Palmyra High School students in Mrs. Paxton’s Culinary class and Mrs. Beach’s Animal Science class took a field trip to MK Meats in Unadilla for a behind-the-scenes look at meat processing! Students learned about the steps involved in turning livestock into the cuts of meat we purchase and prepare at home. It was a great opportunity to connect what they're learning in the classroom to real-world careers in agriculture and the food industry. A big thank you to Tom & Joni Hruby with MK Meats for opening your doors, and to Mike Wires for sharing your expertise and giving our Panthers a firsthand look at an important part of Nebraska's agricultural industry! #OnrPantherFamily #PantherPride

Congratulations to Taylor on representing Palmyra at the Doane Fall Festival of Winds! Taylor joined fellow student musicians for a day of rehearsals and a concert, gaining valuable experience to bring back to our Panther band! #OnePantherFamily #PantherPride #FedtivalOfWinds

History comes to life when you get to experience it firsthand! Every two years, Mr. Weils organizes a trip to Washington, D.C., giving Palmyra students the opportunity to explore our nation’s capital and create memories that last well beyond the classroom. Parents of current 7th and 8th graders, it’s time to start planning! Join Mr. Weils for an informational meeting to learn about the upcoming trip, costs and how to reserve your student’s spot. 📅 Thursday, November 12 ⏰ 6:00–6:30 PM 📍 Palmyra High School Commons Families who attend the meeting will receive $500 off per traveler! Learn more about what students experience on this trip: https://www.districtor1.org/article/3094249/ RSVP for the parent meeting: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/inperson/57191473323?rsvp_id=57191473323 We can’t wait to see another group of Panthers experience our nation’s capital! 🇺🇸 #OnePantherFamily #PantherPride #PanthersTravel

The ECNC has announced its 2026 Softball All-Conference selections, and four Palmyra Panthers have earned a spot on the list! 1st Team All-Conference * Braylee Vasa (Senior) * Kenzli Vasa (Sophomore) Honorable Mention * Kelsey Steinhoff (Sophomore) * Kynlee Dorn (Senior) What a great way to cap off the season! These four athletes have represented Palmyra well on the field, and we’re proud to see their accomplishments recognized across the conference. Congratulations, ladies! Panther Nation is proud of you! ❤️💙🥎 #OnePantherFamily #PantherPride #AllConferenceSoftball

Some exciting news from the music department! Congratulations to Hattie Scharp and Alex Buddenberg on earning spots in two of Nebraska’s All-State music ensembles! 🎤 Hattie Scharp was selected for the Middle Level All-State Choir, performing November 18. 🎺 Alex Buddenberg was selected for the NMEA All-State Honor Band, performing November 20. Both students will take the stage at the Lied Center in Lincoln, joining talented young musicians from across Nebraska. We love seeing our Panthers represent District OR-1 beyond the classroom, especially on a stage like this! Congratulations, Hattie and Alex! #OnePantherFamily #PantherPride #PHSChoir

Bennet Elementary’s 5th graders turned their classroom into a cozy coffee shop for a poetry slam hosted by Mrs. Borg! As part of our CKLA reading curriculum, students have been exploring the world of poetry. Throughout the unit, they learned how poets use rhythm, rhyme, figurative language and carefully chosen words to create meaning and express emotions. To wrap up the unit, students put their learning into practice by writing original poems and sharing them with their classmates. Activities like this bring literacy to life! They're becoming writers themselves while building confidence in public speaking and learning to appreciate the creativity of their classmates. A big thank you to Ziggi’s Coffee for donating the cups that helped make our little coffee shop feel like the real deal! #OnePantherFamily #PantherPride #PoetrySlam

One donation can make a life-changing difference! The Palmyra FFA is proud to sponsor an upcoming blood drive in partnership with the Nebraska Community Blood Bank, and we need YOUR help! 📅 Monday, November 23 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Palmyra High School – Bloodmobile Students, staff, parents and community members are all encouraged to participate! Donors ages 16 and older are welcome, with parental consent required for 16-year-olds. Ready to save lives? Sign up at https://www.ncbb.org/searchdrives and use sponsor code PHS. A huge thank you to our Palmyra FFA students for organizing an opportunity to give back to our community.

