Community Newsletter

September 7: District Closed for Labor Day

September 8-11: It's Homecoming Week! See the Student Council Corner below to learn about our awesome events and activities over the week.

Junior Achievement Dream Accelerator!

On October 1st and 2nd, 9th grade students will visit the JA Dream Accelerator, located at the Roy J. Wasson Academic Campus (RJWAC), for a fun, hands-on career exploration experience.

Students will:

• Explore different careers and industries

• Discover their strengths and interests

• Participate in hands-on career activities

• Connect what they are learning today to possibilities for their future

We’re excited for every 9th grader to have this opportunity to explore, imagine, and take the next step toward their future! Click here for more information about the Dream Accelerator.

Student ID and Yondr: Students must have their school ID and Yondr Pouch (even if they don't have their phone) to enter the building. This is D11 policy. If you've lost your ID, we will print you a new one. The cost is $5. If you need a new Yondr, see our Deans.

Freshmen Honors Classes: Some of our families have enquired about the numbers of students in a few of our Freshmen Honors classes. We are thrilled that so many students want to explore this extra challenge! We are actively working to level these classes. As such, your student’s schedule may be adjusted in the next week to ensure they receive the right level of support.

Need a little extra academic support? The Palmer Perch Tutoring Center is here to help!

Our new Student Success Coordinators and their team have been doing awesome things to support our students! If you’d like to request tutoring for your students, please follow this link to our Palmer website and request form!

Today, our Student Council Cabinet met City Council Member Brandi Williams for the reading of the annual Homecoming Proclamation!

�� Palmer High School Homecoming 2026

Get ready to paint the town Terrors-style! Homecoming is almost here, and we’re buzzing with

excitement to party with the whole Palmer crew!

�� Homecoming Football Game

Date: Friday, September 11, 7 PM

Join the crowd and cheer on the Terrors as we light up the night with school spirit! Let’s make some noise and create an electric atmosphere for our students, athletes, and community.

�� Homecoming Dance

Date: Saturday, September 12

Time to bust a move, connect with friends, and craft some unforgettable memories! We promise a safe, fun, and respectful shindig for everyone.

�� Guest Pass Information

Bringing a buddy to the dance? Don’t forget the guest pass!

Grab forms starting August 31.

Submit completed forms by September 8.

No late forms accepted, so be a deadline ninja!

Plan ahead and snag those signatures pronto!

�� Dress Code Expectations

Dress to impress but keep it classy!

Make sure everything’s covered that needs to be.

Skip the offensive or inappropriate messages.

Keep it safe and school-event friendly.

Rocking a non-compliant outfit? You might have to do a quick-change or face the “no entry”

sign.

�� Dance Expectations

Let’s keep it cool and classy on the dance floor!

No explicit or suggestive moves, please.

Respect is key—treat everyone kindly.

Break the rules, and you might be shown the exit—without a refund.

Let’s team up to make Homecoming 2026 a blast! Can’t wait to celebrate with you all!

Go Terrors!

Students can come to the Future Center or see their counselor for details about events and scholarships! Visit our website for counselor caseloads and contact information.

All Week

• Academic advising for credit recovery

• 9/28 college fair event organizing & communication

Wednesday, 9/9

• Peak Ed Workshop (9th/10th Grade) 8:15-9:15am

• Peak Ed Workshop (11th Grade) 10:00-11:00am

Thursday, 9/10

• SoCo Careers in Construction Field Trip

Students can sign up for these upcoming quarter 1 field trips in the Future Center. Spots are limited.

• Thurs, Sept 10th SoCo Careers in Construction

• Tues, Sept 29th SoCo Apprenticeship Expo

• Tues, Oct 6th Auto Draft Day

Palmer High School Construction Update

Thank you, Terrors, for your patience, flexibility, and impressive adjustment to the new construction pathways, walking routes, and drop-off and pick-up procedures around Palmer High School.

As you have probably noticed, the new academic building is making visible progress every day. The project remains on time and on budget, and we look forward to welcoming students into this brand-new, state-of-the-art instructional space in March 2027.

Work is also now underway on another significant part of the Palmer project: Phase 1B, the renovation of the Heart of the School and portions of the historic 1939 building. This work has led to the closure of the Weber Street entrance as construction begins on the first and second floors of the southern hallways of the 1939 building.

As demolition and construction progress inside the 1939 building, students and staff may periodically notice increased noise and vibration. This activity will be intermittent, and the construction team is working closely with Principal Burke and Palmer leadership to coordinate work around the school schedule whenever possible and minimize disruption to the school day.

Please know that extensive safety precautions and procedures are in place throughout construction. Active construction areas are carefully secured and separated from students and staff. We appreciate everyone continuing to observe posted signage, remain aware around the construction site, and use only approved walking routes.

Drop-Off and Pick-Up Reminder

To help traffic move safely and efficiently, please pull into the designated drop-off and pick-up lane on Nevada Avenue rather than stopping or parking along Nevada Avenue.

Families may also safely drop off or pick up students at:

• The parking lot on the north side of the Palmer campus

• The diagonal parking area along Cheyenne Avenue

Thank you for helping us keep traffic moving and our students safe during construction.

Come See the Progress

Finally, we have had a great time taking Palmer students on tours of the new academic building over the past two weeks, and we would love to extend that opportunity to interested parents and guardians.

If you would like to tour the new building and see the progress firsthand, please complete this form, and we will work to schedule an opportunity for you. Sign up for a building tour by clicking this link.

Thank you again for your patience and partnership as we transform the Palmer campus. We know construction requires some temporary adjustments, but the progress taking shape today will create extraordinary new learning spaces for generations of Terrors to come.