Research shows that social media can have negative outcomes on teens’ mental health, and this is especially true for girls. Consider talking openly with your child about their online experiences, watching for problematic or dangerous behavior, and setting healthy boundaries surrounding social media. If you’d like to learn more visit https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/.
This past Wednesday our after-school CIA students completed a STEM project for NASA. The students had to come up with a water filtration system. They had to work within a budget and could only choose a few items. They all enjoyed it!
Episode four of Commodore Cast is now available, listen now! On this episode you'll hear from high school track & field coaches, Payton and Brennan Malone. Listen here: https://youtu.be/9IM0Y72YBlE?si=OUiuZ4N3K1aBf7OQ
Congratulations to Perry Central's Spanish academic team and Spanish skit team for earning second place honors at the USI Language Bowl on Tuesday! The academic team finished one point out of first place and the skit team performed first in the new competition. They had a great day and learned a lot!
Are Phones Hurting Your Child’s Learning? Did you know, “Students with access to their phones use them in class and pay far less attention to their teachers?” This insight from Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation highlights the impact of constant connectivity on focus and academic performance. Perry Central's cell phone policy is that cell phones and other electronic devices may be used by students during passing periods and lunch. They must be put away and out of sight upon entering a classroom. If you’d like to learn more visit: https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/.
Perry Central is collecting and recycling old PSC phone books. Please help us reach our goal of collecting over 700 phone books. We will receive 50 cents for each book collected and recycled. All proceeds go toward purchasing school supplies. The last day for phone book donations is April 25, 2025. Books can be sent in with students or dropped off at any office.
Save the date for the Princess and Knights Dance April 12th from 4:00-6:00 p.m. PK through 6th grade. Bring your knights (Dad, Uncle, Grandpa, etc.) and come dance the night away! Hosted by Perry Central Business Professionals of America!
Perry Central is excited to host our first Modern Youth Apprenticeship with Perry County Memorial Hospital. Through partnerships with SIEC, Ivy Tech and PCMH students will earn several dual credits towards their nursing degree, industry certifications and at least 650 hours of paid work experience. We are excited about how these programs start to help us rethink the high school experience and Pursue with Purpose! Congratulations to Jaidyn Hinton and Jaya Smith for signing with Perry County Memorial Hospital last Friday.
Congratulations to 8th grader, Aubrey Decker for winning the local American Legion Auxiliary Americanism essay contest. Great job, Aubrey! The American Legion Auxiliary promotes Americanism to today’s youth through its annual Americanism essay contest. This year’s essay theme was: “What does America the Beautiful mean to me (regarding veterans and our military)?”
At Perry Central, students pursue with purpose to achieve their future career goals. Be on the lookout for videos and articles that highlight careers and the paths our students are taking to get there! This video features, PC alum, Morgan Judy. https://youtu.be/bkkCTKaYjIY
We want to thank Colleen Reed - Fine Art and Murals for creating our positive affirmation windows in the Elementary Commons Area. They turned out great and the kids love them!
Merkley Meat pick-up is this Saturday, March 29th! Grades 5-7 will pick up in the fieldhouse parking lot. 5th-6th grades will pick up at 8:00 AM and 7th grade at 8:45. Grades 8-12 will pick up in the bus parking lot. 8th-10th grades pick up at 8:00 AM and grades 11th-12th at 8:45. All orders must be picked up on Saturday, March 29th by 9:30 AM. Thank you!
T-Ball registration is open until Wednesday, April 9th, 2025. Boys and girls 4-6 years of age by May 1, 2025, may participate. Forms have been passed out to this age group and extra forms are available in the Elementary office. The season will run from May 31st-June 21st.
Perry Central honored the Top 10 Seniors at its annual banquet this week. Each senior chose one teacher or mentor from school to attend as his or her guest. Congratulations to our Top 10 Seniors for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to academic success.
Perry Central Elementary is now accepting Preschool & Kindergarten enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year. Children who will be four by August 1, 2025 are eligible for preschool and children who will be five by August 1, 2025 are eligible to attend Kindergarten. Students currently enrolled in preschool at Perry Central do not need to register for kindergarten enrollment, they are automatically registered for next year. "Welcome" enrollment packets will be mailed out with more information. Please contact the Elementary office with any questions at 812-843-5122. https://www.pccs.k12.in.us/o/pccs/page/preschool-kindergarten-enrollment
Don't forget our Title I Parent meeting this Thursday, March 27th. We invite you to learn about Perry Central's Title I Program, Parent Rights and Family Engagement. or you can scan the code to join us virtually on March 28th at 9:00 AM.
Our thanks to the Indiana Department of Education for kicking off its "Work-Based Learning Taskforce" site visits today at Perry Central Jr-Sr High School. Taskforce visits are being held at model sites across Indiana so that stakeholders can learn how different types and sizes of schools are creating meaningful work-based learning experiences for students. We are so proud of our students and teachers and grateful for our amazing employer partners who bring work-based learning to life at PC! Special thanks to Gary Greubel from Waupaca Foundry, Jason Hubert from CES, Susan Miller from Thermwood, and Jason Recker from Jasper Engines for sharing their time and expertise with the panel today!
Perry Central's FFA chapter participated in the District Leadership Development Events competition on March 14th before Spring Break. We are proud of these students and want to thank Mrs. Carrie Guillaume for her leadership! The placings are listed below!
Caleb VanWinkle and Payton Park: 1st place in Ag Business Demonstration
Mallory King and Natalee Tempel: 3rd place in Animal Science Demonstration
Karlee Tempel: 3rd place in Creed Speaking
Celena Peter: 1st place in Prepared Speaking
Julia Walsh: 3rd place in Essay Writing
Levi Etienne: 1st place in Welding
Celena Peter and Maggie Taylor: 1st place in Food Science Demonstration
Courtney Peter and Jaylie Etienne: 2nd place in Natural Resources Demonstration
Maggie Taylor: 1st place in Extemporaneous Speech
Lane Vaal and Mccoy Robertson: 2nd place in Natural Resources Demonstration
Perry Central High School held their annual National Honor Society Induction last week. Congratulations to all the new inductees and all the NHS members for this wonderful accomplishment! #good2bgreen
Happy St. Patrick's Day, Commodores! ☘️
