Perry Elementary School

Perry Elementary School was built in 1948 at 1200 Main Street in Perry, classes began January 1949, and the school was closed June 2004. The school was originally named Perry Grammar School, and the building square footage is 49,066.

Original School Mission Statement:

Our mission is to bring the best qualities in ourselves, our students and in the work we do together.

School History:

• Property Purchased: 1945, 1948
• Facility Constructed: 1948
• School Opened: January 1949
• Previous School Name: Perry Grammar School
• School Colors: Maroon and Gold
• School Motto: Commitment & Participation....Endless Possibilities

Listed below are the principals of Perry Elementary School:

• Eric P. Staples  1949-1956
• Jim Worrall  1956-1970
• Herschel Thompson  1970-1987
• Mark Hurst  1987-1989
• Patsy Hutto  1989-1997
• Paulette Tompkins  1997-2004

Original Use of School:

• 1949-1957   1st-6th Grades
• 1957-1982   1st-5th Grades
• 1982-1994   K-5th Grades
• 1994-1999   PreK-5th Grades
• 1999-2004   2nd-5th Grades

Other Interesting Facts/Trivia/Awards:

• 1996 Georgia School of Excellence
• Awarded the Reading Excellence Grant in 2002
• This facility was closed in June 2004 for use as a school and now houses offices and training classrooms for district employees.