Palmyra-Eagle

Palmyra - Eagle has a State Champion in our District! Arden Hyatt 67.5kg State Champion, Best Overall Raw Lifter-Runner Up and broke 2 State Meet Records and John Burrill 3rd place podium finish in the 125kg weight class. What a great achievement! Congratulations Powerlifting Team!

On Monday, March 17th, the Montessori School and Community Education hosted a live animal event with naturalist, David Stokes. Children and adults of all ages were able to enjoy humor, riddles, sign language and of course the opportunity to have hands-on interactions with a variety of snakes, turtles, fish, and mice. An entertaining evening was had by all!

The Palmyra Eagle FFA Spring Plant Sale is coming up! Please see the attached flyer for details.

What is on your schedule for Mondays? Free Family Fun - Monday, March 17th -5:00 PM- Live Animal Event with David Stokes at Montessori School The Palmyra-Eagle Area School District's Community Education Program in conjunction with the Palmyra-Eagle Montessori School, invites you to bring your family for an exciting evening of free family fun with live animals. This event is presented by well known naturalist David Stokes at 5:00 PM on Monday March 17th. Join us at the Palmyra-Eagle Montessori School, located at 701 Maple St. in Palmyra. If you have any questions feel free to call us at 262-594-4330. Hope to see you there!

Palmyra-Eagle Area School District Community Education Spring Activity Guide Spring Community Education Opportunities! The Palmyra-Eagle Area School District is excited to share with you the Spring Community Education events. Please see the attached for details. If you have any questions please email District Programs Administrator Joel Tortomasi - jtortomasi@peasd.org

Haley W was the Palmyra-Eagle representative of The Fort Atkinson-Eli Pierce Chapter DAR Good Citizen. The Chapter honors an outstanding young person in the senior class who demonstrates the qualities of a good citizen, as well as provides an optional opportunity for this student to participate in the scholarship portion of the program. CONGRATULATIONS HALEY!

UPCOMING PANTHER SPORTS - MARCH 7TH!!! Tonight, the Panther Boys' Basketball team takes on the Princeton/Green Lake Tigersharks in the regional semifinal round of the WIAA Playoffs! The Varsity team will be in action at home looking to keep their season alive at 7:00pm tonight. On Tuesday, the Panthers beat Catholic Central 76-61 in a physical back and forth battle, and will now take on the Tigersharks. The Tigersharks pulled a 13 seed over 4 seed upset versus Chesterton Academy. Palmyra-Eagle and Princeton/Green Lake have many common opponents from the regular season, but the two squads have yet to face off in a head to head. We hope to see everyone at the Duane Wilde Court tonight to support our boys! Come loud and ready to cheer to give us a HUGE playoff atmosphere. If you are unable to make the game in person, we will be live streaming the matchup on our Youtube channel PE-TV. GO PANTHERS!

Students in Ms. Strehlow's Cultures and Foods of the World class just finished their France unit. Students learned about some of the history, geography, names and classics of French cuisine. Topics studied include regulations on food and beverages, measuring the nutritional value foods, labeling and cross-cultural comparisons of the use of GMOs in our food and beverage sources. In the kitchen, our focus is on communication, teamwork, planning and preparation. Looking forward to our next unit: Southeast Asia!

FREE PARENT/COMMUNITY EVENT - DRUG PREVENTION FOR STUDENTS Attention PEASD parents and community members: join us on Wednesday, March 19th at 5:00pm in the Palmyra-Eagle Middle School Gym for a free parent/community event focused on drug prevention for students. The event, titled "Party Talk for Parents", will discuss drug trends to look out for, the role of parents in prevention, how to build trust with your kids, warning signs of drug use, and how to talk with your teens. This informational session is meant to build strategies to support your students! Snacks will also be provided. We hope to see everyone there!

THANK YOU PEASD PARENTS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS! Thank you to all of the Palmyra-Eagle parents, families, and community members who attended parent-teacher conferences and PEASD budget conversations the past few nights! We appreciate everyone who came out to participate in these important events. Our parent-teacher conferences across all schools had a RECORD ATTENDANCE last night! We appreciate your partnership in your child's learning. To those who came to the budget conversations, your professional engagement and partnership are truly appreciated as well! Once again, THANK YOU to everyone who was in attendance! GO PEASD!

