9-25-2015

Mary’s Minute

“Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it.”

~ Marian Wright Edelman

Perry Central was born because a group of caring citizens believed in the power of education.  Perry Central was created because of the hard work and determination of Perry County residents who came together over fifty years ago, believing that our children deserve the very best possible education.  Many students were still using outhouses before the consolidated Perry Central campus opened in 1966, with schools spread across central and northern Perry County.  It is this spirit of hard work, determination, and pride that makes Perry Central what it is today.  Our roots are solid and steeped in optimism.  It is very fitting that our school corporation is called Perry Central Community School Corporation.  It is the sense of community that makes us who we are, and that is directly linked to the diligent individuals who believed in our students.  Our job now is to uphold the high standards that began over fifty years ago, and to continue to nurture an educational culture that will be part of a solid foundation in another fifty years.  The link to this video is a brief representation of what this sense of community means to us:   http://www.pccs.k12.in.us/2015-commercial.html  We extend our sincere thanks to those who came before us.  We understand the awesome responsibility we have to uphold the strong ideals upon which Perry Central Community School Corporation is built.  It is a huge charge, but also an exciting one! 

Have a great week!

Mary