The Peru Gazette

WESTPORT, NY – Champlain Area Trails (CATS), an accredited land trust founded in 2009, is dedicated to creating and maintaining trails, protecting land, connecting people with nature, and promoting economic vitality in the Champlain Valley. With over 100 miles of trails, 3,000 acres of protected land, and hundreds of hikes, outdoor education outings, and volunteer […]

1st graders sang patriotic songs and gave speeches about the history of each branch of the military Click here for the MYNBC5 news story 

Plattsburgh, NY –A group of former Clinton Community College (CCC) students and coaches were recently honored with induction into the National Semi-Pro Baseball Hall of Fame for their outstanding achievements in the Champlain Valley Baseball League. These athletes and coaches have made significant contributions to the sport, and this recognition highlights their lasting impact on […]

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Plattsburgh, N.Y. – Clinton Community College (CCC) recently celebrated the leadership and dedication of David Favro, who served as chairperson of the Board of Trustees for the past eight years. Family, friends of the college, board members from the trustees, alumni, and foundation boards, as well as CCC employees, gathered to honor Favro’s service and […]

SUNY Plattsburgh’s Office of Institutional Advancement is hiring! Do you, or someone you know, have an interest in working in nonprofit fundraising? Depending on experience, the successful candidate will be hired as a leadership gift officer or senior gift officer. For a full job description and information on how to apply, go to https://jobs.plattsburgh.edu/postings/15031. Applicants should […]

On the first floor of a Siena College freshman dormitory, a dedicated staff of college students and retirees make hundreds of calls every night. Click here for the Times-Union story 

Opportunities available for college-bound students and those planning to enter workforce PLATTSBURGH, NY (10/17/2024) – Peru High School students Madison Nephew and Reese Mason were fairly certain about the careers they’d be pursuing after graduation. Still, the University of Vermont Health Network’s (UVHN) recent Career Fair opened their eyes to the wide array of health […]

History of the voting machine, popcorn and cider Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Plattsburgh N.Y. – The New York State Federation of Home Bureaus has established a $10,000 endowed scholarship at Clinton Community College (CCC) in honor of Donna Fountain, a proud alumna from the class of 1974, the college announced today. NYS Federation of Home Bureaus has long been committed to supporting higher education through its Scholarship […]

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a brief, special meeting in the High School Community Room on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 7:30 AM.  The sole purpose of this meeting is to consider approval of a resolution pertaining to an emergency capital project.  At this time, no other district business is anticipated. The […]

On October 10th, McDonald’s owners and operators in Peru are hosting a digital fundraiser to support Peru High’s athletics. From 3 to 9 p.m., 20% of all app sales will be donated to local youth sports programs. This event is part of a larger New England initiative, with more than 130 McDonald’s restaurants participating across […]

Plattsburgh, N.Y. – Clinton Community College’s Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) program recently hosted a special lunch event highlighting how an associate degree can be a significant first step toward various careers. Faculty and staff shared their personal stories of starting in community college and building successful careers in business and sports management, nursing, […]

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NYS Education Commissioner to join Thursday, Oct. 17 celebration Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Keeseville, NY—On Monday, September 30th, Dr. Tim Mihuc, Director of the Lake Champlain Research Institute, will present an overview of microplastics and research underway to identify sources of these tiny pollutants in our waterways in Keesville, NY. Dr. Mihuc’s Microplastics in Lake Champlain presentation is a special fall edition of the Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain […]

Peru Central School District will hold a town hall meeting on Tuesday, September 24th, from approximately 6:00 to 7:00 PM in the High School Community Room. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct a public information session regarding an upcoming October capital project vote. All residents of the District are welcome to attend. The […]

The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) will host “It’s Called Rhetoric,” a public speaking workshop on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 6:30 p.m. This workshop is designed to help attendees become more critical listeners and effective speakers. It is free and open to all experience levels; teens are welcome alongside adults. Learn more and register for […]

Plattsburgh, NY – Clinton Community College will host National Voter Registration Day and Constitution Day events on Tuesday, September 17th. From 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, the League of Women Voters will be on campus to assist with voter registration. This event provides an opportunity for community members to register to vote and participate in […]

Regular Monthly Meeting September 2024 The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 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 […]