About Us

2655 Hamlets Chapel Rd.
Pittsboro, NC 27312

Phone (919) 967-9925 Fax (919) 967-5844

School Hours:
School starts at 7:55 AM
School ends at 2:55 PM 

Student drop off begins at 7:30 am in the car-rider lane in front of the school. 

School Highlights

► School Grade Span: K-5
► Student Enrollment: 200
► Mascot: Mariners
► Feeder School for: Margaret B. Pollard Middle School, George Moses Horton Middle School
            Northwood High School, Seaforth High School
► PreK Program: Yes

Our special area rotation features STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities, CARE (Career, Academics, Relationships, Emotions, and Social Skills), Physical Education, Art, Music, and Library. STEM and CARE rotate every six weeks. The STEM Fair takes place in the fall, where all students participate. 

Staff members frequently integrate technology into their teaching units. 

A very involved PTA sponsors multiple school and community projects annuall.

A strong focus on health and wellness is a highlight of Perry Harrison. Club Fit is held three times a week for each grade level. Students engage in activities that involve movement, thinking skills, and lots of fun!

Fourth and Fifth Graders can participate in the Perry Harrison School Chorus after completing a short audition process. Students learn proper breathing and vocal technique as well as standard performance practices. Our chorus presents a concert in the Winter and in the Spring. We also perform the National Anthem once a year at the Durham Bulls Baseball Game. Rehearsals are held on Thursday afternoons immediately after school. 

 Campus Information 

Perry W. Harrison School opened in 1996. The school is named for Superintendent Emeritus Perry W. Harrison. Harrison retired in November of 1994 after serving as Superintendent of Chatham County Schools for 26 years. He created the artwork located in the main entry area of our school.

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