There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe, relaxing holiday — see you back on Tuesday, September 2nd! 🧡🖤
Come see the exciting construction updates at Palmyra Elementary School and Palmyra Middle School!
📅 Tuesday, September 9
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
Join us for an Open House and take a look at the improvements made over the summer in our buildings. Plan to enter through the main office doors at each school. We look forward to sharing the progress with our community! 🧡🖤
✨ A huge shoutout to our custodial team! Thank you to Dave, Rachel & Adam, at PHS, Ashley & Jim at PES, Robyn, Tena, and Jenny at PMS - you are the true MVPs of back-to-school season! 👏
This summer, they have been working behind the scenes—scrubbing, waxing, moving, and tackling extra challenges with construction—just to make sure our schools were spotless and ready for the first day. 🧹🛠️
We also want to give a warm 🧡🖤 Welcome Back to Robyn and wish Jenny a very happy retirement! 🎉
We appreciate you all and are so happy you are part of the Palmyra Panther team! 🐾
Building readers, leaders, and Panther pride — both on and off the field! 🏈📖
Meanwhile, football players, cheerleaders, and pom squad brought major energy at morning arrival — giving high fives and big Panther pride to kick off the school day and our first home game! 🧡🖤
It was a great morning seeing PHS athletes giving back at PES! Once a Panther, always a Panther! 🐾
As we cheer on the Panthers tonight, please remember:
✅ Elementary students must be accompanied by an adult to attend.
✅ Students should stay with their adult during the game.
✅ No playing in grassy areas.
✅ Leave footballs at home.
Let’s have fun, stay safe, and cheer LOUD for Palmyra Panthers! 🧡🖤
As part of our renovation project, the Palmyra High School gym floor is being removed — and we would love for our community to have a piece of it!
🪵 Floor pieces will be available in front of the Palmyra High School gym entrance on Tuesday, September 2nd and Wednesday, September 3rd from 5:30 – 6:30 pm (while supplies last). Because of the way the floor was constructed, most pieces will be individual boards rather than large sections.
Take home a slice of Panther history and relive the games, cheers, and memories made on this court. 🧡🖤
(Please bring gloves — not responsible for accidents or splinters.)
We are proud to recognize those who achieved Perfect Attendance and Outstanding Attendance during the 2024-25 school year.
🚌 Perfect Attendance on their bus routes 🚌
Mr. Gerre Feigenspan, Ms. Cherry Masterson, and Mr. Ron Blue
🍎 Outstanding Attendance: Missing 2 days or less during the school year!
Mrs. Harper - 1/2 day
Ms. Bonnie, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Wellman, Mrs. Redd, Mrs. Keim, Mrs. Hudson - 1 day
Ms. Patrice - 1 1/2 days
Coach Rea, Miss. Kroeger, and Mrs. Hicks - 2 days
🙌 Outstanding Effort Award: Special thank you for the extra time and effort after the high school fire in the spring.
Mr. David Barbee
Thank you for showing up, giving your best, and setting the standard of excellence for our Panther family! Your dedication, reliability, and commitment to our students make a difference every single day. 🧡🖤
Little Panthers had a chance to play, snack, dance and sing today at our Parents as Teachers Playgroup! Join PAT every Tuesday in the PES 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? Contact Kathy Nicholson, nicholsonk@palmyra.k12.mo.us or call 573-769-2191.
Picture Day is this week! 🐾
Check your email for information from Wagner Portrait Group with ordering instructions or use the QR code for each school and Pre-Order Password to place an order online.
📣✨ PHS Cheer Present the 2025 Cheer Clinic! ✨📣
Do you have a future Panther who loves to cheer and show their spirit? Join our PHS Cheerleaders for a fun-filled clinic where participants will learn cheers to perform during halftime of the home game on Friday, September 5th! 🎉
Grades 3rd - 6th: Wednesday, September 3rd from 3:30-5:30 pm.
Grades Kindergarten - 2nd: Thursday, September 4th from 3:30-5:30 pm.
Forms will be sent home with students Friday and also available in the Elementary or Middle School office and are due Friday, August 29 🐾
Your dedication, passion, and commitment to our students, schools, and community do not go unnoticed. Thank you for pouring your hearts into education and making a lasting difference each and every day. We appreciate you! 🧡🖤
⭐ 10 years: Gerre Feigenspan and Nichole Gard
🎖️ 15 years: Katy Fuqua, Katie Uhlott, and Irene Brown
🏅 20 years: Trina Schindler, Karen Pemberton, and Kathy Ludwig (not pictured)
🏆 25 years: Kerri LaSala, Sara Hummelsheim, and Elizabeth Lehenbauer
Help us celebrate these amazing team members for their years of service! 🥳
We are so excited to welcome our Palmyra Elementary students back into the classrooms today. 🐾 Seeing so many smiling faces this morning made our halls feel bright and full of energy once again! 🧡🖤
We want to show off our front office administrative assistants who worked hard this summer to make sure the first day of school goes great for everyone!
🧡 At PES, you’ll be greeted with a warm smile and helping hands by Alicia and Bonnie.
🖤 At PMS, you will find Carla to answer questions and keep things running smoothly.
🧡 At PHS, our office is in great hands with Kristen and Ann.
These friendly faces are ready to greet you, answer questions, and help keep our schools running smoothly.
Make sure to stop by and say hello—our administrative assistants are the heart of the front office! 🐾🧡🖤
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! 🧡🖤
🚦 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! 🧡🖤
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!
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!
