The Peru Gazette

April 9 – 2:30 pm, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Avenue, Plattsburgh. Portraits from the turn of the 19th century and the stories they might tell. The Clinton County Historical Association has 17,000 portraits in their collection taken between 1890 and 1920, and some of the most unusual and interesting will be shared along with the known or occasionally speculated background […]

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As dependence on the Internet continues to grow rapidly, so too does the need to safeguard our online world. Clarkson University is rising to meet this challenge by offering a new Master’s degree in Cybersecurity.   Image The new STEM-designated program will offer an interdisciplinary approach where students will have a diverse range of choices. […]

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“If I didn’t dislocate my knee, I never would have started track,” said Evie Liberty Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

PLATTSBURGH – Active educators in Clinton and Essex Counties are invited to apply for a $500 grant to 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 $500 to be awarded to a […]

Good morning PTO members, Just sending a quick reminder that applications for the Vice President and Fundraising Officer positions are due tomorrow in order to be considered for the position. To apply, please use the link below: Application Submission Link: https://tinyurl.com/PeruPTOapplynow ____________ Fundraising Officer: Key responsibilities include: Developing and implementing innovative fundraising campaigns and events. […]

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Note: Many school districts in the North Country are closed the week of April 8 for Spring Break. Northeastern Clinton Central School District: No classes Lake Placid School District: No classes Tupper Lake Central School District: No classes Saranac Lake Central School District: No classes Saranac Central School District: Early dismissal Massena Central School District: […]

The Peru Central School Board of Education will gather Tuesday, March 26th and Thursday, March 28th at 6:00 PM to conduct 24-25 budget workshops. The March 26th meeting will be held in the High School Community Room. The March 28th meeting will be held in the High School Cafeteria. At these workshops, the School Board […]

Reprinted with Press-Republican permission. Appeared in the March 13, 2024 edition.  VIEWPOINT EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a guest editorial by Jim Zachary. Zachary is CNHI Director of Newsroom Standards & Practices can be reached at jzachary@cnhi.com. All government business is your business. Government can only be of, by and for the people when it is […]

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The Peru Central School District is seeking candidates to fill one (1) at-large seat on the Board of Education due to the upcoming expiration of Ms. Bonnie Berry’s term of office. The three-year term of the seat runs from July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027. The Petition for Nomination of Candidate form is available […]

AuSable Valley Central School District· Tickets are now on sale for this year’s production, Guys and Dolls. Show dates are March 14th, 15th, and 16th at 7:00 pm and March 17th at 2:00 pm at the AuSable Valley Middle/High School auditorium. Last year we sold out our Saturday and Sunday shows, so order your tickets […]

Seven colleges from all over the state are among the top 100 party schools in the U.S., Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Unified basketball welcomes Peru at premiere assembly game Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Musical navigates the challenges of high school with humor Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Registration for children living in the Peru Central School District who will be attending Kindergarten in September 2024 is now being accepted. Your child must be five (5) years of age on or before December 1, 2024 to be eligible for Kindergarten in the fall of 2024. Complete the registration packet at https://www.perucsd.org/district/student-registration/. Please bring […]

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When: Saturday, 4/20 at 8am Where: Peru Fire Department and then the town road of your choice Who: You & your crew! This is a fun family event that gives back to our community and to our environment! Please mark “interested” or “going” on the event to stay up to date on all the details! […]

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The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a special meeting in the High School Community Room on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 7:15 AM.  The main purpose of this meeting is to approve a bid award and a health/welfare service contract.  At this time, no other district business is anticipated. The agenda will be […]