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O’Connell breaks TD record as Peru drubs Massena for subregional win

Click here for the Press-Republican’s detailed story  Click here for the NBC5 video coverage. 

Peru Nighthawks dominate Massena Red Raiders in Section VII Super Bowl

  Beekmantown – Saturday, November 12, 2022 – Peru over Massena 44 – 16. The Nighthawks next game is also in Beekmantown on Saturday, November 19th at 1 p.m. vs. the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Indians. Click here for these and more Peru Gazette photos.

Vietnam War veteran receives honorary high school diploma, awards during Veterans Day ceremony

Cpl. Greg Lee volunteers with the North Country Honor Flight. Click here for the NBC5 story 

Burlington voters overwhelmingly approve $165 million bond for a new high school

Click here for the VTDigger story 

Saranac Central soccer program makes heartfelt $20K+ donation

Making a difference on and off the field with a lasting legacy Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Hathaway sets a Section VII swim record

Saturday, November 5 – Congratulations to Peru student Alexis Hathaway who surpassed a 100-meter backstroke record that stood for twenty-seven years. Alexis recorded a time of 1:02:89 surpassing Erica Lindsay’s  time of 1:02:90 set on September 15, 1995. Alexis set the record at Section VII competition held last Saturday at Ausable Valley Central. Alexis swims […]

Cornell University suspends frat parties after reported sexual assault, druggings

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

President’s door revolves again at Paul Smith’s College

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Nighthawks defeat Eagles to win Sectional Championship

Plattsburgh – Saturday, November 5, 2022 – The Peru Nighthawks defeated the Beekmantown Eagles 42 -8 to win the Section VII, Class B, 2022 Boys Football Championship. The game was played on the Plattsburgh High School field. The Nighthawks led 27-0 at halftime. Click here to view Peru Gazette pre-game and pre-halftime photos.

Peru Lions perform vision screenings at BOCES

The Peru Lions Club was at BOCES (Rise for the Center of Success) Friday morning, performing vision screenings for twenty-seven five and six-year-olds. Lions participants were Ed Eisele, David Dalton, Craig Randall, and Carlene Wood.

The Musical 9 to 5 at the Strand Nov. 10-13

Teacher shortage lands early jobs for local college students

Job offers rolling in for Plattsburgh State students finishing education degrees Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Football sectional finals set

Peru faces Beekmantown Saturday at noon  Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Search new 2022 English, math test scores for every school district in New York state

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

A Thank-You from the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum

Happy Monday, All! On behalf of the Board of Directors and Volunteers at the Babbie Museum, we want to express our sincere appreciation and thanks for a wonderful 2022 Season! The Sponsors, Donors, Members, Visitors, School Tours, Class Attendees, and Grant Providers have allowed us to continue our mission to share and educate individuals in […]

Nighthawks dominant again in gymnastics; Lunan earns surprise all-around title

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Friday Night Fever: Beekmantown, Moriah and Ausable Valley grab confidence boosting wins ahead of 2022 Section VII postseason

Click here for the NBC5 News story 

Peru shuts out Moriah 21-0 to win CVAC crown

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

The federal student loan application website is now live. Here’s what to expect

Click here for the NBC5 story 

Camp Gabriels: From sanitarium to college to prison

A look back at the historic buildings in now-defunct property Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Two Miner Institute students receive scholarships

Scholarship was started in 2016 after a $1.3M donation from the late Stephen Flanagan Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Former Burlington High School teachers file lawsuit against company for PCB exposure

The school district is not currently involved in any way. Click here for the NBC5 story 

Peru handles Ti, 54-12

“History was made at the Apple Bowl on Friday night…Maggie Garrow debuted as the first female kicker in Peru’s program history.” Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Local teenager crosses barriers playing on the girls soccer and football teams

What led Addie Stanley Jr. to be the first girls football kicker in Ausable Valley High School history Click here for the NBC 5 News story 

Peru School Board Regular Monthly Meeting October 2022

The Peru School Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting in the High School Community Room on Tuesday, October 18th at 6:30 PM.  It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:30 PM start, and that the Board will reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 PM.   Anticipated topics include: […]