Archive for 'Education News'
Peru Drama Club presents Footloose: The Musical
Three days, four shows March 19-21 Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: March 6th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Education News, Faces of Peru, Northern NY News, Peru School News.
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Berry rescues Peru; Nephew shoots Moriah past SL/N
Reese Duprey left the game with a lower-body injury. Duprey was helped off the floor with 6:13 remaining in the third quarter and did not return Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: March 6th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Sports News.
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275 million free school lunches served in New York State during the past six months
Saving New York Families Up to $450 Million Per Month on Grocery Costs Albany, March 4, 2026 – During National School Breakfast Week, Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted that within just the first six months of the school year, 275 million free school meals have been served in schools statewide. The Governor celebrated this milestone […]
Posted: March 4th, 2026 under Education News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Clinton Community College Drama Club and Adirondack Regional Theatre Launch New Pick‑Up Plays Series
PLATTSBURGH, March 4, 2026 – — Clinton Community College’s Drama Club has partnered with Adirondack Regional Theatre (ART) to launch Pick‑Up Plays, a free monthly public script‑reading series designed to bring together students, faculty and members of the local community in an interactive theater experience. The first reading, Shakespeare’s “As You Like It,” will take […]
Posted: March 4th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, City News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News.
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DEC announces 2026 I BIRD NY Challenge
Participants must identify 10 or more birds Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: March 4th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities, Youth News.
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Active educators is Clinton and Essex Counties eligible to apply for $1000 RENY grant
PLATTSBURGH, March 3, 2026 – Active educators in Clinton and Essex Counties are invited to apply for a $1000 grant that will assist them in their classroom endeavors. The local association of the Retired Educators of New York (RENY), known as the Northeastern Zone (NEZ), will offer the Kramer Memorial Educator Award of $1000 to […]
Posted: March 3rd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Service Org News.
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Peru pulls away to repeat as Class A champion
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Posted: March 2nd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Sports News.
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Coach Mike Hogan inducted into NYS Hall of Fame
February, 28, 2026, Sections VII Facebook page – Tonight before the finals at the NYS Wrestling Championships, Coach Mike Hogan was again honored with a NYS Hall of Fame induction. He was already inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum. A lifetime achievement award for his success as a wrestler and […]
Posted: March 1st, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Faces of Peru, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Sports News.
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Ag in the classroom sprouts success with microgreens
Ausable Forks Elementary School: Kids learn about the importance of agriculture by planting and tasting microgreens Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: February 28th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Education News, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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NYS launches public awareness campaign to educate New Yorkers on access to behavioral heath treatment
Albany, February 27, 2029, News Release – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of a public awareness campaign to educate New Yorkers on regulations that improve access to mental health and substance use disorder care. The ‘Real Care, Real Access to Behavioral Health Services’ campaign highlights regulations that give New Yorkers with qualifying health […]
Posted: February 27th, 2026 under Education News, Highway Dept. News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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Keeseville 250 Committee requesting participation in upcoming celebration
Community leaders, educators, faith organizations, etc. needed for July 19-26 week-long event Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 22nd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Business News, Community Events, Education News, National History, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru, Upstate New York, Veterans' News.
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Seton Catholic launches 2025-28 Growth Plan
Will offer more experimental and independent studies, leadership growth Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 17th, 2026 under City News, Education News, Northern NY News, Religious News.
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AVCS plans for future amidst financial crisis
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Posted: February 17th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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DiNapoli: State tuition assistance program not keeping up with inflation, tuition costs
77,000 Fewer Undergrad Students Receiving Help Compared to 2008 A new report from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli finds that New York’s Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), the state’s primary need-based grant program for college students, has not kept pace with inflation or rising tuition costs since the 2008-09 academic year (AY) and that undergraduate TAP […]
Posted: February 17th, 2026 under Education News, Northern NY News, Social Issues, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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For National Snack Month, focus on healthy options
To the Editor: When you hear the word “snack,” do you think of something sweet or salty? During National Snack Month, it is a great time to rethink what snacks look like and how they support our health — especially for kids and teens. According to the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department […]
Posted: February 16th, 2026 under Community Events, Education News, Heathcare News, National News, Northern NY News.
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I crashed my car on a remote Adirondack road with no cell service. Here’s what I learned
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Posted: February 16th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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Peru Wrestlers are Section VII Champions
Congratulations to Peru! The Nighthawks are your 2026 Section VII Wrestling Champions! Congratulations to all our wrestlers making the trip to state competition following a great day of sectionals yesterday! #SectionVII #Wrestling : @joey_lafranca
Posted: February 16th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Sports News.
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NCCC notches 10% enrollment increase for spring 2026
North Country Community College started its seventh consecutive term of enrollment growth with the start of the 2026 semester Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: February 14th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News.
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Adirondack Center for Writing Seeks Writing Submissions By North Country Teens
The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) is seeking submissions for its fourth annual print publication of its Wild Words Adirondack Teen Writing Anthology. Teens ages 13-19 living in the North Country of New York State are eligible to submit their creative writing for consideration in the anthology, which will be published in the spring of […]
Posted: February 12th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Youth News.
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FitzPatrick Cancer Center Launches Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training to Support Post-Treatment Well‑Being
Free 8-week series includes private sessions with dietitian Plattsburgh, NY — Helping cancer survivors rebuild their relationship with food and improve their overall wellbeing with a balanced approach to nourishment are the goals of Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training (MB-EAT), an eight-week series that begins Thursday, March 12 at 5 pm. It is free for all […]
Posted: February 9th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Education News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Michelin brings Winter Tire Driving Academy to Lake Placid in February
What: The 2026 Michelin Winter Tire Academy will offer a two-hour, hands-on winter driving experience at the Lake Placid Airport. Participants will learn how to navigate snowy and icy conditions on a custom-built course with expert instructors. Vehicles will be provided. When: Select dates in February: Feb. 7–8, 14–15, and Feb 21–22. Session times: 8 […]
Posted: February 9th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Regular Monthly School Board Meeting February 2026
Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 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 open public session business at approximately 7:00 PM. […]
Posted: February 6th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Feb. 7 A.I. Training Course Offered – Hands on Training
Posted: February 6th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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North Country at Work: Saranac Lake school bus driver says it’s a great job for working parents
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Posted: February 5th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Social Issues.
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Vermont nurses raise alarms about proposed federal loan limits
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Posted: February 4th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Heathcare News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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