Pleasant Hill Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how college aid applications changed for Pleasant Hill area high schools.

Salute Your 2021 Graduate On Pleasant Hill Patch

Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Pleasant Hill Patch.

FAFSA Completions Down In CA: How Pleasant Hill Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Pleasant Hill area high schools.

Pleasant Hill Area Increases Share Of College Grads

The percentage of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been growing. Here's how it’s changed in Contra Costa County.

Food Pantry For Diablo Valley College Students

Students who are food insecure may pick up food three days a week. Here are the details...

August 3-7, Congressional Debate Camp, 4-5 Grade Students Online

at Bay Area Speech and Debate Academy Online

August 3-7, Policy Debate Camp Online for 6-12 Grade Students

with Bay Area Speech and Debate Academy Online

55% off Writing, Speech, and Debate Classes for K-12 Grades

Students will improve their writing and public speaking skills, and increase their confidence.

Contra Costa Community Colleges Extend Remote Classes Into May

Contra Costa Community College District is extending remote classes through the end of the spring semester due to the coronavirus.

Teacher From Pleasant Hill Arrested On Sex-Abuse Charges: Sheriff

The Pleasant Hill woman is a high school teacher and her victims, the sheriff's office says, were students more than 20 years ago.

2 Pleasant Hill Students Named National Scholarship Semifinalists

The local students are among others nationwide competing for National Merit Scholarships worth more than $31 million.

Niche Ranks Pleasant Hill's Best Schools

Niche released its latest school rankings Monday, just in time for back-to-school. See rankings for Pleasant Hill schools.

Mt. Diablo Unified Calendar 2019-2020: First Day Of School, More

When's the first day of school in Pleasant Hill? Plus, other must-know dates for students, parents and teachers.

East Bay Teen Wins Steve Silver Foundation 'Scholarship For Arts'

Celebrity panel of judges selected Kyleigh Colchico of Clayton Valley Charter H.S. for dance talent for "Beach Blanket Babylon" awards.

U.S. News Best High Schools 2019: College Park High Makes List

U.S. News & World Report released its 2019 Best High Schools list Tuesday. Here’s how schools in California ranked.

Racist Graffiti Investigated At Diablo Valley College

The incidents have "deeply saddened" DVC President Susan Lamb, as the school strives "create a safe and welcoming learning environment."

College Scholarships Available!!

Apply today for one of several college scholarships offered to students who are residents of Contra Costa County!

Volunteers Sought For Contra Costa County Mock Trial Program

Nearly 100 attorneys, judges and law students volunteered last year for the high school competition.

Contra Costa Co. Swears In New Schools Superintendent

Lynn Mackey was elected to the post in November and will take over for retiring Karen Sakata.

Threats Investigated At Diablo Valley College, Campus Police Say

Contra Costa Community College District police are investigating the threats reportedly found in campus restrooms.

Shelter-in-Place Drill Planned For Contra Costa Co. Students

Public and private schools , along with childcare centers, are encouraged to join the annual safety event set for Nov. 7.

350 Students To Participate In Model UN Conference: Pleasant Hill

Teens from College Park & nearby will tackle such global issues as universal health coverage, drone use, migrants & climate during event .

Safe Schools Summit: Sandy Hook Mom Addresses Local Community

Nicole Hockley, "Sandy Hook Promise" founder, spoke at Contra Costa County's Safe Schools Summit with its goal to avert school violence.

Contra Costa Education Office To Host Safe Schools Summit

Goal is to make campus violence "a thing of the past." A Wednesday coffee for parents with "Sandy Hook Promise" founder also planned.

CoCo Teacher To Represent CA At National Competition

She teaches English at Northgate High School in Walnut Creek.

Contra Costa Co.: September Marks School Attendance Awareness

Contra Costa School District officials are taking part in National Attendance Awareness Month to combat truancy and chronic absenteeism

East Bay Middle Schooler Accused Of Threatening To Kill

Parents asked the school board to expel the student from Valley View Middle School.

Threat Closes Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill Campus

All classes and other activities at the campus were canceled for the day.

JFK University Launches Fundraising Academy

Sanford Institute of Philanthropy to Assist Local Nonprofits with Fundraising Expertise

'Ride For Ryan' Pasta Fundraiser Set Tonight For Injured Teen

The Pleasant Hill athlete was paralyzed in a wrestling match. Event proceeds will go to helping his family buy a wheelchair-accessible van.

Contra Costa Co. Board of Education Names New President

Fatima Alleyne is a UC Berkeley graduate, a longtime education advocate and is the first African-American chosen for the position.

Next Diablo Valley College President Selected

"We will benefit from her leadership experience as interim chancellor/president of City College of San Francisco ... "

360 East Bay Students Converge For 27th Annual Model UN

For the two-day event held at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, students acted as delegates for 70 countries.

A Special Visit For Contra Costa Community College District's Teacher Of The Year

The Diablo Valley College instructor is among 22 CCCOE 2017-2018 teachers of the year.

Pleasant Hill Makes List Of Cities With Heaviest College Debt Burden

In 14 East Bay communities, college loan balances average $37,000 - $47,000 per graduate.

Ex Contra Costa County Schools Superintendent Dies Suddenly

Former Solano County Superintendent of Schools Joseph A. Ovick, Ed.D., died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 30.

Racist Graffiti In Contra Costa School Restroom Rattles Parent, Faculty, Students

"You don't want your kids in an environment like this," said the mother of two African-American students at the Danville high school.

Students At 3 East Bay High Schools Walk Out, Denounce President-Elect Trump

BREAKING: "We want to give them the opportunity to understand and be a part of the democracy," one school administrator said.

East Bay High School Students Stage Massive Walkout Over Donald Trump Win

"As young people it's our job to continue to fight like our parents fought for us," said one Berkeley H.S. student. (Breaking)

Diablo Valley College Alum Named Chancellor Of Contra Costa Community College District

"My DVC experience changed my life, and I am living proof of the power and impact community colleges can make," said Fred Wood.