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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 

Albany: College of St. Rose to shut down at end of this academic year

Click here for the MSN story 

College of St. Rose asks state for emergency funds

College faces a multi-million dollar deficit, a decline in enrollment and a possible loss of accreditation. Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

State invests $100M for zero-emission school buses

Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis with incentive amounts starting at $114,000 and covering up to 100 percent of the incremental cost of a new or repowered zero-emission school bus, depending on the type of vehicle. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Clinton Community College Foundation announced $50,000 grant from Stewart’s Shops and the Dake Family.

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Registration Open for new Santa Dash 5K Race

Event to benefit CVPH Nursing scholarships   PLATTSBURGH, NY (11/29/2023) – Residents are invited to run for a good Claus as part of the first-ever Santa Dash 5K Run/Walk. The event is being held on Saturday, December 9th at Valcour Brewing Company in partnership with Adirondack Coast Events, with an 11:00 a.m. race start time. […]

Peru Drama Club will present “The Alibis” this December with a cast of 31 students from grades 6 to 12.

This show tells the story of Detective Casey Neptune, a world-famous detective investigating the case of eccentric billionaire J. Lesie Arlington’s tragic death. Murdered before his 75th birthday party, it is up to Casey to figure out who committed this terrible crime. Of the guests invited to J. Leslie’s birthday party, eight suspects are singled […]

Third-quarter surge lifts Ravena over Peru

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Coach Ryon O’Connell thanks team supporters

Coach Ryon O’Connell on “X” Ryon O’Connell @Ryono1212 · We are OFF – Thank you to everybody who provided food and support for the players ! We will play with HEART – PRIDE – ENERGY – game time 4 pm

Best of luck today Nighthawks

Peru, Ny Nov. 18, 2023 – The Nighthawk football team gathered in the Middle School cafeteria to enjoy a hearty breakfast before departing to the Class B Quarterfinals in Mechanicville. Several local restaurants and businesses provided the food. Cheerleaders, family members, friends and community members were on hand to wish the team success.  

CCC receives $990K grant to foster student retention

The Advancing Success in Associate Pathways program also raises graduation rates for first-time students Click here for the Sun Community News story

Increased enrollments across SUNY campuses

First time in a decade year-to-year total system-wide enrollment increased Click here for the Sun Community News story 

SUNY Canton now offering nursing doctorate

Click here for the NCPR story 

Chazy boys soccer team downs Loudonville Christian, returns to state final

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School Board Regular Monthly Meeting November 2023

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 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 safety […]

After a summer of wildfire smoke, Cornell expands smoke sensors across state

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Peru High School football wins 3rd straight sectional title in shutout win over Beekmantown

“We are prepared every game and we come through with the win every time,” said Peru’s Zack Engstrom Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Saranac High School girls’ soccer heads back to second state final four in three years

Spartans dominate in 3-0 shutout over No. 2 Voorheesville in New York regional finals Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Section VII Cross Country Qualifiers sends nearly 50 runners to New York state tournament

Ticonderoga, Beekmantown, Saranac, and Lake Placid feature winning teams, Avery Blanchard and Jake Kollmer the individual winners Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

SUNY Plattsburgh funding to help first-gen and transfer students

University will use the $900K+ to increase graduation rates Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Nik Recore, Peru High School grad, named to the All-NAC Second team

SUNY COBLESKILL MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY RUNNERS EARN ALL-NAC TEAM HONORS Waterville, Maine: Three members of the SUNY Cobleskill men’s cross country team have been honored with all-conference honors for their efforts during the 2023 season by the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) after helping the Fighting Tigers to a fourth-place finish at the league’s championship meet […]

Two ballot propositions up for vote in New York

Click here for the Press-Republican story