June 16, 2021 Dear District 32 Family, I am asking everyone connected to our schools to respond to a survey that will help us develop a plan to spend federal grant monies to lessen the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our students and staff. The survey consists of four questions and will take less than 5 minutes to complete. All District 32 students,... READ MORE >
June 9, 2021 — The Board of Education has voted to remove the wearing of a mask as a mitigation procedure during the 2021 summer school session, which ends June 25. Beginning Thursday, June 10, staff and students are not required to wear a mask even when physical distancing is not possible. All students and staff are welcome to wear a mask when they choose. READ MORE >
Perry County School District 32 is accepting applications to fill a vacant seat on the Board of Education after the resignation of Ashley Geringer. Geringer’s resignation was accepted at the June 9 regular board meeting. She has cited personal reasons for the resignation. The board was reorganized; Jamie Robinson was elected as president of the board and... READ MORE >
Parents can now enroll or register their children for the new school year, whether they are current students or new to the district. If you are a first time family and have never had children enrolled in at District 32: · Click this link: https://sdm.sisk12.com/PV360x3/login · Click on Parent Tab · Follow the prompt for New... READ MORE >
Photo: Gwynivere NewbroughA middle-school speech class has donated $100 to fight domestic violence as they wrote and presented argumentative essays. “During second semester, one of my classes chose charities to research and write an extensive research/argumentative essay about,” said Mrs. Melody Newbrough, who teaches communication arts at Perry County Middle... READ MORE >
Perryville High School bid farewell to the 153 members of the Class of 2021 during commencement ceremonies held May 21 at Perry Park Center. Below are the text of the speeches given by Addie Brewer, president of the Student Council; Jack Rehagen, senior class president; Sam Bachmann, speaker elected by students; Bryce Stewart, speaker elected by faculty; and Mr.... READ MORE >
Twenty-five students in Little Pirates Preschool "graduated" to kindergarten during a special ceremony held May 13 at Perryville Primary Center. "Students did 'I Love You' rituals with their parents to begin and end the ceremony and were excited to receive their certificates," said Director Hayley Kasten. READ MORE >
On the last day of school, Perry County School District 32 traditionally celebrates the service of staff members with work anniversaries. This year's honorees are: 30 years - Jeff Steffens 25 years - Stephanie Steffens, Stanley Cook, Lori Baer, Joel Kurre and Sharon Wibbenmeyer 20 years - Karen Bahr, Carrie Buchheit, Debbie Baer and Shannon Bauwens 15 years -... READ MORE >
PACTC students earn Career and Technical Education certificates Perryville Area Career and Technology Center has named the top-performing students in each of its career preparatory programs for the 2020-21 school year. The students, their program and instructors are: · Thomas Hayden — Auto Collision Repair Technology 1,... READ MORE >
The 2021-22 calendar includes:· Classes begin Monday, Aug. 23 for students in Grades 1-12 · Wednesday, Aug. 25 is the first full-day of school for Kindergarteners · Four early-dismissal days (11:30 am) for students, which are full days for all staff · Wednesday, Nov. 24 is a full day off · Monday, March 14 is a Spring Break Day... READ MORE >
Perryville High School announces honor graduates Perryville High School has announced the members of the PHS Class of 2021 who will graduate this Friday, May 21, with academic honors. The announcements were made during the annual Senior Signing Day program on May 6. Those students graduating with the highest honors, Summa cum Laude, are Jada Ayars,... READ MORE >
PACTC students earn Career and Technical Education certificates Perryville Area Career and Technology Center has presented Career and Technical Education Certificates to 26 students who will graduate later this month. Twenty-three of the students are from Perryville High School. They are Chloe Anschultz, Samuel Bachmann, Kiya Barton, Dane Beinlein,... READ MORE >
From PHS Art Instructors Bettina Comstock and Heather White: The Perryville High School Art Department will host an art show displaying high school work from grades 9-12. Teachers are welcome to bring their students to the OLD SENIOR HIGH from Monday, May 17 to Wednesday, May 19 at any time during the school hours to view the artwork. We will also have this... READ MORE >
Perryville Primary Center celebrated its kindergarteners on May 6 with a special recognition ceremony. Congratulations to the Kindergarten Class of 2021! You can see a photo gallery on the District 32 Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Distr...photos by Emilee Allen READ MORE >
Perryville High School celebrates Senior Signing Day Perryville High School recently celebrated members of the PHS Class of 2021 who will continue their education, join the military or enter an apprenticeship. The announcements were made during the annual Senior Signing Day program on May 6. The Summa cum Laude graduates, those with the highest honors, are Jada... READ MORE >
