Archive for 'Peru School News'
Alice Robinson and Jordan Stephney graduate from UVM
BURLINGTON, VT (05/23/2013)(readMedia)– Some 2,557 students were awarded a variety of bachelor’s degrees during the University of Vermont’s 211th Commencement ceremonies on May 19. There were some 575 advanced degrees and certificates awarded by the UVM Graduate College and approximately 106 women and men took the oath of Hippocrates following the awarding of their M.D. [...]
Posted: May 24th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Youth News.
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Dr. Patrick Brimstein reflects on his first year as Peru Central Superintendent
In July Dr. Patrick Brimstein will have been at the helm of Peru Central School for one year. He was kind enough to meet with the Peru Gazette to discuss his start as Superintendent. Adele Douglas conducted the interview. What are your impressions of the school? “In general the kids here seem to be very [...]
Posted: May 23rd, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Youth News.
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Peru School Budget Approved by Voters, Wyckoff and Mayer Elected
Tupper Lake, Newcomb, Minerva budgets fail » Local News » Press-Republican.
Posted: May 22nd, 2013 under General News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Youth News.
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Jonna Maria Peryer graduates from St. Michael’s College
Jonna Marie Peryer , daughter of Sandra Esposito of Peru graduated from Saint Michael’s College with a Bachelor of Science, cum laude degree in Biology at the college’s 106th commencement exercises held on the college campus May 12th. The Commencement speaker was political commentator Mark Shields,
Posted: May 20th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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Superintendency attracts fewer educators
Superintendency attracts fewer educators » Local News » Press-Republican.
Posted: May 7th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru School News.
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Peru Intermediate School families exercising together
Peru Intermediate School families exercising together » Lifestyles » Press-Republican.
Posted: May 7th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru School News.
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Cursive instruction declining in area schools
Cursive instruction declining in area schools » Local News » Press-Republican.
Posted: April 14th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru School News.
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Charles Remillard Named to SUNY Oneonta All-Academic Team
Charles Remillard, of Peru, NY, was one of 62 SUNY Oneonta student-athletes named to the State University of New York Athletic Conference All-Academic Team for the fall 2012 season. To qualify for the All-Academic Team, a student must be varsity athlete who has completed the entire season and earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.3 [...]
Posted: April 13th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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SUNY Plattsburgh Dean’s List released
SUNY Plattsburgh Dean’s List released » Local News » Press-Republican.
Posted: April 13th, 2013 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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Does the New York lottery money really go to schools? According to this report Peru Central received almost $3.2 million
Does the New York lottery money really go to schools? | syracuse.com.
Posted: April 1st, 2013 under Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru School News, State Government News.
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Michael Higgins of Peru named to Dean’s List at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
TROY, NY (03/29/2013)(readMedia)– Michael Higgins of Peru has been named to the Dean’s list at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for the Fall 2012 semester. The dean’s list recognizes full-time students who maintain grade-point averages of a minimum of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 and have no grades below “C.” Higgins studies Mechanical Engineering.
Posted: March 29th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Youth News.
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State Board recommends Peru’s Lyon Street School for State and National Registers of Historic Places
See recommended places listing See our October 2010 story on the school
Posted: March 28th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Peru Central state aid to increase by $859K under approved NYS budget (4.3%)
State Aid – County by County, District by District
Posted: March 28th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru School News.
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Senator Betty Little comments on the new NYS budget
“The new budget keeps state spending below a two percent cap for a third consecutive year, funds programs and services important to many in our communities and includes new tax relief to help families and businesses. On-time is what should always be the case, but doing so three years in [...]
Posted: March 27th, 2013 under Business News, Education News, General News, Opinion, Peru School News, Town Board News.
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Peru Central addresses name change
Peru Central addresses name change » Local News » Press-Republican.
Posted: March 26th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Peru Central proposes staff reductions
Peru Central proposes staff reductions » Local News » Press-Republican.
Posted: March 23rd, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Youth News.
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Property Tax Rates by State | Find Out Where You Ranks
Property Tax Rates by State | Find Out Where You Rank. | : Buying & Savings Tips | Consumer Advice | Local Businesses | DexKnows.
Posted: March 22nd, 2013 under General News, Peru School News, State Government News, Town Board News.
