It was a normal morning at Perkins on December 5, 2016. The principal was out greeting students as they came marching down the hall towards their classrooms. Children were smiling, giving high fives, and chattering amongst friends, like birds …
An exclusive holiday boutique is wrapping up its limited run today at Perkins Elementary School where the PTA has sponsored a shop that offers students a convenient and affordable opportunity to buy gifts for their families and friends during the last week of classes before Winter Break. With Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s fast approaching, read and see how the Perkins market has become a regular stop for students to find gifts. Click on the headline.
The Perkins third graders had a blast cheering on the Iowa Wild Hockey Team. They attended a very action packed match and got to watch teamwork in action.
At Perkins Elementary, the music teacher told the Class to work on their garage band Work. So Dakota, Renya, and Kathryn Interviewed two groups. The first group was two boys with a desire to write about giving food …
At Perkins academy, teachers try to build a strong foundation of learning for the students. A way for the teachers to do that is to love their jobs so it makes it fun for their students while learning. …
We can change the world; but, we are stronger together. Here at Perkins, we work together to change the world. You can change the world by picking up trash, helping those in need, helping your neighbors clean and take …
November is a Month of Service for Perkins. We will be electing our student council officers. These students will guide the school in spirit and service. This month is also our Veteran’s Day Ceremony (Friday Nov. 11th 2:30) …
Perkins’ students participated in the school walkathon. The students walked laps to raise money for a school fundraiser organized by PTA. Before the walkathon each student was given a t-shirt to decorate. As the students completed a lap, …
Academic rigor is instruction designed for our students that is intellectually challenging. It results in the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. A combination of student autonomy and rigorous instruction provides the ingredients for an inquiry-based learning …
“It’s absolutely beautiful,” said the parent, the teacher, and the student! What an improvement to our Perkins entryway! Two days of grueling labor, on a weekend, our former students along with the guidance and support of Mr. and Mrs. Gaster …
