What makes @WAPerryMS so special is our strong community and steadfast alumni support. We are grateful to Mrs. Stacie Stephens Capers for serving as our AVID Career Corner guest speaker and bringing invaluable perspective from the corporate leadership arena.

Congratulations to @WAPerryMS Golf Club member Ayden Cunningham, recipient of a new golf club set generously sponsored by our faith-based partner, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. Thank you to Trinity volunteers and Coach John Babson for making this possible. Way to go Ayden!!!

Fourteen @WAPerryMS scholars received the Trinity Eagle STEM Camp Scholarship to attend the week-long camp hosted at the Challenger Learning Center. We are proud of their accomplishments and the knowledge they gained during the program.

Concluded American Education Week with “Favorite Book Character Day,” where students & staff transformed the school into a vibrant literary world. By wearing costumes of beloved book characters, participants brought stories to life, embodying the magic and creativity of reading.

“Fuel the front lines of learning …..Room‑Service snacks for teachers and staff during American Education Week!" @WAPerryMS

Congratulations to the @WAPerryMS Extended Day Scholars! Student who achieved perfect attendance in the after-school program throughout October and were awarded Stanley Cups in recognition of their commitment compliments of our partners at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. Well done!

"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted”! @WAPerryMS Extended Day Scholars partnered with Trinity Episcopal Cathedral for their fall "Perry Pays It Forward" initiative. They crafted holiday decor and distributed gift cards to residents of the Elderly Cottages.

"Crazy Hair Day”— Hair-Raising Support for American Education Week!

The G.E.M.S. Elite Society, sponsored by NCBW100, completed their first “Lunch and Learn” with Inv. Cooley from the RCSD Forensics Lab. G.E.M.S explored the role of forensic science in criminal investigations, enhancing their understanding of STEM's impact on the justice system.

It’s AVID Impact Day! Special thank you to our keynote speaker, Mr. Ivan Carter, RCSD 1 Connections Mentor. His inspiring words about his college and career journey, along with his compelling story of resilience through adversity greatly impacted our AVID students. @WAPerryMS

🎉 10-Day Attendance Challenge! 🎉 
A huge shoutout to our amazing students who earned their attendance incentive today! Thank you for “poppin’” into school every day! “Every day counts, and every student matters!” Let’s keep the momentum going your presence is important! 🌟

From August 25th to August 29th, @WAPerryMS celebrated School Attendance Spirit Week to launch Attendance Awareness Month (September). Take a look at our amazing students and dedicated staff!

Day #3 in the School Counselors AVID CoP: Student leaders joined our session today engaging in conversations about their AVID journeys. THIS reignited my passion for the work I do. Their voices reminded me “WHY” I show up: to empower, support, and advocate for student success.

CDF Freedom Schools Week #4 Parent Meeting: “High Tea” Etiquette Class. @WAPerryMS extends a heartfelt thank you to our gracious host, Ms. Vikki Hayes, and our faith based partner, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, for their invaluable support in making this event a success.

We absolutely adore when former @WAPerryMS Eagles stop by to update us on how well they are doing! We are so proud of SCSU Sophomore and the NAACP Youth Council President, Zenya Gantt. Zenya is a Political Science major and we know her future is bright!

Week #2 CDF Freedom Schools parent meeting @WAPerryMS celebrated history, heritage, and freedom. Thank you to the NAACP Youth Council members for facilitating the Juneteenth presentation and the Omega Men of Columbia, SC for sponsoring our Juneteenth BBQ!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed Week 1 @WAPerryMS CDF Freedom Schools Harambee Guest Readers. As influential leaders in both educational and community spheres, your participation has profoundly demonstrated to our scholars the paramount significance of literacy.

“Books and Boots” is the vibrant theme for the ⁦⁦@WAPerryMS⁩ CDF Freedom Schools! Week #1 was an exhilarating blend of learning and fun! “GOOD TIMES” doesn’t begin to capture the excitement! We can’t wait for the amazing adventures that lie ahead! instagram.com/reel/DK3VemluD…

“Books to the ceiling, Books to the sky…My pile of books is a mile high. How I love them! How I need them! I’ll have a long beard by the time I read them” ~Arnold Lobel @WAPerryMS Provided summer book bundles for our 21st CCLC Scholars at-home libraries.