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Curle to retire as Plattsburgh State men’s basketball coach 

Source: Curle to retire as Plattsburgh State men’s basketball coach | Sports | pressrepublican.com

Osborne Named Interim Chazy Superintendent

Chazy Central Rural School Facebook Page: The CCRS Board of Education would like to announce the appointment of Scott Osborne as Interim Superintendent for the 2019-2020 school year. Welcome to Chazy Mr. Osborne!

Ticonderoga School Superintendent McDonald to Retire 

Source: McDonald to retire – Sun Community News & Printing

CCC and Peru offering new program 

Source: CCC and Peru offering new program | Local News | pressrepublican.com

AVCS principal to lead Saranac Central 

Source: AVCS principal to lead Saranac Central | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Assemblyman Jones: 2019 Summer Reading Challenge opens up new universe for young readers

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) is inviting North Country children to participate in his third Summer Reading Challenge, which kicks off in July. The event, held in partnership with New York State libraries and local schools, encourages children to use their summer leisure time to build upon and strengthen […]

SUNY Plattsburgh vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion chosen 

Source: SUNY Plattsburgh vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion chosen – Sun Community News & Printing

SUNY Plattsburgh president, wife honored at gala 

Source: SUNY Plattsburgh president, wife honored at gala – Sun Community News & Printing

Wisdom in the Classroom

By John T. Ryan Plattsburgh/Peru – Paul Miller turned 94 last month. While age may may have slowed him down a little, he’s still a contributing member of our North Country community. Four mornings each week over the past six school years, the Apple Valley Senior Housing resident has been a volunteer in the third […]

Press Republican Editorial of May 9, 2019: Teachers failed students in allowing inappropriate team names 

Source: Editorial: Teachers failed students in allowing inappropriate team names | Opinion | pressrepublican.com

Good Turnout To Support The Kids

Peru – Over 100 runners and many supporters turned out this morning to particpate in the 2nd Annual Peru Pride 5k and Fun Run at Heyworth-Mason Park. The rain stopped just in time for sign-ups and the races. Click here to view More Peru Gazette Photos  The event was sponsored by the Peru K-5 PTO […]

School Board Incumbents Will Remain in Office

Incumbant Peru Central School Board members Bonny Berry, Steven Peters and Robert LaFountain will be serving another term of office. Board vacancies were announced in January and advertised. Other than the incumbants, no one stepped forward to seek a Board seat. April 22nd was the last day for nominations. The Budget vote and Board Member […]

2018 SAT scores ranked at 450 Upstate New York public schools

Source: 2018 SAT scores ranked at 450 Upstate New York public schools – syracuse.com

Babbie Museum Announces 2019 Opening Event

NCCC grows EMT program to meet workforce need 

Source: NCCC grows EMT program to meet workforce need – Sun Community News & Printing

Clinton Community College ranked for online programs 

Source: Clinton Community College ranked for online programs – Sun Community News & Printing

Computer crashes send New York students back to pen and paper state exams – Times Union

Source: Computer crashes send New York students back to pen and paper state exams – Times Union

Anti-tick funds dry up 

Source: Anti-tick funds dry up | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

New York’s community colleges get boost in new state budget 

Source: New York’s community colleges get boost in new state budget – Times Union

Budget Workshop #5 for Peru Board of Education

The Peru Central School Board of Education will gather Thursday, April 4th at 6 PM in the Jr/Sr High School Community Room for their fifth public session budget workshop.  At this workshop, the School Board is expected to: Review 2nd draft expenditure and revenue plans Receive State Budget update The full agenda will be available […]

Gov announces college diversity initiative 

Source: Gov announces college diversity initiative – Sun Community News & Printing

Joseph Barshow named to Dean’s List at Paul Smith’s College

PAUL SMITHS, NY (03/25/2019)– Joseph Barshow of Peru has been named to the Dean’s List at Paul Smith’s College for the fall 2018 semester. Barshow, majoring in Forestry, earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction. About Paul Smith’s College At Paul Smith’s College, it’s about the experience. We are the […]

College men’s hockey: Clarkson Golden Knights shine again, win ECAC Hockey title in overtime (VIDEO)

Source: Watertown Daily Times | College men’s hockey: Clarkson Golden Knights shine again, win ECAC Hockey title in overtime (VIDEO)

Nolan, Filion, Peryea headline CVAC wrestling all-stars

Source: Nolan, Filion, Peryea headline CVAC wrestling all-stars – Sun Community News & Printing

Budget Workshop #4 for Peru Board of Education

The Peru Central School Board of Education will gather Tuesday, March 26th at 6 PM in the Jr/Sr High School Community Room for their fourth public session budget workshop.  At this workshop, the School Board is expected to: Review draft expenditure and revenue plans The full agenda will be available on the District’s website at […]