Archive for 'Education News'
A third of NY students are chronically absent. Schools want to reverse that COVID-fueled trend
Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: September 7th, 2023 under Education News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
Comments: none
State to supply COVID-19 tests, masks in schools
The NYS Department of Education will survey school districts to distribute resources based on need Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: September 6th, 2023 under Education News, Heathcare News, Peru School News, State Government News, Statewide News.
Comments: none
League of Women Voters to host “Common Read” discussion sessions
The League of Women Voters of the North Country invites interested readers to join a four-week reading and discussion group on Thursdays from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. from September 21 to October 12 at the Clinton County Historical Association, 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh. The two books for discussion during this “Common Read” session are The […]
Posted: September 6th, 2023 under City News, Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News.
Comments: none
Third Annual Stop Reading Challenge underway
Literacy New York, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and advancing adult literacy announces the third annual Stop Reading Challenge. This statewide event takes place throughout September. The Stop Reading Challenge aims to raise awareness about the critical importance of adult literacy and recruit volunteers for this movement. One way for everyone in NYS […]
Posted: September 5th, 2023 under Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News.
Comments: none
2023 ADIRONDACK HARVEST FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 23 FROM 12-5PM
Free Family-Friendly Harvest Celebration at Essex County Fairgrounds WESTPORT, NY- Celebrate the harvest season and learn about agriculture in the Adirondack region at the 2023 Adirondack Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 23rd from 12 to 5 PM at the Essex County Fairgrounds. This free, family-friendly event features a large farmers’ market, local food trucks, a “Local […]
Posted: September 5th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News.
Comments: none
Paul Smith’s announces new sound-focused attraction
Massive Forest Megaphone amplifies natural noise for deeper sensory experience Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: September 5th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
Comments: none
Beekmantown Central School District debuts virtual yearbook showcase
Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: September 1st, 2023 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
Comments: none
New York Giants name Saranac’s Everleth Coach of the Week
Giants Foundation, Gatorade to contribute $2,000 to flag football program Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: September 1st, 2023 under Business News, Education News, Northern NY News, Sports News.
Comments: none
PSU to induct five into Hall of Fame
Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: August 19th, 2023 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Sports News.
Comments: none
Two new scholarships make impacts at CCC
New scholarships announced by Assemblyman Billy Jones and Mike Carpenter Click here for the Sum Community News Story
Posted: August 19th, 2023 under County Government News, Education News, Northern NY News.
Comments: none
Student loan forgiveness starts for 800,000 borrowers: Here’s who qualifies
Click here for the Syracuse.com story
Posted: August 18th, 2023 under Education News, National News, Political News.
Comments: none
UVM planning major housing expansion on Trinity campus
Click here for the WCAXTV story
Posted: August 15th, 2023 under Education News, Regional NY-VT News.
Comments: none
SUNY Potsdam making big cuts
Click here for the Press-Republican story
Posted: August 15th, 2023 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
Comments: none
Jacob Andre of Peru 1st Place Winner and Kaidence Spooner of Keeseville 2nd place winner in the Adirondack Center for Writing Essay Contest
August 10, 2023 – Adirondack Center for Writing and Adirondack Voters for Change are proud and excited to present the nine winners of this past spring’s “My Dreams for My Community” Essays Contest at a celebratory event and reading at Adirondack Center for Writing (15 Broadway, Saranac Lake) on Monday, August 28th at 7 PM. […]
Posted: August 15th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Youth News.
Comments: none
Community Learning Series features Peru Fire Dept.
Posted: August 15th, 2023 under Community Events, Education News, Fire Department News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
Comments: none
Beekmantown CSD names Mark Bessen interim superintendent for 2023-24 school year
Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: August 11th, 2023 under Education News, Northern NY News.
Comments: none
North Country, N.Y., school administrators attend summer seminars
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. –– The 2023-2024 school year is near, so 30 administrators from the North Country of New York returned to the classroom for two days last week, eager to start their new year as leaders filled with HOPE (Hold On, Possibilities Exist). On Aug. 2 and Aug. 3, Sweethearts & Heroes held a North […]
Posted: August 10th, 2023 under Education News, Northern NY News.
Comments: none
Literacy New York’s Statewide “Stop Reading Challenge” Events Designed to Spark Conversations about Adult Literacy
● Navigate the Maze of Life ○ 9/23/23 ○ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm ○ Rulf’s Orchard, Peru, NY Literacy New York, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and advancing adult literacy across the state, is proud to announce its upcoming “Stop Reading Challenge” events. These engaging and thought-provoking events will take place in […]
Posted: August 10th, 2023 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Statewide News.
Comments: none
North Country libraries awarded construction grants
Plattsburgh, Keene and Saranac Lake libraries among the projects announced Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: August 10th, 2023 under City News, Education News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
Comments: none
Girls’ basketball camp tips off for first time in Peru, N.Y.
“It’s super important to get the girls out here and get them playing,” said Peru High School girls’ basketball coach Brittany Marshall Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: August 9th, 2023 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Sports News.
Comments: none
New student loan repayment program debuts: How to apply
Click here for the Syracuse.com story
Posted: August 6th, 2023 under Education News, National News.
Comments: none
Regular Peru School Board Monthly Meeting August 2023
The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the High School Community Room. The meeting will be recorded and will be available on the District’s website at www.perucsd.org. The meeting is open to the public and current District, County, State and Federal […]
Posted: August 3rd, 2023 under Education News, Peru News, Peru School News.
Comments: none
Per pupil spending in New York school districts ranked 1 to 670
Peru ranks #377 at $23,343 per student Click here for the Syracuse.com story
Posted: August 3rd, 2023 under Education News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News.
Comments: none
August 22, 2:30 pm. The History of the Lozier Company and Family with Dick Soper
August 22, 2:30 pm. The History of the Lozier Company and Family with Dick Soper, The Grand Room, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Ave., Plattsburgh. Lake Forest Senior Retirement Community, 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh. The Lozier story includes rarely seen photos of the family and company operations. Henry Abrahm Lozier was an Indiana-born sewing machine and bicycle manufacturer. After […]
Posted: August 1st, 2023 under Business News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
Comments: none
Foundation of CVPH Invests in Hospital Workforce, Students
Funding addresses staffing shortages, supports employees’ growth PLATTSBURGH, NY (7/25/2023) – The Foundation of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) has awarded nearly $250,000 to support current and future health care workers pursuing further education. In total, 11 recent high school graduates and 30 CVPH employees are benefiting from scholarships provided by The Foundation of CVPH […]
Posted: July 27th, 2023 under Charity Events, Education News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
Comments: none