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Peru High School Art Show Opening Reception April 5 at the Peru Free Library

Budget Workshop #3 for Peru Board of Education

The Peru Central School Board of Education will gather Thursday, April 3rd at 6 PM in the High School Community Room for their third public session budget workshop. The meeting is open to the public and current District, County, State and Federal COVID-19 safety procedures and protocols will be followed. The agenda will be available on […]

Peru students exposed to over 50 career opportunities

By John T Ryan March 28, 2025, Peru— 1,200 students in grades 4-12 took a 40-minute break from their regular classroom activities today to participate in the Peru Central School District’s Career Fair. Students had the opportunity to listen and ask questions of representatives from 51 public and private businesses and organizations, such as Schluter […]

Budget Workshop #3 for Peru Board of Education

The Peru Central School Board of Education will gather Thursday, April 3rd at 6 PM in the High School Community Room for their third public session budget workshop. The meeting is open to the public and current District, County, State and Federal COVID-19 safety procedures and protocols will be followed. The agenda will be available […]

Peru School Board Workshop Canceled

Just so you know, the March 27th budget workshop has been canceled.

Peru CSD Seeks Board of Education Candidates

The Peru Central School District is seeking candidates to fill two (2) at-large seats on the Board of Education, due to the upcoming expiration of the terms of Ms. Sarah Graves and Mr. Steven Peters. The three-year term for each seat runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028. The Petition for Nomination of […]

How the Education Department cuts could hurt low-income and rural schools

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Peru Drama Club set to take the stage

A cast of 28 dedicated students will bring the stage to life March 20-22 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru Central School student Connor Baehre selected to attend League’s Students Inside Albany Conference

  Plattsburgh, NY- Connor Baehre, a high school junior from Peru Central School, has been selected to attend this year’s Students Inside Albany Conference sponsored by the League of Women Voters of New York State Education Foundation, Inc. Annika Pair from Northern Adirondack Central School has been chosen 1st alternate and Lino Caputo from Boquet Valley […]

Regular Monthly Meeting School Board Meeting

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the High School Community Room. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start, and that the Board will reconvene for open public session business at approximately […]

NY school districts ranked 1 to 610 based on 2023-2024 geometry Regents results

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Peru high school girls’ basketball wins regular season and sectional championship the same season

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All 8 Duprey sons make Peru High School Hall of Fame

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PCS Class of 1975 Class Reunion in July

Dog Tether Law advocates confront town board

Peru, NY – February 10, 2025 – Several dog tethering law advocates addressed the board, asking it to support a county tethering law, something the board previously declined to do in early 2024. Spokeswoman Jennifer Jewett said County Legislator Robbie Timmons voted against enacting the law because “Peru is against the law.” She stated that […]

Due to inclement weather Peru Central School District will be closed today, Thursday, February 13th.

NY school districts ranked from 1 to 670 based on 2024 high school graduation rates

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Regular Monthly School Board Meeting February 11

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the High School Community Room. An executive session is anticipated immediately following the 6:00 PM start, and the Board will reconvene for open public session business at approximately 7:00 PM. The meeting will be […]

School Board Committee Meeting 2/7/25

The Peru CSD Board of Education’s Policy Committee will meet on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 8:00 AM in the District Office, in the High School Building. The meeting is for policy development. Various policies from the 0000, 2000, 7000, 8000, and 9000 series may be discussed. The meeting is open to the public and […]

Peru CSD Seeks Board of Education Candidates

The Peru Central School District is seeking candidates to fill two (2) at-large seats on the Board of Education due to the upcoming expiration of the terms of Ms. Sarah Graves and Mr. Steven Peters. The three-year term for each seat runs from July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028. The Petition for Nomination of […]

Peru mourns Geoff Spear’s passing

Peru Town Board January 27, 2025 Meeting Summary  By John T Ryan Youth Director Kristen Marino suggested a moment of silence, saying, “We have a heavy heart that one of our staunchest supporters, Geoff Spear, passed away yesterday.” Marino said Spear helped at Applefest, with the Youth Commission’s summer program, and at camp. She added, […]

Community mourns the loss of distinguished college coach and father – Geoffrey Spear

“His love for the game of soccer and deep dedication to our student-athletes was evident in everything he did.” Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Retired Educator Rod Driscoll – Candidate for Congress

Apologies to Rod Driscoll.  I received this press release on January 11 but failed to post it.  Rod Driscoll for Congress in NY 21 “A strong voice for workers, families, veterans and retirees!” Our current congresswoman is leaving to be United Nations ambassador, resulting in a vacancy that will need to be filled by a […]

The Peru PreK-5 PTO is hosting a Kids’ Night Out to support the Peru Indoor Track Team!

Students in grades 3-5 can sign up for a night of fun in the gyms, with games and activities planned by the indoor track team’s coaches and athletes! All proceeds from ticket sales will help the indoor track team attend more events this season. Students MUST be registered in advance. Student Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/PeruKNO-Registration A […]

DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2%

Property tax levy growth for New York’s school districts and 10 cities will remain capped at 2% for the fourth year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The tax cap, which first applied to local governments (excluding New York City) and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases […]