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!
🚨 Community Notice – Training Exercise 🚨
Thursday, September 24th, Palmyra Elementary School and Nurse Morgan will be conducting a "Code Blue" training drill with the Marion County Ambulance 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.
PES parents, a letter and email has been sent home with specific details related to this exercise. If you have any questions, please contact Nurse Morgan at 573-769-3686.
🎨 1st–4th Grade Families — Artwork Due TOMORROW! 🏛️
Would your child like a chance to have their artwork displayed at the Missouri State Capitol? Please send ONE piece from last year’s art portfolio to school tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22, along with the completed permission form sent home (see photos for copy of form).
✨ Quick reminders:
• Artwork must have been made in art class last year
• Choose a piece in good condition
• Make sure your child’s FIRST NAME ONLY is on it
• Participation is completely optional
I’ll take care of preparing the artwork for the exhibit—you just need to send the artwork + permission form that was on the back of the letter sent home last week. (Extra forms are available in the office)🎨❤️
Thank you! – Mrs. Orr
We are looking forward to welcoming our grandparents and special people for a fun morning at Palmyra Elementary School! Here are a few important details to help the morning go smoothly:
📍 Grandparent Check-In:
Check-in will take place in the FRONT of the building from 8:30–9:00 AM.
📝 Check-In Stations:
There will be three check-in stations, organized by LAST NAME, to help keep things moving.
🏷️ Visitor Badges & Schedules:
Grandparents will receive a VISITOR badge and a coordinating colored schedule at registration.
🛺 Golf Cart Rides:
Golf cart rides from the parking lots to the registration area will be available for our guests before and after the celebration.
🎲 BINGO
🍩 DONUTS
🛝 NEW PLAYGROUND
It will be a FUN-filled morning of making memories, spending time together, and showing off our Panthers! 🥰
🅿️ Please see the parking map below for available parking options.
We can't wait to see our grandparents and special people on Friday! Get ready for BINGO, DONUTS & lots of Panther smiles! 🐾
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! 🐾
Our buildings will be participating in Emergency Training on Thursday, August 20. School offices will reopen at 10:00 a.m.
Thank you for your understanding!
Join us as we kick off the school year with an evening dedicated to reading, mentorship, and Panther pride! Pages with Panthers brings together families with PHS students for a special literacy event where our student-athletes and club members share the joy of reading with children from birth through 8th grade.
This is more than story time—it is an opportunity for our older students to serve as positive role models while inspiring a love of reading in the younger generation of Panthers.
Wednesday, August 26 🗓
6:30–7:30 PM 🕡
Palmyra High School Football Field 📍
What to expect: ✨
Story time with PHS athletes and club members 📖
FREE popcorn 🍿
A fun, family-friendly evening for children of all ages 👨👩👧👦
A chance to build connections across our Panther community 🐾
We look forward to joining together families, students, and staff for an evening filled with books, smiles, and Panther pride! 🧡🖤
Do you have a passion for early childhood education and helping families thrive? The Palmyra R-I School District is looking for a full-time Parent Educator to join our Parents as Teachers team!
As a Parent Educator, you will have the opportunity to:
👶 Support children's healthy growth and development from the very beginning.
🏡 Partner with families through home visits, education, and encouragement.
🤝 Build trusting relationships that empower parents and strengthen our community.
🎉 Connect with families through screenings, playgroups, and community events.
If you are ready for a career that is meaningful, rewarding, and makes a lasting impact on the lives of children and families, we would love to have you on our team!
📍 Position: Parent Educator
💻 Apply today: https://palmyra.tedk12.com/hire/Index.aspx or from the district web page, click Menu and choose Employment.
Help families build strong foundations for lifelong success—one visit, one connection, and one child at a time. 🧡🖤
Summer school kicks off at PES tomorrow.
KINDERGARTEN summer school runs from 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Pick up will take place in the South side of the building using our car rider lanes.
1st-4th grade start at 8 a.m. and end at 3:15 p.m.
Breakfast will be served starting at 7:45 a.m.
Students may be dropped off as early as 7 a.m. at the car rider/cafeteria doors for a cost of $1.00 for the Before School Program.
All doors open at 7:30am.
A calendar of events will be sent home with your child tomorrow! We look forward to seeing all of our Panthers soon!
