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Peru Wrestlers are Section VII Champions

Congratulations to Peru! The Nighthawks are your 2026 Section VII Wrestling Champions! Congratulations to all our wrestlers making the trip to state competition following a great day of sectionals yesterday! #SectionVII #Wrestling : @joey_lafranca

NCCC notches 10% enrollment increase for spring 2026

North Country Community College started its seventh consecutive term of enrollment growth with the start of the 2026 semester Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Adirondack Center for Writing Seeks Writing Submissions By North Country Teens

The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) is seeking submissions for its fourth annual print publication of its Wild Words Adirondack Teen Writing Anthology. Teens ages 13-19 living in the North Country of New York State are eligible to submit their creative writing for consideration in the anthology, which will be published in the spring of […]

FitzPatrick Cancer Center Launches Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training to Support Post-Treatment Well‑Being

Free 8-week series includes private sessions with dietitian Plattsburgh, NY — Helping cancer survivors rebuild their relationship with food and improve their overall wellbeing with a balanced approach to nourishment are the goals of Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training (MB-EAT), an eight-week series that begins Thursday, March 12 at 5 pm. It is free for all […]

Michelin brings Winter Tire Driving Academy to Lake Placid in February

What: The 2026 Michelin Winter Tire Academy will offer a two-hour, hands-on winter driving experience at the Lake Placid Airport. Participants will learn how to navigate snowy and icy conditions on a custom-built course with expert instructors. Vehicles will be provided. When: Select dates in February: Feb. 7–8, 14–15, and Feb 21–22. Session times: 8 […]

Regular Monthly School Board Meeting February 2026

Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the High School Community Room. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start, and that the Board will reconvene for open public session business at approximately 7:00 PM. […]

Feb. 7 A.I. Training Course Offered – Hands on Training

North Country at Work: Saranac Lake school bus driver says it’s a great job for working parents

Click here for the NCPR story 

Vermont nurses raise alarms about proposed federal loan limits

Click here for teh vtdigger story 

Peru CSD Hall of Fame Nominations Requested

The Peru Central School District Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for potential candidates. The District Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals who have made a significant impact on our school or achieved an outstanding contribution(s) to society as a graduate of Peru CSD. The candidate must have attended, been employed, served, or […]

Grand Opening Food Waste Collection Program in Peru

Peru, NY, February 3, 2026 – As advertised, Clinton County Health Department and Casella Waste Systems personnel were in Peru this morning explaining their joint food collection program. Peru is participating in a pilot program to determine how many residents will participate and, if they don’t, what can be done to encourage participation.  Americans typically […]

Educators reflect on the impact of agriculture in the classroom

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Learn more about the Food Scrap Program, Tuesday, Feb 3 at 11 a.m. – Noon

Tales of the Adirondacks past and present: Smashing historical myths by Kate Messner

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Historical Association February Event Schedule

February 20 presentation features Peru history February 10, 6:45 pm, Lake Forest Retirement Community, 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh.  Profiles from Portraits – stories of the remarkable soldiers who were stationed at the Plattsburgh Reservation between 1890 and 1920 as revealed through the portrait collection at the Clinton County Historical Association with military historian Thaddeus Booth […]

COMMENTARY: NY educational policy must be practice—not just a poster

Brilliant Pathways argues New York’s Portrait of a Graduate initiative should be practiced and not just used as inspiration Click here for the Adirondack Almanac Commentary 

District announces that Peru Central is closed tomorrow

Due to the winter storm, Peru Central School will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026. Buildings Closed: All school buildings are closed. No Activities: There will be no on-campus activities, including all after-school programs and sports.

Peru CSD Seeks Board of Education Candidates

The Peru Central School District is officially seeking candidates to fill two (2) at-large seats on the Board of Education. These vacancies result from the upcoming term expiration of Mr. Mark Hamilton and the resignation of Ms. Sarah Mitchell, which is currently filled by Mr. Steven Peters. District residents interested in serving the community are […]

Returning to the North Country and finding a job that you love

By John T Ryan  Plattsburgh – When Megan Charland graduated from Peru High School in 2004, she didn’t think she would ultimately live in her beloved North County. How would someone who wanted a career in art and photography ever earn a living in this area? Well, Megan Charland is back as Executive Director of […]

DEC Announces Virtual Public Meeting Series About Initiatives Advancing State’s Progress, Response to Protect Communities from PFAS

DEC Virtual Webinars Focus on PFAS Rural Background Study, Treatment of Landfill Leachate, Wastewater Treatment Guidance, Sampling of PFAS in Biosolids, Drinking Water Cleanup Policy DEC News Release of Jan. 21, 2026 – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is hosting a virtual meeting series about ongoing actions and efforts to protect, […]

Grand Opening of Peru’s Food Waste Reduction Program on Feb 3

Free home collection containers available at the event  Jan. 20, 2026 – The Town of Peru is excited to announce the Tuesday, February 3, 11 a.m. grand opening of Clinton County’s third municipal-level food waste collection program. This program, established in collaboration with the Clinton County Health Department’s Eat Smart, Waste Less program and Casella […]

Get Healthy North Country offers peer leader training

Peer leaders help people learn skills to improve health and well-being News Release of Jan. 15, 2026 – A regionwide coalition is offering a virtual peer leader training for those interested in teaching skills and practices that promote healthier living. Hosted by Get Healthy North Country (GHNC), the training will be held over the course […]

Governor announces $265+ million for water quality and climate resilience projects across state

Chazy, City and Town of Plattsburgh, Trout Unlimited, and Saranac School District Awarded Grants Hochul News Release of Jan. 15, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $265 million in grants to support projects that will help protect drinking water, improve climate resilience, update aging water infrastructure, reduce contributors to harmful algal blooms, and secure access to […]

The Peru Central School District is now closed, due to the inclement weather today, January 15, 2026.

The campus will be closed to all activities.   The Peru Central School District is now closed, due to the inclement weather today, January 15, 2026. The campus will be closed to all activities. 

Peru Central on a two-hour delay!

The Peru Central School District is operating on a two-hour delay, due to the inclement weather this morning, January 15, 2026.