Middle School
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The Palmyra Middle School building is the oldest school building still standing. It was originally Palmyra High School.
The Palmyra Middle School building is the oldest school building still standing. It was originally Palmyra High School.
Centenary Academy
Centenary Academy
Centenary Academy, a private high school, was built in 1910. It was built at the current location of the Palmyra Middle School.
Centenary Academy, a private high school, was built in 1910. It was built at the current location of the Palmyra Middle School.
Palmyra High School
Palmyra High School
In 1913 the Palmyra Public School Board purchased Centenary Academy. The academy and public school combined to become Palmyra High School.
In 1913 the Palmyra Public School Board purchased Centenary Academy. The academy and public school combined to become Palmyra High School.
After it Burned
After it Burned
Fire destroyed the Centenary High School in 1920. Arson was suspected to be the cause of the fire.
Fire destroyed the Centenary High School in 1920. Arson was suspected to be the cause of the fire.
Rebuilt High School
Rebuilt High School
Bonds were issued for $45,000 to rebuild the high school. The new school was opened on January 5, 1921.
Bonds were issued for $45,000 to rebuild the high school. The new school was opened on January 5, 1921.
Football Field
Football Field
The first football field was located on the south side of the school. The current cafeteria is built where the first football field used to be. The current football field was built in fall of 1932.
The first football field was located on the south side of the school. The current cafeteria is built where the first football field used to be. The current football field was built in fall of 1932.
The bleachers were built by the CCC.
The CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) was a group from 1933 to 1942 who hired unemployed, unmarried men to do public service jobs.
The CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) was a group from 1933 to 1942 who hired unemployed, unmarried men to do public service jobs.
Extra Additions
Extra Additions
Increased enrollment and demands for a gym and community auditorium lead to plans to add to the High School. $112,000 was provided through government building programs, bonds, and donated funds.
Increased enrollment and demands for a gym and community auditorium lead to plans to add to the High School. $112,000 was provided through government building programs, bonds, and donated funds.
Artist rendering of what the school was predicted to look like when finished.
Artist rendering of what the school was predicted to look like when finished.
The WPA
The WPA
Many parts of the school were constructed with the assistance of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The WPA was a government program that hired people during the Great Depression to do public service jobs.
Many parts of the school were constructed with the assistance of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The WPA was a government program that hired people during the Great Depression to do public service jobs.
The Gym
The Gym
In 1938 the gymnasium was built on the south end of the school. It was built with help from the WPA.
In 1938 the gymnasium was built on the south end of the school. It was built with help from the WPA.
The First Elementary Classrooms
The First Elementary Classrooms
Eight elementary classrooms were added onto the new Palmyra High School in 1939. Washington School was closed and sold. The new classrooms were constructed with the assistance of the WPA.
Eight elementary classrooms were added onto the new Palmyra High School in 1939. Washington School was closed and sold. The new classrooms were constructed with the assistance of the WPA.
Agricultural Building and Veteran Classes
Agricultural Building and Veteran Classes
In 1948, behind the current middle school location, a small building for agriculture classes was built.
In 1948, behind the current middle school location, a small building for agriculture classes was built.
In the 1950's and 1960's, the agricultural building was used to teach classes to veterans arriving home from World War II.
In the 1950's and 1960's, the agricultural building was used to teach classes to veterans arriving home from World War II.
South Wing Addition
South Wing Addition
In 1961 multi-purpose rooms were added to the south end of the high school. This included the Cafeteria and Kitchen, and rooms for Home Economics, Band, and Vocal, plus locker rooms.
In 1961 multi-purpose rooms were added to the south end of the high school. This included the Cafeteria and Kitchen, and rooms for Home Economics, Band, and Vocal, plus locker rooms.
Lloyd King Arts Building Addition
Lloyd King Arts Building Addition
In 1965, due to increasing student enrollment, the addition to the current Palmyra Middle School building, known as the "Lloyd W. King Arts Building," was built on the north end of the high school.
In 1965, due to increasing student enrollment, the addition to the current Palmyra Middle School building, known as the "Lloyd W. King Arts Building," was built on the north end of the high school.
Becoming a Middle School
Becoming a Middle School
The sixth grade moved from the Elementary to the Middle School in 1968. In 1970, ninth through twelfth grade was moved to the new High School, and fifth grade was moved to the Middle School.
The sixth grade moved from the Elementary to the Middle School in 1968. In 1970, ninth through twelfth grade was moved to the new High School, and fifth grade was moved to the Middle School.
PACE
PACE
Palmyra's gifted program, PACE, was added in 1986.
Palmyra's gifted program, PACE, was added in 1986.
Before Renovation
Before Renovation
The center portion of the building was three stories tall for about 25 years. All students 7-12 grade went to this school. The school wasn't handicap accessible.
The center portion of the building was three stories tall for about 25 years. All students 7-12 grade went to this school. The school wasn't handicap accessible.
Plan For Renovation
Plan For Renovation
Plan for reconstruction:
Plan for reconstruction:
preserve and restore the usable portions of the present building
new construction on the north (classrooms) and the west (locker rooms and bathrooms)
Three-story to two-story and a handicapped accessible library, office, and classrooms.
About 50% of the school building would be new.
Beginning of Renovation
Beginning of Renovation
In 1997, the first phase of the middle school reconstruction began. An addition on the north end of the second floor included 10 new classrooms. To the west of the gym, new bathrooms and new girl's and boy's locker rooms were built. The first phase was completed in May of 1998.
In 1997, the first phase of the middle school reconstruction began. An addition on the north end of the second floor included 10 new classrooms. To the west of the gym, new bathrooms and new girl's and boy's locker rooms were built. The first phase was completed in May of 1998.
First renovation for the north end of the building, which included the art room and more classrooms.
Second Phase
Second Phase
The second phase began with the center portion of the building being removed. The current classrooms, built in 1968, were remodeled.
The second phase began with the center portion of the building being removed. The current classrooms, built in 1968, were remodeled.
In 1998, two temporary wooden links were built to allow students safe passage between the two ends.
In 1998, two temporary wooden links were built to allow students safe passage between the two ends.
Finished Renovation
Finished Renovation
Students came back from Christmas break in 1999 to a completed center portion. A new lobby had been added where the center portion was before.
Students came back from Christmas break in 1999 to a completed center portion. A new lobby had been added where the center portion was before.
2014 Renovation
2014 Renovation
In 2014, the south end of the building was renovated for better security and energy efficiency.
In 2014, the south end of the building was renovated for better security and energy efficiency.
After renovation