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New school year brings excitement to Peru Catholic, brief delay in Quad Cities

By: Jennifer Willems   -   August 19, 2021   -   Featured Article Alleman High School, Dr. Sharon Weiss, Jordan Catholic School, Julie Schmitt, Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy, Peru Catholic School, Seton Catholic School

Welcoming students back to Peru Catholic School on Aug. 17 is principal Julie Schmitt, who holds the door for Ainsley and Brynn Grilc. Enrollment remains steady at 166 students this year, she said. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

PERU — Some tears were shed as 3- and 4-year-old preschool pupils said goodbye to their parents and faced their first day at Peru Catholic School on Aug. 17, but it wasn’t long before backpacks were unpacked and everyone was celebrating being with friends old and new. The scene is being repeated at the 42 […]