Perry Student’s Article Published
Perry Middle School student and 2-time published book author, Arnav Koppala, has had his article on STEM published in the Texas School Business magazine’s September/October 2017 issue. Koppala discusses in his article his love for science and engineering that grew at the Destination Discovery STEM camp at CFBISD. Koppala stated that the bridge building activity at the STEM camp, sponsored by the CFBISD Educational Foundation and LBJ Express, “completely changed my mindset on engineering.”
As we in the CFB community have watched the events unfold to our south, our hearts have broken as we wonder how we can help Houston-area flood victims. Because of the rising water, many of our neighbors from the south have headed to our area for shelter and for school. For those interested in making an immediate impact on the lives of our new neighbors, 
On August 8, Perry Middle School hosted the Metrocrest Services 2017 Back to School Event. Metrocrest Services is a non-profit organization that helps members of the CFB community during times of need. The event provided free eye exams, dental check-ups, uniforms, backpacks, school supplies, and more. Resources are donated by members of the community and local businesses. Local businesses and community organizations had booths to welcome visitors and give information.
Perry Middle School has a new principal for 2017 – meet Adam Toy. Toy joins Perry after serving as the Associate Principal at Ranchview High School. In the video interview below, Mr. Toy explains the uniqueness of the DeWitt Perry culture and the history of the campus. Looking forward to the new school year, Toy states, “when students leave DeWitt Perry Middle School, we want them to feel confident and prepared.”
DeWitt Perry Middle School student, 
DeWitt Perry Middle School student, Rishi Sriram, has published his first book, Mystical Trials. Sriram wrote the book for readers 8 years old and older. The book involves four young people finding new friends and foes in a floating city in the sky. These mystical travelers must take magical tests in the hopes of being accepted to a prestigious academy in the floating city.
Perry Middle School student, Pranay Varada, has been named Champion of the National Geographic Bee. For the second year in a row, Varada took the state championship in the Bee. On May 17, Varada took top honors at the 29th annual competition in Washington, D.C.