School Leaders' Think Tank

by Joshua L. Yeager

Salute to Teachers on Appreciation Week.

[Verse 1]

When the road was rough and the days ran long,

You stood the gap, you stayed so strong.

In Bulldog blue with hearts of gold,

You carried dreams, both young and old.

[Pre-Chorus]

It wasn’t just those lesson plans,

Or fixing snacks with loving hands—

It’s every hallway, every bell,

Where Perry hearts still rise and swell.

[Chorus]

You showed up when the skies turned gray,

You gave your all the Bulldog way.

You built the bridge, you lit the spark,

You found the light inside the dark.

You stood your ground, you paved the road,

You bore the weight of every load—

And every single soul you’ve touched

Is rising now… because you showed up.

[Verse 2]

You stayed through storms, you didn’t flinch,

You pulled the slack, you gave an inch.

From Unit Plans to MAAP prep time,

You taught with fire, and grit, and grind.

[Pre-Chorus]

You gave your heart in every room,

From morning bell to testing gloom.

You reached the ones who’d lost their way—

You helped them dream of better days.

[Chorus]

You showed up when the odds were steep,

You stayed the course, you planted deep.

You rocked the growth, you beat the score,

And made PC a school of more.

You showed the state what we could be,

From a “last choice” to victory—

Now every banner that we raise

Is marked by you… and all your days.

[Bridge]

So here’s to laughter in the lounge,

To every hallway turnaround.

To “Hey, Coach!” hugs and “Miss, I tried!”

To Friday lights and Bulldog pride.

[Final Chorus]

You showed up when others wouldn’t,

You believed when others couldn’t.

You made the choice to rise above—

To fight with faith, to lead with love.

You held the flame, you stayed the course,

You were the strength behind the force—

And Perry Central shines so bright…

Because you showed up…

And gave your life.

[Outro]

Yes, every Bulldog on their way

Carries your heart… the Perry way.