Skip to main content

Peru Jr/Sr High School Home

Mrs. Scheurich

Principal's Message

Welcome to Peru Junior Senior High School - Home of the Tigers!
 
At Peru Junior Senior High School, we are proud to be Tigers. Our identity is grounded in a strong tradition of academic opportunities, student engagement, and a commitment to preparing every student for future success.  Each day, we strive to Expect Excellence, Champion for Students, Build Hope and Resilience, and Promote Tiger Pride in all that we do.
 
We believe that when expectations are high, achievement follows. Our dual credit opportunities and emerging early college program empower students to get a head start on college and career pathways while they are still in high school. Through strong partnerships and intentional instruction, our students are not only earning college credits, they are building confidence, independence, and vision for their futures.
 
Excellence at Peru extends beyond our classrooms. Whether through the inspiring performances of our bands and choirs, the creativity expressed in our art programs, the energy of our drama productions, the focus of our academic teams, or the determination of our student-athletes, we celebrate the talents and passions of our students every day. 

Being a Tiger means more than wearing black and gold. It means believing in our school, investing in one another, and working together to ensure every student has the tools and support to thrive. We are a community that lifts each other up, fosters meaningful connections, and celebrates the unique strengths that each student brings to our school.
 
Thank you for taking the time to visit our website. We invite you to explore what it truly means to be part of the Tiger family, where excellence is expected, hope is cultivated, and pride runs deep.
 
Proud to be a Tiger,
 
Julie M. Scheurich
Principal
Read More

Calendar

Show All Events

Recent News

Computer assets

Welcome to Our New Website!

Thank you for visiting our new website! Please check back often as updates are made, and click on article headlines to view full stories where applicable.
Early College

Peru Named Partner for Early College

We are thrilled to announce that Peru Junior Senior High School has been selected by the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis as a partner school in the Rural Early College Network (RECN) 2.0 as part of a $10 million federal Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grant. RECN 2.0 will support 11,000 rural high school students across 20 high schools through Early College programming, improving access to advanced coursework and reducing barriers to college.
Read the release:
Show All News

Our Teachers

English

Maria Elser Denise Gornto Duane Johansen Kellie Lukowiak Melissa Phillips Sadie Pugh Megan Simpson Jacob Lukowiak

Math

Nicholas Atkins Ethan Hyde Christopher Makowski Joshua Murray Laura Rush Kassie Stout Tina Berg

Science

Amy Boswell Laura Fred-Smith Trevor Hyde Christopher McKinney Devin Reagle Katie Wyant Chloe Hilbert

World Perspectives

Laura Hochstedler Jenny Korving Dakota Fred Daric Fuller Angie Legg Mary Yates Timothy Bullock

Specialized Courses

Mike Applegate Katrina Baker Kahla Breisch Bryan Edwards Erin Green Jenna Hayes Robert Hileman Lisa Hobbs Kayla Hughes Robert Huppenthal Melonie Kiefer Cindy Merrick Hannah Olson Gerald Przybyszewski Haley Reyburn Emily Rodeck Elizabeth Sipe elle Smith Scott Thompson Daniel Wyant

Gallery

spanish dance
Mr. Johannsen's Class
Stop art2
Art Seniors
Stop art1
PHS Swing Choir
ASB 2025
DH1
View More Photos