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

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

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

👑💙 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

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

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

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

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

🏈🦅 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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

On Wednesday, October 21st, let's turn W.A. Perry ORANGE as we stand together against bullying! Wear orange to show your commitment to kindness, acceptance, inclusion, and respect! 🧡 Together, We Can Prevent Bullying! #RiseTogetherSoarForever

Shoutout to our W.A. Perry Eagles who earned a PBIS No Referrals Celebration! Their positive choices and commitment to Eagle PRIDE are making a difference! Keep making great choices, Eagles! #RiseTogetherSoarForever

What an evening of creativity, poetry, and family engagement at W.A. Perry! Our Eagles and families took the mic, expressed themselves, and explored literacy through fun, interactive activities! A huge THANK YOU to the ELA Team, our students, families, and staff for making this event a success! Building literacy, strengthening connections, and creating memories. #RiseTogetherSoarForever

W.A. Perry is officially a Common Sense Media Recognized School! Our students have more possibilities at their fingertips than any previous generation. But making the most of it—knowing what to trust, who to credit, and when to close the laptop is something students need to be taught. This honor acknowledges our commitment to teaching these skills and to involving our whole school community—students, educators, and families. A special thank you to Ms. Rister for leading our school's digital literacy efforts. #RiseTogetherSoarForever

WAPMS Top of the Week Inspiration Good Morning Scholars! “Greatness is not a one-time act. It is a habit built through discipline, consistency, and the determination to get better every day.” #RiseTogetherSoarForever