Above: The $6.1 million Palmyra Area High School opened its doors to students in 1973. (LebTown file photo by Will Trostel)
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Website: pasd.us
Superintendent: Bernie Kepler
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Katie Knol
Katie Knol is a 2024 Penn State graduate with bachelor’s degrees in journalism and political science. She has reporting experience in student-run publications The Daily Collegian and CommRadio along with NPR-affiliate stations WPSU and WITF. Born and raised in the Hershey-Palmyra area, when she isn’t…
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LebTown coverage of Palmyra Area School District
Palmyra Area School District meeting coverage
PASD to explore settlement options on partially built administration building
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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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