Back to School: Census Bureau Facts for the 2013-14 School Year

U.S. Census Bureau provides facts and figures about Americans in school as St. Charles residents get ready for the 2013-14 school year.

Pottstown Students Share Why They Are Proud of Pottstown; How Are Your Proud of Pottstown?

Students from the Pottstown School District took part in an annual essay contest to write about local pride.

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

August is National Immunization Month—Is Your Child Ready for School with Up-to-Date Vaccines?

Along with shopping for school supplies, add checking up on your child’s vaccinations before he or she starts a new grade.

Mind Your School Bus Ps & Qs

Are you familiar with the signs school bus drivers are giving you?

5 Easy School Lunch Ideas That Are Healthy, Too

Colorful and bite-size fresh fruit and veggies are not only fun to eat they are healthy – rich in anti-oxidants, nutrients and vitamins.

MCCC Municipal Police Academy Graduates 51 Cadets, Including Pottstown Grads

Criminal Justice Studies students from all over Montgomery County were honored at a graduation ceremony last month.

Expanded Music Opportunities at MCCC Pottstown

Montco Superintendent Installed as AASA President

It’s the first time a Pennsylvania administrator has been at the helm of the American Association of School Administrator

MCCC Phi Theta Kappa Chapters Earn ‘Five Star Status’

Changes to MCCC’s Criminal Justice Program Enhance Transferability, Align with Industry Trends

MCCC Earns Silver Certification for Work with LGBTQ Students

Four Local Students, Five Others Obtain Radiology Certification

Students must pass a national certification exam to practice radiology.

Pottstown JROTC Earns Distinguished Unit Honor

The cadets have won the award for the 15th year in a row.

Local Students Named to Dean's List

Local Pottstown students named to Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Dean's List.

Pottstown School District Budget Has 2.4 Percent Tax Hike

The district passed a preliminary budget of $53 million.

Joshua Lanser Named to Dean's List at Bob Jones University

Joshua Lanser, a Junior Accounting major of Pottstown, PA, was among approximately 1,500 Bob Jones University students who were named to the Spring 2013 Dean's List.

Lebanon Valley College Graduates 370 Students

An OJR alum and a Pottsgrove alumna are among the graduates.

Jonathan Bush Named to Eastern Mennonite University Dean's List

Bush is a first-year photography major.

Paying Forward to Young Readers

A Pottstown alumna donated 40 childrens' books to Barth Elementary.

OJR Odyssey Team Raising Funds for Trip to World Competition

If successful in raising funds, the team will join 800 others from around the world in a competition of the minds.

Two Local Students Receive National Merit Scholarship

Rachel S. Heise and Nabil Shaikh are local recipients of the National Merit Scholarship.

Post Your OJR Prom Pics on Patch!

Prom is a milestone in everyone's high school lives. We want to see your photos!

Bacterial Meningitis Kills Student in Boyertown School District

The student has not been identified.

A Statistical Look at Poverty, Academic Performance and College Readiness at Pottstown HS

The accompanying data gives a detailed look at academic performances, the makeup of the student body, and those students deemed economically disadvantaged.

Pottstown High School to Host 'Flavors of the World'

The free event will showcase food and dance from several cultures.

Post Your Senior's College Destination: Patch 101

Proud parents (and students) can get the word out whenever they want, via the Pottstown Patch's homepage and daily email newsletter.

Pottsgrove HS Grad Performs at Lebanon Valley College

Zachary Koss, of Pottstown, was one of 35 students selected to perform at Dr. Lewis Evitts Thayne's Presidential Inauguration at Lebanon Valley College on April 19.

Pottstown's Hayden Blackmon Earns Dean's List Honors at RIT

Blackmon made the Dean's List at the Rochester Institute of Technology for the Winter 2013 quarter.

PEAK Celebrates Month of the Young Child

Families with young children are invited to attend Pottstown Early Action for Kindergarten Readiness outreach event.

Pottstown School District Announces Honor Roll for Third Marking Period

The list spans all schools, from grades three through 12.

Marketing Students Win Awards at District and State Competition

Pottstown High School marketing students had a successful showing at the District 8 Career Development Conference and the 62nd Annual State Career Development Conference.

Pottstown's Danica Carothers Makes Honor's List at Fairleigh Dickinson

Carothers made the Honor's List for the Fall 2012 semester.

Local Students Awarded Scholarships to Alvernia University

Seven Pottstown students have been awarded scholarships to attend Alvernia University.

Pottstown Native Named Student Ambassador at Alvernia University

Jessica Weiss, an Owen J. Roberts grad, will serve as ambassador.

Tax Break Approved by Pottstown School Board

Heritage Coach Co. will get a 10-year deal on its taxes.

Local Students Show Off Tech Prowess at PA Computer Fair

Seven students from Pottstown and Pottsgrove School Districts scored big with the judges at the Pennsylvania High School and Middle School Computer Fair.

Pottstown's Melissa Cox Named to Dean's List at Fairleigh Dickinson University

Cox earned Dean's List honors at Fairleigh Dickinson University for the fall 2012 semester.

How Did MCCC Score on the White House College Scorecard?

The White House College Scorecard looked at borrowing, graduation rates, and loan default rates. How did MCCC do?

Intoxication, Comments In Italy Get Hill School Teacher Fired

The private school will not release the name of the teacher who was let go Tuesday.