Palmer ISD -

We have lots of students that earned their first collectible today! Thank you for your support of our Big Kahuna fundraiser! We hope to raise enough money to pay $10/student for field trips AND purchase some inclusive playground equipment! Students can earn a seat on the party bus by selling 15 items (20 items with our family plan)!! 🚀

The Homecoming Dance is coming up on September 19th. See flyer below for ticket information.

Congratulations to Lilliana Burns! She has been accepted to Tarleton State University!

*MS Cross Country cancellation*
Due to conditions in the Keene area, the MS cross country meet for today has been cancelled.

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Thank you for joining us last night to hear how your student can be involved in Palmer FFA/ Jr. FFA.

We know everyone is busy during the week and there is never a perfect day to plan a meeting- so if you missed the meeting last night and want all the details- feel free to email one of the teachers below!

Registration and dues are due by 9/24 but please sign up soon to allow us to put you on our email list to keep you up to date with important information!

Fellowship of Christian Students had a great first meeting of the year today during Activity Period. We began planning for See You At the Pole which is in late September.

Environmental science began some clean up on the Palmer Prairie today. Some long lasting bluebonnets and sunflowers are dropping their seeds for next year’s blooms. There is good evidence of biodiversity. Even with weeds and plants in transition, we saw hummingbirds, bees, and a rabbit.

🐾 Palmer Middle School Open House & Silent Auction! 🖤💛 Join us on September 15 from 6:00–7:30 PM for an evening of connecting with teachers, exploring our school, and supporting our students! 🎉 Be sure to check out our Silent Auction while you're here. We are also gladly accepting donations of items, gift cards, services, or experiences to help make the auction a success. Every donation and bid helps support our students, teachers, and campus programs. We can't wait to see our Palmer families there! Bid. Support. Make an Impact! 🐾

Free & Reduced Meal Applications Now Open for 2026–2027

We want to remind all families that the Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application for the 2026–2027 school year is now open.

Students who qualified in 2025–2026 must submit a new application to continue receiving free or reduced-price meals this year.

Completing the Free & Reduced Meal Application not only helps with meal benefits—it can also qualify students for additional school-related discounts, such as:

-College application fee waivers

-College entrance test fee waivers (SAT/ACT)

To apply online, please visit www.palmer-isd.org/page/child-nutrition or stop by the front office of any campus and ask for a meal benefits application.

Congratulations to Kaitlyn Slay! She has been accepted to the University of North Texas!

📢FFA/ Jr. FFA Meeting Happening TODAY📢

6PM MS Cafe
Palmer FFA/ Jr. FFA Welcome Back and Registration Meeting details below!

This is for all parents of students interested in participating in ANY capacity (not just animals/ showing)!

❓Questions ❓
Please email:
MNolan@palmer-isd.org
or
KVines@palmer-isd.org
or
KPai@palmer-isd.org

Get a head start on registration at:
bit.ly/palmerffa2627

Let's cheer on our Bulldogs with some fun pep rally themes this football season! Elementary students will attend Thursday's pep rally in our best NEON gear! All visitors must pre-register; information was shared via email.

The 2026 Homecoming Parade is quickly approaching! See float entry information below from student council.

The elementary completed drills this past week - lockout, lockdown and evacuation. Our students did an incredible job following directions!!

Wyatt was jumping up and down with excitement when we called his mom to tell her about his positive office referral! Mrs. Stockton noted Wyatt showed self-control, responsibility, a positive attitude and was working hard. Way to set the tone for third grade, Wyatt!

We had a morning full of Bulldog spirit with these future PHS cheerleaders! 📣💛🖤 Thank you to everyone who joined us! We can’t wait to cheer alongside them under the Friday night lights at our first home game! 🐾

The cross country teams ran at the Kaufman sports complex this morning. Emma Follis ran a time of 19:16, Ryder Fortenberry ran a time of 20:36, Owen Manqueros ran a time of 22:37, and Dakota Depa ran a time of 23:21. The next meet is Wednesday at the Keene Invitational.

Youth Cheer Clinic hosted by your PHS Cheerleaders is TOMORROW at the High School gym and it’s not too late to joins us!! 📣 Walk-ins are welcome!! 💛🖤

Teachers and students already taking advantage of "Activity Period" at PHS! #DareToBeBetter #Bettereverydayineveryway