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Perry Local Schools Begins Construction on New Tennis Courts as Middle School Project Moves Forward

Perry Local Schools prepares for new tennis courts with crews set to clear trees in front of Edison Middle School within the next week. Early site work, also beginning at Hartwick Park, will be the first visible phase of the new middle school construction, marking a major step forward in the district’s facilities plan.

During the later stages of development, district officials determined they must relocate the existing high school tennis courts to accommodate the new building, and will construct new courts in front of Edison Middle School.

Superintendent Nathan Stutz said the progress represents an important milestone for the district and community. “These are the first physical steps our community will see as we move forward with building the new Perry Middle School,” Stutz said. “Relocating the tennis courts allows us to continue making progress on this important investment while also providing quality facilities for our student-athletes.”

The new courts will be completed in time for the girls tennis season this fall, while the boys tennis team will practice and compete at a number of locations during construction this spring with a majority of their time being spent at Reservoir Park in Massillon.

Athletic Director Kevin Yoder said the district remains focused on supporting students throughout the transition. “We’re excited to provide our students with new tennis facilities that will serve our program well into the future,” Yoder said. “We appreciate the flexibility of our student-athletes, families and coaches this spring, and we look forward to welcoming our girls team onto the new courts this fall.”

The tennis courts represent one component of the district’s long-term facilities plan, which includes construction of the new Perry Middle School. The project reflects Perry Local Schools’ continued commitment to providing safe, modern learning environments. The district will share additional updates as construction progresses.

Last week, community members joined Perry Local Schools and project partners BSHM Architects and Hammond Construction for an informational session to review design concepts and renderings for the new Perry Middle School. Design remains on schedule, with construction beginning in 2026 and a planned opening for the 2028–29 school year. Thank you to all who joined us in this exciting and meaningful process!

Catch up on the Perry Middle School Construction updates TONIGHT! Read all the details on the press release here: https://ow.ly/r8R250Y8nrQ

Perry Local Schools Announces Next Steps in Construction of New Middle School

Perry Local Schools is preparing for the next major milestone in its long-term facilities master plan with the development of a new middle school at the Hartwick Park site. The project represents a continued investment in safe, modern learning spaces and follows the recent completion of three new elementary schools across the district.

“I am proud of the progress our district has made with these facility improvements,” said Superintendent Nathan Stutz. “We remain committed to engaging our community every step of the way as we create a home for our middle school students that inspires learning and growth.”

As planning has progressed, the district has selected Perry Middle School as the name of the new building. The name reflects a unified identity for students and aligns with the district and Perry High School. This approach supports consistency in school identity and middle school athletics, strengthening the Perry Panther tradition.

“Middle school marks the first time our students come together from our three elementary schools as one Perry community,” said Stutz. “This creates a perfect opportunity to establish a strong foundation of pride, unity, and belonging as Perry Panthers.”

All design phases for the new middle school, which will replace Edison Middle School and Pfeiffer Intermediate School, remain on schedule. Once design work is complete, the project will transition to the construction phase, with early site preparation, including initial groundwork, scheduled to begin in the coming months. Residents can expect to see visible changes to the site, with tree clearing beginning as early as February, pending favorable weather conditions. Major building construction will begin this summer and continue through 2028, with a grand opening planned for the 2028-29 school year.

Community members are invited to join Perry Local Schools, along with partners BSHM Architects and Hammond Construction, for an informational community meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the Pfeiffer Intermediate School Library. Attendees will have the opportunity to review design concepts, learn more about the intent of the design, and view interior and exterior renderings. The presentation will also include updates on the construction timeline, funding, early site work, construction logistics, and site separation.

For more information about the facilities project, visit
https://nextsteps.perrylocal.org/middle-school-building-project/news-clone.

Due to the inclement weather, Perry Local Schools and the Career Wellness Center will be closed today, Thursday, January 29, 2026. Please stay safe and warm. Our Panther Mascot made today's school closing graphic. Pretty good, right?

What can you expect at the upcoming New Middle School Community Update Meeting?

We’ll be sharing:
-Design plans and overall vision
-Interior and exterior renderings
-Construction schedule and logistics
-Project funding overview
-Early site work

Tuesday, February 3
6:30 p.m.
Pfeiffer Intermediate Library

We encourage community members to attend and stay informed as the project moves forward.

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When Mother Nature strikes, we strike back. And we'll make them.....close school on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Due to the inclement weather, all Perry Local Schools and the Career Wellness Center will be closed Wednesday, January 28, 2026.