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erryville Ag Department Plant Sale! 🌱 The Nursery Operations class has been hard at work to grow these plants! Dates: May 1-3 From 2-5 PM May 1-2 7AM - Noon May 3 Plants Available: Alyssum, Aloe, Bell Pepper, Bolivian Jew, Celosia, Coleus, Creeping Jenny, Dichondra, Dahlia, Geranium, Impatiens, Marigold, Petunia, Pansy, Spider Plant, Succulent, Sweet Potato Vine, Tomato, Vinca, Wandering Jew, Zinnia If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Brown at ebrown@pcsd32.com.

Get your Seussical tickets at Perry Park Center at the following times: • 5:30-8:30 pm Monday-Wednesday, April 7-9 • 12:30-5:30 pm Thursday, April 10 The Silver Dagger Players will present “Seussical” at the Perry Park Center Theater, with shows set for 7 pm Thursday-Saturday, April 10-12. Tickets are $10 each for assigned seating.

District schools will be closed April 17-21 for Easter Break. Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 22.

District 32 schools and offices will be closed Nov. 27-29 to allow our families to celebrate Thanksgiving. School resumes on Monday, Dec. 2.

The Pirates will face the St. Vincent Indians on Friday night at PHS. We hope to see a large crowd to cheer on our hometown teams! The game starts at 7 pm Friday, Sept. 13 at Pirate Stadium. Come early and have dinner with us! The grills will be going and you can purchase hamburgers, hot dogs, and pulled pork sandwiches along with the usual concession stand drinks and snacks. Serving starts at 6:15 pm and all proceeds benefit PHS Athletics.

Help keep kids cool on school buses Image Source: Autauga County, Al. School It’s still summertime in Missouri, and the National Weather Service says that we’ll continue to see high temps in the mid-to-upper 90s with some places reaching 100+ degrees through Thursday. It’s hot everywhere – including on our school buses. “Even the air-conditioned buses are struggling to stay cool right now,” said Perry County School District 32 Transportation Director Sarah Orf. “Buses with A/C will have it on, and buses without A/C will have the windows and vents open for maximum air circulation. We’re providing iced water for drivers, and reminding students to fill up their water bottles so everyone stays safe on the way to and from school.” There are also things that parents can do to help their students stay safe and be more comfortable on the bus: • Help them stay hydrated: Don’t forget to send a refillable water bottle with your students each day. Fill it in the morning, and students will have the opportunity to fill their bottles before boarding the bus in the afternoon. Staying hydrated helps regulate body temperature in extreme heat, so encourage your student to sip water on the way to and from school. • Dress them well for the heat: While some classrooms may be chilly during the day, student who ride the bus should be dressed in light breathable layers; they can pack a light jacket for the classroom if needed. Remind them to take off jackets before they board the bus for the ride home. • Avoid using electronics on the bus: Powering off electronics on the ride home can reduce the heat generated by phantom power. • Avoid sugary and salty foods when it’s hot: These ingredients can dry the body out quickly, leading to the risk of dehydration in extreme temperatures. • Use a handheld fan: Using a hand fan or even a small, battery-operated personal fan can help your child stay cool, and help to circulate air on the bus. ## Graphic: Parents can help keep students safe and comfortable on the bus during extreme heat by providing refillable water bottles, dressing students in light and breathable clothing, having them avoid sugary or salty foods and drinks, encouraging them to turn off electronics on the bus, and sending a hand fan with them.

Say “hello” to two-way messaging in the PCSD32 app! The same district app now offers class streams, class announcements, and parent-teacher chat. Look for your personalized invitation to begin using this feature in our app. Download for Android https://bit.ly/393rxtp Download for iPhone https://apple.co/397pncy

District 32 offices will close at 11:30 am Wednesday, July 3 for the Summer Staff Appreciation Luncheon. Offices are closed Thursday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday. Offices reopen at 7 am Friday, July 5. We're wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday!

Perry County School District 32 will be closed Monday, April 8, 2024 to allow our students and staff to enjoy the Total Solar Eclipse with their families.