School
This fast-paced and witty look at life behind the counter gives our cast of characters the perfect recipe for comedy and chaos! Audiences will enjoy an energetic portrayal of the challenges, camaraderie, and quirky customers that make the service industry so unique.
🎟️ Buy your tickets in advance online:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/drama-club-fast-food
Come out and support Ms. Knoche and our incredible student performers — you won’t want to miss this deliciously fun show! 🧡🖤
Happy FFA Week! 🌽
Today, our FFA chapter celebrated by wearing their official dress and hosting a lunch for staff and FFA members — a great time to enjoy good food and even better company!
Don’t forget — the Supporters Breakfast will be held Thursday morning from 6:00–8:00 a.m. We invite our community to stop by, enjoy a delicious breakfast, and let our members serve you as a thank you for your continued support of our FFA program.
We hope to see you there! 💙💛
Today, our FFA chapter celebrated by wearing their official dress and hosting a lunch for staff and FFA members — a great time to enjoy good food and even better company!
Don’t forget — the Supporters Breakfast will be held Thursday morning from 6:00–8:00 a.m. We invite our community to stop by, enjoy a delicious breakfast, and let our members serve you as a thank you for your continued support of our FFA program.
We hope to see you there! 💙💛
State Recognition for Telly! 🌳🌟
Congratulations to Telly on earning 2nd Place in the Missouri Arbor Day Poster Contest! Her artwork was entered through the Missouri Department of Conservation and competed against fifth graders from across the state.
Not only did she place second, but her poster will be featured in the Department’s official calendar — what an incredible honor! 🎨🌲 Telly also received a $75 gift card for her outstanding work.
We are so proud of your creativity, talent, and hard work, Telly! Thank you to Ms. Emmite for supporting and submitting her beautiful entry.
Way to represent Palmyra in a BIG way! 🧡🖤
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra Middle School
Congratulations to Telly on earning 2nd Place in the Missouri Arbor Day Poster Contest! Her artwork was entered through the Missouri Department of Conservation and competed against fifth graders from across the state.
Not only did she place second, but her poster will be featured in the Department’s official calendar — what an incredible honor! 🎨🌲 Telly also received a $75 gift card for her outstanding work.
We are so proud of your creativity, talent, and hard work, Telly! Thank you to Ms. Emmite for supporting and submitting her beautiful entry.
Way to represent Palmyra in a BIG way! 🧡🖤
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra Middle School
Scholarship Update for PHS Seniors! 🎓
Palmyra High School is now using AppCentri for scholarships! 🖥️✨ Seniors can complete and submit scholarship applications entirely online through the AppCentri program — making the process easier than ever.
Senior parents, be sure to check your email for important information from Ms. Hopke regarding AppCentri and details about the 20 local scholarships due this weekend! 📣
We are incredibly thankful for the many local donors who sponsor wonderful scholarship opportunities for our students. Help us spread the word and make sure our seniors don’t miss out on these amazing opportunities! 🧡🖤
Palmyra High School is now using AppCentri for scholarships! 🖥️✨ Seniors can complete and submit scholarship applications entirely online through the AppCentri program — making the process easier than ever.
