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High school graduation rate data released; Overall rates improve slightly, but are still too low for NYS students to be competitive

From the NYS State Education Department The State Education Department (SED) today released high school graduation rates for the 2007 cohort (students who entered 9th grade in 2007).

Outgoing Board President Rod Driscoll to be recognized at Peru School Board meeting

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its final regular monthly meeting for the school year on Tuesday, June 12th at 6 PM at the school district’s community room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru High School.

Plattsburgh organization offers area teens leadership training, aerospace education, search and rescue skills

Peru High School has been a good experience for exchange student

By John T. Ryan

Tax-cap consequences: Districts worried about exhausting their fund balances within few years

Tax-cap consequences » Local News » Press-Republican.

Peru High School hosting 4th Annual Living History Day

On Friday, May 18th,

Peru Central budget passes, Morgan elected

Champlain Valley Regional Science Fair winners named – Peru students in 3rd place

Champlain Valley Regional Science Fair winners named » Local News » Press-Republican.

Area school leaders discuss sharing services

School leaders discuss sharing services » Local News » Press-Republican.

Two running for Peru Central School Board

Two running for Peru Central School Board » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Peru Central Code of Conduct to receive citizen review – Parents and others invited to 6 PM gatherings Mat 14th, 21st and 30th

School Board regular meeting of May 8th 
features public hearing on proposed 2012-2013 budget; The two Board candidates will have an opportunity to offer remarks

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 8th at 6 PM at the school district’s community room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru High School. An executive session associated with the performance history of particular employees and particular individuals being considered for employment, along with advice of counsel […]

Peru Central’s 2012-13 proposed budget published in detail

Click here to view Peru Central Budget Detail Book for May 2012

Peru students teach valuable skills at Leadership Summit

Peru students teach valuable skills at Leadership Summit » Local News » Press-Republican.

Peru School Board chooses Western NY candidate as the next superintendent

By John T. Ryan The Peru Central School Board at an April 24, 2012 Special Meeting decided by a vote of 6 to 1 to hire Dr. Patrick Brimstein as the district’s next superintendent. Brian Post was the only board member to vote against Brimstein’s hiring. Brimstein “48” is currently the high school principal in the […]

Hall returns to vote “aye”

The primary purpose of the Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Peru School Board meeting was to vote on hiring a new district superintendent.  However, prior to the meeting, hugs were being exchanged as the board greeted David Hall. A longtime member of the board, Hall suffered a serious heart attack in the board meeting room following […]

Constructing a car is a great way for Peru students to learn

A Peru Intermediate School’s 3rd grade science class had a fun way to learn about simple machines this afternoon.  Each student constructed a race car using card stock, tape, four wheels and two straws. Then they sent the cars down a ramp and measured the distance their car traveled. The first cars launched traveled almost […]

New Peru School Superintendent may be named tomorrow

Peru School Board Has Special Meeting April 24, 2012 Peru Central School District’s Board of Education will have a brief, special meeting on Tuesday, April 24th at 6 PM at the school district’s community room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru High School. A short executive session associated with the performance history of a […]

Peru Central sets budget amount – 15.2 positions slashed; sixth graders relocated

Peru Central sets budget amount » Local News » Press-Republican.

Peru School Board member revived at board meeting

Peru School Board member revived at board meeting 

School Board cuts $1 million from next year’s budget

By Adele Douglas The Peru Central School Budget Workshop #7 was held Tuesday evening. It was clear that neither the Board of Education nor those in attendance were happy with budget cuts, but declining revenues made them necessary.  The Board unanimously passed a  motion to make the cost reductions. Grade 6 will be going back […]

Peru Central Board OKs reductions

Peru Central Board OKs reductions » Local News » Press-Republican.

NYS Department of Education issues public school report cards

Click here for Peru Central School Report Card Click here for Clinton County Schools Report Cards  Click here for statewide report cards  Click here for story on statewide trends 

Peru Central narrows superintendent candidates

Peru Central narrows superintendent candidates » Local News » Press-Republican.

Budget Workshop #6 for Peru Board of Education

Tuesday Night features a 6 PM Public Session Budget Workshop The Peru Central Board of Education will gather Tuesday, March 27th at 6 PM in the community room for their sixth public session budget workshop, according to A. Paul Scott, Interim Superintendent of Schools at Peru Central. At its budget workshop the school board will: […]