Heidi recently earned 1st Place in the annual statewide essay contest sponsored by the Missouri Peace Officers Foundation.
This year’s essay prompt asked students: “Will AI Be a Threat or Opportunity for My Generation?” Heidi’s outstanding essay was selected as the top entry in the eastern side of Missouri!
As the first-place winner, Heidi received a $300 award, Mrs. Kizer's classroom earned $100, and the school also received $100 in recognition of her achievement. Even more exciting, her essay will be published in an upcoming issue of the organization’s magazine!
Heidi was honored at an assembly and was announced the winner by Captain Carey of the Palmyra Police Department.
We are incredibly proud of Heidi for her hard work and representing our school so well. Congratulations on this amazing honor! 🎉
Palmyra Middle School summer school begins Tuesday!
Details were sent home with Panthers who registered for summer school, but it is not too late to sign up if you have a student interested in attending! Stop by the Middle School to enroll!
We look forward to seeing our Panthers for a fun schedule of enrichment activities, 8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Due to the weather, we will not have our outside Panther Day Activities. Students will have activities for their classrooms inside. The classroom awards and faculty vs 8th Grade Volleyball Game, will still happen as regularly schedule. Times can be found on our weekly newsletter.
Thanks,
Palmyra Middle School
Join us for the Palmyra Middle School and High School Choir and Band Concert as our talented student musicians take the stage for an evening of incredible performances! 🎤🎺
📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Palmyra High School Gym
Directed by Mrs. Brianna Gingerich
Thank you to Palmyra Music Boosters and all of the sponsors for supporting our music program. 🎼
The community and Panther families are invited to come out and support our Panthers as they showcase their hard work and musical talent this spring season! 🧡🖤
Ms. Reeder and her sixth grade science students blasted off for an out-of-this-world learning experience!
Panthers began their mission in the hallway, where they received official badges before entering the classroom. From there, our sixth grade science astronauts rotated through space stations, planning meals for astronauts at the International Space Station, learning about famous astronauts like Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Sally Ride, Mae Jemison, and Chris Hadfield, and completing simple tasks while wearing “space gloves.”
They also created their own planets, explored constellations, learned about gravity, and discovered fun space facts at the information desk. With galaxy lights, glow sticks, and space music, the classroom was transformed into a full space atmosphere for an unforgettable day of hands-on learning!
Way to go, sixth grade astronauts! 🌎🪐⭐
#PantherPrideInTheClassroom @ Palmyra Middle School
Let's show our appreciation for our amazing teachers here at Palmyra Middle School and have a week full of fun dress-up days!
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #SchoolSpirit #ThankATeacher
Middle School Meet Day, Panthers! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Our Palmyra Missouri Middle School track team is hosting a home meet today!
⏰ Schedule of Events:
• Pole Vault & High Jump – 2:30 PM
• Field Events – 3:00 PM
• Running Events – 4:00 PM
Come cheer on our Panthers as they compete and showcase all their hard work! 💪🔥
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! 🐾 🎉
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! 🧡🖤
Mrs. Zook is currently the junior high Math and Science teacher at Marion County R-II School. She previously served as the Special Education Coordinator at Marion County, PE and Health teacher for the Hannibal School District.
Mrs. Zook began her career as a Special Education teacher in 2007 after graduating from Hannibal LaGrange University and earned her Masters degree from William Woods University.
Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Zook to the Palmyra R-1 School District! 🧡🖤
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!
Great job to Coach Wellman and our MS Panthers for their hard work and quick thinking throughout the season. Good luck next week at Canton as you wrap up your season!
Keep up the great work, Panthers! 🧡🖤
🧡 Middle School Highlights
The Middle School Science Olympiad team had an exciting day on Saturday with 13 students competing in a variety of events. Every single team member brought home a medal — an incredible accomplishment! 🥇🥈🥉
The team earned:
🏆 2nd Place Overall Team Trophy
🥇 3 First-Place finishes
🥈 10 Second-Place finishes
🥉 3 Third-Place finishes
🏅 2 Fifth-Place finishes
They will advance to the state competition in April — way to go, Panthers! 🧡🖤
🖤 High School Highlights
The High School Science Olympiad team also had an incredibly successful regional competition, earning Top 5 finishes in 16 of the 19 events they competed in!
Their accomplishments include:
🥇 5 Gold Medals
🏆 4th Place Team Trophy
🎉 Qualification to represent PHS at the State Competition in April
We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and teamwork shown by both groups. Congratulations to all of our Science Olympiad students, Coach Reeder, Coach Harper, and Coach Brass on an amazing weekend! 🧡🖤
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
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 are looking for an educational leader who believes in:
✔️ Quality relationships
✔️ Engagement
✔️ Communication
✔️ Enthusiasm & passion
✔️ Consistency
📌 Apply online: www.palmyra.k12.mo.us
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Questions? Contact Superintendent Jason Harper.
