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School Board Special Meeting

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a brief special meeting at 7:15 AM on Tuesday, June 25th in the MS/HS Community Room.  The full agenda will be available on the district’s website.  All are welcome.  

CCC and Peru offering new program 

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

School Board’s Tuesday Agenda

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly board meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 6:00 PM in the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School.  It is anticipated that an executive session and brief recess will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start, and […]

Great News from the PCS Wrestling Team

Peru 8th graders Ashton Seymour and Jack Hanson have qualified for the NYS national freestyle/ Greco Roman schoolboy Wrestling dual meet nationals taking place next Wednesday Thur Sunday in Indianapolis Indiana. Ashton will represent NYS at 97 lbs and Jack 165 lbs. Our boys will be competing against other states national teams in a series […]

School Budget Vote: Tuesday May 21, 2019 Noon to 9 p.m. in Junior/Senior HS Gym

Special Board of Education Meeting

The Peru School Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday, May 20, 2019 at 5:30 PM in the District’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School.  It is anticipated that the Board will immediately convene in Executive Session to discuss the employment and/or appointment of particular individual(s) […]

“KidsArt” at the Peru Free Library

Peru – Parking was hard to find on Main Street this afternoon. Hundreds of Peru Central School children accompanied by parents, siblings and grandparents came to enjoy “KidsArt!” at the Peru Free Library. 350 Pre K – 5th grade students have works on display throughout the library. Librarian Becky Pace said, “There’s something special about […]

Regular Meeting & Annual Budget Hearing May 14, 2019

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting and annual budget hearing on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 6:00 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School.  It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start, and […]

PCS super: ‘Nazis,’ other choices as team names, don’t reflect values 

Source: PCS super: ‘Nazis,’ other choices as team names, don’t reflect values | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Special Board of Education Meeting

Peru – The Peru School Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 6:00 PM in the District’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School.  It is anticipated that the Board will immediately convene in Executive Session to discuss the employment and/or appointment of particular […]

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 […]

Special Board of Education Meeting

The Peru School Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 6:00 PM in the District’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School.  It is anticipated that the Board will immediately convene in Executive Session to discuss the employment and/or appointment of particular individual(s) […]

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 […]

Upcoming Meetings of the Peru CSD Board

Peru Central’s Board of Education will meet for Budget Workshop #7 on Tuesday, April 23rd at 6:00 PM.  The Board will also gather for a Special Meeting on Thursday, April 25th at 7:15 AM.  Both meetings will be held in the Jr/Sr High School Community Room.  Anticipated topics include: Establishing a 19-20 Budget Vote on […]

CVAC names gymnastics all-stars 

Source: CVAC names gymnastics all-stars – Sun Community News & Printing

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Your Chance to Serve

The Peru Central School District is seeking candidates to fill three (3) vacant, at-large seats on the Board of Education, due to the expiration of the terms of Ms. Bonnie Berry, Mr. Steven Peters and Mr. Robert LaFountain. The individual receiving the highest number of votes will be elected to serve a full five-year term […]

Watch: Jim Howard gets into a little camping trouble with “Teacher Tom” | NCPR News

Source: Watch: Jim Howard gets into a little camping trouble with “Teacher Tom” | NCPR News

Peru CSD Regular Meeting & Budget Workshop #3/Community Forum, March 12, 2019

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 12th at 6:00 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School.  It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start, and that the school board will reconvene […]

Mark Your Calendars For Next Weekend

The musical Newsies will be presented by Peru Drama Club at the Peru Jr/Sr High Auditorium on March 7th and 8th at 7:30 PM and March 9th at 2:00 and 7:30 PM. Now is the time to seize the day! Jack Kelly dreams of living in Santa Fe, but he’s stuck selling papers in New […]

Have a Heart for Isaiah Deslauriers of Peru, NY 

Source: Have a Heart for Isaiah Deslauriers | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Budget Advisory Committee Members Needed

For the past 13 years, Peru Central School District has organized a Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) that has served to inform and promote school & community discussion concurrent with the District’s budget development process. The BAC typically meets in order to develop an understanding of revenues and expenditures, components of a balanced budget, and particular […]