UPCOMING PANTHER SPORTS - FEBRUARY 28TH Tonight, the Panthers girls' basketball team takes on the Wayland Academy Big Red in the next round of the WIAA Regional Playoffs! The varsity team will be in action looking to keep their season alive at 7:00pm tonight. On Tuesday, the Panthers beat Juda in a 75-55 rout in their first playoff game, and will now take on the Big Red, who pulled a 12-5 upset over Catholic Central. Palmyra-Eagle and Wayland Academy faced each other earlier this month, and the Big Red won over the Panthers by 2. We hope to see everyone at the Duane Wilde Court tonight to support our girls! Come loud and ready to cheer to give us a HUGE playoff atmosphere. If you are unable to make the game in person, we will be live streaming the matchup on our Youtube channel, PE-TV. The link to the stream can be found below, and it will start 15 minutes prior to tip-off at 6:45pm. LIVE STREAM LINK: https://youtube.com/live/qkaMCsH9WB8?feature=share GO PANTHERS!

LIVING WAX MUSEUM AT EES Yesterday, February 26th, the 3rd grade students at Eagle Elementary presented their Living Wax Museum! The students did an amazing job of researching and taking on a character of their choice. All students at EES were able to see the presentations yesterday, and the posters are still available to view at Parent-Teacher conferences tonight! GREAT JOB, 3RD GRADERS!

UPCOMING PANTHER SPORTS - FEBRUARY 27TH Tonight, the Panthers boys' basketball teams will close out their regular season at home against the Deerfield Demons! The Panthers will be looking to lock up 3rd place in the Trailways South Conference over the Parkview Vikings tonight, which they can do with a win or a Parkview loss. The JV game is slated to start at 5:45pm, while the varsity game begins at 7:15pm. As for the WIAA Regionals, the Panthers are the 5 seed and will face Catholic Central on Tuesday, March 4th. Aside from the conference position, Palmyra-Eagle will also be playing to gain some momentum into the playoffs, and break their 2-game losing streak. We hope to see everyone out to support the boys tonight in their regular season finale! However, if you are unable to make it in person, we will be live streaming the game on our Youtube channel, PE-TV! The link to the stream can be found below, and it will start 15 minutes prior to tip-off at 7:00pm. LIVE STREAM LINK: https://youtube.com/live/oXwi0KWQqyg?feature=share GO PANTHERS

FEBRUARY BACKPACK NEWS Below is the February Backpack News from Fort HealthCare’s Community Health & Wellness Department! There is a Kids and a Teen version for you to choose from. These are brief, one-page newsletters with health promotion and disease prevention topics pertaining to your student(s). Please feel free to reach out to the District Nurse, Elisa Eikland, with any questions you may have at eeikland@peasd.org. Happy reading!

PEHS/MS DONATION DRIVE Help people in need by donating to the Palmyra-Eagle High School/Middle School Donation Drive! The event starts today, February 26th, and will run until March 21st. We are looking for gently used clothing and Panther gear, personal hygiene products (deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo), and personal care items. Items can be dropped off in the PEHS/MS front office during regular business hours. We appreciate your generosity as we look to restock our clothes closet! THANK YOU!

NEW PALMYRA-EAGLE APP! We're thrilled to announce the new app for Palmyra-Eagle! It's everything Palmyra-Eagle, in your pocket. Download for Android https://aptg.co/LP4cn6 Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/0tFTBH

KIDS HEART CHALLENGE KICKOFF! We had so much fun kicking off this year’s Kids Heart Challenge at Eagle Elementary! Alongside this year’s heart heroes, we’re learning about healthy hearts and life lessons like staying active, asking for help, resting well, and being kind. Bonus: your student will get a free wristband for signing up using the AHA Schools app or using the link below. http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=11261&pg=company&company_id=501014 GREAT JOB STUDENTS AND STAFF!

