Perkins Local Schools News
![PHS Drama Club Presents 'Peter Pan']([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699636052/perkinsschoolsorg/ou17gl6jmjfcpuxyyhck/IMG_3105.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699636052/perkinsschoolsorg/ou17gl6jmjfcpuxyyhck/IMG_3105.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1699636052/perkinsschoolsorg/ou17gl6jmjfcpuxyyhck/IMG_3105.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1699636052/perkinsschoolsorg/ou17gl6jmjfcpuxyyhck/IMG_3105.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1699636052/perkinsschoolsorg/ou17gl6jmjfcpuxyyhck/IMG_3105.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1699636052/perkinsschoolsorg/ou17gl6jmjfcpuxyyhck/IMG_3105.jpg","width":2200}])
The familiar story will be presented at PHS Auditorium. Get your tickets today.
Aligned Data Centers has plans for a 2 million-square-foot, $500 million project on the old industrial site.
Perkins Local School District has immediate openings for substitute custodians to fill in for staff absences on the second shift (2:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.) on an as-needed basis.
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See who made the lists
![Cheering For Mickey: PHS Cheer Squad Going To Disney]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699549537/perkinsschoolsorg/nohjqccrc2q5rcwzidec/image001.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699549537/perkinsschoolsorg/nohjqccrc2q5rcwzidec/image001.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1699549537/perkinsschoolsorg/nohjqccrc2q5rcwzidec/image001.jpg","width":640}])
The PHS squad will participate in an exclusive performance at Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park before hundreds of fans.
![Game On! eSports Coming To PHS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699548627/perkinsschoolsorg/zwpq0ezoti0oryuanehe/esportsimage.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699548627/perkinsschoolsorg/zwpq0ezoti0oryuanehe/esportsimage.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1699548627/perkinsschoolsorg/zwpq0ezoti0oryuanehe/esportsimage.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1699548627/perkinsschoolsorg/zwpq0ezoti0oryuanehe/esportsimage.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1699548627/perkinsschoolsorg/zwpq0ezoti0oryuanehe/esportsimage.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1699548627/perkinsschoolsorg/zwpq0ezoti0oryuanehe/esportsimage.jpg","width":2200}])
The club will compete with other high school eSports clubs at in-person and online matches.
![PHS Student Leaves 'Perfect' Mark On Meadowlawn Library Wall]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699451056/perkinsschoolsorg/dqatii4yyprmdmvrpkmo/IMG_4294_2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699451056/perkinsschoolsorg/dqatii4yyprmdmvrpkmo/IMG_4294_2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1699451056/perkinsschoolsorg/dqatii4yyprmdmvrpkmo/IMG_4294_2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1699451056/perkinsschoolsorg/dqatii4yyprmdmvrpkmo/IMG_4294_2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1699451056/perkinsschoolsorg/dqatii4yyprmdmvrpkmo/IMG_4294_2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1699451056/perkinsschoolsorg/dqatii4yyprmdmvrpkmo/IMG_4294_2.jpg","width":2200}])
Abby Keller's painting "shows the wonders of books and the imagination kids have."
![Mrs. Ottenbacher Is A 'Terrific Teacher']([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699364325/perkinsschoolsorg/vruqjf1aaiystmmbroej/Brandi-Ottenbacher.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699364325/perkinsschoolsorg/vruqjf1aaiystmmbroej/Brandi-Ottenbacher.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1699364325/perkinsschoolsorg/vruqjf1aaiystmmbroej/Brandi-Ottenbacher.jpg","width":640}])
Mrs. Ottenbacher Is A 'Terrific Teacher'
Furry Elementary kindergarten teacher Brandi Ottenbacher has been honored as this week's Mix 102.7 WCPZ "Terrific Teacher."
![Perkins Board Of Ed Hears Preschool Expansion Options]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1698953100/perkinsschoolsorg/kpwkv2qbjahy6a8pivo1/DSC04474.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1698953100/perkinsschoolsorg/kpwkv2qbjahy6a8pivo1/DSC04474.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698953100/perkinsschoolsorg/kpwkv2qbjahy6a8pivo1/DSC04474.jpg","width":640}])
School administrators lay out six options, including moving Little Treasures to PHS or shifting grades across the district.
![Front And Center: Drum Major Embraces Leadership Of Pirate Marching Band]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1698942168/perkinsschoolsorg/hmleocrxf6d6q9y6iop8/_8507024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1698942168/perkinsschoolsorg/hmleocrxf6d6q9y6iop8/_8507024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1698942168/perkinsschoolsorg/hmleocrxf6d6q9y6iop8/_8507024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1698942168/perkinsschoolsorg/hmleocrxf6d6q9y6iop8/_8507024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1698942168/perkinsschoolsorg/hmleocrxf6d6q9y6iop8/_8507024.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1698942168/perkinsschoolsorg/hmleocrxf6d6q9y6iop8/_8507024.jpg","width":2200}])
PHS senior Sang Bui will lead the Marching Band into the State Finals this weekend.
The Board expects the application window to open this fall and candidate interviews to begin in January.
![Perkins 2024 Hall of Fame Class Announced]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1696946789/perkinsschoolsorg/izturg8hvfegyxsa92xo/image_6483441.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1696946789/perkinsschoolsorg/izturg8hvfegyxsa92xo/image_6483441.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1696946789/perkinsschoolsorg/izturg8hvfegyxsa92xo/image_6483441.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1696946789/perkinsschoolsorg/izturg8hvfegyxsa92xo/image_6483441.jpg","width":833}])
An induction ceremony to honor the inductees will be in January.
