Students had the opportunity to invite a special veteran for breakfast prior to a campus-wide assembly at Pirate Stadium.
The assembly featured patriotic music performances from students from each school building while US Marine Corps veteran and former Perry County Middle School Principal Milton Wick gave the keynote address.
In observance of Veterans Day, there will be no school on Wednesday, November 11 across Perry County School District 32.
We encourage our families to take time to honor and thank the veterans who have served our country with courage and dedication.
Classes will resume on Thursday, November 12.
CELEBRATING PARENTS AS TEACHERS! 👶✨
Yesterday was National Parents as Teachers Day and we wanted to take the opportunity to recognize District 32’s amazing parent educators Jill Barber and Robyn Lukefahr!
Parents as Teachers is a FREE program available to all families residing within District 32 that provides educational support from pregnancy until kindergarten. PAT is designed to inform, support, and encourage parents in their vital role as their child’s first and most influential teacher.
The PAT program includes:
▫️ Personalized family visits with fun, hands-on and educational activities
▫️ Group events that connect families and build community
▫️ Developmental screenings along with health, hearing and vision screenings
▫️ Connections to local resources and services tailored to your family’s needs
To learn more or apply for the PAT program, visit our website 👇
https://www.perryville.k12.mo.us/.../parents-as-teachers
As we prepare to welcome you to campus tomorrow for Parent-Teacher Conferences, we wanted to extend an invitation to come see architectural renderings of the new Perryville High School facility.
Everyone is welcome to stop by the PHS Learning Expo anytime between noon and 7 p.m. tomorrow to see images of the new building. We will be happy to answer any questions you have about the building and the construction timeline.
If you are unable to join us in person, you can also explore these renderings on our website via the link below.
https://www.perryville.k12.mo.us/page/recovery
We are thrilled to share this vision for the future of our campus with you, and we look forward to seeing many of you around our schools tomorrow.
With Gratitude,
Dr. Fara Jones
Superintendent
Perry County School District 32
There will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow or Friday, Oct. 29-30.
🗓️ Thursday – Parent-Teacher Conferences
🗓️ Friday – Teacher Collaboration Day
We hope you’ll take this opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers during conferences and celebrate all the great learning happening this year. Classes will resume as normal on Monday.
The District 32 community is invited to the Parent Anchor Initiative 's annual Trunk or Treat!
🗓️ Sunday, October 25
⏰ 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
📍 Middle School Parking Lot
A huge THANK YOU to Parent Anchor Initiative for organizing and hosting this awesome event for our D32 families and community! 💚🤍🏴☠️
Link to Registration Form: https://forms.gle/dUMzzqBBRhRps7MK8
🚌 It's School Bus Safety Week | Emergency Route Practice Tomorrow! ❄️
In honor of National School Bus Safety Week, District 32 is trying something new to keep our students safe this winter!
Tomorrow, Thursday, October 22, our Transportation team will conduct a districtwide practice run of our Emergency Bus Routes. Practicing these alternative routes during clear weather helps our drivers, students, and families get familiar with the process ahead of any winter weather delays or hazardous road conditions.
📢 Important Reminder for Bus Families:
Tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 22: Please drop off and pick up your child at their designated Emergency Route Stop for both morning and afternoon routes.
If you need to verify your family's assigned emergency route location, please visit the link below or contact the Transportation Department at 573-547-7500 ext. 1790.
Thank you for your cooperation and support as we test these routes and prioritize the safety of our students on the road!
Shannon Behrle is the District 32 Occupational Therapist. Her nominator said, "Shannon exemplifies what it means to be a true Pirate. She consistently goes above and beyond in her role as an Occupational Therapist, providing an incredibly helpful and steady presence for both students and staff every single day. Above all, it is her extraordinarily big heart and unwavering commitment to advocating for our kids that set her apart. Shannon’s tireless support and genuine care make a lasting impact on our school, and we are remarkably fortunate to have her on our team."
Michelle House is the Librarian at Perryville Primary Center. Her nominator said, "Mrs. House is the example of a true educator. She is dedicated to helping students learn to love books and reading. Mrs. House organizes two book fairs every school year that staffing students absolutely love. On any given day, if you drop into her classroom, the students are engaged in fun learning activities. Mrs. House is always willing to lend a helping hand to any staff member at the drop of a hat."
Thanks to Ms. Behrle and Ms. House for everything they do to serve our students!
We announce Team Player Tuesday on the third Tuesday every month during the school year. Fill out the form linked below to nominate someone for a future recognition.
https://forms.gle/ZWiMLig5hEJinBDF7
This afternoon during drop-off, Bus 13 was involved in a minor accident with another vehicle. There were 19 students on board at the time.
We are very thankful to share that there were no injuries to anyone involved. Out of an abundance of caution, local EMS responded to the scene to perform precautionary evaluations to ensure everyone was safe.
Parents of all students on board were notified immediately following the incident. After EMS cleared the students, some parents arrived at the scene to pick up their children directly, while all remaining students are being transported home on another bus.
We want to recognize our bus driver, who did an admirable job keeping our students calm and safe throughout a scary situation. We are also deeply grateful to the first responders who arrived quickly on scene, as well as our administration and transportation staff who worked swiftly to call families and facilitate the transition.