Senior parents, be sure to check your email for important information from Ms. Hopke regarding AppCentri and details about the 20 local scholarships due this weekend! 📣
We are incredibly thankful for the many local donors who sponsor wonderful scholarship opportunities for our students. Help us spread the word and make sure our seniors don’t miss out on these amazing opportunities! 🧡🖤
Our 5th graders had a wonderful opportunity to step back in time as they learned about the Lewis and Clark Expedition from Gary Stuhlman and Jan Donelson! 🗺️🧭
Students enjoyed hearing stories and historical insights that brought this important journey in American history to life. A big thank you to Gary, Jan, and the Marion County Library for helping make this experience possible for our students! 📚🧡🖤
📸 Ms. Emmite
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra Middle School
Students enjoyed hearing stories and historical insights that brought this important journey in American history to life. A big thank you to Gary, Jan, and the Marion County Library for helping make this experience possible for our students! 📚🧡🖤
📸 Ms. Emmite
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra Middle School
Good luck to our wrestlers and dance team as they take the state stage this week! 🤼♂️ 💃
Your hard work, dedication, and Panther pride have brought you this far — now it is upir time to shine! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to cheer you on. 🧡🖤
Let’s go, Panthers! 🐾
Your hard work, dedication, and Panther pride have brought you this far — now it is upir time to shine! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to cheer you on. 🧡🖤
Let’s go, Panthers! 🐾
Friday night was an AWESOME night for Coach Wellman and Middle School Quiz Bowl! 🧠🏆
We had 5 members finish in the Top 12 for the tournament — an incredible accomplishment! The B Team battled hard to a 4-2 record and brought home 3rd place, while the A Team went a perfect 6-0, finishing undefeated! 🥇✨
Special congratulations to our first-years Nolan, Ty, and Savannah on reaching career highs — we are so proud of you!
Way to represent, Panthers! 🧡🖤
📸 Coach Wellman
We had 5 members finish in the Top 12 for the tournament — an incredible accomplishment! The B Team battled hard to a 4-2 record and brought home 3rd place, while the A Team went a perfect 6-0, finishing undefeated! 🥇✨
Special congratulations to our first-years Nolan, Ty, and Savannah on reaching career highs — we are so proud of you!
Way to represent, Panthers! 🧡🖤
📸 Coach Wellman
Palmyra FFA Supporters’ Breakfast 🥞💙💛
Join us Thursday, February 26th from 6:00–8:00 a.m. in the Palmyra High School Ag Building for our annual Supporters’ Breakfast!
Thank you to all of the wonderful community members who support Palmyra FFA. Our members would love the opportunity to serve you a hot breakfast as a small way to show our gratitude. We hope to see you there! 🧡🖤🍳
Join us Thursday, February 26th from 6:00–8:00 a.m. in the Palmyra High School Ag Building for our annual Supporters’ Breakfast!
Thank you to all of the wonderful community members who support Palmyra FFA. Our members would love the opportunity to serve you a hot breakfast as a small way to show our gratitude. We hope to see you there! 🧡🖤🍳
Palmyra R-1 School District is hiring a Middle School Assistant 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.
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.
Congratulations to our Quiz Bowl teams on a great night of competition against Centralia!
The JV team earned an impressive 140–40 victory. Varsity battled hard in a thrilling match that went into overtime, coming up just short in a 200–201 finish. What a competitive game!
Our Middle School teams also had a strong showing. The B Team secured a 230–70 win, and the A Team claimed a 280–170 victory — marking Centralia’s first two losses of the season.
Great job Panthers! 🧡🖤
📸 Coach Hopke & Coach Wellman
The JV team earned an impressive 140–40 victory. Varsity battled hard in a thrilling match that went into overtime, coming up just short in a 200–201 finish. What a competitive game!
Our Middle School teams also had a strong showing. The B Team secured a 230–70 win, and the A Team claimed a 280–170 victory — marking Centralia’s first two losses of the season.
Great job Panthers! 🧡🖤
📸 Coach Hopke & Coach Wellman
Panther Fan Friday - Final home game & Senior Night 💥
This morning, our Palmyra High School Panthers welcomed Palmyra Elementary students with high-fives and fun in the gym during the morning assembly! Thank you to our amazing PHS Panthers who jump in wherever they are needed, singing and dancing the school song, shooting hoops, and helping make little Panthers feel seen and supported. 🎉 PHS Cheer
A special shout-out to Palmyra Lady Panthers Basketball who spent time reading to Mrs. Wilson's & Mrs. Eger's classes. 📚. Panther Pride starts with moments like these! 🧡🖤
This morning, our Palmyra High School Panthers welcomed Palmyra Elementary students with high-fives and fun in the gym during the morning assembly! Thank you to our amazing PHS Panthers who jump in wherever they are needed, singing and dancing the school song, shooting hoops, and helping make little Panthers feel seen and supported. 🎉 PHS Cheer
A special shout-out to Palmyra Lady Panthers Basketball who spent time reading to Mrs. Wilson's & Mrs. Eger's classes. 📚. Panther Pride starts with moments like these! 🧡🖤
PAT Virtual Pizza Party Fun! 🍕
This week, our amazing Parents as Teachers (PAT) staff hosted a Virtual Pizza Party on the Palmyra Elementary School Facebook page!
