The Cougar Foundation, which was formerly known as the Palmyra Area Education Foundation (PAEF), is
The Cougar Foundation (PAEF) operates solely on private donations, independently of the school district, to support educational programs not funded by tax dollars. Founded in 1991, the PAEF is a broad-based non-profit community organization comprised of community members, parents, and educators. The foundation is dedicated to educational excellence, striving to enrich the educational experience of students at various educational levels within the Palmyra Area School District.
11/12/2025
🎒 Did You Know?
The Palmyra Elementary PTO helps pay for our students’ field trips each year — totaling $18,000 in our annual budget!
💛 How You Can Help
Join our No-Fuss Fundraiser — no selling, no wrapping paper, no extra work!
Just make a one-time donation of $60 per student to keep these experiences possible for every child.
💌 Your Support Matters
11/09/2025
Thank YOU for your food drive donations in our schools and our administration for their continued support in our community 🧡🤍🖤
PASD Administration volunteering for The Caring Cupboard today! Over 13,000 pounds of food collected, sorted, packed and loaded in the box truck!
10/02/2025
Stay connected!
Palmyra residents, use one of the four methods on the attached postcard to register an email with us so you can receive district news and emergency emails. We are creating a “Community Group” in our messaging system so we can communicate with our community at-large. Parents/Guardians do not need to submit an email address if you are already receiving our messages.
09/23/2025
Palmyra Area Senior High School
2025-2026 Rankings
Palmyra Area Senior High School is ranked #2,284 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/pennsylvania/districts/palmyra-area-school-district/palmyra-area-senior-high-school-17172
What an incredible accomplishment to both our staff and students!! We are so proud of our PHS!!
09/23/2025
The Ladies of Team 2539 attended Girl POWER competition hosted by Team 433 Firebirds https://www.facebook.com/firebirds433 and through teamwork and determination, drove their Robot to a 3rd place finish!!
In addition, we helped rookie Team #10993 from East Pennsboro Robotics at their first competition and they finished in 4th place!!
GREAT JOB LADIES!!!!!!
09/08/2025
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Let's meet our Cougars! Our first-years are making quite the impact, and the future is looking bright for the class of 2029. 📣Let's give it up for Adrianna, Macy, Amelia, Sophie, Cordelia, Allie and Mariah!!🧡🏑🖤
09/08/2025
09/06/2025
Thank you Holly for bringing music and life to our ROAR principles 🐾
09/06/2025
Good luck girls
🐾It's the 33rd Annual Cougar Classic!🐾
This year's showcase features Seals Field Hockey (Selinsgrove School District) the Mustangs of WPSD Athletics, and your Palmyra Cougars. One admission ($5 Adults; $3 Seniors and Students, no passes accepted) gets you a day of OUTSTANDING field hockey! Concessions will offer all your favorites PLUS Chocolate Strawberry Cups 🍫🍓 and our NEW Refreshers 🥤.
LET'S GO COUGARS! 💪🏑
09/06/2025
Thank you Palmyra Elementary PTO