In celebration of National School Lunch Week, we visited each of District 32's cafeterias.
The Food Services team planned this week's menu based on a survey of students' top choices, and staff decorated and dressed up to suit the "Lunch Circus" theme. 🎪
Perry County School District 32 is seeking dedicated Substitute Teachers to join our roster.
💵 Base Rate: $100 per day
💵 Incentive Rate: Earn an extra $10/day ($110/day total) when you substitute 10 or more days in a single pay period!
💵 Retiree Rate: Teachers that have retired from District 32 can earn $115 per day!
📋 Requirements & Certification: Applicants must be certified as a substitute teacher by the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE).
🔗 Follow the link below to apply or learn more about becoming a DESE certified substitute.
https://perrycomo.schoolspring.com/?jobid=4933163
This week, we’re celebrating with a menu created by our students, for our students!
Our cafeteria team surveyed D32 students to find out their favorite entrees and built this week's menu using the top choices! Under this year’s theme—"Cafeteria Circus: where healthy choices take center stage"—our food services crew is ready to serve up a week of fan favorites. 🍿✨
🍕 Monday: Pizza Rippers
🍊 Tuesday: Mandarin Orange Chicken w/ Rice
🧀 Wednesday: Nachos w/ Cheese
🍗 Thursday: Chicken Nuggets
🍕 Friday: Pepperoni Pizza
Thank you to our hard-working cafeteria staff for keeping our kids fueled every day! 💚🤍🏴☠️
Things kick off this Sunday, Oct. 11, with an evening of events leading up to the Bonfire.
🏴☠️ Buccaneer Bash, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Bus Parking Lot
Free food, food trucks, and inflatables for all ages
🏈 Powder Puff Football, 5:30 p.m.
Pirate Stadium
🐍 Snake Dance, 6:40 p.m.
Traveling from Stadium to Bonfire
🔥 Bonfire, 7 p.m.
Between Middle School parking lot and National Guard Drive
🟢⚪️ Homecoming week spirit days are:
Monday, Oct. 12: Frat Day (Dress preppy/sporty)
Tuesday, Oct. 13: Zoom Meeting Attire (Business top and casual bottom)
Wednesday, Oct. 14: Wacky Wednesday (Wear mismatched, inside out clothes)
Thursday, Oct. 15: Red, White, and Blue
Friday, Oct. 16: Green Out/Class T-shirts
On Deck with D32 💚🤍🏴☠️
This week was the Perryville Area Career & Technology Center's Pathways and possibilities week.
Tuesday and Thursday, 8th graders from Perry County Middle School as well as Immanuel Lutheran, Altenburg, Ste. Genevieve, St. Vincent, Valle Catholic, and Meadow Heights had the opportunity to learn more about each of the Career Center's programs through hands-on activities led by PACTC students and instructors.
Wednesday and Friday, PACTC students had the opportunity to meet with representatives from colleges, trade schools, employers, and the military to learn more about different pathways they can pursue after they graduate.
Our amazing Food Services Director, Debbie Baer, hand-crocheted a beautiful stadium blanket in our school colors—and it could be yours! 💚🤍
Ms. Debbie is raffling off this cozy, one-of-a-kind blanket with the proceeds going to the Angel Fund, which helps make sure all of our students can access lunch.
🎟️ Ticket Prices:
1 ticket for $5
5 tickets for $20
📍 Where to Buy Tickets:
Central Office
Central Cafeteria
In person at the Homecoming football game (prior to halftime)
🏆 Drawing Details:
The lucky winner will be announced at halftime during the Homecoming football game on Saturday, October 17th!
Stop by to grab your tickets today, support our students through the Angel Fund, and get ready to cheer on the team in style!
Today, Friday, October 2, we are giving a massive THANK YOU to the incredible team that keeps our facilities clean, safe, and running smoothly every single day. 🧼🧹🛠️
Our custodial/maintenance team includes:
Central Staff: Robert Coffey, Andrew Fields, Mike Gilmer, Josh Hahs, Tara Keller, Mike LeGrand, John Lewis, John Richards, Glen Stueve, Brad Thieret, and April Weibrecht
Primary Custodians: Nikki Barnacle, Steven Davis, Laura Elder, Lisa Richards, Makenna Schemel, and Elizabeth Schwent
Elementary Custodians: Noah Buchheit, Jay Hebert, Cassie Phillips, Vera Rudi, Rudy Schmidt, and Reine Vernon
Middle School Custodians: Kari Bryant, Alex Cortois, Sarah Geringer, Bonnie Tanz, and Tracey Wright
High School Custodians: Sebastian Chosay, Tonna Clemens, Jared Murray, Carrie Pourney, and Glenn Traut
Career Center Custodians: Kathy Geisler and Mark Johnson
Note: Our custodial staff sometimes shift between buildings, but these are the “home” building assignments as of today!
Today we visited 7th grade classes for Ms. Buchheit and Ms. Kutz at Perry County Middle School.
Ms. Buchheit's class worked on some vocabulary with a station activity before reviewing a section from "The Outsiders."
Ms. Kutz's class learned about convection, air pressure, local winds, global winds, and the coriolis effect with a “Windy Pirate” activity.