The Perryville High School Prom Court includes (from left) Leah Buerck, child of Curt and Linda Buerck and Evan Daugherty, child of Will and Julie Daugherty; and Anna Korando, child of Greg and Dana Korando, and xxxxxxx; and Chloe Lukefahr, child of Tina Adams and Jeff Lukefahr, and Dawson Camden, child of Randy and Becky Camden. READ MORE >
Tia Moll and Landon Enloe accept their Awards of Excellence during the April 14 meeting of the Board of Education. Ms. Moll has been a transportation professional at Perry County School District 32 for 6 years. She was recognized for her professionalism during an accident in which a Freightliner tractor collided with her stopped bus. Landon Enloe is a... READ MORE >
Perry County School District 32 recently hosted the Missouri School Boards Association (MSBA) Spring Regional Meeting. The event was held March 31 at Perryville Primary Center and guests included school board members and administrators from Region 13 which includes Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Iron, Madison, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve and Perry Counties. The... READ MORE >
District 32 will offer summer camps for students ENTERING Grades K-8 during summer session June 7-25. For information about Camp Curiosity for students ENTERING Grades K-5, visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/10FA898LP2cOL5WVF5w42e0TCgqb4EyGA/view?fbclid=IwAR1c91NJCVUe0wz7neuNz5NJZjFqvt0MTJ8QB7eqAXoY7f6SZjWsRlINJfsFor information about SummerScapes for students... READ MORE >
Moore earns Honorable Mention for 2021 Missouri Scholars Amari is the daughter of Bettina and Andy Comstock of Perryville and Brad and Lakrisha Moore of Cape Girardeau. She is the granddaughter of Trevor Arathoon of Perryville. At PHS, Amari is the captain of the Varsity Academic Team, and a member of the National Honor Society and Student Council.... READ MORE >
Perryville High School recently honored students who earned athletic and "Above & Beyond" Awards. Courtney Wright earned Cross Country honors including All-Conference, All-District, Second Team All-Region and State Qualifier. Teagan Bishop was honored for earning Cross Country honors All-Conference, All-District, Second Team All-Region and State Qualifier. Kira... READ MORE >
The 2021 PHS Spring Sports Spirit Stores are open through March 10, with profits benefiting Pirate athletic programs. You can find the sales flyers with links at https://5il.co/qafc. READ MORE >
PACTC offers adult and community education courses Perryville Area Career and Technology Center has announced its Spring 2021 Adult and Community Education course offerings. The brochure can be found at https://5il.co/q6gk. Courses include Digital Photography, Photoshop, Welding (beginning and advanced), Cooking Healthy Meals in 30 Minutes, and Automotive... READ MORE >
Photo: Mr. Stephen Mosier's first graders think the book will be "Monster in the Backpack." There’s a great mystery at Perryville Primary Center, and we’re all examining clues in an attempt to solve it. The question is: What book will we be reading? For the second year in a row, Perryville Primary is participating in the One School, One Book event for Read... READ MORE >
Students rehearse a musical scene from "Cinderella."PCMS reschedules ‘Getting to Know … Cinderella’ for March 4-6 and March 11-13 After snow caused the show to not go on, the PCMS Pegleg Players have continued rehearsals for “Getting to Know Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella.” “The snow days prevented us from holding rehearsals,” said Director... READ MORE >
Students at PCMS construct Rube Goldberg Machines. PCMS students create Rube Goldberg Machines Perry County Middle School students recently created and operated Rube Goldberg Machines. These devices are over-engineered to perform a simple task in a complicated way. (Think of the board game Mouse Trap.) Rube Goldberg projects allow students to explore STEM... READ MORE >
Perry County School District 32 has a limited number of T-Mobile hotspots available to check-out for students who do not have the internet at home. The Homework Hotspots are for student use in downloading and uploading assignments and participating in virtual learning, and restricted to only District-owned Chromebooks. Household selection will be based on... READ MORE >
Perryville High School has released its spring sports schedules. Practices start Monday, March 1. The PAC meeting for parents will be on Tuesday, March 9 at 5:30pm in the PHS Gym for all sports. For updates and schedule changes, be sure to visit https://www.perryville.k12.mo.... To download schedules visit https://5il.co/q1m0. READ MORE >
#D32 is celebrating Perryville FFA during National FFA Week, Feb. 20-27, 2021. The local FFA chapter is featured in the Feb. 18 issue of The Republic-Monitor. There's still time to purchase a Hog Raffle ticket for $10, which replaces the annual FFA Pancake Breakfast fundraiser this year. Reach out to an FFA member or sponsor Laura Neislein at lneislein@pcsd32.com. READ MORE >
