Pleasant Hill schools in the Mount Diablo Unified School District go back Aug. 29. What advice would you offer to get prepped for the new academic year? Share your tips in the comments.
Two Pleasant Hill elementary schools have personal belief exemption rates more than twice the statewide rate. A bill in Sacramento would make exemptions harder to get.
Students at local schools return to classrooms next month. As of July 1, all students entering seventh grade need proof of the Tdap booster shot.
A law that went in to effect on July 1 seeks to make sure school districts have clear rules about stopping bullying before it starts.
Pleasant Hill students don't do as well on standardized tests as peers at schools with like demographics.
Fusion Academy and Learning Center, a private high school for grades 6-12, has established an East Bay outpost on Oak Road, Walnut Creek, near Pleasant Hill BART.
What do we do about the fact that 32.1 percent of our 5th, 7th and 9th graders are overweight or obese. What should families do? What should government do?
Prospect High's graduation is June 10; College Park seniors graduate Monday, June 11. Share your graduate's success with a photo or shout-out on Pleasant Hill Patch.
The API scores will not be released today (Thursday) as originally scheduled. Stay tuned to Pleasant Hill Patch for the release date.
How much do you pay for your kid to play sports?
The Foundation for Pleasant Hill Education awarded grants for each school that requested one.
College Park students are showing their pride this week with themed outfits and accessories. Parents and Falcons, share your spirit. Click "upload" to add to the Spirit Week gallery.
The website's purpose is to aid middle and high school students along successful career paths.
MDUSD's governing board will evaluate the superintendent Tuesday night. Now it's your turn.
The Falcons defeat Maria Carrillo High, 5-3, to advance to the second round of the NCS Division II tournament
California's school boss said Monday that MDUSD is in financial trouble.
You might be surprised how MDUSD compares to other districts when it comes to the number of credits required for graduation.
MDUSD is piloting an online program that will help students who are falling behind in credits catch up. Does it work?
A youth summit next week seeks to learn how young people feel about their hometown.
A teachers' lounge, baseball dugouts and a new paint job are all on the table. Make your voice heard.
Pleasant Hill mom Maura Houston took matters into her own hands when she noticed a lack of information on the Gregory Gardens Elementary School website. So, she built her own.
May 8 in National Teacher Appreciation Day. Tell Patch users which teachers you think are making the grade.
A "study session" for MDUSD's governing board scheduled for Monday reveals the depth of past cuts and the possibility of more pain.
Stressed-out students get unconditional love from canine visitors.
A statewide survey released last week found that a majority of public school parents would give their local schools an A or B. Do Pleasant Hill schools deserve the same high marks?