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William Augustus Perry Middle School opened its doors in the Fall of 1956. The campus-styled school was built on terraces at three different levels. It consisted of three classroom buildings, a gymnasium, and administration unit. Since that time, two additional classroom buildings were added and the media center has been completely renovated. Four classroom buildings along with the administrative building have been updated with new roofs. In 2006 the school was rennovated with a new visual and performing arts complex, state of the arts media center, computer labs, and health classrooms. In addition, to new landscaping and enclosed fencing around the school.
Mr. C. W. Fields was selected principal for the new junior high school. The name of the school was selected by the school patrons. When Mr. Fields retired, Mr. Kenneth R. Law became principal. He retired in 1989. By this time, WA Perry had become a middle school, and Mr. David E. Thompson became its third principal in 1989. Mrs. Daisy D. Stephens became the fourth principal in 1993. Mr. Alfred Vanderpuije, became the fifth principal in 2000. Mrs. Dorothy Byrd and Mr. Ceasar J. Leysath, III both served briefly as interim-principals in 2005.
Mrs. Demetria Clemons became the sixth principal of William Augustus Perry Middle School 2005 - 09. Under her leadership and guidance, the W A Perry School of Aerospace (WAPSA) was established and opened in August 2008. The W A Perry School of Aerospace is a "school-within-a-school" driven by a scientifically-based aerospace curriculum integrating all CORE content areas as well as the related arts. During the first year of its existence, WAPSA was awarded national recognition with the reception of the Aerospace Education Excellence Award 2008-09 from the US Civil Air Patrol Auxiliary of the United States Air Force.
In August 2009 Mr. Ernest Holiday became the seventh principal of W.A. Perry. Mr. Holiday brings several years of experience as an assistant principal in Fairfield County and an enthusiasm and excitement with Perry's students. It is predicted that Perry will thrive under Mr. Holiday's new leadership. |