Last week, our freshmen had the opportunity to visit several college campuses and learn more about what both 4-year and 2-year colleges have to offer. They also explored how different educational pathways and career opportunities can connect to their future goals.
A big THANK YOU to the University of Southern Indiana, Ivy Tech Evansville, Vincennes University Jasper Campus, and Kimball International for their hospitality and for taking the time to invest in our students!
It was a great day filled with learning, exploration, and inspiration. We're excited to see where these experiences take our students!
A big THANK YOU to the University of Southern Indiana, Ivy Tech Evansville, Vincennes University Jasper Campus, and Kimball International for their hospitality and for taking the time to invest in our students!
It was a great day filled with learning, exploration, and inspiration. We're excited to see where these experiences take our students!










A big thank-you to Pumped for Pumpkins for donating the pumpkins for our Lights On project!
Our students had a great time making predictions about whether their pumpkin would sink or float and guessing how many seeds were inside. Then came the fun part—we busted open the pumpkins and got hands-on with our investigation!
Pictured are Petunia from last year's pumpkin investigation and our newest pumpkin experiment, Mr. Pumpkin!
Hands-on learning is always a little more fun when pumpkins are involved!






As part of our preschool Community Workers unit, we welcomed a very special guest!
Our preschoolers had the opportunity to learn all about firefighting, explore the equipment firefighters use, and get an up-close look at a real fire truck! Our guest also shared some important fire safety tips and reminded the children that the special masks firefighters wear and the loud sounds their equipment makes are nothing to be afraid of. These things help firefighters do their jobs and keep everyone safe.
We are so thankful for this special visit and the opportunity to learn from one of our community heroes! What a wonderful hands-on learning experience! Thank you for all you do to keep our community safe!
Our preschoolers had the opportunity to learn all about firefighting, explore the equipment firefighters use, and get an up-close look at a real fire truck! Our guest also shared some important fire safety tips and reminded the children that the special masks firefighters wear and the loud sounds their equipment makes are nothing to be afraid of. These things help firefighters do their jobs and keep everyone safe.
We are so thankful for this special visit and the opportunity to learn from one of our community heroes! What a wonderful hands-on learning experience! Thank you for all you do to keep our community safe!


We are so grateful to the local businesses and professionals who joined us for this year's ASPIRE event!
This annual event brings together Perry County sophomores to explore the wide variety of career opportunities available right here in our community. Students had the opportunity to connect with professionals, learn about different career paths, ask questions, and gain valuable insight into the world of work.
A BIG thank-you to everyone who took the time to invest in our students and share their knowledge and experiences. Events like this remind us what makes our community so special and the importance of working together to prepare the next generation for success!
It was a GREAT day for our students and our community!
This annual event brings together Perry County sophomores to explore the wide variety of career opportunities available right here in our community. Students had the opportunity to connect with professionals, learn about different career paths, ask questions, and gain valuable insight into the world of work.
A BIG thank-you to everyone who took the time to invest in our students and share their knowledge and experiences. Events like this remind us what makes our community so special and the importance of working together to prepare the next generation for success!
It was a GREAT day for our students and our community!
All community veterans, active-duty military members, and their families are invited to attend our Veterans Day Celebration on Tuesday, November 10th. Please enter through the fieldhouse doors. Guests may arrive beginning at 8:00 a.m., with the program starting at approximately 8:45–8:50 a.m. If you have any questions, please contact Joyce Foury at 812-843-5122.
We look forward to honoring and celebrating our veterans! Thank you for your service, sacrifice, and dedication to our country!
We look forward to honoring and celebrating our veterans! Thank you for your service, sacrifice, and dedication to our country!

NFeLementary is bringing learning to life through the NFL! Students use football to explore SEL, math, geography, research, reading, and writing. After drafting their own NFL teams to follow throughout the 2026-2027 season, students track stats, celebrate wins, discuss losses, and make connections between football and everyday life.
As part of the project, students wrote letters to all 32 NFL teams to share their excitement about following them throughout the season. How exciting that the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans both sent letters back thanking the students for reaching out!
Through this project, students are learning that sportsmanship and support go beyond team rivalries. It's about encouraging others and celebrating the game together!
A huge thank-you to the Colts and Titans for taking the time to make this experience even more special for our students!
As part of the project, students wrote letters to all 32 NFL teams to share their excitement about following them throughout the season. How exciting that the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans both sent letters back thanking the students for reaching out!
Through this project, students are learning that sportsmanship and support go beyond team rivalries. It's about encouraging others and celebrating the game together!
A huge thank-you to the Colts and Titans for taking the time to make this experience even more special for our students!

Don't forget to set your clocks BACK one hour tonight!
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 1, at 2:00 a.m. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep, Commodores!
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 1, at 2:00 a.m. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep, Commodores!

