Perry County Board of Education: Meetings, Calendar & Office Help
If you’re looking for the Perry County Board of Education in Alabama, the district’s main office is in Marion and most Board notices are posted through Perry County Schools. Families commonly need the same handful of things: the next meeting notice, school calendar, Board office phone number, enrollment information, or the right school contact.
This independent guide brings those routes together without treating an old meeting notice as a permanent schedule. Perry County posts regular meetings, called meetings, work sessions and budget hearings throughout the year, so live district notices should always be checked before attending.
Perry County Board of Education Alabama at a glance
This page covers the Perry County Board of Education connected with Perry County Schools in Perry County, Alabama. The district’s central office is at 200 W. Monroe Street in Marion, and the district currently lists Francis Marion School and Robert C. Hatch High School as its schools.
Same-name warning: Perry County Board of Education also appears in searches for other states, including Tennessee and Kentucky. The office address and phone above identify the Alabama district covered on this page.
Board of Education, central office or school: which one do you need?
Perry County families do not need to send every question to the elected Board. The Board handles district governance and public actions, while Superintendent and central-office staff manage district administration. Day-to-day student matters usually belong with the student’s school.
Board-level matters
Use Board notices for public meetings, district governance, budget hearings, Board actions and other matters formally considered by the Board.
Central-office matters
Use the Perry County Schools office for district administration, enrollment direction, finance, federal programs, special education/testing, technology and other system-wide services.
School-level matters
Contact Francis Marion School or Robert C. Hatch High School directly for attendance, class schedules, teachers, progress reports and other student-specific questions.
Student privacy: do not publish a student’s grades, discipline history, disability information, health information, home address or other private education records in a public Board comment or public social-media thread. Use a private school or district contact route.
Perry County Board of Education 2026 meeting notices
Perry County does not appear to rely on one simple recurring-date rule for every Board action. During 2026, the district posted regular meetings, called meetings, work sessions and public budget hearings on different dates. That makes the live district News and Live Feed more useful than assuming the Board always meets on the same weekday.
| Date | Meeting | Time | Location / note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 30, 2026 | Regular Board Meeting | 5:30 p.m. | Rescheduled from Jan. 26; verify archived district notice for location. |
| Feb. 23, 2026 | Regular Board Meeting | 6:00 p.m. | Francis Marion School. |
| Mar. 11, 2026 | Called Board Meeting | 5:00 p.m. | Mattie S. Atkins Central Office conference room, 200 W. Monroe St., Marion. |
| Mar. 30, 2026 | Regular Board Meeting | 6:00 p.m. | 200 W. Monroe St., Marion. |
| Apr. 27, 2026 | Regular Board Meeting | 6:00 p.m. | 200 W. Monroe St., Marion. |
| May 11, 2026 | Called Board Meeting | 5:00 p.m. | Mattie S. Atkins Central Office conference room. |
| May 28, 2026 | Regular Board Meeting | 6:00 p.m. | Mattie S. Atkins Central Office conference room. |
| June 15, 2026 | Called Board Meeting | 5:00 p.m. | 200 W. Monroe St., Marion. |
| June 29, 2026 | Work Session / Board notice | 4:00 p.m. | 200 W. Monroe St., Marion. |
| July 6, 2026 | Called Board Meeting | 9:00 a.m. | Mattie S. Atkins Central Office conference room. |
| Aug. 24, 2026 | Regular Board Meeting | 6:00 p.m. | 200 W. Monroe St., Marion. |
| Sept. 3, 2026 | Called Meeting / FY 2027 Budget Hearing | 5:00 p.m. | Check the official notice for the final room and hearing details. |
| Sept. 28, 2026 | Regular Board Meeting | 6:00 p.m. | Robert C. Hatch High School. |
Current-date check: this article was researched on October 2, 2026. The latest regular-meeting notice located in the district’s current News feed was for September 28, 2026. Do not assume that means there is no later meeting; check the live district feed for a newly posted October notice before making plans.
How to verify a Perry County Board meeting before you go
A meeting announcement tells you when the Board plans to meet, but it should not be treated as a permanent calendar or proof of what the Board ultimately approved. Called meetings and rescheduled meetings are especially important to recheck.
Start with the live district website
Open Perry County Schools News or Live Feed rather than relying on a cached search result.
Match the exact meeting type
Look for Regular Board Meeting, Called Board Meeting, Work Session or Budget Hearing. Those notices can have different times and purposes.
