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Longtime Peru teacher Fred Wachtmeister passes away

Click here for the Hamilton Funeral Home obituary 

Peru Golf Team Wins Section 7 Sectionals

Congratulations to The Peru Nighthawks on winning Section 7 Sectionals on Thursday, May 23. 4 out of 6 players. Good luck to the golfers and Congrats to the team on their section win.

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.  

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 […]

Peru Central School District Voting Results

Budget Proposition #1 Yes – 327 No – 153 Bus Proposition #2 Yes – 327 No – 155 Total Ballots Cast 483 Board Member Bonnie Berry – re-elected for 3-yr term with 364 votes 

Special BOE Meeting May 21

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a special meeting in the High School Library on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 6:30 PM.  It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:30 PM start and that the Board will reconvene for open public session business at approximately 7:00 PM. […]

Firefighters and emergency personnel bring a real-life experience to Peru High School juniors and seniors

By John T Ryan Peru, May 16, 2024—This morning, Peru High School’s juniors and seniors witnessed something that, hopefully, they’ll never forget. The two-hundred-fifty students watched as firefighters, emergency personnel and student volunters reenacted a two-vehicle crash involving drugs and distracted driving. One youth died at the scene of the crash. Later, in the high […]

Peru High School Concert this Friday

Marino wins 200th game as Peru baseball coach

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Regular Monthly School Board Meeting May 2024

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024, at 6:30 PM in the High School Community Room. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:30 PM start, and that the Board will reconvene for open public session business at approximately […]

Event by Peru K-5 PTO, Paint Parties with Jessie 

PTO invites you to a Paint Party with artist Jessie Furnia on Saturday, May 11th, from 1-3 pm. This event is open to the public; all ages are welcome to paint with us! Please register to reserve your spot using the SignUp link, children must be registered as well. The cost is $30/painter. Cash, checks […]

Peru grad named SUNYAC women’s tennis Rookie of the Year

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Peru Central’s Chapter of the Science National Honor Society strives to strengthen the school’s science program and expand students’ interest in science

“All five students put in much work beyond the school day.” By John T Ryan  Over the past twenty years, American schools have strived to strengthen their science programs. The emphasis on science followed a 2005 report titled Rising Above the Gathering Storm issued by the U.S. National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine. The […]

Twelve more graduates of North Country Welding Academy including a Peru High School grad

By John T Ryan Over the past several years, the Plattsburgh region has become a manufacturing hub, especially in the transportation industry. With that success, there’s a need for special skills, such as welding. On Friday, April 26, North Country Welding Academy held its third graduation ceremony at Clinton Community College’s Institute of Advanced Manufacturing […]

THE NEW YORK STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES THE EXPANSION OF OPTIONS FOR BUSINESSES WITH LIQUOR LICENSES IN THE ENACTED FY2025 BUDGET

As The Service Industry Continues to Recover, To-Go Drinks Are Extended and Outdoor Dining Is Made Permanent Additional ABC Commission Recommendations Are Put In Place, Bringing More Opportunities for Small Businesses With the enactment of the FY2025 Budget, the State Liquor Authority is highlighting significant changes to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law. These measures will […]

NY State Police, Assemblyman Billy Jones and the Towns of Peru and Ausable support renaming bridge to honor State Police Captain Christopher J. Garrow

Peru Town Board April 22 Meeting highlights:  Responding to a request from Assemblyman Billy Jones, the board unanimously approved a resolution supporting renaming the “Carpenter’s Flats Bridge” in the Town of Peru (NYSDOT#1005970) the “Captain Christopher J. Garrow Memorial Bridge.” The Town of AuSable passed a similar resolution. The New York State Police presented the […]

Peru Central School District is partners with River Valley Regenerative to compost food scraps!

River Valley Regenerative is part of the ADK Action group called Compost for Good, responsible for community compost projects in Lewis, St. Lawrence, Franklin, Clinton, and Essex Counties. Compost for Good supports the composting goals of individuals, businesses, municipalities, innovators, institutions, and organizations through technical assistance, product and feedstock research, strategic development, and the fostering […]

3rd Annual Town of Peru Green Up Day on Saturday, April 20th from 8 am to 12 pm

The first 50 kids who join us will receive a coupon for one free ice cream cone from Stewart’s. Spring has arrived signaling it’s time to start planning the 3rd Annual Town of Peru Green Up Day on Saturday, April 20th from 8 am to 12 pm. We invite you to join the Peru Lions […]

Special School Board Meeting April 2024

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a special meeting in the High School Library on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 7:30 AM.  The purpose of this meeting is to adopt the 24-25 property tax report card and to vote on the BOCES (CVES) administrative budget and on the slate of candidates running for […]

CVAC, MVAC unveil winter 2023-24 scholar athletes

Congratulations Ophelia Breen and Mark Dubay Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Regular School Board Monthly Meeting for April 2024

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 6:30 PM in the High School Cafeteria. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:30 PM start, and that the Board will reconvene for open public session business at approximately 7:00 […]

Peru students learn about career opportunities that are not far from home

By John T Ryan Peru, NY, Thursday, March 28- “I feel good energy in the room,” commented Peru Middle School Principal Jim Manchester as he observed 6th and 7th students in Peru High School gymnasium. “This is a great opportunity for students to learn about what’s in our community and potential careers.” Manchester was speaking […]

See state test opt-out rates for NY school districts for 2022-2023 school year

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New NY graduation rates out: Browse, search 2023 data for over 600 districts statewide

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