Families joined the fun from home, sharing photos of their kiddos enjoying pizza, activities, and special moments together. We loved seeing all the smiles and creativity—thank you to everyone who participated and made the night so memorable! 🍕✨
Don't forget about Playgroup on Tuesday mornings at PES! Little Panthers get to play, snack, dance and sing at our Parents as Teachers Playgroup! Join PAT every Tuesday in the Palmyra Elementary School cafeteria from 9 - 10 am! 🎉
Interested in learning how PAT can help your family? Want to know more about playgroup or our upcoming Group Connections?
Have a Little Panther who will be 5 years old before August 1st and ready for Kindergarten? 🏫
Contact Kathy Nicholson, nicholsonk@palmyra.k12.mo.us or call 573-769-2191.
Disney Frozen Jr! 🎭❄️
Our Palmyra Middle School drama students just wrapped up a flawless dress rehearsal of Frozen Jr. — and they are ready to take the stage Friday and Saturday night!
If you did not make it to Broadway to see Frozen, here is your chance to experience a Broadway-quality performance right here at home!
📅 Friday & Saturday
🕖 7:00 PM
🚪 Doors open at 6:00 PM
📍 Palmyra Middle School
💵 Freewill donation accepted at the door
Enjoy Frozen-themed popcorn 🍿 and frozen slushies 🧊 available for purchase to make your night even sweeter!
A huge shoutout to Mrs. Fountain, Mrs. Courtney, Mrs. Bunten, and a cast and crew of more than 30 dedicated students who have poured countless hours of practice into this production. Their hard work truly shines on stage, and they look forward to performing for you!
Come out and support our talented Panthers — you do not want to miss it! 🧡🖤
Our Palmyra Middle School drama students just wrapped up a flawless dress rehearsal of Frozen Jr. — and they are ready to take the stage Friday and Saturday night!
If you did not make it to Broadway to see Frozen, here is your chance to experience a Broadway-quality performance right here at home!
📅 Friday & Saturday
🕖 7:00 PM
🚪 Doors open at 6:00 PM
📍 Palmyra Middle School
💵 Freewill donation accepted at the door
Enjoy Frozen-themed popcorn 🍿 and frozen slushies 🧊 available for purchase to make your night even sweeter!
A huge shoutout to Mrs. Fountain, Mrs. Courtney, Mrs. Bunten, and a cast and crew of more than 30 dedicated students who have poured countless hours of practice into this production. Their hard work truly shines on stage, and they look forward to performing for you!
Come out and support our talented Panthers — you do not want to miss it! 🧡🖤
Basketball Senior Night ⛹️♀️🏀⛹️♂️
Friday is a special night for our seven senior PHS Basketball players! ✨
Help us celebrate our Panthers for their hard work, dedication, commitment to the program and teammates. 🐾
Join us as we honor our seniors Friday, February 20 at 5:45 pm. after the JV boys basketball game and before our Varsity games!
Seniors, we are proud to call you Palmyra Panthers! 🧡🖤
Friday is a special night for our seven senior PHS Basketball players! ✨
Help us celebrate our Panthers for their hard work, dedication, commitment to the program and teammates. 🐾
Join us as we honor our seniors Friday, February 20 at 5:45 pm. after the JV boys basketball game and before our Varsity games!
Seniors, we are proud to call you Palmyra Panthers! 🧡🖤
Palmyra R-1 School District is pleased to announce the hiring of Mrs. Kylee Meyer as the new Principal of Palmyra Middle School for the 2026-27 school year. 🐾