BUDGET DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DISCUSSION REMINDER & TIME CHANGES A reminder that tonight is the first date of our Community Conversations about developing the 2025-26 budget! Please join us in the Palmyra-Eagle High/Middle School Community Center tonight at 5:00pm and 6:30pm. Each meeting will run for about an hour. PLEASE NOTE that the Thursday, February 27th meeting times have been changed to 4:00pm and 6:00pm! We apologize for any confusion caused by the changes. Our goal is to offer multiple sessions at different times to accommodate as many people as possible. More March and April sessions will also be announced soon. We hope to see everyone tonight or on Thursday! Dear PEASD Community, We invite you to join us at a meeting in our series of Community Conversations about developing the 2025-2026 Budget for the Palmyra-Eagle Area School District. These meetings, titled ‘Balancing the Budget & Building the Future’, will allow dialogue about the district’s financial priorities, our commitment to program excellence, and the importance of aligning enrollment and staffing to ensure a sustainable future. Your input is important as we work together to make informed decisions that reflect the needs and values of our community while maintaining the quality of education that makes PEASD exceptional. Details of the Events: 2/25 Time: 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM Location: PEMS/HS - Community Room 2/27 Time: 4:00PM and 6:00 PM Location: PEMS/HS - Community Room New Dates & Locations will be added for March/April. (Details on PEASD Website) Whether you are a parent, engaged citizen, or community resident, we welcome your perspective and questions as we engage in meaningful discussions about our building of the 25-26 District budget and strong future. We look forward to seeing you there. Go PEASD! Sincerely, Dr. Ryan Krohn Superintendent, Palmyra-Eagle Area School District Agenda: Community Conversations on 2025-2026 Budget Development Welcome and Introductions (5 minutes) Overview of PEASD's mission and commitment to program excellence State of the District: Excellence and Challenges (10 minutes) Highlighting PEASD’s robust programs and student success stories Challenges: Enrollment trends, staffing needs, and financial realities Budget 101: Understanding School Finances (5 minutes) Overview of revenue sources (state aid, local taxes, referendums, etc.) Explanation of expenditure categories (staffing, programs, operations) The impact of state funding policies on PEASD Key Budget Goals for 2025-2026 (10 minutes) Aligning enrollment and staffing levels for sustainability Preserving and enhancing program excellence Maintaining financial stability Open Dialogue and Community Feedback (15 minutes) Questions from attendees Input on priorities and potential solutions Next Steps and Closing (5 minutes) Timeline for budget development and decisions How to stay informed and engaged

UPCOMING PANTHER SPORTS - FEBRUARY 25TH Tonight, the Panthers girls' varsity basketball team is back at home for WIAA Regional action! The team will host the Juda Panthers at the Duane Wilde Court, with the game scheduled to start at 7:00pm. Juda finished the regular season at 4-19, with their last win coming on February 17th against Williams Bay. Palmyra-Eagle wrapped up their regular season with a .500 record of 12-12, last winning against Salam on February 15th. The two schools are looking forward to a great first-round matchup in a battle of the Panthers! We hope to see everyone out tonight to support the girls in this big-time playoff matchup! However, if you are unable to make the game in person, we will be live streaming the game on our Youtube channel, PE-TV! The stream link can be found below, and it is set to begin 15 minutes prior to tip-off at 6:45pm. LIVE STREAM LINK: https://youtube.com/live/kc5ufqWUx00?feature=share GO PANTHERS!

PEMS/HS SOLO & ENSEMBLE PARTICIPANTS On February 15th at Deerfield, and February 22nd at Lakeside Lutheran, 24 Band students from the PEHS/MS competed at the 2025 District Solo & Ensemble Festival. Everyone performed very well and there were many things to celebrate. We are very proud of everyone's hard work! Below are the results for both MS and HS students: Middle School: -Natalie Taylor and Audrianna Williams Flute Duet, Class C, Received a Gold -Jackson Tucker Drum Set Solo, Class C, Received a Gold -Liam Tucker and Joslyn Insley Snare Drum Duet, Class C, Received a Gold High School: -Haley Woessner Flute Solo, Class A, Received a Silver -Loralei Mathews Tenor Sax Solo, Class C, Received a Gold -Jay Schmid Drum Set Solo, Class B, Received a Silver -Oliver Zimmerman Euphonium Solo, Class B, Received a Gold -Hattie Prowitz Alto Sax Solo, Class A, Received a Silver; Clarinet Solo, Class A, Received a Starred Gold and Going to State; Horn Solo, Class B, Received a Gold; and Piano Solo, Class B, Received a Gold Class A, Brass Ensemble, received a Gold and going to State: Jaxon Klug, Caleb Tenant, Hattie Prowitz, Stephen Harrison, Thomas Plotz, and Oliver Zimmerman. Class A, Clarinet Choir, received a Gold and going to State: Ava Wedelstadt, Hattie Prowitz, Bailey LeRoy, Carly Drewa, Katie Cowsert, Sara Tucker, and Keira Balfanz Class A, Percussion Ensemble, received a Gold: Hattie Prowitz, Ava Wedelstadt, Jay Schmid, Stephen Harrison, Alex Johnson, Brody Harrison, Omar Aranda, and John Ketchum. GREAT JOB, STUDENTS!