The Peru Gazette

Source: New director looks to create art connection between museum, academics – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Governor Cuomo Announces 20 Percent Increase in Excelsior Scholarships in Year Two of First-in-the-Nation Program | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Longtme Peru Teacher Pass Away Source: Obituary of Eugene J. Sharrow | Hamilton Funeral Home serving Mooer…

H.S. Students compete for $2 million in scholarships & incentives    Albany NY September 1, 2019  –  Department of New York Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander Thomas Todaro, and Youth Recognition & Scholarship Chairman  Wally Zincio announced the kick-off of this year’s VFW’s  sponsored Voice of Democracy Essay  Competition. All New York State high school […]

Source: Students Brought On Board for Climate Change Research | SUNY Plattsburgh

Source: Frisbee Golf Course Open Behind SUNY Plattsburgh Field House | SUNY Plattsburgh

By John T. Ryan Peru – The scope of construction on the Peru Central School (PCS) campus since school was dismissed for summer vacation has been the talk of town. Some of the “information” being discussed has not been accurate. Here’s a summary of the cost and scope of the current and future construction as […]

By John T. Ryan We live at a time when the vast majority of Americans have little direct connection to agriculture. Nevertheless, the Future Farmers of America (FFA) program is thriving at Northern Adirondack Central School (NAC) with almost 150 students participating in the FFA program. Students are learning that agriculture doesn’t necessarily mean working […]

Source: Willsboro Central announces free lunch for all students – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Boquet Valley Central district office moved to Westport – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: NYS comptroller: School tax cap for 2019-20 to be 2% | Newsday

Peru – Anyone passing by the Peru Central School this summer can’t help but notice the ongoing construction project. It’s part of an $18.4 million capital improvement program approved by the voters in May 2018. At that time School Superintendent Thomas Palmer described the program as follows: Upgrades to school PA systems Air conditioning updates […]

The Peru School Board of Education will hold a special meeting, the reorganizational, and the regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 in the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School.  Due to current construction, entrance for the meetings will be via the Middle School bus loop […]

Source: Student housing projects continue – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: SUNY Canton to offer commercial driver’s license certification program | NCPR News

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

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!

Source: McDonald to retire – Sun Community News & Printing

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

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

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 […]

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

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

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 […]