W.A. Perry MS Eagles

News & events at W.A. Perry Middle Principal Dr. @RobinColetrain 💙❤️🦅2026 Civil Air Patrol School of the Year 2026 MSA Magnet School of Distinction 2026-2030

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The South Carolina Department of Education released the 2025–2026 School Report Cards today. W.A. Perry maintains an AVERAGE rating, meaning our school meets the criteria for preparing students to achieve the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. We celebrate our students, staff, and families for their dedication! Our journey continues to ensure every Eagle reaches their fullest potential. #RiseTogetherSoarForever

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🏀📣🦅 CALLING ALL FUTURE EAGLE ATHLETES!
It's time to show your skills and EAGLE PRIDE! 💪❤️💙
🏀 Basketball Tryouts: November 2–3 | 4:30–6:30 PM
📣 Cheerleading Prep Practices: November 2, 4, 16 & 18
📣 Cheerleading Tryouts: November 19
Check the flyers for locations, requirements, and additional details!
🔥 Bring your energy, give your best, and get ready to SOAR!
#PerryPride #EagleAthletics #RiseTogetherSoarForever

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🦅🎉 IT’S OFFICIAL! W.A. PERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL IS AN AVID SCHOOL-WIDE SITE OF DISTINCTION! Only the TOP 6% of AVID schools nationwide earn this prestigious recognition, and WE ARE ONE OF THEM! NINE YEARS IN THE MAKING! This incredible achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to high expectations, academic excellence, college and career readiness, and student success! We didn't just meet the standard. WE SET OURSELVES APART! A special thank you to Ms. Tara Kelly, AVID Site Coordinator, for her leadership and dedication throughout this journey! We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to our AVID Site Team and all who have ever served on our Site Team, Martay Flanders-Monroe, AVID District Coordinator, and Callie McGill-Thomas, AVID Instructional Coach, and Dr. MiUndrae Prince for their continued guidance, commitment, and support. And there's MORE to celebrate!🎓Our AVID Elective Classes are Highly Certified! To our teachers, staff, students, and families, this recognition belongs to ALL OF US! Nine years of intentional work, perseverance, and believing in what's possible for EVERY Eagle!🦅

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Our W.A. Perry Eagles engaged in meaningful discussions of Jewell Parker Rhodes's Towers Falling, exploring themes of identity, resilience, belonging, and the impact of 9/11. Through reading and conversation, our students are building connections, strengthening their voices, and learning from history! #RiseTogetherSoarForever @ProjectLITComm

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Our 8th-grade Eagles toured Midlands Technical College, gaining firsthand exposure to career pathways, technical programs, and exciting opportunities for their futures! Today’s exploration inspires tomorrow’s success! @MidlandsTech #RiseTogetherSoarForever

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Our Eagles and families had a fantastic time at Family Math Night! Learning, laughter, friendly competition, and family engagement made the evening a success! Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make math fun! Special kudos to our amazing Math Team for planning and hosting such an engaging event! Thank you to our families for showing up and supporting student learning. #RiseTogetherSoarForever

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👑💙 From a Perry Eagle to SCSU Homecoming Queen! Congratulations to our former W. A. Perry Middle School student, Ms. Zenya Gantt on being crowned South Carolina State University’s 2026 Miss Homecoming Even in middle school, she was a leader who inspired those around her. Watching her continue to shine and represent with excellence fills our hearts with pride. Your Perry family is cheering you on ….keep soaring, Queen! 🦅✨#PerryProud #ForeverAnEagle #SCState #MissHomecoming2026 #RiseTogetherSoarForever

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We are proud to celebrate Coach James Cooke for being recognized as the University of South Carolina SAAC and the Student-Athlete Development Department's October Teacher of the Month! A special thank you to the USC student-athletes for recognizing his dedication, hard work, and commitment to our Eagles. @RichlandOne #RiseTogetherSoarForever

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Kindness Knows No Borders➡️Our W.A. Perry international teachers proudly turned orange for Unity Day! 🌎🧡 Together, we celebrate diversity, embrace inclusion, and stand united against bullying. No matter where we come from, kindness is a language we all speak! Different Cultures. One Perry Family. United in Kindness. #RiseTogetherSoarForever

