The Peru Gazette

PERU — Teachers and students from the Peru Central School District are working together to identify the best ways to implement technology into their classrooms. Source: Peru CSD teachers, students collaborating on tech advances – Sun Community News & Printing

AGENDA – Peru Planning Board, WEDNESDAY, January 11, 2017 @ 7:00 PM CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of December 14, 2016 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: 1. Continuation of a Site Plan Review: P-2016-027 College Auxiliary Services PSU Continuation of a Site Plan Review – Hotel/Motel 3714 State Rt. 9 […]

A Message from the Office of the Superintendent of Peru Central School The “Buddy Bench” is being used in schools around the world. First introduced in September, the “Buddy Bench” has been rolled out to students in the Peru K-2 House at our first assembly as a way to teach “compassion,” which is one of […]

PERU — Peru Central School District is continuing to search for new superintendent, and hope to hire a replacement by April. Source: Search for new Peru CSD superintendent underway – Sun Community News & Printing

Thanks to Vicki Defayette for this drone photo taken this morning of the original Peru School. At one time it was the home to grades K-12. Now it houses grades 3-6.

Peru superintendent says more feedback on choices will be sought. Source: Students press for better cafeteria food | Local News | pressrepublican.com

POTSDAM, NY (12/13/2016)– Clarkson University has announced recipients of endowed, sponsored, and Share Clarkson scholarships for the 2016-2017 academic year. Samantha Crosby of Peru, N.Y., a senior majoring in communication, received the A. Douglas Burrow ’31 Endowed Scholarship. Nick Lawliss of Peru, N.Y., a senior majoring in mechanical engineering, received the Doug ’71 and Jane […]

Starting next fall, new science learning standards will roll out in New York classrooms that are focused on better preparing students for higher education and careers in fast-growing science, technology, engineering and math fields. The learning standards, which set out what students should know and be able to do by the end of each grade, […]

The state Board of Regents will ask state lawmakers for a $2.1 billion increase in school funding next year, a figure members admit is on the high side but say was driven up by the growing number of needy students statewide. Meant to ensure equity across the districts by sending more funds to districts with […]

The North Country Chamber of Commerce and Manpower are proud to announce a new opportunity for emerging leaders in our region. Through a series of Community Exploration sessions, participants will learn about the challenges facing our region and how they can get involved to make the North Country stronger than ever. Professional Development sessions will […]

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School. An executive session associated with particular personnel matters will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start. The school board is […]

Saturday December 3, 2016 – There was more happening at Dunkin Donuts this morning than a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a Grand Opening. Dunkin Donuts presented a $2,000 check to the Peru Parent Teachers Association for its Playground Fund. L-R Dunkin Donuts Franchisee Ray Aley, Peru Town Counselor Jim Langley, PTO President Kim Chamberlain, Dunkin Donuts […]

The two colleges in Plattsburgh are in serious budget crunches. SUNY Plattsburgh is scrambling to save $1.4 million, and Clinton Community College officials say they might have to lay off two full time faculty members. Source: Plattsburgh colleges prepare for more budget cuts | NCPR News

L-R Peru K-2 Principal Michelle Rawson, St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 Grand Knight Keith Kemp and School Nurse Kathy Bedard Peru – This morning St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 Grand Knight Keith Kemp presented twenty-four new children’s winter jackets to K-2 Principal Michelle Rawson and School Nurse Kathy Bedard. The school […]

PLATTSBURGH — The oldest building on the Clinton Community College campus will be soon be getting a much needed makeover. Source: CCC main building to receive makeover – Sun Community News & Printing

SUNY Plattsburgh freshman, their families, and members of the local community filled the E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium in Hawkins Hall Friday, Oct. 21 for the North Country Scholarship reception that celebrated 150 recipients who received the North Country Scholarship this year. “This event allowed local scholars and their families to meet the benefactors who support […]

[Plattsburgh]- Please join the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) in celebrating New York History Month on Saturday, November 12th, 10 am to 3 pm with the opening of the Town of Clinton Exhibit and special Behind Closed Doors Museum Tours. Learn about the history of the Town of Clinton. See museum volunteers at work behind […]

The North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association invites you to the 11th Annual Meeting, which will be held November 12, 2016 at 4:00 pm at the North Star Underground Railroad Museum, 1131 Mace Chasm Road, Ausable Chasm, New York. Come and learn about activities at the museum over the open season for 2016 and to […]

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Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School. An executive session associated with particular personnel matters will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start. The school board is […]

The new dog park in Peru will be officially opened with a ceremony on Saturday, November 5th at 10AM. During the ceremony, the Town Board of Peru will be dedicating the Dog Park to Lynn & Ann Wilke. Ann Wilke formed a volunteer group a few years back to raise funds for a dog park […]

Akeem Carr-Foster and four other students were on their way to campus when driver fell asleep at the wheel, police said. Source: CCC official: Student killed in crash ‘very, very respected’ | News | pressrepublican.com

The New York Bar Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the 2017 Honorable Judith S. Kaye and Children and the Law Committee Scholarship, which has been created through a special project of the Committee on Children and the Law of the New York State Bar Association. The scholarship partnership aligns the missions of […]

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By John T. Ryan When Dave Drollette became Peru’s Dog Control Officer (DCO) in September 2014 there were 845 licensed dogs in the town. Today 1,098 dogs are licensed, a 36% increase. Drollette’s enforcement activities undoubtedly motivated several people to bring their dogs to the September 6th rabies vaccination clinic at the Peru Fire Station. […]