Photos of students Jasmine Muench, Sofia Buerck, Meredith Lewis, Elise Lauck, Maya Nishikawa, and Lydia Barrows

Six PHS artists featured in 2024 “Here” magazine

September 11, 2024
Six Perryville High School art students were recently featured in the “Here.Literary Magazine” published by The Southeast Missourian. They were among 14 regional students whose ar...
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Students plank in gym class

Students complete military-style workout in honor of 9/11 heroes

September 11, 2024
Students have Workout Wednesday each week during PE class at Perry County Middle School with coaches Amanda Halpin and Drew Korando. In honor of the anniversary of 9/11, the studen...
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Students work in learning centers in Mrs. Schremp's classroom

The Power of Learning Centers in Mrs. Schremp’s Class

September 11, 2024
In Mrs. Brittany Schremp’s classroom, one of our main goals is to ensure that each child gets the support they need to succeed. One of the best ways we do this is through the u...
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Ms Appleton helps a student play Floor Is Lava to learn how to advocate for themselves in the workplace

High-schoolers receive workplace-readiness support

September 10, 2024
While it may look like a game, students enrolled in the Pre-Employment Transition Services program are learning vital skills for the workforce as they spin the wheel and answer qu...
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Photo of Alyse Simmons, Grade 5 English Teacher at PES with the words "Teacher Proud Tuesday"

Alyse Simmons is September #TeacherProudTuesday highlight

September 10, 2024
Our September #TeacherProudTuesday shout-out goes to Ms. Alyse Simmons, who teaches fifth-grade English at Perryville Elementary School. Her nomination says that, “Ms. Simmons wor...
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Students play the Bean Game in Personal Finance class

Bean Game teaches financial responsibility

September 9, 2024
Perryville High School students in Ms. Sarah Hansen’s personal finance class recently played the Bean Game. Pictured are students Elijah Cook and Lane Yamnitz. “They first learned ...
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Seventh-grade students in Mr. Wade Newbrough's social studies classes are exploring the world! They are using globes and technology to learn about history, geography, navigation and modern applications.

Seventh-graders explore the world!

September 9, 2024
Seventh-grade students in Mr. Wade Newbrough's social studies classes are exploring the world! They are using globes and technology to learn about history, geography, navigation a...
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If your family receives Free/Reduced School Meals, apply now for $120 per child SuN Bucks benefit

If your family receives Free/Reduced School Meals, apply now for $120 per child SuN Bucks benefit

August 27, 2024
Missouri has finally been approved to administer Summer EBT 2024, the SuN Bucks program. Families must submit their application by AUGUST 31, 2024 to receive the retroactive p...
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We are asking for feedback about this year’s Back-To-School Open Houses held at each of our schools. If you have students in multiple buildings, we ask that you complete a survey for each building where you attended Open House. There are 8 questions, which are estimated to take about 4 minutes to complete. We will use your feedback to help us plan future Open House events at Perry County School District 32. The links to the surveys are in the body of the article.

Take the Open House survey for your child's school by Aug. 30

August 26, 2024
Dear Parent/Guardian, We are asking for feedback about this year’s Back-To-School Open Houses held at each of our schools. If you have students in multiple buildings, we ask th...
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If you lived in a home that appraised for $250,000, the assessed value would be $47,500. The annual cost of the .0025 quarter of a hundreth cent increase would be an increase in your residential property taxes of $1.19 this year more than you paid last year or $.10 cents more a month than what you paid last year. If you had a vehicle that was appraised at $25,000 the assessed value would be $8,333. The annual cost of the .0025 quarter of a hundredth cent increase would cause an increase in your personal property tax of $.21 cents or $0.02 cents more this year than last year. If you had $1,000,000 of appraised value in livestock, farm machinery, etc. The assessed value would be $120,000. The annual cost of the .0025 quarter of a hundredth cent increase would increase your tax $3.00 more than you paid last year or $0.25 more a month than what you paid last year. If you had 640 acres of soil grade 5 agricultural property the assessed value of that is $15,744. The annual cost of the increase would be $0.39 cents more this year than last year or $.03 cents more a month than what you paid last year.

Board approves adjusted tax rate of $3.4010

August 23, 2024
The Perry County School District 32 Board of Education on Wednesday approved a new adjusted property tax rate, a change that many residents might not notice on their next tax bill....
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Students created art by using dots to indicate their age, and lines and symbols to represent things like food preferences and number of pets

Fifth graders create personally-representative art

August 23, 2024
Mrs. Michelle Iffert welcomed fifth graders from Mrs. Robyn Valleroy’s class into her new art classroom on Friday. Mrs. Iffert previously taught third grade at Perryville Elementar...
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Kindergarteners line up at PPC

Beautiful morning at Perryville Primary Center

August 23, 2024
Our newest Pirates are enjoying a beautiful Friday morning at Perryville Primary Center!
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Mrs. Amschler practicing math facts with students

Fourth graders strengthen mathematical, spatial reasoning, and logic skills

August 23, 2024
Fourth graders in Ms. Lacey Amschler's class at Perryville Elementary Schools started the school day strengthening mathematical, spatial reasoning, and logic skills. Through a ser...
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Photo of a student and Dr. Versemann on the first day of school

First day of school is off to a great start!

