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The PHS Hope Squad invites all students and staff to join us in celebrating Hope Week 2026! This year’s theme is Live 4 Love, encouraging everyone to find hope for their future, show love for their community, and practice self-love. We invite everyone to participate in the dress-up days as we work together to spread love and promote positive mental health across our campus!

Congratulations to Breanna MacManus! She has been accepted to Navarro College!

Congratulations to Kaitlin McElhaney! She has been accepted to Houston Christian University!

Great turn out for Belles open practice today! If you'd like to learn more about being a Belle, join us next Tuesday from 4:30-5:30 at the PES Gym! Questions? Email khavener@palmer-isd.org 💕

February is CTE (Career and Technical Education) month! Celebrate with us as we shine a spotlight on our outstanding CTE teachers here in Palmer ISD! These teachers are dedicated to empowering students to thrive in the classroom, their communities, and beyond. Today, we celebrate Ms. Thompson, Culinary Arts teacher!

Congratulations to Gracie Zhanel! She has been accepted to Stephen F. Austin State University!

In Texas, February 10 is designated as School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day!

Palmer ISD appreciates the hard work of our crossing guards and everything they do to help our students stay safe as they travel to and from the schools!

Thank you for all you do!

The Belles are so excited to host over 300 guests at our Daddy-Daughter Valentines Dance this Thursday night! Registration for this event closed last week and tickets will not be sold at the door. Bring your ticket to skip the line or check in by name if you do not have a ticket in hand. Doors will open at 6:30pm! Please enter through Palmer High School gym/cafe doors from student parking lot. Concessions will be cash only. See attachments for concessions and professional photography pricing/payment options! If you have questions, please email khavener@palmer-isd.org 💕

CTE Programs of Study gives students the chance to discover their interests and feed their passions through hands-on learning opportunities. Join us to learn what Palmer ISD CTE has to offer, why it is important for your student and leave having experienced a mini lesson from our programs. 🗓️ Tuesday, February 24 📍 Palmer High School 🕰️ 6:00-8:00pm *Parents and Students 6th-12th grade can attend to plan for the future as well as get a good understanding of the CTE programs we offer.

May 1, 2026 will be a REGULAR school day for staff and students of Palmer ISD.

Due to the school closures because of icy weather conditions at the end of January, Palmer ISD will use Friday, May 1 as a make-up day for school.

Please mark your calendars and plan accordingly!

Family and Friends of Palmer ISD:

The Methodist Mobile Mammography Unit is coming to Palmer ISD March 27th.

This event is open to the public. Please see the attached flyer for information on eligibility and how to schedule your appointment.

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Attention junior and senior students and parents! The SAT School Day will take place on Wednesday, March 18th at Palmer High School. Students who have not previously taken the SAT at Palmer High School may take it free of charge. Seniors who took the SAT last year may retest for a $40 fee. The deadline to sign up is Thursday, March 26th. Please sign up in Mrs. Jones’ office.

Attention 9th and 10th grade parents! The TSIA2 will be administered on Wednesday, February 25th. Students who plan to take dual credit courses next year must take and pass this test. The cost is $5, and the deadline to sign up is Wednesday, February 18th. Sign up in Mrs. Jones’ office.

Attention 9th grade students and parents! The PSAT 9 will be given on Tuesday, March 3rd. This assessment helps students prepare for the PSAT and SAT and is an important step if they plan to attend college. The cost is $15, and space is limited. The deadline to sign up is Thursday, February 19th. Please sign up in Mrs. Jones’ office.

The Palmer Winterguard came home with a trophy again! They went to a NTCA competition on Friday night and brought home 3rd place! They are working hard and looking impressive! Way to go Bulldog Guard!

Our Palmer FFA SDE Team competed today at their very first Speaking Invitational Contest. And not only did they compete, they also hosted it! Today was the 1st Annual Palmer FFA Invitational hosted at Palmer MS. We are so proud of all our speakers for their hard work on their speeches, their performances today at their first contest, and their help to host our first Palmer FFA Speaking Contest. Way the go bulldogs! Congratulations to all our participants today!

Registration closes today for the Daddy Daughter Dance! Tickets will not be sold at the door. Please reach out to khavener@palmer-isd.org with any questions about registering or paying online. For those attending, please see flyer attached for additional information about the event! Your tickets will come home with your child. We look forward to hosting a fun event for our PISD families! 💕

Congratulations to Kensli Plough, Kayleigh Easley, and Lexey Maxwell for being named to the TGCA Academic All State Volleyball Team!

Navarro College Presents
Discover & Do: Career & Technical Education Family Night
All Palmer ISD students and families in grades 7–12 are invited to explore hands-on career pathways and see what’s possible for the future!
📅 February 9
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Waxahachie Location | Building C
Come discover, explore, and do alongside our CTE programs. We can’t wait to see you there!