Perdido Elementary/Middle SchoolSubmitted Article

Christmas cheer at Perdido E/M School
By GERRI MCDONALD Special to Atmore News  Christmas is just around the corner, and Perdido School held their annual Christmas in Perdido event Saturday, December 2. Vendors showcased everything from homemade cinnamon rolls and Christmas decorations to vinyl decals, jewelry, and much more. Also, school librarian Trachy Miller was holding a book fair in the library. While parents enjoyed the shopping, children were treated to Breakfast with Santa. They enjoyed a…
Teachers of the Year named at Perdido
Perdido Elementary / Middle School recently selected its Teachers of the Year for both middle school and elementary. Named as middle school Teacher of the Year was Miss Nita Long, and elementary was Ms. Gerri McDonald. Miss Long is a native of Grove Hill, Alabama but currently resides in Saraland. She is a graduate of the University of Mobile where she earned a Bachelor of Science in biology and a minor…
Student presents Patriots’ Pen essay to veterans
Each year, Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsors the Patriot’s Pen Essay youth essay contest. The essay contest encourages students in grades six through eight to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American society, by drafting a 300- to 400-word essay, expressing their views based on a patriotic theme chosen by the VFW Commander-in-Chief. This year’s theme was “America’s Gift to My Generation.” Perdido Middle School seventh-grader…
Perdido E/M School holds salute to veterans
By GERRI MCDONALD Special to Atmore News Over 100 veterans plus family members and other dignitaries attended the annual Salute to Veterans held at Perdido Elementary / Middle School on November 8. The annual event began with veterans and their guests being greeted at their cars and assisted by the members of Perdido’s football team. Once they reached the front of the gym, pre-k and kindergarten students welcomed them with cheers, flags,…
Alice in Wonderland visits Perdido Elementary
By GERRI MCDONALD Special to Atmore News “Off with their heads,” and “I’m late for a very important date” could be heard as third grade students in Mrs. Linda McCullough and Mrs. Jackie Presley’s classes were engaged in  culminating activities after reading the novel Alice in Wonderland. This annual activity has quickly become a favorite of the students, one that younger students cannot wait for third grade just to be…