Archive for 'Education News'
Regular Monthly School Board Meeting & Budget Hearing May 2023
The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the High School Community Room. As part of the meeting, the Board will conduct a public hearing on the District’s three (3) propositions slated for voter consideration on May 16, 2023, which include the […]
Posted: May 5th, 2023 under Education News, Peru School News.
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Clinton County teen arrested for making school threat via Snapchat, police say
Investigators said they were able to obtain the Snapchat messages via a search warrant in relation to a March 16 incident Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: May 5th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Peru Central School to induct Helen Allen Nerska and Rita H. Hatfield to its Hall of Fame on June 7
The Peru Central School District Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals or organizations who have made a significant impact on our school or achieved an outstanding contribution(s) to society as a graduate of Peru Central. Criteria for the Hall of Fame include, but are not limited to: 1) Outstanding contribution(s) to Peru School […]
Posted: May 5th, 2023 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Car Wash today Saturday, April 29 from 10 to 2 at the Peru Fire Station
Cloudy skies aren’t deterring the Peru Varsity Golf Team from holding its car wash today from 10 to 2 at the Peru Fire Station. A $5 donation is recommended.
Posted: April 29th, 2023 under Community Events, Education News, Peru School News, Sports News.
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CHAMPLAIN AREA TRAIL VOLUNTEERS PREPARE TRAILS FOR THE GRAND HIKE ON MAY 6TH
WESTPORT, NY: Champlain Area Trails (CATS) is preparing its trails for the annual Grand Hike on Saturday, May 6, which this year is an almost 14-mile walk through forests and fields from Willsboro to Westport. CATS will have three “oases” along the way, where hikers will find snacks, water, and porta potties. Hikers can also […]
Posted: April 28th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Essay Contest: “My Dreams for My Community”
The Adirondack Center for Writing and Adirondack Voters for Change are proud to announce a new regional essay writing contest: My Dreams for My Community. The contest offers winners cash prizes totaling $1,400 for a five-page essay on community and change. Submissions are open now until June 15, 2023 and will be judged by a […]
Posted: April 28th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Youth News.
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Former Glens Falls Post-Star Editor Talks About State of the Newspaper Industry
Click here for the Mountain Lake Journal story
Posted: April 28th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Education News, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News.
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Saturday, April 29 Car Wash at the Peru Fire Department benefitting the Peru Nighthawk Golf Team
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $5 a car or donation accepted. Proceeds help the team buy towels, team jackets, balls, etc. Let’s support our Nighthawks and get them off to a great season!
Posted: April 27th, 2023 under Community Events, Education News, Peru School News.
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WCAX Investigates: The demise of Burlington High School
The PCB-contaminated Burlington High School and Technical Center is expected to be demolished in the next few weeks, setting the foundation for a brand new campus. Click here for the WCAX News story
Posted: April 27th, 2023 under Education News, Environmental News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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28 Onondaga County Community College faculty members take college’s early-retirement incentive
Clinton Community College is not the only struggling community college Click here for the Syracuse.com story
Posted: April 27th, 2023 under County Government News, Education News, Upstate New York.
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Track wrap: Peru ends Red Storm win streak
Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: April 25th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Peru School News, Sports News.
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Saturday, April 29 Car Wash at the Peru Fire Department benefitting the Peru Nighthawk Golf Team
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $5 a car or donation accepted. Proceeds help the team buy towels, team jackets, balls, etc. Let’s support our Nighthawks and get them off to a great season!
Posted: April 25th, 2023 under Education News, Peru News, Peru School News, Sports News.
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A Syracuse engineer’s advice for when things fall apart: Run away to the circus (it worked for him)
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Posted: April 25th, 2023 under Education News, Upstate New York.
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Vermont State University reverses course on libraries, athletics
Click here for the VTDigger story
Posted: April 25th, 2023 under Education News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Peru student selected to attend Students Inside Albany
Danika Clowney chosen from among 16 schools in Clinton and Essex Co. Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: April 20th, 2023 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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New York officially bans native-themed school mascots
“Under the new policy, dozens of districts that have resisted efforts to do away with the mascots, which include names like ‘indians’, ‘braves’, and ‘warriors,’ will have until the end of the 2025 school year to finalize the changes.” Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: April 18th, 2023 under Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Stefanik Slams Hochul Admin for Prioritizing Woke Agenda Over NY Schools
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today released the following statement after the Board of Regents unanimously voted to implement Hochul’s Education Department’s proposal to defund New York public schools if they do not remove and rename the names of their historic mascots. In New York’s 21st District, this would impact Cambridge Central School District, Fonda-Fultonville Central […]
Posted: April 18th, 2023 under Congressional News, Education News, Political News.
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NY Board of Regents unanimously approves policy barring indigenous mascots statewide
Refusal to comply with the rule could impact schools’ eligibility for state aid, according to ABC 7 in New York City. Click here for the Fox News story
Posted: April 18th, 2023 under Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Clinton Community College union votes no confidence in college president Kowal
Click here for the Press-Republican story
Posted: April 18th, 2023 under County Government News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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A new regional Essay Writing Contest offers young adults and teenagers the chance to speak their mind (and cash prizes!)
Adirondack Center for Writing and Adirondack Voters for Change are proud to announce a new regional essay writing contest: My Dreams for My Community. The contest offers winners cash prizes totaling $1,400 for a five-page essay on the topics of community and change. Submissions are open now until June 15, 2023. This contest aims to […]
Posted: April 17th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Support the Peru Nighthawk Outdoor Track and Field Team
Posted: April 16th, 2023 under Education News, Peru News, Peru School News, Sports News.
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Peru HS students shine in medical first responders course
All earned an American Heart Assoc. Basic Life Support and took the NYS Final Practical Skills Exam Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: April 15th, 2023 under Education News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Register for summer camps at the Strand Center for the Arts
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Posted: April 15th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Education News, Northern NY News.
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Vermont student earns Guinness world record for running in firefighting suit
A great story you shouldn’t miss, especially if you love firefighters! Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: April 14th, 2023 under Education News, Fire Department News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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North Country mat legend Gary Edwards to be inducted into National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Click here for the Press-Republican story
Posted: April 13th, 2023 under Education News, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Sports News.
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