Athletics

2020

Media Coverage

Plum Borough School District makes news in media outlets within the Greater Pittsburgh area on how we are committed to our District as we relentlessly work with integrity and care. District employees are student-centered, process-driven, working to continuously improve our school system and holding itself accountable to the highest standards.

The following are articles focusing on the Plum Borough School District.

TribLive | December 30, 2020
Top 10 stories in A-K Valley sports in 2020

TribLive | December 29, 2020

Penn Hills JROTC students to continue program at Plum High School

TribLive | December 23, 2020

Plum School District accepts corporate donations for facility upgrades

TribLive | December 22, 2020

Plum School District students to return to hybrid class schedule Jan. 11

WTAE Channel 4 | December 17, 2020

'Close your chrome books:' Plum Borough School District encourages students to enjoy the snow

TribHSSN | December 16. 2020

Seniors who drove Plum football to new heights make college choices soon signing day

TribLive | December 16, 2020

Snow Day! Plum School District Closed Thursday due to weather, playing in snow is encouraged

TribLive | December 15, 2020

Former Plum slugger pleased to be back in purple as coach at Evansville

TribLive | December 12, 2020

2020 Valley News Dispatch Football All-Stars

TribLive | December 10, 2020

Hundreds of toys gathered at Plum's sixth-annual 'Stuff a Bus' event

WESA | December 8, 2020

Wolf Hesitates To Take More Aggressive Action Despite Accelerating Spread of COVID-19

TribLive | December 7, 2020

News briefs: Plum Borough School Ditrict launches school-by-school COVID tracker

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | December 4, 2020

Plum opens its arms, and a bus, to donated toys

TribLive | December 3, 2020

Plum High School toy drive going drive-thru, no students this year

TribLive | December 3, 2020

Plum Senior High School 6th Annual "Toys for Tots" Toy Drive

TribLive | December 3, 2020

Plum girls looking to take next step with experienced, talented roster

TribLive | December 3, 2020

Plum boys looking to develop consistency, return to playoffs

TribLive | December 1, 2020

Plum School Board maintains current president, vice-president

TribLive | December 1, 2020

Plum earns 10 all-conference picks after undefeated record in Greater Allegheny

TribLive | November 29, 2020

Plum swim teams ready too navigate season

TribLive | November 28, 2020

Plum's Proviano named Valley News Dispatch Girls Soccer Player of the Year

WTAE | November 25, 2020

Plum Borough School District will stay with remote learning until Jan. 4

WESA | November 23, 2020

'It's So Irresponsible': County Executive On Plum Borough School District, COVID-19 Restrictions

WTAE | November 23, 2020

Plum Borough School District goes remote after several positive COVID-19 cases

TribLive | November 21, 2020

Plum volleyball team savors remarkable turnaround season

TribLive | November 20, 2020

Plum's Pivik Elementary closed through November after positive covid-19 cases

Channel 4 | November 19, 2020

More COVID-19 cases at Plum High School linked to non-school sanctioned dance

Channel 4 | November 18, 2020

Plum Senior High School to close after 3 more students test positive for COVID-19, two attended non-school sponsored event

TribLive | November 18, 2020

Plum High School closed until Dec. 1 as 3 more students test positive for COVID-19

Channel 4 | November 17, 2020

Plum Borough School District tells students whoo attended non-school sponsored event to stay home on Tuesday

KDKA | November 17, 2020

Reporter Update: Plum School District Conducting Contact Tracing After Dance Party

KDKA | November 17, 2020

Plum Borough School District Worried About Coronavirus After. Non-Sanctioned Dance Party

KDKA | November 17, 2020

Plum Students Attend Non-School Sponsored Dance

TribLive | November 17, 2020

Plum School District to remain in hybrid model, no full-time in-person option yet

WPXI Channel 11 | November 16, 2020

Dozens of students in Plum SD ordered to quarantine after attending non-school-sponsored dance

