Back To School: Pittsburgh Public Schools 2021-22 School Calendar

Parents in Pittsburgh can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.

PA To Consider Mandating Elementary School Recess

As students return to in-person learning, a state lawmaker wants to make recess a requirement in elementary schools.

Pittsburgh Public Schools Adopt 2021-22 COVID-19 Safety Plan

Find out here how the region's largest school district will address coronavirus issues in the upcoming school year.

PA's 3 Largest Universities Hiking 2021-22 Tuition

Students will pay more this upcoming school year to attend Temple University, Penn State and the University of Pittsburgh.

PA University Consolidation Plan Passes: 6 Schools Merge Into 2

A contentious plan to combine six state-owned universities into two will become reality in 2022.

Gov. Wolf, Penn State Tout PA NIL Law For College Athletes

Gov. Tom Wolf and Penn State officials herald a new state law allowing athletes to profit from the use of their name, image or likeness.

PA COVID-19 School Year Repeat: Decision Deadline Imminent

Parents don't have much more time to decide if their children should repeat the 2020-21 school year because of the coronavirus outbreak.

PA University Merger: Questions Linger As Final Vote Looms

A vote is likely next week on whether to merge six of the state's 14 universities into two entities.

PA University Consolidation Plan: Final Vote Looms

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education is about to decide whether to merge six of the system's 14 universities into two entities.

2021 College Aid: How Pittsburgh Area Compares In Application Rates

Nationally, applications for financial aid are down this year.

PA's University Consolidation Plan: What You Need To Know

A controversial proposal close to becoming reality would integrate six state universities into two.

Congratulations, Commonwealth Charter Academy Grad Jessica Winters

Pittsburgh Patch is celebrating this year's seniors for their accomplishments.

School Nutrition Association Announces Regional Award Winners

Pittsburgh Public Schools Director of Food Services Named Northeast Regional Director of the Year

Pittsburgh Public Schools To Hold In-Person Graduation Ceremonies

The Pittsburgh Public Schools will celebrate the class of 2021 with in-person graduation ceremonies.

Congratulating The Class Of 2021: Trisha Miller Of Baldwin High School

Pittsburgh Patch is celebrating this year's seniors for their accomplishments.

Hampton HS Band to Debut Piece by Pittsburgh-Area Composer

"Smoke Screen," dedicated to Hampton and four other band programs, will make its concert premiere on Thursday, May 20.

Penn State Dropping Gendered Terms Like 'Freshman' And 'Junior'

Instead of "freshmen," students will be "first-years." Also, "he/him/his" and "she/her/hers" will be replaced with "they/them/theirs."

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 Pittsburgh Patch.

Hampton Township School District to Host Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

General Interest Question Form is Due May 6

Hampton #1 in Pittsburgh-Area High School Rankings, #7 in State

The school received a score of 97.92 out of 100. College readiness, math and reading proficiency were highest weighted factors in rankings.

Plans To Merge, Rename 6 PA State Universities Move Forward

Three universities in the eastern part of the state and three in the western portion will be renamed if the plan is finalized this summer.

PA Looks To Merge 6 State Universities

Six Pennsylvania state universities could consolidate into two separate units if the state System of Higher Education approves the plan.

Western PA's Best High Schools: New U.S. News Rankings

The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report ranks schools based on factors such as graduation rates and academic performance.

FAFSA Completions Down In PA: How Pittsburgh Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Pittsburgh area high schools.

PA Issues New School Distancing Guidance

The Pennsylvania departments of health and education have announced updated recommendations for schools on social distancing.

Hampton Students Stand Out at Odyssey of the Mind Competition

Four Hampton teams will be competing virtually in the PA state tournament on April 10, 2021 with a chance to advance to the World Finals.

Several Local Universities Plan For In-Person Commencement Ceremonies For 2021 Graduates

Several local universities have unveiled their plans this past week for how they are handling commencement for the Class of 2021.

Pittsburgh Area Increases Share Of College Grads

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

Cranberry Girl Featured In Dick's Sporting Goods Commercial

Seneca Valley School District fourth-grader Mimi Skowronski's athletic grit and determination landed her the role in the commercial.

Hampton HS Students Honored for Academic & Technical Talent

Fifteen students were accepted into the National Technical Honor Society, and three are finalists for National Merit Scholarship awards.

Hampton HS Student's Monologue a Winner in Shakespeare Contest

Kai Suyama's monologue from 'Two Gentlemen of Verona' took a top prize at Pittsburgh Public Theatre's annual competition.

Pittsburgh Officials Laud PA Plan To Vaccinate Teachers

Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto and Pittsburgh Public Schools Superintendent Anthony Hamlet praised the plan to expedite teacher vaccinations.

Rep. O’Neal: Teachers To Move Into Phase 1A Of Vaccine Rollout In Order To Speed Up Return To Classroom

He tells KDKA’s Andy Sheehan that teachers will be moved into the Phase 1A tier of the vaccine rollout.

Teachers In Pittsburgh Public Schools Feel Blindsided After District Releases Plan For Return To In-Person Learning

There is pushback from teachers in Pittsburgh Public Schools after the district released a plan to get some students back in the classroom.

Mt. Lebanon High School Students Put Together Care Packages To Help Western PA Nonprofits

Some local high school students are helping those people with a project that’s still looking for more volunteers.

Teachers Union Defends Mt. Lebanon Teachers Criticized By Parents For Working Remotely While Students Are In Building

Some teachers in the Mt. Lebanon School District have been criticized by parents for working remotely while students are in the building.

Seven Pittsburgh Public Schools To Close

The Pittsburgh Public Schools also plans to reconfigure multiple other buildings.

Pittsburgh Public Schools Again Delays Return To Classrooms

Southwestern Pennsylvania's largest school district was to have begun a return to in-school instruction in February.

Pittsburgh Public Schools Preparing For In-Person Learning

But Superintendent Anthony Hamlet said Tuesday that in-person instruction could be further delayed depending on coronavirus case numbers.

Mt. Lebanon School District To Resume Hybrid Learning Model Following Winter Break

The local school board voted during its meeting on December 16 for the hybrid model to be implemented again.