The Peru Gazette

Opportunities available for college-bound students and those planning to enter workforce PLATTSBURGH, NY (10/17/2024) – Peru High School students Madison Nephew and Reese Mason were fairly certain about the careers they’d be pursuing after graduation. Still, the University of Vermont Health Network’s (UVHN) recent Career Fair opened their eyes to the wide array of health […]

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The 15th annual induction ceremony to the Peru Athletic Hall of Fame will occur this Friday, October 18, at halftime of the Peru-Ausable football game. The game begins at 7:30 p.m.  The 2024 inductees are Billy Giroux (1968), Rick Duprey (81), Tom Daly (84), Rob Bashaw (92), Caleb Remillard (2006), and Jenna Rulf Drollette (2008) […]

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a brief, special meeting in the High School Community Room on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 7:30 AM.  The sole purpose of this meeting is to consider approval of a resolution pertaining to an emergency capital project.  At this time, no other district business is anticipated. The […]

Kevin Soucia, “We do everything right across the board.” By John T Ryan A Peru native, Peru High School graduate, Kevin Soucia, and his wife Sally are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their family-owned business. Located just off Mason Street, at 27 Trombley Way in Morrisonville, Signs and More made the beautiful Nighthawk wall lettering […]

On October 10th, McDonald’s owners and operators in Peru are hosting a digital fundraiser to support Peru High’s athletics. From 3 to 9 p.m., 20% of all app sales will be donated to local youth sports programs. This event is part of a larger New England initiative, with more than 130 McDonald’s restaurants participating across […]

(Please Share) Peru, NY – Chris Garrow, a 1994 Peru High School graduate, was a member of the New York State Police for 23 years, starting as a trooper in Plattsburgh.  Chris passed away on June 12, 2023, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. His cancer was deemed a result of his time responding […]

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Peru Central School District will hold a town hall meeting on Tuesday, September 24th, from approximately 6:00 to 7:00 PM in the High School Community Room. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct a public information session regarding an upcoming October capital project vote. All residents of the District are welcome to attend. The […]

Regular Monthly Meeting September 2024 The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 6:30 PM in the High School Community Room. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:30 PM start, and that the Board will reconvene for open […]

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a brief, special meeting in the High School Community Room on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 7:30 AM.  The main topics of discussion/action include a proposed capital project and a sports merger. The agenda will be available on the District’s website (perucsd.org). The meeting is open to […]

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the High School Community Room. The meeting will be recorded and available on the District’s website at www.perucsd.org. The meeting is open to the public and current District, County, State and Federal safety procedures […]

The 34th annual Run For Jon will be held Saturday, August 24th, at 5 PM at Forrence Orchards on Mannix Road in Peru. All proceeds benefit families of local children with serious medical problems. Click here to register As it states on the Run’s website. The Run for Jon is an annual cross-country race and […]

Peru, NY—At 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 28th, during the Peru Town Market, artist Greg Badger and town councilman Mel Irwin installed three paintings to complete the Visual Legacy Project at Heyworth Mason Park. The collection of works titled “Windows to the Past” consists of thirty-two paintings on the windows and doors of the historic […]

The 2024 @tacklewarehouse Invitationals season ended with @phoenixbassboats pro @alec_morrison_fishing earning both the @polarisorv Rookie of the Year and @fishingclash_official Angler of the Year awards. Morrison’s transcendent season, however, didn’t just start at Stop 1 on Big Sam. It sprung out of untold hours of learning, improving and working on his skills and knowledge. Click […]

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a brief, special meeting in the High School Community Room on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 8:00 AM.  The sole purpose of this meeting is to approve a bid award.  At this time, no other district business is anticipated. The agenda will be available on the District’s […]

LOCATION CHANGE FOR ADIRONDACK REGIONAL THEATRE PRODUCTION OF ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA JR. NOW AT PERU HS JULY 13 AT 6:30PM Sometimes, You Have to Be a Little Bit Naughty if You Want to Change Your Story Peru will be filled by the smell of rebellion when Adirondack Regional Theatre’s Young Director Series presents Roald Dahl’s […]

The Peru School Board of Education will hold its reorganizational and regular monthly meetings on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The meetings will be held in the High School Community Room. They are open to the public, and current District, County, State, and Federal safety procedures and protocols will be followed. Anticipated Topics […]

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Michelle Bechard kindly sent the Peru Gazette information on Saturday’s Peru Senior Class Community Parade The parade was started in 2020 by the parents of that senior class. That was the beginning of COVID-19 when the seniors had their school year abruptly ended in March. They were never allowed to return to the school for […]

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 11th, 2024, at 5:45 PM in the High School Community Room. An executive session is anticipated immediately following the 5:45 PM start, and the Board will reconvene for open public session business at approximately 7:00 PM. The meeting will be […]