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Peru Central searching for $1.3 million savings
PCSD searching for $1.3 million savings » Local News » Press-Republican.
Posted: March 17th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Scouts honored, costs curtailed, Youth Commission members approved
By John T. Ryan On March 11th the Peru Town Board continued its effort to recognize Peru Boy Scout Troop 49’s Eagle Scouts. Eleven Troop 49 scouts have achieved the Eagle Scout rank in the last two years and four additional scouts are working towards the Eagle rank. Nathan Fuller achieved the Eagle Scout rank [...]
Posted: March 13th, 2013 under Community Events, General News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Town Board News, Youth News.
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In Albany, teachers unions’ lobbying power remains unmatched
In Albany, teachers unions’ lobbying power remains unmatched | GothamSchools.
Posted: March 7th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru School News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Seton schools merge governing bodies
Seton schools merge governing bodies » Local News » Press-Republican.
Posted: March 7th, 2013 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru School News, Youth News.
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A great upcoming activity in Peru
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA: Enchanted Edition presented by Peru Drama Club this weekend. Show Dates: March Thurs. 7th & Fri. 8th at 7:30 PM and March Sat. 9th at 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM Ticket Prices: Students $5, Adults $10
Posted: March 7th, 2013 under General News, Peru School News, Things to do in & near Peru, Youth News.
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Town Board honors Eagle Scouts and passes tax exemption for Cold War Veterans
By Donald McBrayer The Town Board held their Regular Meeting on Monday February 26. Everyone was in attendance. Six Eagle Scouts were recognized and awarded certificates for their achievements by Town Supervisor Peter Glushko. Nathan Tuller (not present) — Received Eagle on 9/4/11. Nathan replaced the concrete footers for the cannons at the American Legion [...]
Posted: February 26th, 2013 under General News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News, Youth News.
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Voting for the School’s New Name taking place until March 1st
Peru Indians Happenings Combining a separate middle and high school into one requires the district to register the new 7-12 building configuration. The district invites our greater community of students, parents, citizens and staff members to help name the school. All other school traditions remain in place. The student council was asked to help organize [...]
Posted: February 26th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Indians, Eagles to meet in boys’ basketball ‘B’ finals
Indians, Eagles to meet in boys’ basketball ‘B’ finals » Sports » Press-Republican.
Posted: February 24th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Youth News.
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Peru Central approves administrative reorganization
Peru Central approves administrative reorganization » Local News » Press-Republican.
Posted: February 16th, 2013 under General News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Changes for Peru School district
Changes for Peru School district | New York – WPTZ Home.
Posted: February 14th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru School News.
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Rate rise new worry; Teacher retirement costs to jump 37% next year
Rate rise new worry – Times Union.
Posted: February 14th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru School News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Schools fight for share of $203 million; confusion over how funding will be doled out
Watertown Daily Times | Schools fight for share of $203 million; confusion over how funding will be doled out.
Posted: February 11th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru School News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Peru Central anticipates $2.9 million deficit
Peru Central anticipates $2.9 million deficit » Local News » Press-Republican.
Posted: February 9th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru School News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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RPI president warns of budget cuts’ impact: Cuomo’s budget spends more on the Buffalo Bills than pre-k programs
Campus Notebook: RPI president warns of budget cuts’ impact – Times Union.
Posted: February 7th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru School News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Ravi Ross named to the Dean’s List at The College at Brockport
BROCKPORT, NY (02/06/2013)(readMedia)– The College at Brockport, State University of New York, recently honored students who excelled academically by naming them to the Dean’s List for the fall 2012 semester. Ravi Ross of Peru, NY was named to the Dean’s List. Students who earn a GPA of 3.70–3.99 are named to the Dean’s List with Honors, while [...]
Posted: February 6th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Youth News.
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Peru bus proposition passes
Peru bus proposition passes » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.
Posted: January 28th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru School News.
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School aid for each school available here
Capitol Confidential » School aid runs here.
Posted: January 27th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru School News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Local high school students meet in Peru with state legislators
Local high school students meet with state legislators » Local News » Press-Republican.
Posted: January 27th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru School News.