Confirm the location
Many meetings use the central office in Marion, but the district has also held regular meetings at Francis Marion School and Robert C. Hatch High School.
Look for a new or rescheduled notice
The January 2026 regular meeting was rescheduled, showing why the newest notice matters more than an earlier calendar entry.
Use the office when the website is unclear
Call Perry County Schools at 334-683-6528 when you need to confirm whether a meeting notice is still current.
Perry County Board members identified in 2026 district sources
Perry County Schools’ 2026 publications identify several Board members by name. Because Board membership and officer roles can change, this section reports only roles that the district itself identified in current-year material rather than guessing terms or election districts.
Dr. Vera Davis
Identified by Perry County Schools in February 2026 as Chairperson of the Perry County Board of Education.
Mrs. Cheryl Thomas
Identified in the same 2026 district publication as Vice-Chairperson.
Rev. Eulas Kirtdoll
Identified by Perry County Schools as a Board member in a 2026 district publication.
Mr. Donald Nichols
Identified by Perry County Schools as a Board member in a 2026 district publication.
Emefa Butler
Identified in a 2026 Perry County Schools update as a Perry County Board of Education member.
Dr. Marcia A. Smiley
Dr. Smiley is the district Superintendent. The superintendent works with the Board but is not presented here as an elected Board seat.
Why no term dates are shown: the current district sources reviewed for this article did not provide a complete, verified term table for every member. Publishing guessed terms would be less useful than directing readers to the current district office.
Perry County Schools 2026–27 calendar: what families should check
The academic calendar and Board-meeting notices are different things. The academic calendar controls school days, breaks and student scheduling, while Board notices cover public governance meetings.
2026–27 school year start
Perry County Schools announced that students were expected back for the 2026–27 school year on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
Live changes matter
The district also posts operational changes through its Live Feed. Families should check current announcements when weather, safety or another event affects the normal school schedule.
Perry County Board of Education office in Marion
The central office is the practical starting point when you are unsure which district department handles a question. Current staff listings include administration, finance, human resources/payroll, federal programs, special education/testing, technology, child nutrition and other district services.
Before driving to Marion: call first if your visit depends on a specific employee, meeting room, registration document or office service. A Board meeting may also be held at one of the district schools instead of the central office.
Francis Marion School and Robert C. Hatch High School contacts
Perry County Schools’ current website lists two district school sites. School-specific questions usually belong with the school rather than with a public Board meeting.
Francis Marion School
Address: 101 Hubbard Drive, Marion, AL 36756
Phone: 334-683-6741
Fax: 334-683-8838
Use the school for student schedules, school events, teacher contact, guidance, attendance and Francis Marion-specific matters.
Robert C. Hatch High School
Address: 407 West Avenue, Uniontown, AL 36786
Phone: 334-628-4061
Fax: 334-628-4935
Use the school for student matters, school events, counseling, athletics, progress information and Robert C. Hatch-specific questions.
How to enroll a student in Perry County Schools
Perry County Schools provides an online New Student Registration route. The district’s enrollment page asks families to prepare proof of birth and a current Alabama immunization form, commonly called the Blue Card.
Open New Student Registration
Start from the official Perry County Schools enrollment page so you are using the district’s current form.
Prepare proof of birth
The district requests proof of birth or a birth certificate for new-student enrollment.
Prepare the Alabama immunization record
The enrollment page asks for the State of Alabama Current Immunization Form, also described as the Blue Card.
Check the kindergarten age rule
Perry County Schools states that a child must be five years old on or before September 1 to enter kindergarten.
Ask the child’s school if you need help
The district tells families with registration questions to contact the child’s school.
Perry County Pre-K age and document basics
Perry County’s current district information points families to Alabama’s First Class Pre-K registration system. The eligibility rule is different from kindergarten, so parents should check the child’s age before starting an application.
Age rule
The district states that a child must be four years old on or before September 1 for the Pre-K route described in its current notice.
Kindergarten-eligible children
The same Perry County notice says children who are eligible for kindergarten are not eligible for that Pre-K program.
Do not combine the rules: the general new-student page and the Pre-K notice serve different enrollment situations. Use the current official instructions for the child’s program rather than assuming one checklist fits every grade.
Perry County changed its school-uniform requirement for 2026–27
A useful current-year detail for Perry County families is the district’s dress-code change. After reviewing its uniform survey, the Board approved a 2026–27 Student Dress Code and discontinued the mandatory school-uniform requirement.
