Plum Disaster Distraction: School District Schedules Movie Night

The Plum Borough School District will have an upcoming movie night event in the wake of last weekend's tragedy that killed five people.

College Financial Aid Applications In Plum-Oakmont Area: Compare To PA

See how college aid applications changed for Plum-Oakmont area high schools.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Plum-Oakmont Patch.

College Financial Aid Applications In Plum-Oakmont Area: Compare To PA

FAFSA completions are down nationally. Here is how Plum-Oakmont area high schools have done so far.

Plum-Oakmont Area Increases Share Of College Grads

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

Plum High School Closes After More Coronavirus Cases Confirmed

Three more students at the high school have tested positive for COVID-19, the district announced.

Many Plum High School Students, Parents Ordered To Quarantine

More than 150 students and families held a parent-sponsored event over the weekend; one attendee has contracted the coronavirus.

Honoring Plum High School's 2020 Student Athletes

Mayor Harry Schlegel has proclaimed Wednesday, November 18th as a day to honor the 2020 Student Athletes of the Plum Boro School District.

Plum Delays Start Of School Year

The school district will approve an updated school calendar in August.

Salute Your 2020 Plum, Riverview Grad On Patch

They might not have a traditional graduation ceremony this year, but they've worked hard to get to this point. Here's to the class of 2020!

U.S. News Best High Schools 2020: See Plum, Riverview Rankings

US News & World Report released its annual list of best high schools in the country. Find out here how Plum and Riverview fared.

Threat Closes Pittsburgh-Area School District

All of the district's schools are closed Monday.

Pittsburgh-Area School District Closed Due To Threat

There will be no classes Monday in this Pittsburgh-area school district.

Plum Band To March In Kennywood Fall Fantasy Parade

Find out here when the Plum band will perform at the annual parade.

Riverview, Plum Fare Well In Top Pgh.-Area High School Rankings

U.S. News & World Report has ranked the top 125 high schools in the Pittsburgh area.

U.S. News Best High Schools 2019: Plum, Riverview Rankings

US News & World Report released its annual list of best high schools in the country. See how Plum and Riverview fared.

Fired Plum Teacher Sues School District

The former teacher wants the district to hold a hearing so he can attempt to clear his name.

Plum School Director Quitting After Anti-Muslim Facebook Post

School board Brian Wisniewski is stepping down after being criticized for the post.

Plum School Director Takes Heat For Anti-Muslim Facebook Post

The post was critical of Muslims serving in Congress.

Plum Teachers Vote To Authorize Strike

The vote means teachers can walk off the job after giving 48 hours notice.

Plum High School Alleged Football Altercation: No Charges Filed

The Allegheny County District Attorney's Office investigated the alleged confrontation between a Plum assistant coach and a football player.

Police Probe Alleged Brawl Between HS Football Coach, Player

Photos of the player show him with scratches and bruises.

Plum Delays Start Of School Year Due To Mold

Find out here when classes will begin.

Plum-Oakmont School Calendar 2018-19: First Day Of School, More

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

Riverview School Year Calendar 2017-18: First Day Of School, Vacations, Conferences

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

Plum Borough School Calendar 2017-18: First Day Of School, Vacations, Conferences

When's the first day of school in Plum Borough? That, and other must-know dates for parents, students and teachers.

Franklin Regional HS Ranked 134th Best In America

See who else was ranked among the best in the Keystone State.

Petition Launched Against New $128K Penn State Logo

The re-branding effort that allegedly cost $128,000 was done without the input of the student and alumni community, detractors allege.

Three Pa. Colleges Named Top Party Schools

Bucknell University, coming in at number four, was the top non-Big Ten school on Princeton Review's list.

11 Pennsylvania Schools Ranked Among Forbes' Top 100 Colleges

Eleven schools from the Keystone State made the top 100, including Swarthmore College and the University of Pennsylvania.

Plum HS Student Says Teacher Publicly Intimidated Her Into Silence On Sex Affair

A different teacher is being charged for having sex with the girl when she was a minor.

Canonsburg Boy Competes In National Spelling Bee Finals

Atharv Bhave, a seventh grader, will represent the region at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Case of Tuberculosis Confirmed at Beechview School

Allegheny County Health Department has confirmed a case of tuberculosis involves a Beechview school student.

Plum School District Advanced Placement Numbers Increasing

Advanced Placement program in Plum School District expanding.

9 Athletes to Join Plum High School Hall of Fame; Public Invited to Ceremony

Nine Plum alums will join the Hall of Fame at a November 13 event at the Edgewood Country Club.

Pennsylvania Ranks High for Parent Power in Education

Pennsylvania ranks #14 out of all U.S. states when it comes to giving parents fundamental power over their child’s education.

Senate Education Committee Backs Emergency Epinephrin Bill

The bill, proposed by Sen. Matt Smith, will allow schools to store and administer epinephrin, which is used to treat food allergy reactions.

Bill Would Let Pa. School Employees Carry Guns At Work

The bill’s sponsor said recent school shootings prompted the legislation.

East Allegheny Teachers Strike for Salary Concerns

On what would have been the second day of school, East Allegheny teachers are beginning their second day of picketing.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.