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Douglas Osborne of Peru named to the Fall 2012 Dean’s List at the University of New Hampshire
DURHAM, NH (01/24/2013)(readMedia)– Douglas Osborne of Peru has earned Honors for the fall semester of the 2012-2013 academic year at the University of New Hampshire. Students named to the Dean’s List at the University of New Hampshire have earned recognition through their superior scholastic performance. Highest Honors are awarded to students who earn a semester grade point [...]
Posted: January 24th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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Don’t forget to vote today on PSC bus purchases
Peru Central School District residents will vote today on a proposed bus purchase. The vote by qualified residents will take place from noon to 9 p.m. in the gymnasium of the High School Building. The proposition asks for permission to purchase three standard 65-passenger buses at an estimated maximum cost of $110,000 each, with the [...]
Posted: January 24th, 2013 under General News, Peru School News.
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Morgan Flynn and Nathanael LePage are Deans’ List students
The following Peru residents have been named to the Siena College Deans’ List for the Fall 2012 semester. Morgan Flynn, a junior English education major, of Peru, NY. Nathanael LePage, a senior Spanish major, of Peru, NY. To be named to the Deans’ List, a student’s grade point average for the semester must be between [...]
Posted: January 22nd, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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Peru Assistant Principal to share what he’s learned for King Commemoration
Educator to share what he’s learned for King Commemoration » Local News » Press-Republican.
Posted: January 20th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru School News.
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James Ford on Geneseo Dean’s List
GENESEO, NY (01/18/2013)(readMedia)– James Ford from Peru, NY (12972) was named to the Dean’s List at The State University of New York at Geneseo for the fall semester 2012. To be on the list, a student must have achieved a 3.5 grade point average while taking at least 12 credit hours. SUNY Geneseo is a public liberal [...]
Posted: January 18th, 2013 under Education News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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Rochelle LaForest on Alfred State Dean’s List
ALFRED, NY Rochelle LaForest, a resident of Peru, NY, was among over 500 students from Alfred State who made the fall 2012 Dean’s List. Alfred State offers associate degrees in 50 programs in the fields of agriculture, health, business, vocational, and engineering technology, as well as liberal arts and sciences. There are also 19 baccalaureate [...]
Posted: January 18th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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Tougher security on way for schools; State gun law provides funding for protection against armed intruders
Tougher security on way for schools – Times Union.
Posted: January 17th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Peru School News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Alyssa R. Estus named to SUNY Oswego Deans’ List
OSWEGO, NY (01/16/2013)(readMedia)– Alyssa Estus of Peru, a junior adolescence education major, has been named to the Deans’ List for the fall semester at SUNY Oswego. The President’s and Deans’ lists represent the academic top 25.9 percent of the Oswego student body. To be included on the Deans’ List, students must have a semester grade average of [...]
Posted: January 16th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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Town of Peru awarded “Safe Routes to School” grant
By Adele Douglas The Town of Peru has been awarded $235,000 Safe Routes to School (STRS) grant for infrastructure and non-infrastructure elements to improve the safety of walking and biking to Peru Central School. STRS grants are 100% federally funded and are administered by NYSDOT. The Town has been working to improve the walkability of the [...]
Posted: January 14th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Superintendents: Fiscal changes critical to education reform
Superintendents: Fiscal changes critical to education reform » Local News » Press-Republican.
Posted: January 7th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru School News, State Government News.
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Saranac Lake school district reviews security measures
SL school district reviews security measures – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com
Posted: January 6th, 2013 under Education News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Peru School News.
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Indians repeat in Peru Wrestling Classic
Indians repeat in Peru Wrestling Classic » Sports » Press-Republican.
Posted: January 6th, 2013 under General News, Peru School News.
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Cursive writing becoming a postscript in NYS
Cursive writing becoming a postscript – Times Union.
Posted: January 2nd, 2013 under Education News, General News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Rodney Ralston former Peru School Board member passes away
Rodney Ralston » Obituaries » Press-Republican.
Posted: December 18th, 2012 under General News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Peru residents make the Dean’s List at RIT
ROCHESTER, NY (12/18/2012)(readMedia)– The following local residents made the Dean’s List for Fall 2012 quarter at Rochester Institute of Technology: Jesse Charland of Peru, N.Y., a second-year student in RIT’s B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences. Keegan Parrotte of Peru, N.Y., a second-year student in RIT’s B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information [...]
Posted: December 18th, 2012 under Education News, General News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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