![2023 Homecoming Court Crowned]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1696532950/perkinsschoolsorg/jrujcbiuadautqt4nfqf/HomecomingCourt2023-6.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1696532950/perkinsschoolsorg/jrujcbiuadautqt4nfqf/HomecomingCourt2023-6.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1696532950/perkinsschoolsorg/jrujcbiuadautqt4nfqf/HomecomingCourt2023-6.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1696532950/perkinsschoolsorg/jrujcbiuadautqt4nfqf/HomecomingCourt2023-6.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1696532950/perkinsschoolsorg/jrujcbiuadautqt4nfqf/HomecomingCourt2023-6.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1696532950/perkinsschoolsorg/jrujcbiuadautqt4nfqf/HomecomingCourt2023-6.jpg","width":2200}])
Seniors Makenna Garza and Quinten Villarreal will preside as queen and king over the district’s 2023 Homecoming festivities.
![Furry, Meadowlawn Students 'Sparkle' For Musical Demo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695920981/perkinsschoolsorg/qqu0iss1oqwpin9dnxhn/image_6487327.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695920981/perkinsschoolsorg/qqu0iss1oqwpin9dnxhn/image_6487327.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695920981/perkinsschoolsorg/qqu0iss1oqwpin9dnxhn/image_6487327.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695920981/perkinsschoolsorg/qqu0iss1oqwpin9dnxhn/image_6487327.jpg","width":1179}])
The voices of more than a dozen young Pirates have been recorded for a new musical – and now all Furry and Meadowlawn students will get a taste of the opera.
![Amy Didion]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695916099/perkinsschoolsorg/ecpj6vkypes8d2w0kmcy/IMG_6269.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695916099/perkinsschoolsorg/ecpj6vkypes8d2w0kmcy/IMG_6269.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695916099/perkinsschoolsorg/ecpj6vkypes8d2w0kmcy/IMG_6269.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1695916099/perkinsschoolsorg/ecpj6vkypes8d2w0kmcy/IMG_6269.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1695916099/perkinsschoolsorg/ecpj6vkypes8d2w0kmcy/IMG_6269.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1695916099/perkinsschoolsorg/ecpj6vkypes8d2w0kmcy/IMG_6269.jpg","width":2200}])
Briar Middle School teacher Amy Didion has a knack of inspiring students. This year, she's adding a class of students.
![PLSD Gets High Marks On State Report Card]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694710992/perkinsschoolsorg/dpm5xdhdm1f3vzxqvvgo/Screenshot2023-09-14at123541PM.png","width":219}])
Perkins Schools scored five stars for its graduation rate, and four stars for Progress and Gap Closing.
![Vape Detectors Coming To PHS, Briar]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694710600/perkinsschoolsorg/y0eey9d5v3ugsalw0dza/romain-b-PYOgYPnNYO0-unsplash.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694710600/perkinsschoolsorg/y0eey9d5v3ugsalw0dza/romain-b-PYOgYPnNYO0-unsplash.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694710600/perkinsschoolsorg/y0eey9d5v3ugsalw0dza/romain-b-PYOgYPnNYO0-unsplash.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1694710600/perkinsschoolsorg/y0eey9d5v3ugsalw0dza/romain-b-PYOgYPnNYO0-unsplash.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1694710600/perkinsschoolsorg/y0eey9d5v3ugsalw0dza/romain-b-PYOgYPnNYO0-unsplash.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1694710600/perkinsschoolsorg/y0eey9d5v3ugsalw0dza/romain-b-PYOgYPnNYO0-unsplash.jpg","width":2200}])
If students are caught with vaping devices, consequences will be given.
![athletic passes now available]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1691100757/perkinsschoolsorg/sxmapl9aojnukjdkjbc2/IMG_5189.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1691100757/perkinsschoolsorg/sxmapl9aojnukjdkjbc2/IMG_5189.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1691100757/perkinsschoolsorg/sxmapl9aojnukjdkjbc2/IMG_5189.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1691100757/perkinsschoolsorg/sxmapl9aojnukjdkjbc2/IMG_5189.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1691100757/perkinsschoolsorg/sxmapl9aojnukjdkjbc2/IMG_5189.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1691100757/perkinsschoolsorg/sxmapl9aojnukjdkjbc2/IMG_5189.jpg","width":2200}])
Reserved football seating, digital passes, and student passes can be purchased online.
![Resurfaced tennis courts]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1690201001/perkinsschoolsorg/nb4rrr0og2bmjfvptdkc/TENNIS2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1690201001/perkinsschoolsorg/nb4rrr0og2bmjfvptdkc/TENNIS2.jpg","width":320}])
A resurfacing project has been completed, and the courts will re-open on Tuesday, July 25.
![Photo by Andy He on Unsplash]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1689259297/perkinsschoolsorg/f9gz8d3kkrz0eswkcgmt/andy-he-PuJc2Sodi94-unsplash.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1689259297/perkinsschoolsorg/f9gz8d3kkrz0eswkcgmt/andy-he-PuJc2Sodi94-unsplash.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1689259297/perkinsschoolsorg/f9gz8d3kkrz0eswkcgmt/andy-he-PuJc2Sodi94-unsplash.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1689259297/perkinsschoolsorg/f9gz8d3kkrz0eswkcgmt/andy-he-PuJc2Sodi94-unsplash.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1689259297/perkinsschoolsorg/f9gz8d3kkrz0eswkcgmt/andy-he-PuJc2Sodi94-unsplash.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1689259297/perkinsschoolsorg/f9gz8d3kkrz0eswkcgmt/andy-he-PuJc2Sodi94-unsplash.jpg","width":2200}])
The 2024 spring trip will shift from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C., and include stops at the Smithsonian, Capitol Building, and The Mall.