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Peru Intermediate School families exercising together

Peru Intermediate School families exercising together » Lifestyles » Press-Republican.

Cursive instruction declining in area schools

Cursive instruction declining in area schools » Local News » Press-Republican.

Charles Remillard Named to SUNY Oneonta All-Academic Team

Charles Remillard, of Peru, NY, was one of 62 SUNY Oneonta student-athletes named to the State University of New York Athletic Conference All-Academic Team for the fall 2012 season. To qualify for the All-Academic Team, a student must be varsity athlete who has completed the entire season and earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.3 […]

SUNY Plattsburgh Dean’s List released

SUNY Plattsburgh Dean’s List released » Local News » Press-Republican.

Does the New York lottery money really go to schools? According to this report Peru Central received almost $3.2 million

Does the New York lottery money really go to schools? | syracuse.com.

Michael Higgins of Peru named to Dean’s List at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

TROY, NY (03/29/2013)(readMedia)– Michael Higgins of Peru has been named to the Dean’s list at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for the Fall 2012 semester. The dean’s list recognizes full-time students who maintain grade-point averages of a minimum of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 and have no grades below “C.” Higgins studies Mechanical Engineering.

State Board recommends Peru’s Lyon Street School for State and National Registers of Historic Places

                                                                                      See recommended places listing See our October 2010 story on the school 

Peru Central state aid to increase by $859K under approved NYS budget (4.3%)

State Aid – County by County, District by District

Senator Betty Little comments on the new NYS budget

          “The new budget keeps state spending below a two percent cap for a third consecutive year, funds programs and services important to many in our communities and includes new tax relief to help families and businesses.  On-time is what should always be the case, but doing so three years in […]

Peru Central addresses name change

Peru Central addresses name change » Local News » Press-Republican.

Peru Central proposes staff reductions

Peru Central proposes staff reductions » Local News » Press-Republican.

Property Tax Rates by State | Find Out Where You Ranks

Property Tax Rates by State | Find Out Where You Rank. | : Buying & Savings Tips | Consumer Advice | Local Businesses | DexKnows.

Peru Central searching for $1.3 million savings

PCSD searching for $1.3 million savings » Local News » Press-Republican.

Scouts honored, costs curtailed, Youth Commission members approved

By John T. Ryan On March 11th the Peru Town Board continued its effort to recognize Peru Boy Scout Troop 49’s Eagle Scouts.  Eleven Troop 49 scouts have achieved the Eagle Scout rank in the last two years and four additional scouts are working towards the Eagle rank. Nathan Fuller achieved the Eagle Scout rank […]

In Albany, teachers unions’ lobbying power remains unmatched

In Albany, teachers unions’ lobbying power remains unmatched | GothamSchools.

Seton schools merge governing bodies

Seton schools merge governing bodies » Local News » Press-Republican.

A great upcoming activity in Peru

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA: Enchanted Edition presented by Peru Drama Club this weekend. Show Dates: March Thurs. 7th & Fri. 8th at 7:30 PM and March Sat. 9th at 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM Ticket Prices: Students $5, Adults $10

Town Board honors Eagle Scouts and passes tax exemption for Cold War Veterans

By Donald McBrayer The Town Board held their Regular Meeting on Monday February 26. Everyone was in attendance. Six Eagle Scouts were recognized and awarded certificates for their achievements by Town Supervisor Peter Glushko. Nathan Tuller (not present) — Received Eagle on 9/4/11. Nathan replaced the concrete footers for the cannons at the American Legion […]

Voting for the School’s New Name taking place until March 1st

Peru Indians Happenings Combining a separate middle and high school into one requires the district to register the new 7-12 building configuration. The district invites our greater community of students, parents, citizens and staff members to help name the school. All other school traditions remain in place. The student council was asked to help organize […]

Indians, Eagles to meet in boys’ basketball ‘B’ finals

Indians, Eagles to meet in boys’ basketball ‘B’ finals » Sports » Press-Republican.

Peru Central approves administrative reorganization

Peru Central approves administrative reorganization » Local News » Press-Republican.

Changes for Peru School district

Changes for Peru School district | New York – WPTZ Home.

Rate rise new worry; Teacher retirement costs to jump 37% next year

Rate rise new worry – Times Union.

Schools fight for share of $203 million; confusion over how funding will be doled out

Watertown Daily Times | Schools fight for share of $203 million; confusion over how funding will be doled out.

Peru Central anticipates $2.9 million deficit

Peru Central anticipates $2.9 million deficit » Local News » Press-Republican.