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Archive for 'Education News'

A $66 million new school for 400 Westport-Elizabethtown students is on the ballot

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Dozens of students displaced after campus fire at SUNY Potsdam

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Knelly named special advisor to SUNY for CCC transition

CCC’s academic and administrative operations slated to move campuses by fall 2025 Click here for the Sun Community News story

Peru School Board Meeting Agenda

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, 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 […]

Chazy names Sanford Coakley interim elementary principal

Chazy Junior/High School principal will take over the elementary position July 1 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Clinton Community College ranked third best community college in New York State

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Five BHS girls athletes sign National Letters of Intent

“They are recognized and respected not just in our community, but regionally and nationally for their outstanding achievements.” Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

NY school districts ranked 1 to 608 based on 2023 geometry Regents exams

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

AuSable Valley CSD $24M Capital Project goes to vote Feb. 14

Building repairs, Energy Performance Contract are on the ballot Click here for the important Sun Community News story 

Local educator Jim Howard reflects on his youthful misbehavior, struggles with his father, and the good people who helped him find a better path

By John T Ryan (Please share) Many North Country residents know James “Jim” Howard Jr. in many roles, as a longtime Peru Central School educator, Education Director at Mountain Lake PBS, and SUNY Plattsburgh professor. Soon, Jim Howard may be known as a successful, entertaining author. His book Reflections on a Father and His Son has […]

$1M federal award to Paul Smith’s College

Funding to be used for infrastructure enhancements and long-term stability Click here for the Sun Community News story 

SUNY Plattsburgh senior helps update Underground Railroad exhibit

Teagan Benjamin is an anthropology major at SUNY Plattsburgh Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru School District Hall of Fame Nominations Requested

The Peru Central School District Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for potential candidates.  The District Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals who have made a significant impact on our school or achieved an outstanding contribution(s) to society as a graduate of Peru CSD. The candidate must have attended, been employed, served, or […]

See NY school districts ranked from 1 to 594 based on latest Algebra II Regents exams

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Good luck NAC Wrestling Team representing Section VII

Congratulations to the NAC Wrestling team for being the team to represent Section 7 wrestling at the NYSPHSAA Dual meet championships in Syracuse this coming Saturday. The Bobcats go into this championship with an undefeated record in Section 7 and the CVAC. The Championship event will be held at the Onondaga Community College -SRC Arena. […]

Mother and daughter pursue nursing degrees at SUNY Plattsburgh

Both will graduate in 2025 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

January 26, 2024 – 7:33 a.m. Peru CSD will now be closed for the day. Thank you.

Good Morning. Due to inclement weather, Peru CSD is on a 2-hr delay today.

Good Morning. Due to inclement weather, Peru CSD is on a 2-hr delay today. Thank you.

How NY school districts did on 2023 Algebra I Regents Scores are for the 2022-2023 school year.

% proficient indicates the percentage of students tested who scored at level three or above. Click here to review data county by county 

Moriah native surpasses 1,000 points with Plattsburgh State

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Plattsburgh State mourns loss of former coach Phoebe Strurm

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Vermont State University offers free tuition for some in-state students

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Eloquent Visions: Honoring the Rich Tapestry of Black Artistry

(PLATTSBURGH, NY – Jan. 18, 2024) Strand Center for the Arts is proud to host “Eloquent Visions: Honoring the Rich Tapestry of Black Artistry,” a group exhibition featuring the work of Joel Tineo, William Ransom, Thomas Jerard Greene, Elizabeth Marques, Deanna Wolfe, Takeyce Walter and Winosha Steele. This diverse group exhibition aims to bring forth […]

High schoolers invited to Students Inside Albany program

Visit to capital gives students a close-up look at how state government works Click here for the Sun Community News story 

DMV drops ‘under the hood’ requirement on CDL road test

State hopes to put more school bus drivers behind the wheel Click here for the Sun Community News story