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Garry Douglas to convene the Institute of Advanced Manufacturing (IAM) Task Force

The County of Clinton remains steadfast in its support of fostering economic development for the residents of the entire County. That is why the Clinton County Legislature, in conjunction with the State University of New York (SUNY) appointed the North Country Chamber of Commerce CEO/President, Garry Douglas, to convene the Institute of Advanced Manufacturing (IAM) […]

CCC Celebrates Men’s Basketball 2023-2024 New Final Four Banner

Plattsburgh, NY — Clinton Community College has added a new banner to its collection, commemorating the men’s basketball team’s impressive achievement in the NJCAA Division III Region 3 Final Four 2024. Head Coach Neil Epstein and Assistant Coach Stan Kissel proudly posed with the new banner, symbolizing the team’s hard work, dedication, and success throughout […]

Clinton County Historical Association Summer Events

July 14 – 1 – 3 pm. Visit the Bluff Point Lighthouse on Valcour Island. Three floors of exhibits on island history. Your own transportation is required.  July 19 – 12:30 pm.  Plattsburgh Senior Center, 5139 North Catherine Street, Plattsburgh.  The History of Railroads in Clinton County – Part 1. Inspired by CCHA photo albums […]

Battle of Plattsburgh Artist 1st place: Molly Dumar, Rouses Point

Four top 4th grade winners honored at City Hall Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru CSD BOE Reorganization & Regular Monthly Meetings

The Peru School Board of Education will hold its reorganizational and regular monthly meetings on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The meetings will be held in the High School Community Room. They are open to the public, and current District, County, State, and Federal safety procedures and protocols will be followed. Anticipated Topics […]

PSU men’s basketball to hold day camp

Includes rising third graders through ninth graders from Monday, Aug. 5, through Thursday, Aug. 8. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

New York colleges among top 50 in U.S. for financial aid

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

How local voters are rejecting electric school buses in the North Country and beyond

Click here for the NCPR story

2024 Youth Festival in Keeseville – All Welcome!

Clinton Announces Dean’s and President’s Lists for Spring 2024

Plattsburgh, New York – Clinton Community College’s Administrator in Charge, Ken Knelly, is proud to recognize the following students on their high academic performance during the Spring 2024 semester. President’s List students achieved a grade point average of 3.75 or above. Dean’s List students earned a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.749. Spring 2024 […]

This Keeseville resource is a must-see

By John T Ryan June 18, 2024, Keeseville—Keeseville was originally called Anderson Falls, and it was named after the falls near the beautiful Main Street arch bridge that passes over the Ausable River. That river and the falls played an important role in Keeseville’s history. Fortunately, the Anderson Falls Heritage House Museum at 98 Clinton […]

Growing SUNY Plattsburgh North Country scholarship program inspires students, donors

Support for the North Country Scholarship Program by businesses, alumni, community is rising CLICK HERE FOR THE SUN COMMUNITY NEWS STORY 

Chem/Biochem Fun Day lures high schoolers to SUNY P’burgh

Faculty opened its labs, shared microscopes for North Country students Click here for the Sun Community News story 

‘The Adirondacks are becoming more appealing’ in a warmer world

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Burlington police’s mock shooting exercise rattles high school students

According to school employees, the police wanted the reenactment ‘to be as realistic as possible.’ Click here for the vtdigger story 

Peru School Board Regular Monthly Meeting June 11, 2024

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 11th, 2024, at 5:45 PM in the High School Community Room. An executive session is anticipated immediately following the 5:45 PM start, and the Board will reconvene for open public session business at approximately 7:00 PM. The meeting will be […]

Business, education and government leaders participate in Peru Central’s Sweethearts and Heroes Leadership Program

By John T Ryan Peru, NY  The day’s question was, “Do our guests think the unique ‘Sweethearts and Heroes’ leadership program, with its social-emotional learning focus, would be helpful in their workplaces?” On Friday, May 31, Peru School District Leadership Program participants welcomed business, government, and education officials to observe a program that school administration […]

Chamber of Commerce honors Peru HS outstanding Future Business Leaders of America

The North Country Chamber of Commerce had the opportunity to participate in a ceremony at Peru High School to recognize their outstanding Future Business Leaders of America. Aaron Fregeau, from the Chamber’s Economic Development team, had the honor of awarding gold stoles to students who completed all FBLA requirements for service, education, and progress. Additionally, […]

Literacy Volunteers of Clinton, Essex, and Franklin Counties Receives $10,000 Grant

Plattsburgh, NY – The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) recently awarded Literacy Volunteers of Clinton, Essex, and Franklin Counties a $10,000 grant to support adult literacy. This local grant is a part of the Foundation’s more than $10.6 million donation to support adult, family, and summer literacy programs in the 48 states where Dollar General […]

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Clinton County schools spending per pupil in the 2024-25 school year

The Peru Gazette used syracuse.com’s calculator to determine Clinton County schools’ 2024-25 spending per pupil. Syracuse.com calculated per pupil spending by dividing each district’s total budget by its total enrollment. Per pupil spending at smaller schools is generally higher. for example, Lake Placid, with a 546 pupil enrollment, budgeted $41,025 per pupil. They ranked 668 […]

Planned per pupil spending in NY school districts ranked 1 to 668

Click here for the Syracuse.com story  Syracuse.com calculated per pupil spending by dividing each district’s total budget by its total enrollment.  

Knelly Named Administrator in Charge at Clinton Community College, Site Determined for New Location at SUNY Plattsburgh

The Clinton Community College Board of Trustees has named Ken Knelly as administrator in charge, succeeding John Kowal as president. Knelly, currently chief of staff at SUNY Plattsburgh and Special Adviser to SUNY for the Clinton Community College Transition, has been leading the work of planning for a new location by the college’s fall 2025 […]

Why so many North Country students are enrolling in BOCES’ Career and Technical Education programs

Click here for the NCPR story 

State Senator Dan Stec welcomes Peru student Melina Mitchell to Albany

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 – Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury) welcomed Peru High School junior Melina Mitchell to Albany as part of the League of Women Voters’ 2024 Students Inside Albany Conference. Mitchell, one of 60 students statewide selected for the conference, spent the afternoon in Albany at the Capitol and shadowed the senator while […]