Transfer of Credit Policy Expands Degree Access for Adult Students

Students can now transfer up to 75 percent of their credits earned from regionally accredited post-secondary institutions back to MCCC to complete an associate’s degree or certificate.

Community Invited to Student Art Exhibit

More than 85 Montgomery County Community College students will be displaying their artwork in the show.

Could Mental Health Screenings Help Prevent Teen Tragedies?

Following the tragic massacre at Sandy Hook in 2012, high school students in Newtown, Conn., will now receive mental health screenings.

MCCC Awarded for College-Wide Commitment to Student Success

The school has been honored with a national award.

Eight Pennsylvania Schools Named Best-Value Colleges

The Princeton Review has selected the 150 colleges it says are the best value for students.

Kick Off St. Paddy's Day with Traditional Irish, Scottish Music

Montgomery County Community College will host Road to the Isles for two performances leading up to Saint Patrick's Day.

Chesco School District Raises Bar With Snow Day Announcement

Downingtown Area School District’s video is a take on Billy Joel’s “Allentown.”

MCCC Announces Fall 2013 Dean's List

Students from around the region enjoyed academic success.

MLK Day of Service Kicks off MCCC’s ‘50 Acts of Kindness’

Nearly 150 people volunteered at three different sites in Montgomery County.

Catholic Schools Week Starts Sunday

This year's national theme is "Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service."

Ursinus Named Among ‘Most Winter Wonderful College Campuses’

BuzzFeed named the college as one of the most beautiful college campuses in the snow.

Perk Valley Schools Closed Wednesday Due to Snow

The district office will also be closed.

PVHS Students Spend MLK Jr. Day Volunteering

Students spent Monday at various organizations in the area.

Perk Valley Schools Dismissing Early Due to Snow

A winter storm advisory is in effect today.

Perk Valley Student Recognized for Civic Contribution

Cassidy Mattiola, of Trappe, will be recognized at the National Constitution Center in March.

Guns on Campus Vote Delayed

The chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education said more study was needed.

PVSD Receives $29K from Univest for Technology

Thanks to Univest funds from the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC)Program, Skippack Elementary can purchase 30 devices and a card for storage.

Perk Valley Schools Closed Friday Due to Snow

Due to forecasted weather conditions, schools will be closed.

Interested in a Children's Book Swap?

A Patch reader is interested in organizing a book swap.

Top Perk Valley School Stories in 2013

A worker dying after an incident in an elementary school, sale of the Trappe Building and a tax hike are among PVSD items in the news this year.

Burger King Giving Away Scholarships up to $50K

Here's how to get your hand on whopper-sized scholarships.

Which Local College President is Best Compensated?

The Chronicle of Higher Education released its annual study on compensations for presidents at private colleges.

Perk Valley Schools Opening 2 Hours Late

Due to inclement weather, classes are delayed Tuesday.

Anges Irwin Names New Head of School

Wendy Hill will assume her leadership post in July 2014.

Perk Valley Named to College Board's AP District Honor Roll

This is the fourth consecutive year that the district received the honor.

PJPII High School Collects 3,600 Books for CHOP

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Book Mobile stopped by Pope John Paul II High School on Monday.

Students Learn About Careers, Volunteering at PVHS Event

A motivational speaker also addressed students on Thursday.

Perk Valley SB Approves Agreement of Sale for Trappe Building

The agreement of sale with Oldschool Newhouse, LLC states the old building will be converted into apartments.

Schwenksville Elementary Students Thank Veterans

Students made a presentation to veterans living at Greenfield Senior Living.

Report: Penn State Tried to Hire Condoleeza Rice

The university is seeking a new president; Rice turned down the job.

PVSD Announces First Corporate Partnership, Sells Naming Rights to Stadium

For at least the next three years, the school's football stadium will be the ‘Superior Credit Union Field at Thomas J. Keenan Stadium.”

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.

Collegeville Teen Wins Blob Fest, WHYY Award

15-year-old high school freshman has his eye on Hollywood.

Local School District Sells Unneeded Items on eBay

In the first few months of the program the school district has netted around $2,000.

Corbett Releases $45m to Philly Schools

Gov. Tom Corbett releases $45m in school funding that will be used to rehire more than 400 district employees.

State Official Questions ‘Excessive’ Retirement Package for Local Superintendent

Ursinus College Receives Record-Breaking Donations in October

Nearly $10 million through four donations will go towards science, art and business programs, among others.

Five-Day Film Fest Coming to Montgomery County Community College

Filmmakers have five days to write, shoot, edit and score a film, using a theme and genre.

Trappe Group Creates Petition to Block Sale of PVSD Property

Patriotic Order Sons of American Donate New Flag for PVHS Stadium

The patriotic group is one of America's oldest patriotic and fraternal societies.