The BLAST Aerospace Magnet Program at W.A. Perry Middle School is designed for students that have an interest in aerospace and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math).

Round 2 applications for the 26-27 school year will be open March 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026.

Click HERE to apply! 
Families interested in BLAST must attend an information session. See the dates and registration links below.

Are you interested in learning more? Please contact:

Karen Ogen, STEM Consultant, karen.ogen@richlandone.org or 803-256-6347 or attend an information session.

The BLAST program has a dedicated STEM Consultant and 2 aerospace teachers.

Students in the BLAST Aerospace Program take Project Lead the Way Courses that use hands-on learning and the engineering design process to explore concepts in aviation, aerospace, science, technology, and math. 

These Project Lead the Way courses are provided as an elective for students in the BLAST Aerospace Magnet program. BLAST students are required to take one BLAST elective course in the school year, but many students can take two depending on their other elective choices and academic needs. Core content such as math, ELA, science, and social studies are taken with their core content teachers.

Applications for the 26-27 school year will be open December 8, 2025- January 30, 2026.
To apply:

1. Complete the online application linked below during the open application window.
2. Attend a required information session. See the image below for upcoming virtual and in-person dates.
3. A lottery will select accepted students from the completed applications. Notices of acceptance or wait-list will be sent in February for Round 1 and in May for Round 2.
 

Click HERE to apply! 

Are you interested in learning more? Contact me:

Karen Ogen, STEM Consultant, karen.ogen@richlandone.org or 803-256-6347 or attend an information session.