The Peru Gazette

Please share with as many of your friends as possible – Thank you! Peru – Last fall Peru Central School 4th grader Alyssa Bartholomew, 9-year old daughter of Josh and Diana Bartholomew, was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Alyssa has been undergoing treatment at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. The treatments, medications and […]

Office of the New York State Comptroller: Press Release Source: DiNapoli Report Examines State School Aid Trends, March 14, 2016

 The Peru Central School Board of Education will gather Tuesday, March 22nd at 5:45 PM in the Jr/Sr High School Community Room for their fourth public session budget workshop.  An executive session associated with particular personnel matters will take place immediately following the 5:45 PM start.  The school board is slated to reconvene for public […]

Jump Rope for Heart On February 9th and 10th, Peru CSD Elementary students, led by teachers Amie Chase, Tracy Posada, Natalie Schaefer and Nancy Thompson, celebrated our 11th annual Jump Rope for Heart event during their Physical Education classes.  Students had fun and teachers were able to share heart and exercise facts with the students and […]

The Peru Drama Club will perform A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum on March 10th, 11th, and 12th at 7:30 pm with a special matinee performance on Saturday, the 12th, at 2:00 pm. Performances will take place in the Peru Senior High auditorium. Tickets are $10 at the door and $8 in […]

The Peru Central School District is seeking candidates to fill one (1) vacancy on the Board of Education, due to the expiration of the term of Mr. Brian Post. The seat is at large for a five-year term from July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2021. The ‘Petition for Nomination of Candidate’ is available in the […]

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 […]

The Peru Central School Board of Education will gather Tuesday, February 23rd 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 […]

For the past ten 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 3-4 times to develop an understanding of revenues and expenditures, components of a balanced budget, and particular challenges that face […]

Sectional Seven Championships are to be held on February 13, 2016 at Northern Adirondack High School. Champions of each weight class will advance to the NYSPHSAA wrestling championships at the Albany’s Time Union Center, Albany, NY on February 26th and 27th. COST OF ADMISSION TO THE SECTIONALS IS SET BY THE SECTION ADMISSION:               $5 ADULTS […]

With a key win over Saranac, the Peru wrestling team claimed the conference championship. Source: Indians defend CVAC title | Sports | pressrepublican.com   Peru Co-coach Gary Edwards reports:  Peru was 4 and 0 on the day. Saranac was 3 – 1, Beekmantown was 2 -2 Ausable Valley 1-2 and NAC was 0-4.  Peru was […]

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 9, 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 Peru Central School Board of Education will gather Tuesday, February 2nd at 6 PM in the Jr/Sr High School Community Room for their first public session budget workshop.  At its budget workshop, the School Board is expected to: Receive a budget overview brief. ·         Examine a budget timeline. ·         Receive a general Executive Budget […]

The Tuesday, December 19th Community Education Zumba Dance Class, originally set for 6-7 PM in the Peru Elementary building, has been cancelled.

From the Office of the Peru Central School Superintendent For the past ten 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 3-4 times to develop an understanding of revenues and expenditures, components […]

The Peru wrestling team finished second in the 47th annual tournament. Click link for Press republican story  John Jay defends Peru Invitational title – Press-Republican: Sports Click here for Peru Gazette Saturday night Final Photos 

The 47th Peru Invitational Wrestling Classic is taking place on January 8th and 9th at the Peru High School Gymnasium. This year’s tournament is dedicated to Stan Riggs and Bill Kivett, both of whom passed away in 2015. Stan and Bill started the Invitational in the 1969-70 season. Stan coached the Indians from 1964 to […]

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 12, 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 […]

Melissa LaReau with her mother, Shirley LaReau-Kemp, after speaking to parishioners at St. Augustine’s Church, Peru, NY.  Photo and Story by Mike Langlois. Psychology researchers describe happiness as a combination of life satisfaction and having more positive emotions than negative emotions. Melissa LaReau believes happiness is following your inner voice and pursuing life’s passions. LaReau, […]

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 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 […]

Regular Mtg Agenda7Dec2015

L-R Peru Elementary School Principal Matt Slattery, School Nurse Nicole Powers, Peru Knights of Columbus Deputy Grand Knight Dwane Bast and Coats for Kids Chairman John Ryan  PERU – On November 19th, St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 Deputy Grand Knight Dwane Bast and Coats For Kids Chairman John Ryan presented twenty-four new boys […]

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 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 […]

From the Office of the Peru Central School Superintendent Peru Jr/Sr High School received a report on Friday, October 23 that a group of student athletes, while off campus, took actions which violated the District’s Conduct & Discipline Policy and Philosophy of Interscholastic Sports.  District administrators immediately began to investigate the actions, and continue to […]

Peru Central School District is pleased to announce learning opportunities for residents in its new Community Education Program. We are excited to offer the following 5 events for our first fall session: Event                                                                    Date                                      Times Basics of Digital Photography                    10/22                                     5:30 – 8:00pm Microsoft Word for […]