The Peru Gazette

Source: Burlington eyes former Macy’s building as temporary high school site – VTDigger

Plattsburgh, November 5, 2020. Last week, Governor Cuomo granted county and city government officials the ability to impose mask mandates on local school districts. The new order resulted from a need for county officials to have a greater ability to enforce school mask-wearing practices, especially in areas where infection rates are high.   The Clinton […]

Source: Regents exams canceled in New York for January; no decision yet on year-end exams – syracuse.com

Source: Six UVM students test positive for COVID-19

Source: COVID-19 updates: St. Michael’s College outbreak grows to 65 cases

We have a right to be proud of our region.  Source: North Country Good Life – Explore the Adirondack Coast Region

Message from the Peru School District   There have been several committee meetings to discuss what the next Mascot will be for the Peru Central School District. At the last meeting and through several hours of deliberation, the committee selected three (3) semi-finalists to bring before the students, staff and greater school community: a) Nighthawk, […]

Source: Three more St. Lawrence County schools go remote after more COVID-19 cases | NCPR News

Source: COVID-19 concerns bring new precautions, plans for SUNY students

Source: School board president claims to have received angry messages after Rutland mascot vote

Source: All in-person SUNY students must be tested for COVID-19 before leaving for Thanksgiving break

Late in being posted, but it’s a great story. Source: Ausable Forks Elementary School teacher’s Story Time is virtual hit | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Positive COVID test moves Cumberland Head Elementary to remote learning | Sun Community News CUMBERLAND HEAD | Cumberland Head Elementary students will now start the week with at least two days of remote learning after a staff member tested positive for CO

The Clinton County Historical Association is partnering with Fort Ticonderoga to offer a virtual “National History Day: Workshop for Teachers,” from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, November 12th.  The free program is made possible in part by a grant from the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership. National History Day encourages students in grades 6-12 to […]

Source: Parents want Burlington High School to open its doors — despite the toxins inside – VTDigger

Source: St. Michael’s College moves to remote classes following 6 COVID cases

Peru High School photo dated 1923. The school was located between Pleasant and Elm Streets, just west of Lewis Street. $20,002.40 budget for 1934-35. Average teacher pay – $135 to $150 monthly. The school had 10 employees. Thanks to Bob McGee for a peek at Peru High School memories.

Elevate518, LLC and the City of Plattsburgh have signed an agreement to continue the momentum of the decades-long indoor field sports program at the Crete Memorial Civic Center in Plattsburgh, NY.   Elevate518, LLC is launching Adirondack Coast Sports, which is a division of their charity race timing company, Adirondack Coast Events.  Adirondack Coast Sports […]

Source: Students to make final decision on North Country nickname change

Source: Eight more SUNY Plattsburgh students test positive for COVID-19

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Source: Central Vermont hockey outbreak spreads to 18 people; tracing continues – VTDigger

Source: Learning to pivot: How St. Regis Falls Central School is dealing with COVID-19 | NCPR News

Peru Central School District seeks District Treasurer to maintain financial records of the school district. Proficiency with computers, accounting programs and governmental accounting principles is essential. Salary range is $50,000 to $60,000 and is contingent on experience and qualifications. For more information, please contact Krista Devins @ kdevins@perucsd.org or call (518) 643-6004.

The City University of New York educates 271,000 students Source: CUNY Grapples With Devastating Budget Cuts: “People Are Freaking Out Or Getting Fired” – Gothamist