The board didn’t make a final decision regarding the district administration building, but they agreed 5-4 to explore settlement options for the in-construction building.
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Palmyra school board hears reports on several rising 2026-27 budget requests
Rising costs are driving budget increases across most Palmyra Area School District departments for 2026-27, with transportation up 9.13% and buildings and grounds up 7.21%, though the technology budget is projected to decrease 7.84%.
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Palmyra approves Pine Street HVAC work after receiving additional information
After postponing the HVAC replacement decision at the first February meeting, the board approved a $2.13 million bid.
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Pine Street Elem. dealing with HVAC issues after board denies replacement
Superintendent Bernie Kepler said mechanical system work will return before the school board Feb. 26 after a failed heat pump displaced a second-grade class and a prior board vote stalled a plan to replace 58 aging units at Pine Street Elementary School.
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Palmyra school board approves French book 5-3 after months of discussion
The Palmyra School Board approved the requested French II reader “Alice: La Liste” after almost two months of discussion. The board members who voted against it cited the book not having an accessible English translation.
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Palmyra school board to vote on contentious French book at next meeting
The book “Alice: La Liste” will be placed on the agenda for a vote at the Feb. 12 meeting after some board members expressed concern that the French reader included “fringe topics.”
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PASD parents and athletes show support for suspended wrestling coaches
Two Palmyra wrestling coaches received strong community backing at a school board meeting after their suspension, which allegedly came shortly after they disciplined a wrestler whose parent serves on the board.
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Palmyra best among Lebanon County high schools in U.S. News rankings
Palmyra Area High School and several schools in the district received high marks in U.S. News & World Report’s Best School rankings for 2026.
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Palmyra Area School District receives recognition as a Great PA School
Palmyra Area School District was recently designated as a Great Pennsylvania School, a designation that recognizes public schools in the commonwealth that “provide students with access to rigorous programming, are community-centric, demonstrate financial well-being and display resilience,” according to a press release from the district.
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Palmyra Area School District will move offices to new S. Forge Road property
Palmyra Area School District will move its district offices to a South Forge Road property, where a new, purpose-built building will be constructed.
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PASD superintendent addresses ‘secret library’ issue at board meeting (Updated)
Palmyra Area School District officials investigated allegations that a teacher kept dozens of unlabeled books for a student gender alliance club, prompting concerns from parents about oversight and transparency.
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Palmyra school board eyes options for school expansion and renovations
Palmyra Area School District is moving forward with plans to expand and renovate some of its facilities as part of a long-range plan to address enrollment growth and classroom needs at all levels of education.
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2 ‘facility dogs’ join faculty at Palmyra High School, Northside Elementary
The latest faculty hires at Palmyra Area School District aren’t people, but pups.
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Masks, briefly optional at Palmyra Area School District, are required again
Masks were for a brief moment optional at Palmyra Area School District, according to a letter sent out to parents on Wednesday afternoon.
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PASD considers Wednesday half-days to make up for lost course planning time
Palmyra Area School District is considering instituting a series of 19 half-days for students to give teachers more time for planning and preparation.
