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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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 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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Kueker Landscaping donated trees and plants to improve the landscaping at PHS

Kueker Landscaping, volunteers beautify Pirate Plaza

August 1, 2024
Summer at our schools is an incredibly busy time, especially as the first day of school approaches. Preparing classrooms, offices, and our buildings and grounds is in high gear de...
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Catch up with the latest student stories, events, and news updates.

July 12, 2024
It's everything PCSD32, in your pocket. If you haven't already, download our app! Download for Android: https://bit.ly/393rxtp Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/397pncy .
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Our July #TeacherProudTuesday shout-out goes to Ms. Becky Kemp. Her nomination says, “ Ms. Kemp goes above and beyond to promote math in our building. She organizes our math question of the week, finds time to celebrate math with students, helps teachers find materials and activities to use in their classrooms, and shows patience with her math students. Ms. Kemp is making math a part of everyday conversations both at school and at home. She works hard to communicate with students, staff, and families, especially at the last PES Family Fun Night with Greg Tang. Ms. Kemp has also presented information about our math curriculum at recent PIE meetings and to our school board. Our district is fortunate to have Ms. Kemp as part of our staff.” You can nominate a #D32 teacher for to be featured in an upcoming #TeacherProudTuesday by completing the form at https://forms.gle/VnGkeay5GPRptLEfA. #D32 #piratepride

Becky Kemp is July's #TBT spotlight

July 10, 2024
Our July #TeacherProudTuesday shout-out goes to Ms. Becky Kemp. Her nomination says, “ Ms. Kemp goes above and beyond to promote math in our building. She organizes our math quest...
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Perry County School District 32 will hold its Back-To-School Open Houses on Wednesday, Aug. 14 and Thursday, Aug. 15. The schedule is: Wednesday, Aug. 14 from Noon to 7:30 pm - Perryville Primary Center and Perryville Elementary School Thursday, Aug. 15 from Noon to 7:30 pm - Perry County Middle School, Perryville High School*, and Perryville Area Career & Technology Center * Students entering 9th grade and their parents will attend Freshmen Orientation on Aug. 15. Freshmen with Last Names A-L will attend orientation from 4-6 pm, and freshmen with Last Names M-Z will attend orientation from 6-8 pm. Freshmen and parents can also participate in Open House outside those times. Parents will receive additional details from their students' school buildings.

Back-To-School Open Houses are set for Aug. 14 and 15

July 10, 2024
Perry County School District 32 will hold its Back-To-School Open Houses on Wednesday, Aug. 14 and Thursday, Aug. 15. The schedule is: Wednesday, Aug. 14 from Noon to 7:30 pm ...
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The next Board Open House will be held from 6:00-6:45 pm Wednesday, July 10 at Perryville Elementary School. Board members Melissa Hahn and Rich Dix will be on hand to visit with parents, students, staff, and community members. Visitors will also have the opportunity to meet the new elementary principal, Dr. Amy Dill. A curriculum review will be presented by Chief Academic Officer Jane Narrow in the PES Library beginning at 6 pm. The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education follows at 7 pm at the Central Office (Old Senior High School). Board meetings are open to the public. You can find board agendas on the District 32 website at https://www.perryville.k12.mo.us/documents/central-office/board-of-education/board-agenda/146259.

Board Open House, Curriculum Review, and Board meeting are July 10

June 28, 2024
The next Board Open House will be held from 6:00-6:45 pm Wednesday, July 10 at Perryville Elementary School. Board members Melissa Hahn and Rich Dix will be on hand to visit with ...
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