In honor of Valentine's Day, we asked our staff to tell us about their Pirate Pair and what they love about D32. Hint: It's the kids. Amanda and Dan Oberkirsch PHS Functional Skills instructor Amanda Oberkirsch and her husband Dan, the director of maintenance, said they both love working at D32 “because of the wonderful students.” Hayley Buchheit and... READ MORE >
Perry County School District #32 has a limited number of hotspots available to check-out for students who do not have the internet at home. The hotspots are restricted to PCSD#32 Chromebooks for student use only. If you would like your household to be considered for one of the hotspots, please complete this form. Household selection will be based on IEP/ 504 or... READ MORE >
Perryville High School has announced the court for the 2021 Sweetheart Dance. They are (from left) seniors Kristen Kaempfe, child of Merlin and Lori Kaempfe, and Mitchell Zoellner, child of Angie Zoellner and Adam Zoellner; juniors Emma Ferguson, child of Donnie and Kelly Ferguson, and Evan Mezo, child of Angie Mezo and Bryce Mezo; sophomores Jaelyn Kennedy, child... READ MORE >
District 32 is observing National School Counseling Week 2021 this week. This year’s theme is “School Counselors: All in for All Students,” and it is sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what... READ MORE >
The district’s new storm shelter is open to students, and has already hosted its first tornado drill. The FEMA shelter is the second phase of construction on a new middle school facility at Perry County School District 32 to serve students in Grades 6-8. Students were introduced to the building when classes resumed after Christmas break. “The new shelter... READ MORE >
Photo: Students in Mr. Chris Tripp’s Welding Technology program designed and created this steel fire ring for the bicycle hostel, which is located on South Spring Street behind the Faherty House Museum.Visitors to Perryville’s new bike hostel will find their stay more comfortable thanks to donations from Perryville Area Career and Technology Center programs. The... READ MORE >
Photo: Will Pfaff, a PHS senior who will soon audition for the All-State Jazz Ensemble, is pictured with band directors Jerry Childers (left) and David Barani. Perryville High School musician Will Pfaff has earned a spot on the All-District Jazz Ensemble for the second time, qualifying for the All-State auditions. He earned a spot on last year’s All-State Jazz... READ MORE >
Students in Andrea Strop’s class at Perryville Elementary School helped their gingerbread people avoid being eaten by creating disguises. The children’s clever costumes included a real boy, a knight and the Wimpy Kid book character. READ MORE >
Mr. Comstock has recorded a video message for you, which you can find on YouTube at https://youtu.be/3yCU6H8P46I, or through Google Drive at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DU3oq1fTOr9UaBuBxij66BGJcA47rIw3/view?usp=sharing. The text of the message is pasted below. MR. COMSTOCK'S HOLIDAY MESSAGE DEC 2020 Each year before our holiday break, I take... READ MORE >
No more snow days? There’s something magical about waking up on a school day to see that snow has fallen, then waiting for the announcement that classes have been canceled. And while District 32 students will continue to stay home on snow days, they will have some work to do. The Board of Education last month approved an amended calendar that changes snow days... READ MORE >
District 32 schools return to 5-day on-campus instruction in January All District 32 Pirates On Campus students will resume in-seat classes five days per week when schools reopen after the holiday break. Second semester begins on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 for both Pirates On Campus and Pirates At Home, the district’s online learning program. All... READ MORE >
December 11, 2020 Dear Parents and Guardians, The Board of Education has approved a mask mandate for all District 32 schools, which was developed in cooperation with Perry County Health Department. This action was taken in response to a Nov. 12 announcement by Gov. Mike Parson, the Department of Health and Senior Services, and the Department of Elementary and... READ MORE >
Parents are asked to re-enroll students for on-campus or at-home learning The Board of Education has approved an amended school calendar for second semester which supports having students on campus 5 days per week. This will look different at each of the district’s five schools. “Our goal has always been to create an educational environment that is safe... READ MORE >
Perryville Area Career and Technology Center students from the auto collision and industrial technology programs are building model bridges for a MoDOT competition. The Missouri Department of Transportation’s Southeast District is hosting its 17th Annual Bridge Building Competition. “While this year’s competition will look a bit different than past competitions,... READ MORE >
Perryville Elementary students salute veterans in honor of Veterans Day 2020 with song and art: READ MORE >
Perryville Area Career and Technology Center has been awarded a $5,000 grant to administer the WorkKeys assessment to its over 200 students this school year. The grant comes from the Office of Workforce Development through the Certified Work Ready Communities (CWRC program). Funding will be used to pay ACT for the three core WorkKeys assessments — applied... READ MORE >
