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‘Onward and Upward’: PACE offers Peru students after-school enrichment opportunities

Peru School District Program  When the last period bell rings for the day, several students in Peru’s Middle and High schools stay afterward to participate in a variety of programs.  Peru After-School Career Exploration (PACE), a five-year competitive grant, was presented to Peru Central School in 2021. The grant awarded Peru CSD $350,000 annually to […]

Why these two southern Adirondack school districts are considering a rare merger

Click here for the NCPR story 

Clinton Community College’s relocation sparks plans for campus transition and economic growth

County officials plan to conduct feasibility studies on the 100 acres of land and 12 buildings located on the campus Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Officials discuss impact of CCC relocation on campus buildings

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

President John Kowal Presents Vision to Strengthen the Future of Clinton Community College

January 10, 2024- Plattsburgh, NY –Clinton Community College President John Kowal today announced to the campus community a path to future financial stability and enrollment growth for the college. After a rigorous review of campus finances, enrollment, and accreditation requirements, CCC leadership has decided to work toward a physical relocation and shared services partnership with […]

See NY school districts ranked from 1 to 633 based on latest English language arts Regents exams

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Clinton Community College plans to relocate to SUNY Plattsburgh

No subscription needed to read North Country Public Radio stories  Click here for the NCPR story 

Clinton Community College relocating campus to SUNY Plattsburgh by 2025

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Peru School Seeks Board Candidates

The Peru Central School District is seeking candidates to fill one (1) at-large seat on the Board of Education due to the upcoming expiration of Ms. Bonnie Berry’s term. The three-year term of the seat runs from July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027. The Petition for Nomination of Candidate form is available in the […]

Most Adirondack lakes will likely become unsuitable for trout

“Climate change is causing the bottom of most Adirondack lakes to become unlivable for trout, salmon and whitefish during the summer,..” Click here for the Cornell.edu story   

Hockey programs rally together in mourning local teacher Jan. 3 game honored longtime teacher and hockey mom Aimee McLane

Jan. 3 game honored longtime teacher and hockey mom Aimee McLane Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Plattsburgh native Ella Fesette will compete for SUNY Plattsburgh women’s hockey this winter

Click here for a very interesting MYNBC5 story 

Regular School Board Monthly Meeting January 2024

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 6:30 PM in the High School Community Room. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:30 PM start, and that the Board will reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 […]

Poverty Rates in Northern NY School Districts

Published by Syracuse.com based on 2022 U.S. Census data The numbers come from the Census Bureau’s Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates Program. The estimates, released in December, are for 2022. District Population Population ages 5-17 5 to 17 in poverty % 5-17 in poverty Peru Central School District 12,198 1,926 273 14.2% AuSable Valley […]

Union: SUNY deficit will lead to cuts without higher state aid

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Teacher shortages are getting worse in North Country schools

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NBC 5 Male Athlete of the Year: Peru’s Zach O’Connell

O’Connell made milestones in baseball, hockey and football during his senior year at Peru High School Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

New York school districts ranked from 1 to 661 based on new test scores in math, ELA

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CVPH Diabetes Self-Management Education Set for January 9

Three-part program offers information, practical tips to those living with Type 2 Diabetes PLATTSBURGH, NY (12/12/2023) – A three-part Diabetes Self-Management Education Program sponsored by the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) begins Tuesday, January 9 at the main hospital. The program, led by certified diabetes educators Ann Watts and […]

Ausable Valley School District proposes $24M capital project

Security vestibules planned for all three district school buildings Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Total solar eclipse: What you need to know to see this once in a generation spectacle

Major urban areas, like Burlington and Plattsburgh, will have some of the best views of this event. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Chazy names Rob McAuliffe as Superintendent of Schools

Longtime educator to take the helm Feb. 5 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Regular Monthly Meeting Peru School Board December 2023

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the High School Community Room. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start, and that the Board will reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 […]

Peru Youth Commission Whiteface Skiing Program opens for sign-up

Peru Sports and Youth Program4h  · The moment we are all waiting for!!! Ski sign ups are online now!! Copy the link below to your browser and sign up by January 7th. We will received one complementary chaperone pass for every 10 students who register. If you are interested in a chaperone pass, please message […]

SUNY Climate Corps Internship Program expands

Students can be selected for paid internships at DEC, DPS, NYSERDA, OGS, Parks and SUNY System Click here for the Sun Community News story