The members of the Perry County School District’s Board, alongside Superintendent Dr. Marcia Smiley, are participating in the 2024 AASB Summer Conference in Gulf Shores, Alabama. During the three-day event, participants will have the opportunity to make meaningful connections, gain new knowledge, expand their professional networks, and share valuable insights. We are grateful for your commitment to the Perry County School District.
The Alabama Asthma Ambassadors will host virtual Asthma Blues Mini-Camps on the second Saturday of each month from 10-11:30 CST, beginning April 2024. Registration must be completed by the first Saturday of the month. Please scan the QR code to register.
School Attendance Matters! Congratulations to Francis Marion School for having the highest attendance rate for the month of February. Way to go Rams!
Congratulations to Francis Marion School for having the highest attendance rate for the month of January.
Stay tuned to learn more about Ed Farm's Apple Communications Innovative lab which is on the way to the Perry County School System via Robert C. Hatch High School.
Mark your calendars for this upcoming event!
Please review the flyer for the upcoming Numeracy November Celebration!
November School Calendar
Congratulations to RC Hatch High School for having the highest attendance rate for the month of October.
October Schedule
Dr. Marcia Smiley, superintendent of Perry County Schools, has been named a finalist for School Superintendents of Alabama and Schnieder Electric 2024 Superintendent of the Year for District 2. Dr. Smiley was nominated along with superintendents from SSA’s other eight districts.
According to correspondence from the School Superintendents of Alabama, nominated district finalists are distinguished leaders who provide a leading voice in sound public policy development and advocacy, and foster innovative ideas and student achievement. Nominees are held in high regard by the parents, the community, teachers, staff, and superintendents throughout their district as well as by their school board.
Congratulations, Dr. Smiley and thank you for your innovation, love and compassion for our district and community.
The Perry County Board of Education is now accepting bids for charter bus services. Bids are due by September 4, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. For further information, contact Dr. Marcia Smiley, Superintendent at (334) 683-6528, extension 53001.
The Perry County Board of Education is now accepting bids for border timbers with spikes and engineered wood fiber. Bids are due by September 4, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. For further information, contact Dr. Marcia Smiley, Superintendent at (334) 683-6528, extension 53001.
Maurice Gunter is a United States Air Force Veteran. He has served with the 3rd Security Forces Squadron (Law Enforcement) Elmendorf, Alaska and 12th Combat Training Squadron, Bartsow, California attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. After the Air Force Mr. Gunter continued his service to the country as an international flight attendant based in New York City, New York, with a military charter airline traveling to over 75 countries. Mr. Gunter's dedication to community and country continued when he joined the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice where he attained the rank of Lieutenant working throughout metro Atlanta. Mr. Gunter's role was not only to ensure safe and secure housing but to assist in developing treatment plans for the youthful offenders. Mr. Gunter volunteered with the Fulton County Juvenile Court System mentoring youth. Mr. Gunter went on join to the Atlanta Braves front office staff as the Senior Security Supervisor supporting numerous community volunteer events across metro Atlanta and the south east region. Mr. Gunter has an Associate Degree in Human Services and is excited to start his journey with Perry County School System as the Truancy Officer.
The Perry County District Leadership Team enjoyed hearing words of encouragement for the upcoming school year from Journalists Sarah Verser -WBRC. We thank Mrs. Verser for her continued support of the Perry County School District.
The Perry County Leadership Team have been preparing for an awesome 23-24 school year. Team members enjoyed the Perry Schools Leadership Retreat entitled "Soaring to a High Reliability School District Hand in Hand One Step at a Time".
Please take the time to complete the Perry County Schools District Cell Phone Survey.
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Ms. Murtis Files, FMS 21st Century Coordinator, and Ms. Carla Harris, 21st Century Instructor, are attending the 21st Century Learning Centers 2023 Summer Symposium in New Orleans. The two-day event provides State agencies and their grantees with plenary sessions and workshops on successful strategies for implementing and managing all components of their program.
Perry County Schools Mental Health Services Coordinator, teachers and nurses are attending MEGA 2023. They will spend the week learning, growing and collaborating.
The District’s Leadership Team is attending the Making Schools Work Conference in Orlando, FL. During this conference our team members will be actively engaged in various professional development sessions, equipping themselves with the latest and most effective educational practices.