From Superintendent Comstock: October 30, 2020 Dear Parent/Guardian, I am writing to inform you of a high volume of new cases of COVID-19 and resulting close contacts that are affecting our schools. Perry County Health Department has now identified several positive individuals who were in attendance at Saturday’s Homecoming football game, as well as... READ MORE >
Free meals for kids extended All children offered two meals on D32 school days 40,000 free meals served already The Perry County School District 32program that offers free meals to all local children has been extended to the end of our school year in May 2021. This program is an extension of the district’s Summer Food Service Program, which was authorized... READ MORE >
Brent and his wife Shelby are pictured with sons Eli (left) and NoahPHS coach a top fundraiser in breast cancer fight The Perryville High School football coaching staff will be making an unusual fashion statement at this Saturday’s Homecoming game, thanks to the fundraising efforts of a fellow coach. PHS teacher and coach Brent Roth is participating in the... READ MORE >
Maggie Chapman (center) is pictured with PES Cafeteria Manager Jonnie Berkbigler (left) and Food Services Director Debbie Baer. Serving up smiles Chapman flourishes through job coaching program By Kate Martin kmartin@pcsd32.com Whatever’s on the menu at Perryville Elementary School, students are sure to be served with smiles from the cafeteria staff.... READ MORE >
The 2020 Perryville High School Homecoming Court includes (from left) juniors Zoe Pippin, daughter of Richard Pippin and Angela Pippin, and Trent Buerck, son of Nicholas and Kristy Buerck; seniors Lacey Stubberg, daughter of Misty Barks and Frank Morland, and Treyton Scruggs, son of April Watts and Kevin Scruggs; seniors Addie Brewer, daughter of LeRoy and Tammy... READ MORE >
The Perryville High School softball team secured the district championship on Thursday with a 9-1 win over Lutheran South. They move on to sectionals this Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 5 pm at Bowling Green. The 2020 Lady Pirates are (front, from left) Kylee Stortz, Anna Korando, Katelyn Burns, Brittany Stewart, Ann-Marie Simpson, Katie Roberts, Carlie Holdman and McKayla... READ MORE >
Stepping into Michelle House’s library at Perryville Primary Center isn’t the serious, shushed visit you may remember from your childhood. Here, the children join Mrs. House in reading — and jumping, dancing and singing, too. On a recent fall afternoon, first graders gathered on the carpet before Mrs. House to listen to stories about the demotion of Pluto... READ MORE >
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Held every October, NDEAM is a fitting time to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. The 2020 NDEAM theme is Increasing Access and Opportunity. NDEAM is led by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability... READ MORE >
Perry County School District 32 has announced revised plans for 2020 Homecoming, set for Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. Changes were made to create the safest possible celebration for our students. BONFIRE: Sunday, Oct. 18 ---Light around 6:45pm ---Open to SENIOR AND SENIOR PARENTS from 4:30-6:30 pm (building the bonfire) ---Open to HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS... READ MORE >
Fourth-graders in Mrs. Carol Roth's class at Perryville Elementary School recently decorated their own writer's notebook. "They absolutely loved putting their own style to their notebook and their personality shows through their decorations.," Mrs. Roth said. "Students have now written several entries in them, and they love to share their writings with... READ MORE >
Message from Superintendent Andy Comstock Thursday, Sept. 10 Dear District Family, I would be a fool if, when presented with new information from DHSS, DESE and our local health department, I did not reevaluate our current plan to address COVID-19. Guidance presented by those organizations on Sept. 9 has indicated that a single measure of risk is not... READ MORE >
Perry County School District 32 will hold a Campus Conversation with parents and guardians of District 32 students on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The event will be held in the PHS Gym, and is limited to 250 people for safety. Mask usage is required. District leaders are asking parents/guardians to collaborate on ways to create the best possible school experience... READ MORE >
ACCESS FREE WIFI ON CAMPUS, AT BUSES, AND IN COMMUNITY Students can access Perry County School District 32 Student Wifi from: · The Bus Parking Lot · Parking Lot at Perryville Elementary School · Parking Lot at Perryville Primary · New Parking Lot at Middle & High Schools o Connect to PCSDStudent o Password is... READ MORE >
SIGN UP NOW FOR FREE MEALS All children in the community can eat free at the main cafeteria at Perry County School District 32 this fall. This program is an extension of the District’s Summer Food Service Program, which was extended Friday by the USDA through Fall 2020. SEPTEMBER MENUS available here: https://5il.co/kox7 The details: · The D32 Grab... READ MORE >
