We Are Peru Podcast

In this month's episode we hear from High School Technology teacher Leif Sorgul who discusses his program and a recent award that he received for the excellent work he and his students are doing.   We also have segments from our regular contributors.  Please refer to the timestamps below if you wish to forward to a specific segment.

School Board Report (1:22)

Superintendent Update (9:17 )

Athletics Update (16:46)

Building Spotlight  (24:56)

In this bonus episode we are joined by High School Principal Matt Berry and Tom Murphy from Sweethearts & Heroes who chat about the important work Sweethearts & Heroes has been doing this year on our campus.  You can get additional information about their amazing organization at:   https://www.sweetheartsandheroes.com

In this month's episode we hear from Dean Delano--Peru Central School's Esports Coach who shares an update with the program.  We also have segments from our regular contributors.  Please refer to the timestamps below if you wish to forward to a specific segment and be on the lookout for a special bonus podcast we will be releasing next week featuring Tom Murphy from "Sweethearts and Heroes".  You don't want to miss it!

School Board Report (5:35)

Superintendent Update (17:07 )

Athletics Update (28:23)

Building Spotlight  (37:32)

Welcome back!  Our first episode of the new school year features 2nd grade teacher Jennifer LaDue who chats about this year's focus of the Primary School PSET (Positive School Environment Team) committees this year.  We also have our segments from our regular contributors.  Please refer to the timestamps below if you wish to forward to a specific segment.

School Board Report (2:13)

Superintendent Update (15:10 )

Athletics Update (19:13)

Building Showcase  (22:03)

Our last podcast of the school year highlights a lot of the end of the year activities going on in the district and offers a glimpse into life on campus next year. Have a great summer!  

Board Update:  6:04

Superintendent Update:  15:21

Athletics Update:  1940

In this month’s episode we share updates from Board of Education President – Bonnie Berry, and Athletic Coordinator – Diana Bartholomew. who joins us live in the studio for the first time.  We are also joined in the studio by our Superintendent – Scott Storms and our Building Showcase segment this month features Elementary Music Teacher Megan Yonteff.    

The segments listed below list times stamps should you wish to fast forward to a particular segment of the podcast.     .

Board of Education Update (2:57)

Superintendent Spotlight (11:57)

Athletics Update (18:02)

Building Showcase  (25:55)

Clip of Mrs. Yonteff Class using Dash Robots

In this month’s episode we share updates from Board of Education President – Bonnie Berry, and Athletic Coordinator – Diana Bartholomew.  We are also joined in the studio our recently appointed Superintendent – Scott Storms as well as Intermediate Building Principal Mary Sexton.  This month's episode also features an interview with NYS Assemblyman Billy Jones.  The interview was conducted by our Elementary Media Club during Assemblyman Jones' recent School Appreciation Tour.  

The segments listed below list times stamps should you wish to fast forward to a particular segment of the podcast.     .

Board of Education Update (3:31)

Superintendent Spotlight (12:00)

Athletics Update (19:19)

Assemblyman Jones Interview (21:19)

Building Showcase  (25:54)

Peru High School Prinicpal "Matt Berry" and High School Associate Principal "Joha Battin" are joined by Deputies Russell Haag and Zachery Mendoza from the Clinton County Sheriff's Department and Interim Superintendent of Schools "Scott Storms" to discuss safety and responsibility for the upcoming school proms.

Resources mentioned in the podcast:

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Teen Drivers:  Get the Facts

Peru High School Principal Matt Berry is joined by seniors:  Kathryn Bowman, Chelsea Germaine and Jonas Petro for a lively discussion about the excitement of the upcoming Senior Prom as well as the need to be safe and responsible on the big day.  

This special bonus edition of the We Are Peru podcast features national recording artist and International Blues Challenge winner -- Kevin Burt.  We are also joined by Plattsburgh Blues and Jazz founder Ms. Laura Carbone as well as Peru's own High School Jazz band director Todd Pray.  Kevin discusses a variety of topics including his long history of working with schools and the migration of blues over the years.  He even treated your humble host and other guests in the studio with a truly remarkable performance of his hit song " I Don't Want to See You No More".  Trust me.  You don't want to miss it!  

Kevin will be giving his time this week working with schools across the North Country and will be performing a concert in conjunction with the Peru High School Jazz Ensemble Thursday March 28th at 6:30 P.M. in the Peru High School Auditorium.  Tickets to the Peru show are free for students and $10 for adults.  Tickets to the Peru concert can be purchased here:   Kevin Burt Concert featuring the Peru High School Jazz Ensemble

Kevin will also be performing at the Strand Theater Saturday April 2nd at 7:30 along with Juno award winner and fellow International Blues Challenge winner Dawn Tyler Watson and her band.  Students, faculty and staff can get tickets for the show at the Strand by buying advance tickets and applying a discount code of BIGLOVESTUDENT and the Strand Tickets will only be 15 dollars. Tickets to the Strand Show can be purchased here:  The Big Love Concert at the Strand Theater