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WAPMS Top of the Week Inspiration Good Morning Scholars! “It always seems impossible until it's done.” ~Nelson Mandela #RiseTogetherSoarForever

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RED RIBBON SPIRIT WEEK IS HERE! Eagle Nation, get ready to show your school spirit and stand together for a DRUG-FREE FUTURE!
📅 October 26–30, 2026
🎉 Dress-up days, morning trivia, an essay contest, and opportunities to WIN Eagle Bucks!
Check out the flyer for all the details!
❤️ Say NO to Drugs and YES to Your Future!
#RedRibbonWeek #PerryPride #DrugFreeEagles

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🏈🦅 PACK THE NEST, EAGLE NATION! ❤️💙
It's PLAYOFF TIME! 🔥 Our W.A. Perry Eagles are ready to battle the Alcorn Knights in ROUND 1!
📅 Wednesday, October 28th
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Bolden Stadium
Let's PACK THE NEST, bring the NOISE, and cheer our Eagles on to VICTORY! 🏆
🦅 RISE TOGETHER. SOAR FOREVER!
#PerryPride #PackTheNest #EagleNation

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What an incredible day to be a Perry Eagle! Today was truly unforgettable as we celebrated W.A. Perry Middle School being named the National Civil Air Patrol School of the Year! To our students, faculty, and staff, thank you for your enthusiasm, teamwork, flexibility, and Eagle PRIDE! A heartfelt thank you to Karen Ogen for her outstanding leadership, dedication, and countless hours of preparation. Special appreciation to our STEAM Team, UNTOUCHABLE Related Arts Team, and everyone who helped to make this event extraordinary! Thank you to Dr. Teresa Turner, our distinguished keynote speaker, Colonel Walter L. Watson, Jr., USAF (Retired); representatives from the National Civil Air Patrol and the Air & Space Forces Association; district leaders; honored guests; community partners; families; our dedicated faculty and staff; and most importantly, our outstanding students! #RiseTogetherSoarForever

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This morning, @WAPerryMS kicked off the 2026-2027 school year for the @CivilAirPatrol's ACE program. W.A. Perry was named the 2025-2026 National ACE School of the Year and was selected to host the event. 🚀

#RisingTogether

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Our W.A. Perry Eagles enjoyed a well-deserved period of relaxation, games, coloring, treats, and fellowship! A special thank you to Mrs. Shell, Ms. Becan, and Mrs. Fontenot for organizing such a wonderful experience for our staff! We appreciate you! #RiseTogetherSoarForever

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Our staff celebrated National Apple Day with a delicious Apple Bar! From caramel drizzle to tasty toppings, our staff enjoyed creating their own sweet treats! A little sweetness, lots of smiles, and a whole lot of Perry PRIDE! Good Apples. Great People. Stronger Together! #NationalAppleDay #WAPerryMiddle #PerryPRIDE #RiseTogetherSoarForever

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We exceeded our $2,600 goal, raising $3,070 in support of the Prisma Health Breast Center! 🎀 A special THANK YOU to our amazing team captain, Mrs. Camelia Brown, for her leadership, dedication, and commitment to this important cause! Thank you to every team member who helped make this possible! ❤️💙 Together, we make a difference! #PerryPride #BreastCancerAwareness

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Join us for our Project LIT Book Club as we dive into Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes!
📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
⏰ 4:15–5:15 p.m.
📍 W.A. Perry Media Center
Students, families, and community members are welcome! Come read, discuss, connect, and share your voice! 📖✨ Great books spark great conversations!

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Congratulations to the Perry Drama Eagle Players who attended the first annual R1 Middle School Theatre Festival & Competition. The students who attended the event had an opportunity to participate in different theatre workshops with a guest artist and compete against 5 other middle schools in the district. We are proud to announce the hardware trophies and certificates presented to our Eagles. #RiseTogetherSoarForever

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Congratulations to our 174 Attendance Challenge #3 winners! 🎉 These Eagles showed up, stayed committed, and earned a little celebration! Let's keep the momentum going! It's COOL to come to SCHOOL! We want our Eagles here EVERY DAY! #RiseTogetherSoarForever