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Peru School Board launches budget workshop #1 on Feb. 7th

The Peru Central Board of Education launches its annual budget workshop series on Tuesday, February 7th at 6 PM in the community room, according to A. Paul Scott, Interim Superintendent of Schools at Peru Central. At their budget workshop, the Board will: A. Receive ‘Budget Packet #1’ for the school board’s budget development binder containing […]

Families help families via foster care – features Peru School Board member Donna LaRocque

Families help families via foster care » Local News » Press-Republican.

Peru Central gives State of District report

Peru Central gives State of District report » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Bus drivers receive their deserved thanks

For the past several years Peru Intermediate School teachers and staff have celebrated the holiday season by thanking district bus drivers for their outstanding performance.  One morning just before Christmas they present the drivers with cookies, brownies and other goodies. Wednesday morning they repeated their tradition and got a very pleasant surprise – one of […]

Rural students suffer under New York state aid losses

Rural students suffer under New York state aid losses | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com.

Next Week’s School Board meeting important topics

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 13th at 6 PM at the school district’s community room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru High School. An executive session associated with particular matters leading to employment, collective negotiations and advice of counsel from the school attorney will take place […]

Peru Central requests Hall of Fame nominations

Nomination Forms Available from High School and Due December 21st Residents and alumni of Peru Central School District are encouraged to help the school district recognize outstanding public service by nominating individuals who have had a significant positive impact on Peru Central, according to Interim Superintendent of Schools A. Paul Scott. Nominees for Peru Central’s […]

Death of Peru Senior Brandon Rennert

Flags at Half-Staff This Week as Per District Policy; A Statement from Peru Interim Superintendent A. Paul Scott Early this morning, Peru Central School District’s crisis intervention team gathered to discuss how the school district can best support the family, student friends and district employees who worked with Peru High School senior Brandon Rennert. Peru […]

Peru School launches superintendent search

Peru School launches superintendent search » Local News » Press-Republican.

Peru School Board Regular Meeting November 8, 2011

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 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 particular matters leading to employment, collective negotiations and advice of counsel from the school attorney will take place […]

Peru Central’s academic performance ranks 11th out of 21 local districts

A Buffalo regional business publication called Business First ranked 431 Upstate New York high schools based on four years of New York State Education Department academic data. Peru Central did not fair too well either regionally or statewide ranking 11th out of 21 local districts and 322nd of the 431 Upstate Districts.  Peru Interim School […]

Editorial: Courageous revelation » Editorial » Press-Republican

Editorial: Courageous revelation » Editorial » Press-Republican.

Bipolar disorder behind former Peru superintendent’s departure

Bipolar disorder behind former Peru superintendent’s departure » Local News » Press-Republican.

Short-lived Peru Central super agreed to severance package » Breaking News » Press-Republican

Short-lived Peru Central super agreed to severance package » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Stapleford officially resigns as Peru Central superintendent

Stapleford officially resigns as Peru Central superintendent » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

State Comptroller reports excess fund balance at Peru Central

A statement from A. Paul Scott, Interim Superintendent of Schools, Peru CSD Peru Central School District appreciates the cooperation of the State Comptroller’s Office regarding the recent comprehensive fiscal accountability audit of the school district, according to Peru Central Interim Superintendent of Schools A. Paul Scott. The District was very pleased to learn that sufficient […]

School Board meeting has important items on its agenda

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 11th at 6 PM at the school district’s community room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru High School. An executive session associated with particular matters leading to employment, collective negotiations and advice of counsel from the school attorney and a meeting […]

State courts open teacher ratings to the public

The Watertown Daily Times reports 

Peru sports legends honored

By John T. Ryan The Peru Athletic Hall of Fame has increased to twenty-six members. Eighteen Peru athletes and coaches were inducted in last year’s inaugural ceremony.  Six athletes and two coaches joined this elite group on Saturday, October 1st in ceremonies held at Cricket’s Restaurant in Peru.  The new members of the Hall of […]

Peru Middle School evacuated due to chemicals

The Press Republican reports 

Board President explains why he can’t give the public more information.

By John T. Ryan Peru Central’s school year began with an overall sense of optimism. The new Superintendent, Dr. Thomas Stapleford, addressed the teaching staff on Tuesday, September 6, 2011.  Peru students reported for class on Thursday, September 8th. On September 9th a school news release stated that Stapleford was on temporary leave for an […]

Peru students celebrate Peace Day

By John T. Ryan When Ann and Lynn Wilke looked out their upstairs windows this morning they saw children placing pinwheels at the entrance to Peru Central School.  They couldn’t help but wonder what the pinwheels signified. According to school officials the Middle School students were celebrating the International Day of Peace. It was established […]

Superintendent explains Peru Intermediate’s basement mold problem

Letter Regarding Intermediate School Basement September 20 2011

Peru puts interim school superintendent in place

The Press Republican reports 

New Peru School Superintendent on unexplained, indefinite leave

The Press Republican reports