Dear Parents, The widespread transmission of COVID-19 within our community has raised the Community Risk Alert this morning to Moderately High, or Orange. Per our Roadmap to Reopening Plan, this means that our district schools will transition to 100% online learning to support local efforts to protect public health. Let me be clear - the Health Department did... READ MORE >
There are many questions at the beginning of the school year: Who is my child’s teacher? Will she make the team? Where can we find lunch menus? But this year, many parents have one big question on their mind: How will I know if my child has been exposed to COVID-19 at school? Perry County School District 32 has partnered with Perry County Health... READ MORE >
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, new food rules have been put in place at District 32, to comply with all state and federal food safety guidelines. Parents should note:No outside food may be brought in to share with students. This includes snacks for birthday parties, pizza deliveries, etc. No food may be shared, either on share tables or between individual students.... READ MORE >
It’s always important that people who are sick stay home to prevent the spread of illness, but it’s absolutely vital during a pandemic. District 32 will use a Parent-Completed Daily Health Screening for every student during the 2020-21 school year in an effort to keep our schools safe and healthy for our students and staff. Parents have been provided with... READ MORE >
There’s a new path to certification for people who would like to become a substitute teacher. And guess what? District 32 needs more subs! Missouri’s State Board of Education announced this week the approval of a new process for substitute teacher certification, which includes a 20- hour online course. This was made possible by an emergency rule filed on Aug. 19,... READ MORE >
Meeting in regular session Wednesday evening, the Perry County School District 32 Board of Education amended the 2020-21 academic calendar. The new calendar still has classes resuming on Wednesday, Aug. 26, and the last day of school set for May 28, 2021. The first semester, however, has several changes to accommodate the blended learning model made... READ MORE >
Superintendent Andy Comstock, building principals and other administrators detail the process of planning the new school year and details of the Roadmap To Reopening in this 50-minute video. Click here to view: READ MORE >
Building principals will answer parents' general questions about the District 32 Roadmap To Reopening this week, Tuesday-Thursday, Aug. 4-6. Each school has three sessions planned. Please note that questions about a specific child's schedule or other needs cannot be answered in a public forum. To attend a Zoom session of your choice,open this file at... READ MORE >
To view YOUR child's building plan, select SITES in the top menu bar, then select the appropriate school. I am Andy Comstock, Superintendent of Perry County School District 32. I’m also the husband of a teacher here, and two children who attend our schools, so I am experiencing the same feelings many of you have today as we prepare for our new school year.... READ MORE >
Dear parents and guardians, The District 32 campus will be closed to students beginning Monday, July 6 for a period of at least two weeks. This decision aligns with the Perry County Health Department’s announcement that the next two weeks have the potential for exponential spread of COVID-19 in our community. They have encouraged all citizens to spend time only... READ MORE >
Students entering kindergarten, Grade 8 and Grade 12 should schedule a time to receive necessary vaccinations before school starts. Updated immunization records must be provided to school before the child can attend classes, as required by state law. Students entering Kindergarten this fall must have the DTap, polio, MMR and varicella (normally done in two... READ MORE >
Online tutorial for Adding A Student is available at https://youtu.be/vHcCCJ0pNFY Online tutorial for New Family Registration is available at https://youtu.be/smkDjlxMHWA District 32 launches online tool to update registration information, or enroll new students It just got a lot easier to enroll your children for the new school year, whether they are... READ MORE >
Superintendent Andy Comstock announced the District 32 staff service awards today. View the announcement at https://www.perryville.k12.mo.us/cms/lib/MO01001704/Centricity/Domain/4/service award 2020.mp4 30 Years: Lesley Kurre, Gina Martin, Timothy Steffens 25 Years: Jaquline Behrle, Candy Mueller, Kimberly Greatting, Amie Schlimpert, Nancy Cottner and Kim... READ MORE >
View the D32 video news at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMs6hXSoCU4&feature=youtu.be or click the video below. READ MORE >
Perryville High School has announced those graduating seniors who have earned the highest academic honors for the Class of 2020. To comply with social distancing requirements, the announcement was made outdoors, and group photos were not taken. Principal Jeff Steffens made the announcement, along with Assistant Principals Shadrick Shafer and Justin Dreyer,... READ MORE >