August 21, 2024
Students and staff enjoyed beautiful weather for the first day of the 2024-25 school year on Aug. 21. Below are some photos from the morning.
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Cynthia Mungle, who will teach family and consumer sciences at Perryville High School is escorted down the “Green Carpet” by Principal Shadrick Shafer.

District 32 welcomes new teachers

August 12, 2024
Photo: Cynthia Mungle, who will teach family and consumer sciences at Perryville High School is escorted down the “Green Carpet” by Principal Shadrick Shafer. Perry County School...
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Harris returns to District 32 as Primary Center assistant principal Abbey Harris has returned to Perry County School District 32 as the new assistant principal at Perryville Primary Center. She joins Principal Emily Koenig to lead the building of 450 students and 70 staff members. She moves into the position vacated by Lacey Amschler, who returns to the classroom as a fourth-grade teacher at Perryville Elementary School. Ms. Harris earned a bachelor of science degree in education with an emphasis in English from Missouri State University, and master’s degree in educational leadership from William Woods University. Ms. Harris also holds a graduate certificate in gifted education from Missouri State University. Her first teaching job was at Perryville High School, where she taught English from 2015-2018. She also coached the PHS Cheer Team. “From the first moment, this school district felt like my home,” she said. “I just fell in love with the school and community! I worked with a great department and enjoyed the collaborative environment at PHS. This district is known for its dedication to student success, and in my experience, it is unmatched. The district is centered on student success, not just academically, but also in teaching soft skills and instilling life lessons for success after high school.” Ms. Harris, who is from Farmington, left the district in 2018 to move closer to home while pregnant with twins. She taught at North County from 2018 to 2024. “I taught high school English and coached cheerleading for 3 years, then transitioned into gifted education for grades 2-6. As the gifted program coordinator, I was able to expand the program down to first grade and throughout the high school.” While at North County, Ms. Harris kept her connection to District 32. “I completed a lot of my observation hours in Perryville for my master’s degree,” she said. “My goal has always been to come back to the district when I could. I kept in contact with my colleagues, and attended as many of the athletic and special events that I could. “Perryville is different from other communities,” she said. “It’s unique in that people accept you right away, so you feel like part of the community from Day 1. The small town pride is palpable, but it goes further than that. I was here during the recovery from the 2017 tornado, and I saw just how caring our students, staff, and community are. Everyone worked together to lift one another through that difficult time. That’s what stands out about Perryville – the people support one another in the best of times and the worst of times. I’m so excited to be back and a part of this amazing community!” Ms. Harris said she can’t wait to meet her students and staff members. “I’m ready to form those relationships that allow me to best support students and staff,” she said. “I’m ready to grow with our staff, learn new things, and challenge myself to grow professionally. I already have an amazing relationship with Mrs. Koenig, as she was my direct supervisor at PHS. She has been one of my favorite building leaders to work with over the years. One of her greatest strengths is that she believes in the abilities of her staff and encourages them to believe in themselves by recognizing their own strengths. Mrs. Koenig, relationship amazing, direct supervisor at PHS. One of her biggest strengths is believing in them, and encouraging them to believe in themselves by recognizing their own strengths. I am looking forward to learning from her and helping her encourage the staff and students at PPC.” Ms. Harris and her husband, Caleb, have three children – Avery is 8, and her twins, Briar and Grayson, are 5. “My oldest child grew up in the Old Senior High cheer gym,” she laughed. “She went to every football game, basketball game, and cheer practice from the time she was born until she was two years old. “I’m so excited to reintegrate my family into the community and share our Pirate pride with them!”

Harris returns to District 32 as Primary Center assistant principal

August 12, 2024
Abbey Harris has returned to Perry County School District 32 as the new assistant principal at Perryville Primary Center. She joins Principal Emily Koenig to lead the building of ...
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The Perry County Health Department will hold a back-to-school immunization clinic at PCSD on Thursday, Aug. 15 from Noon to 7:30 pm. High Schoolers can receive immunizations at the PHS Library, and middle schoolers can receive immunizations at the PCMS Conference Room. No appointment is needed. If you have questions about required immunizations/exemptions, please call the Health Department at 573-547-6564.

Health Dept. to offer immunization clinic on Aug. 15

August 12, 2024
The Perry County Health Department will hold a back-to-school immunization clinic at PCSD on Thursday, Aug. 15 from Noon to 7:30 pm. Students in Grades 9-12 can receive immuniza...
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The D32 Open Houses are set for Wednesday, Aug. 14 and Thursday, Aug. 15, from Noon to 7:30 pm. Families may come at their convenience, with the exception of students entering Grade 9 at Perryville High School, who will attend Freshman Orientation at an assigned time

District 32 Open Houses set for Aug. 14 & 15

August 7, 2024
District 32 schools are offering traditional open houses this fall to allow students and their parents/caregivers to meet teachers, obtain schedules, arrange transportation ...
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Schott certified as School Safety Specialist

August 5, 2024
Safety Director/SRO Garrett Schott has received certification as a School Safety Specialist. Officer Schott attended the recent School Safety Academy hosted by Missouri School Boa...
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Photo of girl with lunch tray. It's time to complete your Free/Reduced Price School Meals Application

It's time to complete the 2024-2025 Free/Reduced School Meals application

August 2, 2024
It's time to complete the 2024-2025 Free/Reduced School Meals application. You can download the paper application at https://5il.co/2sv6e or apply online through the Parent Porta...
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