The Palmyra-Eagle Area School District (PEASD) is incredibly proud to announce the successful hosting of this past weekend’s Special Olympics Wisconsin track & field events at Palmyra-Eagle High School. It was a profound honor for our district to serve as the backdrop for such an inspiring display of athleticism and community spirit.

This successful event was a testament to the agility and dedication of our staff and students. After the UW-Whitewater track became unavailable, the Palmyra-Eagle Athletic Director, Kevin Wilde was notified just three weeks before the event was scheduled to take place.  Kevin was then able to coordinate with Building and Grounds Director, Bill Lean to get the District grounds ready as well as the Panther Boys Hoops Club and the Boys Basketball Team to get volunteers to work and provide concessions for the event. Despite the short notice, the team successfully pulled together to coordinate track and field access, concessions, and shuttle transportation.

While inclement weather unfortunately led to the cancellation of Friday’s scheduled events, Saturday proved to be a resounding success. The weekend provided a premier opportunity to showcase our beautiful facilities and demonstrate PEASD’s unwavering commitment to serving both our local community and the broader region.

The visiting athletes and organizations expressed deep appreciation for the district’s hospitality. 

Highlights of the event included:

Exceptional Amenities: Our facilities and concessions—expertly managed by the PE Boys Basketball Team and support group Panther Boys Hoops Club—received high praise, with visitors noting that the quality of service far surpassed expectations.

Going Above and Beyond: When external contracted transportation services unexpectedly ceased before the event concluded, PEASD’s own Kevin Wilde stepped in without hesitation to provide emergency shuttle services, ensuring stranded athletes were safely transported back to Whitewater.

Mutual Respect: We were moved by the kindness and respect shown by all attendees; notably, the facilities were left in pristine condition, reflecting the high character of the participating groups.

The Palmyra-Eagle Area School District extends its deepest gratitude to the Panther Boys Basketball Team players for their incredible hard work. Their dedication to setting up, maintaining the grounds, selling concessions, and cleaning up after the event was essential to making this weekend a "triumph".

“Hosting an event of this caliber is a testament to the value PEASD provides to our community and taxpayers,” said a district representative. “By successfully managing large-scale events like the Special Olympics, we hope to continue attracting regional opportunities that showcase the excellence of our district”.

We look forward to many more opportunities to open our doors to such meaningful organizations in the future.