We Are Peru Podcast

In our first episode of the new school year we feature our regular segments, including a school board report, our superintendents update and an athletics update. Our spotlight segment this month features high school senior Taylor Greenhaw and school counselor Adam Carter who discuss Taylor's participation in the New Vision Medical Careers Program.

In our November episode we are joined by our regular contributors. In our building spotlight segment we chat with new staff members Hannah Jock and Mitchell Senecal who are both PE teachers in our Intermediate building.

In our first regular episode of the school year we feature our regular segments, including a school board report, our superintendents update and an update on fall sports as they begin to wrap up. Our spotlight this month focuses on the importance of cyber security.

In this bonus episode we are joined by Superintendent Scott Storms, Grant Coordinator, Wendy Paul and School Business Executive, Kara Bowes. They provide a lot of helpful insight on the COVID Relief Fund and what we have done as a district to use this resource to enhance programming and opportunities.

In this bonus episode some of our Elementary students have a conversation with a few members of the Holistic Life Foundation who spent time recently with our staff and students to share some insights on mindfulness and self-care.

In our April  episode we are joined by  School Board President "Bonnie Berry", School Superintendent "Scott Storms, Assistant Superintendent Shannon Pitcher-Boyea and Athletics Coordinator "Diana Bartholomew". We are also joined by our new School Lunch Manager, Barrett Miller who gives us an overview of the exciting new enhancements to our cafeteria program.

Here are some time stamps should you like to jump to a specific segment of the episode.

School Board Update (2:21)

Superintendent Update (12:18)

Athletics Update (24:00)

Building Spotlight (31:04)

In our March  episode we are joined by  School Board President "Bonnie Berry", School Superintendent "Scott Storms and Athletics Coordinator "Diana Bartholomew". Also in a first for our show, we are featuring a student in our Building Spotlight segment this month. Jack Webb is a senior at Peru who joins us for a few minutes to reflect on his time spent here a student.

Here are some time stamps should you like to jump to a specific segment of the episode.

School Board Update (1:53)

Superintendent Update (14:47)

Athletics Update (23:43)

Building Spotlight (31:37)

 In our February  episode we are joined by  School Board President "Bonnie Berry", School Superintendent "Scott Storms and Athletics Coordinator "Diana Bartholomew".  We are also joined by our new Assistant Superintendent "Shannon Pitcher-Boyea" and 5th grade teacher "Bethany Webb" joins us for our Building Spotlight segment.

School Board Update (1:47)

Superintendent Update (15:09)

Athletics Update (22:57)

Building Spotlight (27:20)

Welcome to the New Year!  We jump out of the gate with segments from our regular contributors:  School Board President "Bonnie Berry", School Superintendent "Scott Storms and Athletics Coordinator "Diana Bartholomew".  We are also joined by our new Assistant Superintendent "Shannon Pitcher-Boyea" and our Associate Middle School Principal "Rachel Ribis" joins us for our Building Spotlight segment.

School Board Update (1:53)

Superintendent Update (14:50)

Athletics Update (21:43)

Building Spotlight (29:00)

We wrap up 2022 with segments from our regular contributors:  School Board President "Bonnie Berry", School Superintendent "Scott Storms and Athletics Coordinator "Diana Bartholomew".  We at the "We Are Peru" Podcast wish you and yours a happy and healthy holiday season!

School Board Update (2:12)

Superintendent Update (11:13 )

Athletics Update (16:00)

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.  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 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.  

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 by Interim Superintendent – Scott Storms as well as Middle School Principal James Manchester and Middle School Associate Principal Stephanie Murphy.

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

Board of Education Update (10:09)

Superintendent Spotlight (16:36)

Athletics Update (24:50)

Building Showcase  (27:01)

In this month’s episode we share updates from Board of Education President – Bonnie Berry, Interim Superintendent – Scott Storms and Athletic Coordinator – Diana Bartholomew.  We are also chat with High School Technology Teacher, Leif Sorgule who discusses his robotics and manufacturing programs.  Lastly we are joined by Chris Urban who fills us in on the drama club's next exciting production.                                                                                                                           

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

Board of Education Update (2:47)

Superintendent Spotlight (16:28)

Athletics Update (20:12)

Building Showcase -  (23:21)

Brief trailer for our January podcast which will be arriving soon!

Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Thomas Palmer, provides updates on the re-opening of the Elementary building, upcoming budget vote, capital project and Summer programming.

John and Nick are joined by Dr. Thomas Palmer and Randy Sapp to discuss the status of the Peru Central School District budget for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year.

Dr. Thomas Palmer, Superintendent of Schools, stops by to discuss the state of "reopening" in the Peru Central School District.  What obstacles stand in the way?  What contributes to the decision making process?  These questions and many more get answered in this week's We Are Peru Podcast.

In this Episode, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Amy Campbell and district data specialists Kelly Crowley and Carrie Pierson discuss how Peru Central School District uses data to optimize learning experiences and engage students at the appropriate level.

In this episode Senior High Principal Matt Berry and Social Studies teachers Kathy Lawliss and Peter Garnsey discuss remote learning and provide strategies to help students be successful while learning from home.

In this episode Nick and John are joined by Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Thomas Palmer and School Business Administrator Randy Sapp, who provide an update on the COVID-19 response in the Peru Central School District.

Nick and John are joined by Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Thomas Palmer and Senior High Principal Matt Berry, who unveil the results of our recent Mascot voting process.  School Board President Bonnie Berry also joins the podcast to detail a new School Board initiative.  

Welcome to the first episode of our newest podcast, aptly named "We Are Peru".   In this first episode Nick and John discuss the districts upcoming vote on a new school mascot.  Joining the discussion are Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Thomas Palmer and Senior High School Principal Matt Berry.