Keepin’ it 100
Today marked the 100th day of school at Perkins Academy. All of the students were bustling around this morning anticipating the festivities planned for the day. For the youngest students, it was a day to rejoice; a milestone …
Kickin’ it with KCCI
Perkins, being the amazing school that it is, was honored on Tuesday morning by KCCI News Channel with the “Read With Me” grant. This grant was awarded to us due to a nomination from one of our students. …
Mrs. Enloe’s 4th Grade Landform Lesson
In Mrs. Enloe’s class, I saw student learners discovering where certain states are located and what they look like. Asia, an awesome Perkins student, had retrieved a Revolve to continue her work on this fun hands on project. Students’ were …
Perkins Musical at Roosevelt High School
On Thursday, February 5, 2015, at 6:30 PM, Mrs. Faust will be producing a musical at Roosevelt High School. You will see and hear several excerpts from renowned musicals. Grades 3-5 will be performing along with some teachers …
Parachute
“What in the world are you doing,” asked the principal? “What is that huge colorful round cloth doing in the gym,” he questioned. “Wait, I’ll show you,” he exclaimed! Mr. Southmayd turned and scampered towards his class. Students …
Student Academic Awards
The principal announces everyday that Perkins is “The home of the smartest kids, the best teachers, and the greatest parents in the world.” Perkins students are now taking their mid-year assessments. From kindergarten to fifth grade students are …
What’s The Theme?
The Perkins Student Council met today in the conference room to begin discussion on the upcoming 5th grade dance. Perkins will host its third annual 5th grade dance in the gym. Former students have said, “The Perkins dance was …
Finances, Laws, and Budgets: A Perkins 5th Grade Adventure
Last Thursday, Perkins’ 5th grade clases travelled to their annual trip to BizTown, Des Moines’ own “city” that aims to simulate how the real world works outside of school. Students prepared for the trip by learning how to …
Henry’s Freedom Box
I was a teacher long before I was a principal. The best part of my day was when I could sit down and listen to my students read. It still is the best part of my day. I …
Mitten Tree
Mrs. Sayre and the Perkins Staff want to say: THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Thank you to all who donated mittens, gloves, hats, or scarves to our Mitten Tree in the Perkins Library! We collected LOTS of …