The Palmyra Music & Fine Arts Boosters are now taking pre-orders for their NEW Panther blankets! Blankets are $70 each and are expected to arrive around November 14th. These would make a great addition to your game day gear or a Christmas gift for your favorite Panther fan! Interested in ordering? Reach out to the Music & Fine Arts Boosters to reserve yours! Connect with them here: https://www.districtor1.org/page/panther-music-and-fine-arts-boosters/ #OnePantherFamily #PantherPride #MusicAndFineArts

We set a goal of 8,000 points for our Thanksgiving Food Drive, and we didn’t just meet it… WE SURPASSED IT! But the best part of this isn’t the points or even the early dismissal our students earned. It’s knowing that because of the generosity of our families, the shelves at the Western Otoe County Food Bank will be a little fuller and local families will have a little less to worry about this holiday season. ❤️ A HUGE thank you to our Palmyra High School National Honor Society for organizing this district-wide effort! And a special shoutout to our Bennet Elementary Student Council members who helped count and tally donations at the elementary school. We love seeing our students take an active role in caring for their community! To every family who sent in a can, a box or a bag full of groceries, THANK YOU! You helped make this happen. And Panthers… enjoy that 1:00 PM dismissal on November 24! You’ve earned it! 🎉 #OnePantherFamily #PantherPride #FoodDrive

Palmyra senior Braylee Vasa has been named to the 2026 All-KMAland Nebraska Softball Team! Braylee finished her final season with 31 hits and 27 RBIs, including five triples. She also made her mark in the pitching circle with 89 strikeouts. Joining her in the recognition is Kelsey Steinhoff, who earned All-KMAland Honorable Mention! Kelsey recorded 25 hits and 16 RBIs while batting .379 this season. Congratulations, Braylee and Kelsey! We’re excited to see both of you recognized among the area’s top softball players! Read the full KMA Sports article here: https://www.kmaland.com/sports/presenting-the-2026-all-kmaland-nebraska-softball-team/article_40a071ea-c5dc-4b34-b967-9bc7d7924c74.html?utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwdGRjcAVZxRNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAWZkaWQWURo8wjgTBZf8wA_mNsnteXTFXk1fgXNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR8JsJqhRvOxDDII9A2gLS6NTMtuIuR0E8nvYR_oBzn9qyOBLPETxZbgGqRWmQ_aem_LYICmsm79jmcM0RRpnglpQ

WOW, Panthers! We’ve made a BIG jump! Our district-wide total is now 3,850 POINTS! Current Total: 3,850 Points District Goal: 8,000 Points We’ve nearly doubled yesterday’s total, but we’ve still got some work to do! TOMORROW is the LAST DAY to donate, and that 1:00 PM early dismissal on November 24 is still up for grabs! Let’s make one final BIG push, Panthers! Every donation supports the Western Otoe County Food Bank and helps families right here in our community!

Palmyra senior Grady Vasa has been named to the 2026 All-KMAland Nebraska Boys Cross Country Team, earning his first selection following an outstanding senior season! Grady brought home an individual championship at the East Butler Invitational, finished runner-up at the ECNC Championships and earned a trip to the Class C State Cross Country Championships! Congratulations, Grady! One final season with plenty to be proud of! Read more about Grady’s season and the All-KMAland selections here: https://www.kmaland.com/sports/presenting-the-2026-all-kmaland-nebraska-boys-cross-country-team/article_d63511e0-62f1-4e01-8877-0cb6a81f1983.html?utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwdGRjcAVZw9xleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAWZkaWQWURp8OMOsF79UGVXm7zj1g2A8KA7Wh3NydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR-gHye1BGLGgAjDpSVGtw_JT9wvewA44i8vA9Qt0zaMB9WIbkp0ZxdkeSqyQw_aem_W96nXyWhlHmUSUiclW4MNQ