Little Panther families, join us for a fun-filled morning at Flower City Park featuring giant bubbles, sand, water play, popsicles, and sunshine! 🍭💦🫧
📅 Tuesday, May 12
⏰ 9:00–10:15 a.m.
📍 Flower City Park – by Gram’s Playground
Bring your little ones and enjoy a playful morning outdoors with PAT! 🌈🛝
Curious about how PAT can support your family? 👶📚
Contact Kathy Nicholson at nicholsonk@palmyra.k12.mo.us or 573-769-2191.
Join Parents as Teachers for the Truck Rally on Tuesday, May 5 from 5:30–7:00 p.m. in the Palmyra High School parking lot.
PAT will also wrap up the year with Popsicles in the Park on Tuesday, May 12 from 9:00–10:15 a.m.
We hope to see our youngest Panthers and their families there! 🧡🖤
Join us on May 8th from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM for a fun-filled day!
Lunch will be served!
Don't lose your parking spot leaving for lunch, purchase hamburgers & hot dogs during PES Field Day!
Bonus treat:
Sno cones for ALL PES staff & students!
Field Day is going to be a great day of fun, food, and Panther pride! 🐾🧡🖤
What a beary special night at our PAT Teddy Bear Clinic! ❤️🧸
Thank you to all of our families who joined us for an evening full of smiles, learning, and lots of cuddles! Our young Panthers did an amazing job taking care of their favorite stuffed friends as they moved through each station. 🩺
From check-ups and X-rays to bandages and heart care, every teddy received the very best treatment! 💕
A big thank you to our Parents as Teachers team and wonderful community volunteers who helped make this event such a fun and memorable experience for our families. 🧡🖤
Please contact your Panthers school if you need to update their dismissal plans.
Stay safe Panthers!
Panther Families — Friendly Reminder! 🧡🖤
There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, May 1st. Final day of class will be Tuesday, May 19th with dismissal at 11:05 a.m.
As we head into the final stretch of the school year, things are picking up and there is so much to celebrate! Be sure to stay in the loop with all the exciting events happening across our district:
📲 Check out our district calendar: https://www.palmyra.k12.mo.us/events
📰 Or keep an eye on your building newsletters for the latest updates, our website News & Live Feed, or social media.
✨ We are looking ahead to a Marvelous May filled with celebrations, achievements, and Panther Pride! 🐾 🎉
Last night, we welcomed our future Panthers and their families to Palmyra Elementary for the second night of Panther Prep. Incoming kindergarten students had the chance to explore classrooms, meet their teachers, and jump into some fun, hands-on learning activities. 🐾
We loved meeting our newest Panthers and seeing their excitement come to life! To wrap up the evening, students hopped on a school bus for a ride—definitely a highlight that brought plenty of smiles! 🚌✨
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ PES
Welcome to our incoming Kindergarten Class of 2026-2027 for Panther Prep at Palmyra Elementary!
📅 April 22, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Palmyra Elementary
🚌 School Bus Ride!
These fun evenings give you and your child the chance to:
✨ Meet our kindergarten teachers
✨ Participate in hands-on learning activities
✨ Practice kindergarten skills
✨ Check out a school supply display
No registration required — just show up tonight!
✔️ Children must be 5 years old before August 1
☀️ Summer School: May 26–June 19
🎒 Kindergarten Academy: June 1–5
We can’t wait to meet our newest Panthers and start this exciting journey together! 🐾🧡🖤
Today, we celebrate our incredible Administrative Professionals who keep our district running smoothly every single day! 🧡🖤 Thank you to Alicia and Bonnie at PES, Amber at the MS, and Kristen and Ann at the HS!
Thank you for being the calm in the chaos, the problem-solvers behind the scenes, and the welcoming presence at the front line of our schools. We appreciate all that you do for our Panther community! 🐾
Step into the Animal Kingdom and experience the incredible work of our PACE students! 🦒🐘🦧
Join us for a student-led showcase featuring hands-on learning, creativity, and innovation. This open-house style event allows you to drop in anytime and explore at your own pace!
📍 Palmyra Middle School
🗓 April 22, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
Come see learning come to life in fun, exciting ways!
Palmyra R-1 Schools will not be in session Thursday, Friday, or Monday.
Reminder for High School VoTech students: HCTC is in session Thursday!
📅 Classes resume Tuesday, April 7th.
Enjoy the break, relax, recharge, and we will see everyone back ready to finish the year strong! 🧡🖤