KDKA | November 16, 2020

COVID In Allegheny County: Plum School District Says Students Who Attended Non-School Sponsored Dance Should Stay Home Tuesday

TribLive | November 16, 2020

Plum students who attended a parent-sponsored homecoming party Saturday should not come to school

TribLive HSSN | November 14, 2020

Plum athletes ready to take next step in athletic careers

TribLive | November 11, 2020

Plum School District celebrated Veterans Day with a virtual program, various activities

TribLive | November 9, 2020

As emotion of final loss fans, Plum girls soccer team revels in special season

TribLive | November 4, 2020

Plum School District approves new deal with its food services department

TribLive | November 3, 2020

WPIAL soccer playoff preview capsules: Nov. 4

TribLive | October 30, 2020

Plum shuts down McKeepsport to tech first WPIAL semifinal since 1996

TribLive | October 30, 2020

Giant Eagle grant boosts Plum School District food service, free meals available for pickup

TribLive | October 30, 2020

14 from WPIAL make all-state in boys soccer

TribLive | October 29, 2020

Plum girls blank TJ, advance to WPIAL finals

Triblive | October 28, 2020

Plum School District to seek state COVID-19 relief

TribLive | October 26, 2020

Plum School District honored as 'Champion' by international technology company

TribLive | October 26, 2020

Plum girls soccer team routs Gateway in playoff opener

TribLive | October 25, 2020

Plum football writes championship chapter in program's history books

TribLive | October 25, 2020

Oblock Junior High School in Plum moves to remote learning

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | October 25, 2020

Plum school district announces new COVID case Block Junior High moves to 2 weeks of remote learning

TribLive | October 14, 2020

Plum High School remains open after 2 students test positive for COVID-19

TribLive | October 10, 2020

Plum runners look to finish strong at post seasonal invitational

TraibLive | October 9, 2020

WPIAL Class 4A roundup: No. 4 Plum stays unbeaten with win over Hampton

TribLive | October 4, 2020

Versatile Reed Martin helps Plum to unbeaten start

TribLive | October 4, 2020

Plum announces its 2020 Homecoming Court

TribLive | October 3, 2020

Senior Martin does a little bit of everything for undefeated Plum football

TribLive | October 2, 2020

Plum girls' soccer team now has a target on its back

TribLive | October 1, 2020

After signature win, Plum faces stern test from Highlands

TribLive | October 1, 2020

A-K Valley high school boys soccer notebook: Plum slays Class 3A giant in second meeting

TribLive | September 30, 2020

Plum grade Alex Kirilloff become 1st position player in MLB history to record 1st big-league hit in postseason

Post-Gazette | September 30, 2020

Pivik Elementary in Plum temporarily moves to remote learning

TribLive | September 30, 2020

Pivik Elementary in Plum to close for 2 weeks after a staffer tests positive for COVID-19

TribLive | September 29, 2020

COVID concerns may keep some high school students out of Plum's JROTC program

TribLive | September 29, 2020

Plum graduate Alex Kirilloff named to Twins postseason roster

TibLive | September 28, 2020

Plum boys soccer takes down top-ranked Franklin Regional

TribLive | September 27, 2020

Trib HSSN football player of the week for Week Three

TribLive | September 26, 2020

Plum volleyball turns to extensive experience for rebound

TribLive | September 25, 2020

Plum keeps rolling, upends No. 2 Mars

TribLive | September 19, 2020

Versatile Plum offense leading way in resurgence

TribLive | September 19, 2020

Plum girls soccer ready to stare down challengers

TribLive | September 16, 2020

Plum School District adding another in-person school day to its weekly schedule

TribLive | September 14, 2020

Bethel Park, Plum, North Allegheny earn WPISL Week 2 sweeps

TribLive | September 11, 2020

Plum Keeps Greensburg Salem from reaching 700-win plateau

TribLive | September 10, 2020

3 Plum School District administrators get new 5-year contracts early

TribLive | September 10, 2020

Plum School District employee quarantined after testing positive for COVID-19

KDKA | September 9, 2020

Plum Borough School District Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | September 9, 2020

