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! 🧡🖤
Kathy and Tiffany had the opportunity to visit with our legislators and share the impact and importance of Parents as Teachers programs in our communities.
PAT is grateful for the opportunity to share our voice and proud to be champions for children! 🧡🖤
📸 Pictured: Diane Addison (Hannibal Parents as Teachers), Tiffany, Kathy, and Representative Greg Sharpe
📸 Pictured: Kathy, Representative Louis Riggs, Diane, and Tiffany
Spring break has come to an end - school resumes Monday, March 23.
Also, we will hold a community meeting Monday at 6:00 PM in the PHS gym to discuss school finance legislation and the Homestead Property Tax Credit/Senate Bill 3 that will be on the April ballot.
Hope you had a great break, Panthers, we look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!
Our students will showcase their creativity, curiosity, and scientific thinking at the PES Science Fair on March 26th! 🧪💡
📅 Thursday: Students will present their projects to judges and classmates
🏀 Friday: Community viewing will take place during the 4th Grade Basketball Tournament
We are excited to see all the hard work our Panthers have put into their projects—be sure to check them out! 🧡🖤
We are excited to welcome in our next group of Panthers into Kindergarten! 🧡🖤
Be sure to get ready by joining us for these important events:
📅 Call to schedule your appointment for Kindergarten Round Up April 13–17
🚌 Come ride a bus and meet the teachers on April 22nd – Panther Prep Night
☀️ Sign up for Kindergarten Academy happening June 1–5
🐾 We can’t wait to meet our future Panthers!
Now, let’s spotlight one of the amazing Kindergarten educators - Mrs. Churchwell!
✨ 31 Years in Education
🍎 Favorite Thing About Teaching Kindergarten:
The kids! Being around their honesty and enthusiasm is truly special. Seeing how they perceive the world is always a joy, and it’s a privilege to play a role in shaping the next generation.
📚 Favorite Children’s Book/Author:
For the past 10 years, Mo Willems has been a favorite—especially the beloved Elephant & Piggie series!
🎉 Fun Fact:
This teacher has experience across many grade levels and subjects, including Kindergarten, 2nd, 5th, and 6th grade, Middle School Art, FACS, and Title Reading!
❤️ What Families Can Expect in Kindergarten:
Students will grow in independence, building confidence as they learn to rely less on parents and more on their own abilities.
Join us in celebrating the dedication and passion that make our classrooms so special! 🧡🖤
At PES, our Masked Readers have been keeping students guessing all week! 📚🎭
Staff members recorded videos reading books from the Show Me Readers Award collection. Students watched the videos and tried to guess who the mystery reader was. Today during the afternoon assembly, the masked readers were finally revealed!
Thank you to Ms. Lehenbauer for promoting a love of reading through these award-winning books and our fun cast of characters.
Thank you to our Masked Readers:
📖 Basketball Dreams — Mrs. Deming, The Bull 🐂
📖 Building a Dream — Nurse Morgan, Bumble Bee 🐝
📖 Cooler Than Lemonade — Mrs. Bryant, Hippo 🦛
📖 How This Book Got Red — Mrs. McKeown, Dinosaur 🦖
📖 The Kitten Story: A Mostly True Tale — Mrs. Powell, Unicorn 🦄
📖 The Mighty McKraken — Mrs. Reis, Chameleon🦎
📖 Seals Are Jerks! — Mrs. Churchwell, Penguin 🐧
📖 The Three Little Guinea Pigs — Mrs. Seago, Zebra 🦓
📖 The World’s Best Class Plant — Mrs. Livesay, Mouse 🐭
📖 We Don’t Lose Our Class Goldfish — Mrs. Eger, Raccoon 🦝
A fun way to celebrate reading during Read Across America Week! 🧡🖤
Families are invited to stop by tomorrow morning during the Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast as part of our celebration of Read Across America Week! It is a great chance to enjoy breakfast with your Panther and browse for a new favorite book.
We hope to see you there! 📖
Future Panthers, we want to meet YOU next week! 🧡🖤
We are excited to welcome our incoming 2026-2027 Kindergarten Class with Panther Prep at Palmyra Elementary!
📅 March 11 & April 22, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Palmyra Elementary School
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
🚌 April 22 will also include a School Bus Ride!
No registration required — just show up one or both nights!
📚 Kindergarten Round-Up: April 13–17
📞 Call 573-769-2191 to sign up
✔️ 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! 🐾🧡🖤
Join us for Parents as Teachers Playgroup every Tuesday from 9:00 - 10:15 am! Little learners will explore, create, and build important skills through hands-on activities and play — while parents connect and share ideas.
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.
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! 🐾🧡🖤
