A solid Battle of the Books team this year from Perkins. Our school placed in the top two! There were some nail-biting moments. Click the picture to read more.

Perkins third graders were treated to an early showing of the play “Stuart Little” at the Civic Center. The play consisted of four actors, who played numerous roles each, and integrated the crowd into the show very well. …

COME JOIN US!! Michelle Voelker will be starting her third year of Garden club.  Students and parents will be starting some plants from seed, purchasing some of our favorites such as: broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and eggplants…. There will also …

Perkins Elementary has long been home to penguin. They’re on posters and student artwork throughout the school. Over spring break, a giant, tough-looking penguin joined the team! Click the photos to see who painted the gym wall and watch time-lapse video of the big bird’s creation.

This is the second installment of Perkins’ Spirit week series. Following the hugely successful mustache day was pajama day. The kids were wearing everything from nightgowns and slippers, to shorts and a t-shirt. The majority of teachers also …

Perkins Students shined at this years Gifted and Talented Science Fair. Our students’ have a history of excelling at Perkins. This year is no exception. On March 4, Henry G., a Perkins 1st grader, received a 2nd place win. Georgia P., a …

What an exciting day for the Iowa State Cyclones as they lasso the Oklahoma State Cowboys to win in overtime-85-81. But that wasn’t the most exciting moment at James H. Hilton Coliseum today. Isaiah made the final score. He is surprised with a …

Today the Perkins 3rd-5th grade ELL students were treated to a magnificent play at the Des Moines Playhouse called “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing.” The play was based a book that the children were already familiar with …

Perkins students have qualified for the G/T Spelling Bee. The Bee was held on February 28, 2014. Another great example of the great students we have at Perkins. The students are Tatum B. 3rd, Matilda W. 4th, and Sebastian …