🎃 Happy Halloween, Commodores! 👻🧡

Perry Central CTE students enjoyed their visit to the Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters Union this week!
Students in the Construction Pathway will earn a Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate, which can help them gain direct entry into the apprenticeship program if they choose to pursue that opportunity.
So many great career opportunities! We love seeing our students explore their options for the future!
Students in the Construction Pathway will earn a Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate, which can help them gain direct entry into the apprenticeship program if they choose to pursue that opportunity.
So many great career opportunities! We love seeing our students explore their options for the future!

This week, our 5th graders took a bite out of The Phantom Tollbooth with a fun, themed Book Tasting! Students stepped into the world of wordplay by sampling delicious treats inspired by puns and figurative language. After tasting each treat, they used our 5-star rating system to vote for their favorites. It was a fun way to bring the book’s playful language to life, and they can’t wait to begin reading it! #PCCommodores









Before fall break, Perry Central Elementary students had a blast at our Commodore Fun Run! From running and walking to dancing and having fun, our students brought the energy! With our awesome Hype Crew, DJ, inflatables, and lots of school spirit, it was a day to remember!
Thanks to your incredible support, Perry Central Elementary School raised over $20,000! We are so grateful to our students, families, and community for making this fundraiser such a success!
Thanks to your incredible support, Perry Central Elementary School raised over $20,000! We are so grateful to our students, families, and community for making this fundraiser such a success!









Reminder: Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held tomorrow, October 29th, from 1:30–7:00 p.m. Students will be dismissed at 1:00 p.m.
Elementary teachers have been communicating with parents to schedule conference times. Junior-senior high conferences are an open house so please just stop by classrooms to talk with teachers at your convenience.
We look forward to seeing you and sharing your child's academic progress! Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child's education.
Elementary teachers have been communicating with parents to schedule conference times. Junior-senior high conferences are an open house so please just stop by classrooms to talk with teachers at your convenience.
We look forward to seeing you and sharing your child's academic progress! Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child's education.

What a fun night at our annual Fall Fest last night! Our students and parents enjoyed hands-on STEM activities featuring our Bee-Bots and Sphero Bolts, bringing classroom learning to life through creativity and exploration. Families also put their knowledge to the test during our 4th grade Students vs. Parents Trivia Battle, inspired by their Wit & Wisdom learning about the literal and figurative heart. And the winner? Our students!
We loved seeing our families learning, laughing, and making memories together. Thank you to PC Family Outreach and everyone who made this night so much fun! #PCCommodores










Good luck to our football team as they take on North Posey tonight at North Posey in the first round of sectional action! Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. Let’s Go, Commodores! 💚

Reminder: There is no school on Monday, October 26th, as it is a professional development day for staff. School resumes on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

Good luck to the Volleyball Team in the Sectional Semifinals today! Perry Central takes on North Posey at approximately 11:30 a.m. CST at Perry Central. The winner will advance to the championship game at 6:00 p.m. against the winner of Forest Park and South Spencer. Let’s go, Commodores! Please remember that all sports passes, including student passes, will not be accepted for this event. Students in Pre-K and younger are admitted free
Advance Tickets can be purchased here:
https://public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=211977
Advance Tickets can be purchased here:
https://public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=211977

We want to wish the cross country teams and coaches good luck at Sectional today! The Sectional race will be held at the Jasper Youth Sports Complex. The girls' race will begin at 9:30 a.m., and the boys' race will begin at 10:15 a.m. CST. Run hard, Commodores!
Tickets can be purchased in advance here: https://public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=211675&p=324109
Tickets can be purchased in advance here: https://public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=211675&p=324109

Perry Central construction students, along with instructors Josh Craney and Michael Jarboe, were proud to be part of a special milestone today as a local family received the keys to their new home through Habitat for Humanity! We’re so happy for Lexi Ayer and her family as they begin this exciting new chapter. We’re also proud of our Construction classes and their partnership with Habitat for Humanity, which gives our students the opportunity to be part of projects that make a real difference in our community. 💚

Have a great and safe fall break, Commodores! Reminder: There is no school on Monday, October 26, 2026, as it is a professional development day for staff. School will resume on Tuesday, October 27th.

Save the Date! Perry Central Family Outreach’s annual Fall Fest is coming up Monday, October 26, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. in the cafetorium!
Bring the family for an evening of fun, including a Cake Walk, challenges, face painting, crafts, photo opportunities, and food available for purchase. Costumes are welcome but optional! There will also be a chance to win a giant pumpkin. We hope to see you there!
Bring the family for an evening of fun, including a Cake Walk, challenges, face painting, crafts, photo opportunities, and food available for purchase. Costumes are welcome but optional! There will also be a chance to win a giant pumpkin. We hope to see you there!

