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Peru CSD Regular Meeting & Budget Workshop #4 & #5, April 9th & 10th

Peru Central School District will hold Budget Workshop #4 at 6:00 PM on Monday, April 9, 2018.  Peru CSD will also hold Budget Workshop #5 at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, as part of its regular monthly meeting. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:30 PM […]

School Board Meeting/Workshop/Forum Postponed until March 27.

Please note that the meeting/workshop/forum originally scheduled for 3/13 and postponed to 3/20 has now been postponed to Tuesday, March 27th.

These Peru Middle Schoolers Think Math is Fun

By John T. Ryan Peru – Peru Middle School students Isaac Mitchell, Quinn Atwood, Harrison Matthews and Olivia Baldwin have something in common – They all love math. (Olivia Baldwin could not be present for our interview) On February 10th they participated in the 35th Annual MATHCOUNTS competition at Clinton Community College. MATHCOUNTS is a […]

Snow Forces School and Town Hall Meeting Cancellation

Peru Central School District is closed today, 3/14.  The Town Hall Meeting scheduled for tonight has also been cancelled.

Meeting Cancelled

Please note that tonight’s (March 13, 2018) Peru School District meeting/workshop/forum has been CANCELLED. They have been rescheduled for next Tuesday, March 20th. Thank you.      

Your Chance to be Involved in the Process

For the past twelve years, Peru CSD has organized a Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) that has served to inform and promote school-community discussion concurrent with the school district budget development process. The BAC typically meets in order to develop an understanding of revenues and expenditures, components of a balanced budget, and particular challenges that face […]

Peru PTO and Adirondack Coast Events Announce the Inaugural Peru Pride 5K Run/Walk

Race to benefit the Peru PTO Playground Replacement Fund Peru, NY – The Peru PTO will host the inaugural Peru Pride 5k Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run on Saturday April 28, 2018 at Heyworth/Mason Park in Peru. All proceeds will benefit the Peru PTO playground replacement fund. Registration can be completed online at www.adirondackcoastevents.com. The […]

Peru CSD Regular Meeting & Budget Workshop #3/Community Forum, March 13, 2018

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 13th at 6:30 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 6:30 PM start, and that the school board will […]

Canon vs Peru Game Rescheduled

News from Calvin Castine of Home Town Cable News   Section VII: The Class B Regional basketball games scheduled for today have been cancelled due to inclement weather. The games are rescheduled to Thursday, 3/8 at the SUNY Plattsburgh Fieldhouse. The games will remain at 6:00 and 7:45. 6:00 PM (girls) Canton vs Northeastern Clinton […]

Peru puts sting on top seed Hornets – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Peru puts sting on top seed Hornets – Sun Community News & Printing

Beloved Peru High School Music Teacher & Band Director Passes Away

Lynn Wilke passed away on March 5, 2018. Click here to view his obituary.  Click below to view an April 26, 2015 Peru Gazette story on Mr. Wilke. “Do Something Different than the Other Schools”

Peru Drama Club heads back to the 80s – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Peru Drama Club heads back to the 80s – Sun Community News & Printing

Peru School District Seeks Board Candidates

The Peru Central School District is seeking candidates to fill two (2) vacancies on the Board of Education, due to the expiration of the terms of Ms. Kim Mayer and Ms. Kathleen Wyckoff. The seat is at large for a five-year term from July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2023. The ‘Petition for Nomination of […]

Trio of squads to head to cheer states – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Trio of squads to head to cheer states – Sun Community News & Printing

Section VII Class B finals set – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Section VII Class B finals set – Sun Community News & Printing

Budget Workshop #2 for Peru Board of Education

The Peru Central School Board of Education will gather Tuesday, March 6th at 6 PM in the Jr/Sr High School Community Room for their second public session budget workshop.  At its budget workshop, the School Board is expected to: Examine current year projections Review tax levy limit calculation Receive overview of revenues Discuss and determine […]

Hogan named to National Wrestling Hall of FamE | Local Sports | pressrepublican.com

Source: Hogan named to National Wrestling Hall of FamE | Local Sports | pressrepublican.com

Nicaraguan poor inspire, sadden volunteers | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Tanner Spear Peru HS Junior interviewed. Source: Nicaraguan poor inspire, sadden volunteers | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Chris Mazdzer Hasn’t Forgotten Peru

Thanks to Don and Shirley Evans for providing information regarding Chris Mazdzer’s Peru roots. Last week Chris won a Silver Medal in luge competition at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games.  He was the first American man to medal in luge. Chris attended Peru Central through grade 7 or 8. Open the Olympic profile below and […]

An Opportunity to Contribute Your Knowledge and Voice Your Concerns

For the past twelve 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 school district budget development process. The BAC typically meets in order to develop an understanding of revenues and expenditures, components of a balanced budget, and particular challenges […]

Hall of Fame Nominations Requested

The Peru Central School District Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for potential candidates.  The District Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals who have made a significant impact on our school or achieved an outstanding contribution(s) to society as a graduate of Peru CSD. The candidate must have attended, been employed, served or […]

A Message from Jeanne Flora Boutilier

PLEASE SHARE Hello Peruvian Alumni! The class of 78 is proud to announce that we will be having a 40 year reunion on the weekend of September 21st. We are planning an event on the 21st and on the 22nd and currently working on details. Just wanted to get the dates out there now so […]

Peru Drama Club Presents Rock of Ages

Drew works at the famous Bourbon Room and just wants to rock.  But when they want to tear down the entire block, will he be able to save Rock and Roll forever, and win the heart of small-town Sherrie?  Come see this hilarious show and relive the greatest music of the 80s!  Presented in the […]

Peru CSD Regular Monthly BOE Meeting & Budget Workshop & Public Hearing February 13, 2018

Revised Agenda Received  Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting and budget workshop #1 on Tuesday, February 13th at 6:30 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 6:30 PM […]

Graduation Rate Continues Upward Trend, Rises to 80.2%

State Meets Federal Graduation Rate Goal, But Gaps in Achievement Persist Feb. 7, 2018 – The New York State Education Department released high school graduation rates for the 2013 cohort, students who entered 9th grade in 2013. The overall graduation rate increased to 80.2 percent, up 0.5 percentage points from 79.7* percent for the 2012 […]