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 …