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DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2%

Property tax levy growth for New York’s school districts and 10 cities will remain capped at 2% for the fourth year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The tax cap, which first applied to local governments (excluding New York City) and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases […]

Helen Nerska presents “Portraits and Painters of the Early Champlain Valley (1800-1865)”

Anthony Falvo is proud to be a U S Marine

By John T Ryan Peru, NY – January 9, 2025—Four members of Peru High School’s 2024 graduating class are proud members of the U.S. Marine Corps. Anthony Falvo, the 18-year-old son of Jim and Dorina Falvo, is one of them. Anthony has been home for a few weeks since his November 8 Basic Training graduation. […]

Growing interest in trades drives CVES expansion

From enrollment of less than 600 students, more than 800 are now attending CV-TEC Click here for the Adirondack Explorer Story 

Families encouraged to apply early for camps

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced that online registration for the 2025 Summer Camps program will open on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 1 p.m. Parents and guardians can register youth for a week of camp, manage their account, and complete required forms and waivers through a […]

Regular School BOard Monthly Meeting January 2025

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the High School Community Room. An executive session is anticipated immediately following the 6:30 PM start, and the Board will reconvene for open public session business at approximately 7:00 PM. The meeting will be […]

See state math test opt-out rates for NY school districts for 2023-2024 school year

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Carbon monoxide that sent 5 to hospitals came from food warmer in kitchen, school official says

The charter school did not have carbon monoxide detectors  Click here for Syracuse.com story 

Clinton Announces Dean’s and President’s Lists for Fall 2024

Plattsburgh, New York – Clinton Community College’s Administrator in Charge, Ken Knelly, is proud to recognize the following students on their high academic performance during the Fall 2024 semester. Dean’s List students earned a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.749. President’s List students achieved a grade point average of 3.75 or above. Fall 2024 […]

Peru CSD Prekindergarten Registration Open

Prekindergarten registration is now open for children living in the Peru School District who wish to attend in September 2025. Children must be four (4) years of age on or before December 1, 2025, to be eligible for Prekindergarten in the fall of 2025. The child’s completed registration packet, immunization records, physical exam, birth certificate, […]

Peru CSD Seeks Board of Education Candidates

The Peru Central School District is seeking candidates to fill two (2) at-large seats on the Board of Education due to the upcoming expiration of the terms of Ms. Sarah Graves and Mr. Steven Peters. The three-year term for each seat runs from July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028. The Petition for Nomination of […]

Winooski to consider ‘sanctuary school’ policy to protect immigrant students

Click here for the VTDigger story 

School Board Committee Meeting

Peru High School News Release The Peru CSD Board of Education’s Policy Committee will meet briefly on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 9:00 AM. The meeting will take place in the High School Building, in the District Office. The sole purpose of the meeting is for policy development of proposed Policy #0105. (Updated 1/4/25 following […]

Climate Smart Community Grants Awarded

DEC Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar has announced more than $16 million in Climate Smart Communities Grant awards to municipalities across the state. The grant awards represent the largest ever awarded since the program was created thanks to funding from the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022. The funded projects […]

CCHA January events calendar

All events are free and open to the public. December 31, 2024 January 9th, 2:30 pm, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Avenue, Plattsburgh.  History of Clinton County in Pictures. Where did the County start, and how did it develop? See photos of the towns and villages that formed to become part of the Clinton County story. […]

Peru & Ticonderoga students spread HOPE with joint podcast, mini-summit:

Sweethearts and Heroes News Release PERU, NY — Peru and Ticonderoga high school students gathered here recently for a special mini-summit that included a joint podcast recording and other inspiring activities that swirled around HOPE (Hold On, Possibilities Exist). On Wednesday, Dec. 18, 14 Ticonderoga students and their teachers, Kate Crammond and Sarah Ellsworth, went […]

CCC Alumni Spotlight

New York school districts ranked from 1 to 609 based on new test scores in science

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Clinton Community College Names Enzo its Official Dog

CCC News Release –  Plattsburgh, NY — Clinton Community College Administrator in Charge Ken Knelly has named Enzo, a seven-year-old English Creme Golden Retriever, the “Official Dog of Clinton Community College.” The appointment was effective following the college’s Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 17 where the authorization for the appointment was approved. This […]

New legislation looks to protect students from extreme heat

All school districts develop plans to mitigate extreme heat in classrooms and support services spaces and to establish a maximum allowable temperature Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Clinton Community College Honors Mike Zerrahn as He Retires

CCC News Release – Plattsburgh, NY — Clinton Community College (CCC) has been shaped by countless people over the years, making it the invaluable resource it is today for the North Country. But every so often, someone comes along who doesn’t just leave their mark—they leave a legacy. That’s exactly what Mike Zerrahn has done. […]

Section VII students including Peru’s Brady O’Connell, honored at MetLife Stadium

December 2024 – NYS Section VII – We’re very proud of our “Heart of a Giant” Award finalists! Saranac Lake’s Zane Ragsdale, Peru’s Brady O’Connell and Northeastern Clinton’s Katelynn Johnston are at MetLife Stadium representing Section VII and their schools and being honored by the @nygiants! #SectionVII

Board Committee Meeting 12/18/24

The Peru CSD Board of Education’s Policy Committee will meet on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 12:30 PM in the District Office (high school building) to develop policy for its 2000 – 8000 series. The meeting is open to the public and current District, County, State and Federal safety procedures and protocols will be followed. […]

SUNY Plattsburgh to confer 300+ degrees at winter commencement

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Babbie Museum’s 3rd Annual Holiday Bazaar this Saturday and Sunday

The Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum is hosting its 3rd Annual Holiday Bazaar this coming weekend, Saturday, December 7th, and Sunday, December 8th, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Museum’s main building, 250 River Road, Peru, NY. This event is for anyone who wants to support local vendors during the Holiday Season […]