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
(Menu > Employment)
Questions? Contact Superintendent Jason Harper.
Our Palmyra Middle School drama students just wrapped up a flawless dress rehearsal of Frozen Jr. — and they are ready to take the stage Friday and Saturday night!
If you did not make it to Broadway to see Frozen, here is your chance to experience a Broadway-quality performance right here at home!
📅 Friday & Saturday
🕖 7:00 PM
🚪 Doors open at 6:00 PM
📍 Palmyra Middle School
💵 Freewill donation accepted at the door
Enjoy Frozen-themed popcorn 🍿 and frozen slushies 🧊 available for purchase to make your night even sweeter!
A huge shoutout to Mrs. Fountain, Mrs. Courtney, Mrs. Bunten, and a cast and crew of more than 30 dedicated students who have poured countless hours of practice into this production. Their hard work truly shines on stage, and they look forward to performing for you!
Come out and support our talented Panthers — you do not want to miss it! 🧡🖤
In observance of Presidents' Day, school will not be in session on Monday, February 16, 2026. 📚
The next scheduled breaks from school are March 19th and 20th, followed by April 2nd, 3rd, & 6th.
A huge thank you to PES 3rd grade student, Brooklyn for providing this happy Panther graphic! Like all of us, Brooklyn's Panther is ready to enjoy the sunshine and a nice long weekend! 🐾🧡🖤
Palmyra Missouri FFA chapter's annual Valentine’s Carnation Sale is happening now! 🌸💘
It is not to late to order your students, staff, and teachers a special Valentine.
Carnations delivered to everyone at all schools and available for after school pick up:
https://pffa-valentines-day-carnation-sale.cheddarup.com
Contact Mrs. Haeberlin at haeberlina@palmyra.k12.mo.us with any questions or to arrange cash payment.
Parent & Community Presentation: Stop Trafficking Project 📢
Palmyra R-1 School District invites parents, guardians, and community members to attend an important Stop Trafficking community presentation focused on online safety, digital exploitation, and human trafficking prevention. Information has been emailed to families regarding this program on January 16 and January 30.
This presentation for adults will address:
Online dangers facing today’s students, including social media, gaming platforms, and messaging apps.
How traffickers and predators use the internet to groom, manipulate, and exploit youth.
Warning signs of online grooming and unsafe digital interactions.
Practical steps families can take to protect students online.
How to start open, age-appropriate conversations with children about internet safety.
The Stop Trafficking Project emphasizes education, awareness, and prevention, helping students and adults recognize risky online behaviors and know when—and how—to seek help.
📍 Location: Palmyra Middle School Gymnasium
📅 Date: February 4, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
👨👩👧👦 Audience: Parents, guardians, and community members.
(Students will attend their specific grade level assembly the next day, Thursday, February 5th.)
🎓 Purpose: Online safety awareness, prevention, and student protection
We respect that families may have different preferences regarding participation. If you do not wish for your child to attend the BeAlert student assembly, or if you would like to opt out of the survey only, please send a signed note to your child's office by Thursday, February 5, 2026.
In a world where students are constantly connected, understanding online risks is essential. We appreciate our families and community partnering with us to help keep our students safe—both online and offline.
For questions or additional information, please contact the Palmyra R-1 School District office.
We are excited to welcome students back to school tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28th!
🚌 Bus routes will run as normal. 🚌
🧡🖤 A huge thank-you to PES 1st grade student, Andi for providing this stylishly dressed Panther graphic! Bundle up and dress warm like Andi's Panther! 🐾❄️