Congratulations to Alice Hall, Lillie Whyman, Jason Hinkley and Rachael Krumwiede on being selected to participate in the Midland Honor Choir in Fremont! Alice and Rachael performed with the Treble Choir, while Lillie and Jason joined the Festival (mixed) Choir. What a wonderful opportunity to make music alongside talented singers from other schools! Being selected for this honor is something to celebrate, and we couldn’t be prouder to have these four representing our District! #OnePantherFamily #PantherPride #PHSChoir

Halloween is officially behind us, and we PROMISE we’re not skipping Thanksgiving! BUT… when December rolls around and everyone is rocking their Panther holiday sweatshirts, you’re going to wish you had ordered one! The Palmyra-Bennet Holiday Sweater Store is officially OPEN! We’ve brought back a fan favorite from 2024 (with baseball & softball added). There's also a brand-new design for 2026! Even better? Your purchase helps support the Palmyra High School football program! Order Deadline: Tuesday, November 17 at 10:00 AM! 🔗 Shop here: https://palmryauglysweater26.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Champions will be offering FULL-DAY CARE at Bennet Elementary on Tuesday, November 17th! Students can enjoy a fun-filled day of activities while school is not in session.

Already enrolled in Champions? Register for November 17th here:
🔗 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4AAAAF2EA7FEC70-67023703-nov#/

New to Champions? Learn more and complete enrollment here:
🔗 https://my.discoverchampions.momentpath.com/registration?orgId=smFi8LSKKrxwXrohF

Please register in advance!

A big thank-you to Champions for helping support our Panther families on days when school isn’t in session!

The 2026 Fall Craft Fair is happening THIS WEEKEND, and with SO MANY vendors joining us, there’s sure to be something for everyone! Whether you’re checking names off your Christmas shopping list, treating yourself to something special, or just looking for a fun afternoon out, we’ve got you covered! 🗓️ Sunday, November 8 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 Palmyra High School TONS of Vendors | Bake Sale | Raffle | Concessions Best of all, this event supports the Palmyra Post Prom! Grab your friends come support our local vendors and Panthers! #OnePantherFamily #PantherPride #CraftFair #PostProm

Our Palmyra High School Choir is sporting a BRAND NEW look! After years of wearing previously used robes, these students have something new to proudly call their own! The robes feature our Panther blue and red, complete with the Panther logo on the collar. Our choir students are thrilled with their new look, and they look pretty sharp, too! We’re proud to continue investing in opportunities and experiences for our students, both in and out of the classroom. #OnePantherFamily #PantherPride #PHSChoir

Our Bennet Elementary 4th graders spent Monday surrounded by Husker spirit at Pinnacle Bank Arena! They joined more than 4,000 students and adults from across Nebraska for the annual Sizemore Sportsmanship Pep Rally. Students heard from Husker athletes and coaches representing several sports, including football, volleyball and basketball, about the importance of sportsmanship, teamwork and making good choices both on and off the court. After the pep rally, it was time to cheer on the Husker women’s basketball team as they defeated San Jose State 81–54! And our Panthers even made it onto the big screen! #OnePantherFamily #PantherPride #HuskerPepRally

Bennet Elementary 5th graders visited the Lied Center for Performing Arts to experience the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra live in concert! Field trips like this are about more than getting out of the classroom. They’re about opening doors to new experiences and possibilities. For some, events like this might spark a lifelong love of music or even inspire a future career. For others, it’s a chance to discover the joy of live music and appreciate the arts as entertainment for years to come. A big thank you goes out to Mrs. McCreight for organizing this field trip for the 5th graders! #OnePantherFamily #PantherPride

The points are adding up, Panthers! We’ve climbed from 607 points yesterday to 1,444 points today! Current Total: 1,153 Points District Goal: 8,000 Points We’ve still got some ground to cover to earn that 1:00 PM early dismissal on November 24! Keep those donations coming! Every item helps support the Western Otoe County Food Bank and brings us closer to our goal! #OnePantherFamily #PantherPride #FoodDrive