Uniforms are no longer mandatory
The district says students may continue wearing school uniforms if families prefer, but uniforms are no longer required for the 2026–27 school year.
The dress code still applies
Students choosing other clothing must follow the Board-approved 2026–27 Student Dress Code. Families should review the current district document rather than using an older uniform policy.
Why this matters: an older Perry County Schools page or saved handbook may still mention uniform rules from a previous year. For 2026–27, use the current district dress-code notice.
Board records and student records are not the same thing
Meeting notices, Board actions and public district information belong on the public side of the school system. A student’s education record is different and may contain information protected by privacy rules.
Public Board information
Meeting notices, budget-hearing announcements, Board-approved district announcements and other public governance information can be checked through Perry County Schools.
Student information
Attendance, grades, discipline, disability information and other student-specific records should be handled privately through the school or district.
Do not publish private details
A public meeting, public email thread or social-media comment is not the place to disclose a child’s confidential education or health information.
Perry County Schools jobs and substitute opportunities
The district website includes an Employment section for school-system opportunities. Perry County has also posted substitute vacancies through Kelly Education, so substitute applicants should follow the current district notice rather than assuming substitutes use the same application process as permanent staff.
District employment
Use the Perry County Schools Employment area for current district openings and instructions.
Substitute work
Current district notices have directed substitute applicants to Kelly Education. Check the latest district posting because vendor contacts and vacancy status can change.
Common Perry County Board search problems
Perry County Schools links worth bookmarking
Perry County Board of Education FAQs
Which Perry County Board of Education does this page cover?
This guide covers Perry County Schools in Perry County, Alabama, with the district office in Marion.
What is the Perry County Board of Education phone number?
Perry County Schools lists its main phone number as 334-683-6528.
Where is the Perry County Board of Education office?
The district lists Perry County Schools at 200 W. Monroe Street, Marion, AL 36756.
Who is the Perry County Schools superintendent?
The district staff directory lists Dr. Marcia A. Smiley as Superintendent.
When does the Perry County Board of Education meet?
Perry County posts individual regular, called, work-session and budget-hearing notices rather than relying on one meeting date for every Board action. Check the current district News and Live Feed for the next published meeting.
Where are Perry County Board meetings held?
Many 2026 meetings were announced for the central office at 200 W. Monroe Street in Marion. Other meetings were held at Francis Marion School and Robert C. Hatch High School, so verify the location on the current notice.
What schools are currently listed by Perry County Schools?
The current district website lists Francis Marion School in Marion and Robert C. Hatch High School in Uniontown.
What documents does Perry County request for new student registration?
The district enrollment page requests proof of birth or a birth certificate and a current State of Alabama immunization form, also called the Blue Card.
How old must a child be to start kindergarten in Perry County Schools?
The district states that the child must be five years old on or before September 1 to enter kindergarten.
What is the Perry County Pre-K age rule?
The district’s current Pre-K information says a child must be four years old on or before September 1, and children already eligible for kindergarten are not eligible for that Pre-K program.
Are school uniforms required in Perry County Schools for 2026–27?
No. The Board discontinued the mandatory uniform requirement for 2026–27. Students may still wear uniforms if they choose, but otherwise must follow the approved 2026–27 Student Dress Code.
How do I contact Francis Marion School?
Francis Marion School is at 101 Hubbard Drive, Marion, AL 36756. Its listed phone number is 334-683-6741.
How do I contact Robert C. Hatch High School?
Robert C. Hatch High School is at 407 West Avenue, Uniontown, AL 36786. Its listed phone number is 334-628-4061.
Where should I ask about a student’s grades or attendance?
Contact the student’s school directly. Grades, attendance and other student-specific information should not be handled through a public Board comment.
Is BoardofEducations.org the official Perry County school district website?
No. BoardofEducations.org is an independent information guide. Perry County Schools at perrycountyal.org is the official district source.
The fastest route for most Perry County school questions
If the question is about the Board
Check the latest district News or Live Feed for meeting notices, rescheduling, called meetings, work sessions and budget hearings. Call the central office when a notice is unclear.
If the question is about a student
Start with Francis Marion School or Robert C. Hatch High School. Enrollment, attendance, grades and other student-specific needs usually move faster through the school or appropriate district department.
Independent information guide: BoardofEducations.org is not Perry County Schools, the Perry County Board of Education or an Alabama government agency. Current Perry County Schools notices and documents control whenever they differ from this summary.