Perry High School

Week of May 11, 2026

Upcoming Events

May 11 & 13

Graduation Cap Decorating

● 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm in room 350.

May 12

Class of 2026 Senior Trip

● Niagara Falls

May 13

Scholarship Awards Night

● Invitation Only

May 15

Commencement Practice

MANDATORY EVENT! Seniors participating in graduation must attend.

● 8:00 am Breakfast & 8th-grade time capsules, PHS cafeteria 

● 8:50 am Goodwin Theatre ​for Senior Awards

● 9:05-9:25 am (Approximate Time) After the awards, we will have a K-8 Clap Out with the seniors walking through PMS and then PES. 

● I0:00 am Rehearsal (cap/gown, 10 graduation tickets, stoles, immunization records & medals)

May 17

Commencement

● Competition Gym, 1:00 pm

● No guest admittance before 12:15 pm

● Seniors should report to the PHS cafeteria by 12:00 pm

● After the ceremony, seniors must report back to the cafeteria to return their stole and receive their diploma

May 25

Memorial Day - No School

Announcements

Auditions and Clinics

Buccaneers Auditions

• May 21st

Color Guard Clinics

• May 19th & 20th from 4-6 pm in the PHS lobby.
• Auditions will be held on May 22nd.

Graduation Cap Decorating Sessions

The Creative Makerspace (Room 350) will be open on Monday, May 11, and Wednesday, May 13, from 2:30–4:00 PM for students to customize their graduation caps.

Please note that caps must remain in the room during the session. All decorating supplies will be provided—bring your creativity and ideas!

To reserve your spot, please complete the Graduation Cap Decorating form.

Questions? Contact Mrs. Haase or Mrs. Mielke.

Senior Chromebooks

SENIORS  

A donation from the Perry PTA has covered the cost of the 2026 Senior Chromebook purchase. Seniors must do the following:

1. Perry-Stu accounts will remain active for 60 days after graduation. After August 1st, all Perry-Stu accounts will be purged from our system. All documents students wish to keep from their Perry-Stu account must be saved to another account or device.
2. Chromebooks must be removed from the Perry Local Schools management system. Seniors must drop off their Chromebooks at the high school office on May 7th or May 8th. All senior Chromebooks will be returned during the senior breakfast on May 15th or soon thereafter.
3. If you want to keep any Gmails or Google Drive files after graduation, click on these instructions on how to move those over to a personal Google account. Your Perry Google accounts will be deleted after school starts in August.

School Counseling Office Updates

Leadership Lake County

Leadership Lake County engages present and future leaders to become committed to social, civic, and economic excellence in our community.

We offer programs across the life span - from executives to middle school students. Our programs are highly interactive with community-based program days and opportunities for immediate application of newly acquired knowledge and skills.

Participants in all programs must live or work/attend school in Lake County, Ohio. Programs run from late August through early June; most meet monthly for one full day. Upon completion of our programs, professionals become members of our Alumni Association. Our alumni meet regularly for business networking, professional development, and community impact projects. We are proud to have an above-average percentage of active alumni - a tribute to the dedication of our alumni to ensure a vibrant future for Lake County.

Welding 2026-2027

It's time to turn your career exploration into an experience. Stop wondering what it would be like and do it! The welding program at Perry HS is one with a proven track record. 100% of our students earn Lincoln Electric NC3 industry-recognized credentials. Our welding graduates explore a diverse range of career fields where they can put their training to the test. 

There are a few seats left in the welding class for the 2026-2027 school year. This program is open to students who have completed the Design and Fabrication class with Mr. Zusy. Interested students should see their guidance counselor about getting started.

Career Exploration Opportunities

Little Mountain Creamery - Gelato Apprentice

Join our award-winning gelato shop as a Gelato Chef Apprentice and master the art of crafting creamy, authentic Italian gelato from scratch! Learn hands-on from our chef: mixing fresh local ingredients, churning perfect batches, and creating seasonal flavors like our famous local Milk + Honey. Basic chef skills are necessary, along with a strong willingness to learn—enthusiasm and a positive attitude are what we value most! Apply today and turn your love for sweets into a rewarding career in artisanal gelato.

HVACR Open House - Lake Erie College

Come check out the HVACR training lab at Lake Erie College. Learn about programs for High School students, LEC students, and

evening/non-traditional students.

Open House:

Monday, May 18

• 3:30 -5:30 pm (CCP Program)
• 5:30 - 7:30 pm (Adult Program)

Class of 2026

Seniors and senior parents, please refer to the Class of 2026 webpage for news and updates.

Upcoming Senior Events

District Information

Job Opportunities at Perry Local Schools

Click here for a list of our current job openings.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

(440) 259-9200

Principal: Scott Niedzwiecki - NiedzwieckiS@Perry-Lake.org

Asst. Principal: Matthew Platt - PlattM@Perry-Lake.org