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District Treasurer Job Opening at Peru Central School District

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.

Peru Central School District works to keep students engaged during remote learning through eSports

A statement of the Peru Central School District   Over the past 2 years, the District has researched the proper implementation of an effective eSports program. Through conversations with providers like PlayVS and NASEF and Local Colleges/Universities like Plattsburgh State, Canton, and Paul Smith’s, Peru is looking to simulate the collegiate-type atmosphere that surrounds eSports […]

Regular Monthly School Board Meeting, October 13th

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at 6:00 PM.  It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start and that the Board will reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 PM.  The public may view the […]

A Message From Dr. Thomas Palmer, Peru Superintendent of Schools

It was brought to my attention today that information has been shared with our elementary parents concerning an app called Kinsa. This app is not endorsed by the district and should not be used in conjunction with any application concerning the Peru Central School District. The product was not vetted appropriately and does not have […]

Special School Board Meeting – September 30, 2020

The Peru School Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 4:30 PM in the High School Gymnasium.  It is anticipated that the Board will conduct brief discussions on the topics of strategic planning, policy, evaluations, and reopening.  At this time, no other District business is anticipated for this […]

PERU CSD MASCOT MEETING ON SEPT. 29th

From the Peru Central School District The Peru Central School District will be hosting a meeting on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Peru Central School District High School gymnasium.  There will be the availability for forty-five (45) community and student members to attend the meeting live at the school.  […]

Rock solid, common sense, when Peter Keenan speaks people listen

By John T. Ryan Peru – Peter Keenan is undoubtedly one of Peru’s best-known residents. Born in March 1930, Keenan has met many people over the past 90 years. To describe Keenan as active is an understatement. He was first known as a sports star at Peru High School, then as a player-manager for Adirondack […]

Peru Central hiring substitutes for many positions

Peru School is hiring for substitutes for the following positions: teachers, teaching assistants, nurses, teacher aides, school monitors, bus monitors, bus drivers, food service helpers, custodial workers, clerical, guards, and mechanics (non-instructional subs must reside in Clinton County). Applications are available online and may be dropped off or mailed to PO Box 68, 17 School […]

Special Board of Education Meeting September 17th   

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 6:00 PM.  The main focus of the meeting is to discuss the fall sports season.  Due to current COVID-19 conditions, the meeting will be held remotely via Google Meet.  The public may view the meeting live at https://youtu.be/FQP4nMuR3LY.  […]

Regular School Board Monthly Meeting September 2020

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at 6:00 PM.  It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start and that the Board will reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 PM.  Due to current COVID-19 conditions, […]

Peru School District announces all children will be served meals at no charge

Peru Central School District announces an amendment to its policy for serving meals for children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2020-2021 school year. It will allow for all children at all schools/sites to be served meals at no charge.

107 New York school districts didn’t submit COVID-19 plans. Or did they?

Source: 107 New York school districts didn’t submit COVID-19 plans. Or did they? Peru School Superintendent Dr. Thomas Palmer commented:  What is this article referencing? The 2020-2021 reopening plans had to be created and submitted to the New York State Education Department(NYSED), Posted on the District’s Website for public view and sent to the New […]

Peru super: District submitted reopening plans to NYSED, DOH | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

 Source: Peru super: District submitted reopening plans to NYSED, DOH | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

School Opening Update with Dr. Thomas Palmer by The Peru Tech Bytes Podcast • A podcast on Anchor

Source: School Opening Update with Dr. Thomas Palmer by The Peru Tech Bytes Podcast • A podcast on Anchor

Amesite brings advanced remote learning to Peru | Sun Community News PERU | Amesite’s remote learning AI software comes to Peru and CVES BOCES.

Source: Amesite brings advanced remote learning to Peru | Sun Community News PERU | Amesite’s remote learning AI software comes to Peru and CVES BOCES.

Obituary of Frances Elizabeth Allen | Hamilton Funeral Home serving…

Peru High School Graduate – Winner of the Nobel Prize of computing. Sister of Rev. Philip Allen and Peru farmer Jimmy Allen. Funeral Tuesday at St. Augustine’s church   Source: Obituary of Frances Elizabeth Allen | Hamilton Funeral Home serving…

Frances Allen, Who Helped Hardware Understand Software, Dies at 88 – The New York Times

Peru High School Graduate – Winner of the Nobel Prize of computing. Sister of Rev. Philip Allen and Peru farmer Jimmy Allen. Funeral Tuesday at St. Augustine’s church One of the few women in the computer industry in its early days, she paved the way for the efficient, lightning-fast apps of today. Source: Frances Allen, […]

Peru School Board Meeting of Tuesday, August 18th

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at 6:30 PM.  It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:30 PM start and that the Board will reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 PM.  The Board will allow thirty-five […]

School Board President and School Superintendent statement on your opportunity to voice your opinion on the “Indians” logo issue

Dear Peru Students, Staff, Parents/Guardians and Community Members,   During the July community forums, it was shared that as part of the District’s efforts to provide a more inclusive environment in line with its Mission and Core Beliefs: “We value inclusivity and hold diversity and respect paramount.” The Board of Education believed that it had […]

K of C announces scholarship winner

Peru – Jonathan Blaise is the 2020 winner of the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus $750 college scholarship. A recent graduate of Peru High School, Blaise will be entering the physical therapy assistant program at SUNY Canton.  Council 7273 has awarded college scholarships each year for the past 40+ years.

How to find Peru Central School’s latest reopening plans

The latest and most detailed information on Peru Central School’s reopening plans can be found at by clicking here. 

Peru Central School District published reopening plan

July 31, 2020 Dear Peru Central School Parents/Guardians and School Community, As of August 3rd, Peru Central School District anticipates implementing our Hybrid 2 Plan for re-opening to students on Tuesday, September 8th. We understand this plan will place a difficult burden on our families. Unfortunately, given the Department of Health, CDC, and New York […]

Peru CS board: name is changing | Sun Community News PERU | The Peru Central School Board of Education released a statement July 27 making it clear they will not change their mind when it comes to changing the school nickname and mascot.

Source: Peru CS board: name is changing | Sun Community News PERU | The Peru Central School Board of Education released a statement July 27 making it clear they will not change their mind when it comes to changing the school nickname and mascot.

BOE discusses PCSD draft reopening plan

Peru School Board Special Meeting of July 23, 2020. The meeting begins just after the video’s 4-minute mark. The draft reopening plan was discussed. Disregard the school’s incorrect video labels. It is the July 23rd meeting. Click here to view the meeting.   

Peru School District publishes overview of reopening plan

July 24th – This is an overview of our plan. The finished document will look much different but this is a chance for the public to see some of the planning steps and processes that the Peru Central School District has been working on as a leadership team and the Teachers’ leadership team. The final […]