The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan Peru should have its first community garden next summer, but it’s not located where most people would expect. On Saturday, November 3, 2012 several volunteers were enthusiastically tilling soil at the Peru Free Library. Librarian Becky Pace explained that she has been interested in starting a garden for some time, but […]

Zumba event Tuesday to help fund fitness center » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Capitol Confidential » School districts will see pension rate jump.

Peru captures Section VII Class B title » Sports » Press-Republican.

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TV, movie cameras no stranger to Peru Central alum » Local News » Press-Republican.

Local teen has Olympic dreams » Local News » Press-Republican.

Peru principal taking top post at ELCS » Local News » Press-Republican.

If you’re interested in discussing ways to improve walking and bicycling safety near and on Peru Central School campus please join other parents, School, Town and County personnel at the Town Hall (basement) on Tuesday, September 25that 7pm. For more information please call Adele Douglas at 643-7863.

The Peru Athletic Hall of Fame will hold its annual induction ceremony on Saturday, September 29th at Cricketts Restaurant.  This year’s inductees include: Mike Hogan, Audrey Smith, Bob Finney, Julie Rock, Jephrey Doorey and Gary Edwards. The cost is $20. All family, friends and former athletes are encouraged to attend. RSVP by Monday, September 24th to […]

The Peru Athletic Hall of Fame will hold its annual induction ceremony on Saturday, September 29th at Cricketts Restaurant.  This year’s inductees include: Mike Hogan, Audrey Smith, Bob Finney, Julie Rock, Jephrey Doorey and Gary Edwards. The cost is $20. All family, friends and former athletes are encouraged to attend. RSVP by Monday, September 24th to […]

By John T. Ryan Peru Central School was recognized as a College For Every Student (CFES) “School of Distinction” at the Tuesday, September 10, 2012 Board of Education meeting. CFES Program Director Steve Boyce (left) presented a banner to High School Principal Chris Mazella and faculty members (L-R) Jeanne Caron, Lisa Crain and Rosemary Manchester.

Over a career that spanned several decades, the late Leo Bourgeois or Mr. “B” as he was affectionately known, impacted the lives of hundreds of Peru Central School students, encouraging them to do their best and not to give up.  

Peru Central’s new leader learning » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Capitol Confidential » State Ed: Marginal gains in scores for math, English.

CCRS High School among highest performing in the state » Local News » Press-Republican.

The Peru Central Board of Education will gather briefly on Tuesday, June 26th at 6 PM in the community room adjacent to the high school main entrance for a special meeting predominately focused on the unanticipated vacancy on this region’s BOCES [Board of Cooperative Educational Services]. At Tuesday night’s special meeting, Peru’s Board of Education […]

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).

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.

By John T. Ryan

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

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