6th Grade PACE 2019 Page Created by: Blaydn and Laden
In 1969, both the Elementary (grades K-5) and Junior/Senior High (grades 7-12) were overcrowded.
A New Concept
A bond issue was passed to build a new high school building and to create a 5-4-4 division of grades.
The New High School
In October, 1970, grades 9-12 moved to the new high school building.
5th grade was moved from the Elementary School to the Middle School.
The Ag Building
In 1980, the Agricultural/Industrial Arts building was added to the High School.
From 1970 to 1980, Ag classes were held in the former Reiff Implement building which stood on the front lawn of the High School and Industrial Arts students were bused to the Middle School shop for classes.
The building included 3 classrooms, 2 shops, 2 offices, labs, storage, and 3 restrooms.
The Gym
In 1986, the gymnasium was added to the High School.
The Weight Room
The Weight Room was built east of the High School gym in 1996-1997
by the Palmyra Booster Club.
Renovation
In 2008, the Palmyra High School was renovated extensively.
Most of the school was gutted, reconfigured, and rebuilt.
Improvements
In 2014 a bus barn was built at the High School campus and asphalt driveways