We Are Peru Podcast

In this special edition of our podcast we are joined by School Board President, Bonnie Berry for an update as well as School Superintendent Scott Storms and School Business Executive Kara Bowes for an insightful conversation about the upcoming school budget vote.

Spring is in the air and we have a lot to cover in our March 2026 podcast. We have our regular monthly segments and in our building spotlight, 6th grader Linzie LaFountain interviews Middle School principal, Jim Manchester. Enjoy!

In our February 2026 episode we are joined by our usual contributors as well as 6th grader, Lily Fowler, who interviews National Art Honor Society member Sarah Guay.

In our first episode of 2026 we are joined by our usual contributors and in our spotlight section we feature an interview with 6th grader Kaitlyn Durgan who interviews School Lunch Program Manager Zachary Zarling.

In our last episode of 2025 we are joined by School Superintendent Scott Storms, Associate Superintendent Shannon Pitcher Bouyea and district office clerk Olivia Bousquet.

Love listening to musicals? Singing along to your favorite songs? Of course you do! Enjoy this wonderful rendition of "Hadestown" Teen Edition by Peru Drama Club! This musical is about the story that intertwines two Greek myths, Orpheus & Eurydice and Hades & Persephone, set in a gritty, Depression-era, jazz-infused world. Eurydice, struggling to survive, is lured to Hadestown, a...

In this Pre-Thanksgiving episode we are joined by our usual participants. We also have two bonus segments this week: 6th grader Grace Wheatley interviews transportation supervisor Dave Wagner to learn more about he transportation department. Dave also joins us in the next segment along with school bus driver, Bob Pfohler, to discuss the importance of safety practices for drivers in proximity of a...

In our October episode we hear from our usual contributors and include a new twist on our Building Spotlight section by featuring an interview with Facility Director Matt Lefevre conducted by 6th grader Nolan Haudberg.

Welcome back! In our first episode of the new school year. We feature our regular segments and discuss a new Middle School news initiative!

In this bonus episode, Superintendent Scott Storms and School Business Executive Kara Bowes join the podcast to share information pertaining to the upcoming school budget vote. You can view additional information about the school budget here:

In this episode of our podcast we feature our regular monthly segments as well as dual spotlight segments! In our first spotlight we chat with Rachel Leonard and Mary Fornabia from the Family and Community Engagement Center (FACE Center). Resources from their valuable program are linked below. In our second spotlight we are joined by Peru Drama Club Advisor, Meghan Matthews, who shares information...

In this episode our podcast we feature our regular monthly segments and highlight our new Associate Elementary Principal, "Kasey Snow", in our spotlight segment.

In the first monthly podcast of the new school year we hear from our regular contributors and in our "spotlight" segment we chat with newly minted Middle School Associate Principal, Erin Canning-O'Neill.

In the last episode of the school year we feature our regular segments as well as a feature a special interview with Terry Leonino and Greg Artzner of the musical duo " Magpie " and Martha Swan, Executive Director of John Brown Lives. They discuss the recent Magpie songwriting residency with Peru Elementary 4th graders. You can view the performance the of the song they created with the s...

This bonus episode of the We Are Peru Podcast features Superintendent Scott Storms, Assistant Superintendent Shannon Pitcher-Boyea, Director of Facilities Matt Lefevre, and Business Official Kara Bowes. Together, they discuss a proposal for the upcoming capital project, highlighting key aspects and potential benefits for the school community.

In this months episode we hear from our regular contributors as well as a visit from members of the Peru Drama Club who chat about there upcoming performance of the school version of "Mean Girls". Tickets for the production can be acquired at: www.perudramaclub.org

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 Transportation Supervisor "Dave Wagner" and School Business Official "Kara Bowes" join us to discuss current openings and opportunities for bus drivers in our school district. Additional information is included in the attached document. Compensation and benefit information

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 May  episode we are joined by  School Board President "Bonnie Berry", School Superintendent "Scott Storms, Assistant Superintendent Shannon Pitcher-Boyea and Athletics Coordinator "Diana Bartholomew". In lieu of our regular "Spotlight" segment, we will be releasing a bonus episode featuring members of the Holistic Life Foundation where we will learn more a...

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...