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Peru kindergarten registration is underway

Registration for children living in the Peru Central School District who will be attending Kindergarten in September 2024 is now being accepted. Your child must be five (5) years of age on or before December 1, 2024 to be eligible for Kindergarten in the fall of 2024. Complete the registration packet at https://www.perucsd.org/district/student-registration/. Please bring […]

Peru K-5 PTO – Mark your calendars for our 2024 Town Green Up Day!

When: Saturday, 4/20 at 8am Where: Peru Fire Department and then the town road of your choice Who: You & your crew! This is a fun family event that gives back to our community and to our environment! Please mark “interested” or “going” on the event to stay up to date on all the details! […]

Retired Peru science teacher Andy Sajar recalls 1970 road trip to see total solar eclipse

Click here for the NCPR story 

Assistant District Attorney Dan Lennon announces mayoral campaign in Plattsburgh

Peru High School graduate Dan Lennon is highlighting housing, public safety, and youth recreation as the biggest issues facing the city. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Special BOE Meeting 2/27/24

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a special meeting in the High School Community Room on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 7:15 AM.  The main purpose of this meeting is to approve a bid award and a health/welfare service contract.  At this time, no other district business is anticipated. The agenda will be […]

Saranac girls, Peru boys capture bowling titles

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Peru School Board Meeting Agenda

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the High School Community Room. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start and that the Board will reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 […]

Chazy names Sanford Coakley interim elementary principal

Chazy Junior/High School principal will take over the elementary position July 1 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

NY school districts ranked 1 to 608 based on 2023 geometry Regents exams

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Local educator Jim Howard reflects on his youthful misbehavior, struggles with his father, and the good people who helped him find a better path

By John T Ryan (Please share) Many North Country residents know James “Jim” Howard Jr. in many roles, as a longtime Peru Central School educator, Education Director at Mountain Lake PBS, and SUNY Plattsburgh professor. Soon, Jim Howard may be known as a successful, entertaining author. His book Reflections on a Father and His Son has […]

Peru School District Hall of Fame Nominations Requested

The Peru Central School District Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for potential candidates.  The District Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals who have made a significant impact on our school or achieved an outstanding contribution(s) to society as a graduate of Peru CSD. The candidate must have attended, been employed, served, or […]

See NY school districts ranked from 1 to 594 based on latest Algebra II Regents exams

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January 26, 2024 – 7:33 a.m. Peru CSD will now be closed for the day. Thank you.

Good Morning. Due to inclement weather, Peru CSD is on a 2-hr delay today.

Good Morning. Due to inclement weather, Peru CSD is on a 2-hr delay today. Thank you.

How NY school districts did on 2023 Algebra I Regents Scores are for the 2022-2023 school year.

% proficient indicates the percentage of students tested who scored at level three or above. Click here to review data county by county 

DMV drops ‘under the hood’ requirement on CDL road test

State hopes to put more school bus drivers behind the wheel Click here for the Sun Community News story 

‘Onward and Upward’: PACE offers Peru students after-school enrichment opportunities

Peru School District Program  When the last period bell rings for the day, several students in Peru’s Middle and High schools stay afterward to participate in a variety of programs.  Peru After-School Career Exploration (PACE), a five-year competitive grant, was presented to Peru Central School in 2021. The grant awarded Peru CSD $350,000 annually to […]

See NY school districts ranked from 1 to 633 based on latest English language arts Regents exams

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Peru School Seeks Board Candidates

The Peru Central School District is seeking candidates to fill one (1) at-large seat on the Board of Education due to the upcoming expiration of Ms. Bonnie Berry’s term. The three-year term of the seat runs from July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027. The Petition for Nomination of Candidate form is available in the […]

Regular School Board Monthly Meeting January 2024

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 9, 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 public session business at approximately 7:00 […]

NBC 5 Male Athlete of the Year: Peru’s Zach O’Connell

O’Connell made milestones in baseball, hockey and football during his senior year at Peru High School Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

New York school districts ranked from 1 to 661 based on new test scores in math, ELA

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UPS driver honored for life-saving action

Corey Howe commended for his quick action during Sept. 25 tanker crash in Keene Click her for the Sun Community News story 

Regular Monthly Meeting Peru School Board December 2023

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the High School Community Room. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start, and that the Board will reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 […]

Peru Youth Commission Whiteface Skiing Program opens for sign-up

Peru Sports and Youth Program4h  · The moment we are all waiting for!!! Ski sign ups are online now!! Copy the link below to your browser and sign up by January 7th. We will received one complementary chaperone pass for every 10 students who register. If you are interested in a chaperone pass, please message […]