
We are excited to welcome all of our students, staff, and families back for the first day of the 2025–2026 school year! 🎒🚌✏️


PES doors open at 7:00 am for the Before School Program, building open to all students at 7:30 am. School day begins at 8:15 am!
Here’s to a year full of learning, friendships, and Panther pride! 🧡🖤



We are looking forward to a year full of learning, growth, and Panther pride. Let’s make 2025–2026 the best year yet—see you in the morning, Panthers! 🧡🖤


🚦 A reminder to all drivers:
✅ Stop when you see a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing and stop sign extended.
✅ Never pass a bus loading or unloading students.
✅ Slow down in school zones and neighborhoods.
Together, we can keep our Panthers safe! 🐾



Panther families — don’t forget, Back to School Night for Palmyra Elementary School is TONIGHT! 🐾
✅ Drop off school supplies
✅ Come meet your Panthers teacher
✅ Explore the classrooms & hallways
✅ Informational meeting in the gym
We can’t wait to see you and kick off an amazing school year together! 🧡🖤


This morning our staff kicked off the new school year with a delicious Back-to-School Breakfast provided by our friends at HOMEBANK! 🍳☕️🥐
We are so grateful for their continued support of our students, staff, and schools. Partnerships like this help us start the year off right—fueled up and ready to make 2025-2026 the best year yet! 🧡🖤
Thank you, HOMEBANK! 🙌






UPDATE DUE TO THE HEAT:
Softball parent meeting begins at 6:00 pm. MS Softball tryouts will be held beginning at 6:30 pm Monday at the Foster Field.
Cross Country (MS and HS) will practice at the PHS weight room from 3:30-4:45 pm, Monday and Tuesday. Parent meeting will be held in weight room at 5:00 pm Monday, August 18th.
MS Football practice will be from 6:30-7:45 pm at the Palmyra Middle School. Parent meeting will follow practice.


When you see a school bus stopped with red lights flashing and stop arm extended, you must stop – whether you are behind it or coming from the opposite direction on an undivided road.
📍 This protects our students as they get on or off the bus.
❌ Never pass a stopped school bus.
✅ Wait until the lights stop flashing, the stop arm retracts, and the bus starts moving before you go.
Let’s work together to keep our Panthers safe every morning and afternoon! 🐾
School begins Wednesday, August 20th!




Palmyra R-1 Athletics kicks off an exciting fall season on Saturday! 🐾🧡🖤 Parent meetings and scrimmages will take place during the afternoon for several of the sports. See the flyer for specific dates and times for each sport.
Families, come out and cheer on your Panthers! All fall athletes will be announced on the football field beginning at 6:30 pm.


Palmyra Middle School 7th & 8th grade Fall Sports practices begin Monday, August 18th!
📋 Reminder: Students must have a completed sports physical on file before they can participate.
Get ready for a great season, Panthers! 🐾🧡🖤


FINAL CALL TO SUBMIT MEALS APPLICATION TO RECEIVE IPAD INSURANCE WAIVER - 3 PM FRIDAY, AUGUST 15TH! Applications will be accepted after today, but they will not qualify for the iPad fee waiver after 3pm.
📢 Free & Reduced Lunch Forms – Now Online! 🍎💻 Once you have completed Online Registration in Parent Portal, choose MORE from the Menu. Then choose Meal Benefits to complete the Meal Benefits Application.
Free and Reduced Lunch Applications will be filled out online. Families who complete the form by Friday, August 15 will have their annual iPad fee waived.
📄 Need a paper copy? Stop by any building office to pick one up.
We strongly encourage all families to submit this form—even if you do not think you will qualify.
✅ Free/reduced lunches will be provided to families who qualify this year.
✅ The more families who return the form, the better our chances of increasing state funding for the Palmyra R-I School District.
Thank you for helping support our students and schools! 🐾🧡🖤




FINAL CALL - ONLINE REGISTRATION & FREE AND REDUCED MEALS APPLICATIONS!
📌 To-do list for families:
1️⃣ Complete Online Registration for each family by 3 pm on Friday!
2️⃣ Fill out the Online Free & Reduced Meals Application – even if you are unsure if you qualify, submitting helps our school! 🍎
3️⃣ Submit Updated Shot Records to the school office.
💻 Links to Online Registration and the Free & Reduced Meals application can be found in Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Panther families, help us get everything wrapped up so the first day is all smiles!


Monday, August 18th at 5:30 pm, we will welcome 1st and 2nd graders! Followed by 3rd and 4th grade at 6:30 pm. 🎒🍎
Please complete Online Registration and submit the Online Meals Application ASAP so your Panther is ready to join us for the first day on Wednesday, August 20th! 🎉🧡🖤



✅ PHS Graduates – Yearbooks are ready for pickup in the High School Office during regular business hours.
✅ Underclassmen – Yearbooks will be distributed during the first few days of school.
📚 Extra Copies – Available while supplies last for $50.
If you have any questions about the yearbook, email Mr. Frankenbach @ frankenbachs@palmyra.k12.mo.us!


If you have any questions or unable to attend, please contact Mrs. Haeberlin or Mr. Mahsman.


Friday, August 15th, Officer Rathbone and the Palmyra Police Department will be hosting a multi-agency training event at the Palmyra Middle School, from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. Participating agencies include:
Palmyra Police Department
Marion County Sheriff’s Office
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Marion County Ambulance District
Palmyra Fire Protection District
Please do not be alarmed if you see an increased presence of emergency vehicles and personnel in the area. This is a planned training exercise only and part of our commitment to keeping our schools and community safe.


School starts Wednesday, August 20th – let’s make sure your student is ready for a great year! ✅
📌 To-do list for families:
1️⃣ Complete Online Registration for each family by 3 pm on Friday!
2️⃣ Fill out the Online Free & Reduced Meals Application – even if you are unsure if you qualify, submitting helps our school! 🍎
3️⃣ Submit Updated Shot Records to the school office.
💻 Links to registration and meal applications can be found in Parent Portal
Panther families, help us get everything wrapped up so the first day is all smiles!


Join us for a morning of fun, learning, and connection at our Parents as Teachers The Big Dig Event on Saturday, September 13! 🗓️✨
Bring your kiddos, your shovels, and your curiosity — we can’t wait to see you there! 🧡🖤
Interested in learning more about our Parents as Teachers program, email Kathy Nicholson, nicholsonk@palmyra.k12.mo.us or call 573-769-2191.


Join us for a morning of fun, learning, and connection at our Parents as Teachers The Big Dig Event on Saturday, September 13! 🗓️✨
Bring your kiddos, your shovels, and your curiosity — we can’t wait to see you there! 🧡🖤
Interested in learning more about our Parents as Teachers program, email Kathy Nicholson, nicholsonk@palmyra.k12.mo.us or call 573-769-2191.
