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Archive for 'Education News'

‘Return to Auschwitz’ wins Emmy

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Founder of Champlain trails group looks to retire

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No more daily printed Glens Falls Post-Star

The Post-Star said it will publish a print paper only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Click here for the Chronicle story 

Saranac chooses Spartan for new mascot

“Chiefs” retired as of July 1, 2023 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Rural students are less likely to go to college. This group aims to change that

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TOP STORY CCC offering three cannabis courses as industry’s popularity grows

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10 NY colleges are among the 50 most expensive, including No. 1 in nation

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Essay Contest for Young People: Online Workshop Now Available

Adirondack Park – A writing workshop is now available online to help young people enter the essay contest My Dreams for My Community.   North Country residents between ages 13 and 25 can win up to $400 by writing about their vision for the Adirondacks.  Submissions are due by June 15, 2023. In a workshop recorded […]

The banners are up again

Fastening photos of Peru High School”s graduating seniors along Route 22B began during the Covid pandemic. Fortunately, the practice is continuing! Parents, family, and friends erected 130 banners on Saturday. Thanks to Jennifer Madore for the photos and congratulations to all the seniors. 

Another celebration of our region’s glorious history

By John T. Ryan May 26, 2023 – Plattsburgh Excitement was in the air Friday as many supporters attended the groundbreaking ceremonies for the Battlefield Memorial Gateway. Town of Plattsburgh Supervisor Michael Cashman told the large gathering he was so excited he had trouble sleeping the previous night. Located on Route 9 across from Clare […]

This boy’s hometown in Ukraine was bombed. Now he’s graduating in the Adirondacks

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Paul Smith’s College is not closing, but its acquisition is in limbo

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SUNY Plattsburgh celebrates 2023 graduates

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Babbie Museum Opening Weekend continues on Sunday

Peru – May 20, 2023 – Several people enjoyed a visit to the Babbie Museum’s today, including the Blanchard family from Saranac Lake. Plows tilled the museum’s fields while another early 1900s belt-driven machine removed ears from corn stalks. Volunteers operated Children’s rides and Peru Town Historian Helen Nerska has a Peru historical display. Lincoln […]

Gov. Hochul considers potentially using SUNY campuses to house asylum seekers

Plattsburgh Mayor Chris Rosenquest confirmed to NBC5 that members of Hochul’s administration were in the city on Wednesday touring residential halls at SUNY Plattsburgh to potentially house migrants. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Clinton Co. approves 2023-24 school budgets

Propositions include funding for school buses, libraries Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru Central students excel in SUNY-led effort

SUNY Plattsburgh faculty organize, judge regional science fair Click here for the Sun Community News story 

May 16 – Section VII Tuesday: Peru, Saranac win on links

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Advice for protecting plants from this week’s frost

Frost not unusual this time of year Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

May 16, 2023 Peru Central School District Vote & Election Results

Budget Proposition #1 – 354 yes, 179 no Bus Proposition #2 – 385 yes, 152 no Board of Ed Proposition #3 – 462 yes, 76 no Board of Ed – Sarah Mitchell – 401, Stephanie Boswell-Davies – 330 Total Ballots Cast – 540 Note – The district office corrected the total ballots cast to 540. […]

An enjoyable experience at the Peru Central Spring Concert

Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 9:30 p.m. Just returned from Peru Central’s Grades 9-12 Spring Concert. It was WONDERFUL! Congratulations to the students, the supportive parents, and the outstanding teachers Christopher Urban, Todd Pray and Emily Allen.

School Budget Vote today, May 16, 2023, from Noon to 9 p.m. in the Peru High School Community Room

School Budget Notice 2023

Malone Central School District appoints Brandon Pelkey as superintendent

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2,500+ sign petition to save SUNY Potsdam theatre and dance

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DEC Reminds Water Recreationists to ‘Clean, Drain, and Dry’ Watercraft and Equipment to Protect New York’s Waters from Invasive Species

Boat Stewards to Conduct Boat Inspections and Educate Recreating Public at Boat Launches Statewide Beginning Memorial Day Weekend More than 14,000 Detections of Aquatic Invasive Species Intercepted by Stewards in 2021 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today reminded everyone to clean, drain, and dry boats and trailers and disinfect […]