Plum school district employee tests positive for COVID-19

WTAE | September 9, 2020

Plum Borough School District employee tests positive for COVID-19

TribLive | September 8, 2020

WPISL opens season with varsity games, JV tournament

TribLive | September 7, 2020

WPIAL Class 4A football breakdown: Road to title get through Thomas Jefferson

Trib HSSN | September 7, 2020

A-K Valley boys soccer preview: Plum looking to stand out again

TribLive | September 4, 2020

Elevated Levels of Legionella Found in Water Pipes At Oblock Junior High School

TribLive | September 3, 2020

Plum students head back to classrooms for 1st day of school

TribLive | September 3, 2020

3 from APIAL make volleyball All-American watch list

TribLive | September 2, 2020

Plum hopes to make a splash in move to new classification

TribLive | August 30, 3030

Killinger, Plum girls soccer ready for repeat performance

TribLive | August 1, 2020

Attempt to censure Plum director for Facebook post fails

TribLive | August 11, 2020

Plum School District officials approve later start date, opening with hybrid model

TRibLive HSSN | August 8, 2020

Plum's Max Matolcsy verbally commits to Penn

TribLive HSSN | August 3, 2020

Plum's Matolcsy to reveal his college choice Saturday

CBS News | July 29, 2020

Plum School District Delays Start Of The School Year Due to Coronavirus Concerns

TribLive | July 28, 2020

Plum School District officials push back start of upcoming school year to Sept. 2

TribLive | July 17, 2020

Plum residents show support for, opposition to school director over Facebook post

CBS News | July 16, 2020

Former Plum High School Athletic Director Suing School District

TribLive | July 16, 2020

Plum School District hires digital learning director

TribLive | July 16, 2020

Plum School District officials approve reopening plan, options for parents

WTAE | July 16, 2020

Plum Borough School Board approves district's reopening plan, students will return to school

TribLive | July 15, 2020

Facebook post has some Plum officials calling for the resignation of a school director

TribLive HSSN | July 6, 2020

Mt. Lebanon, 32 student-athletes and 2 coaches honored as Positive Athlete award winners
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TribLive | June 30, 2020

Former Plum golfer Andrew Reynolds on top of his game headed into West Penn Amateur

TribLive | June 30, 2020

Plum School District recognized by PIttsburgh Food Bank for its breakfast, student nutrition efforts

TribLive | June 30, 2020

No tax increase, program cuts included in Plum School District's 2020-21 budget

TribLive | May 29, 2020

Plum's Graduates appreciate special ceremony at Pittsburgh Mills parking lot

TribLive | May 27, 2020

Basketball and babysitting: Perfect storm for Plum's Moss brothers

TribLive | May 27, 2020

Trib HSSN May Madness: Pat McAfee, Plum vs. Steve Breaston, Woodland Hills

TribLive | May 23, 2020

Plum High School teacher selected to be a part of state science committee

TribLive | May 22, 2020

Plum grad Gino Marra relishes experience during 1st season at UNC Ashville

TribLive | May 14, 2020

Plum teachers to become Google certified, continue technology training

TribLive | May 13, 2020

After record-breaking career at Slippery Rock, former Plum kicker Jake Chapla staying ready

TribLive | May 11, 2020

Plum School District graduation plans finalized

TribLive | May 11, 2020
Plum's Montue excited about joining Oakland University women's basketball program

TribLive | May 7, 2020
Senior Spotlight: Plum's Tarzoho looking to make huge jump into college track and field

TribLive | May 7, 2020
Trib HSSN May Madness: Aaron Donald, Penn Hills vs. Pat McAfee, Plum

TribLive | May 4, 2020

Plum High School students take to social media to promote positivity, togetherness during COVID-19 pandemic

TribLive | May 4, 2020

Plum replaces grass ball fields with turf, resurface football field with 'NFL quality product'

TribLive | May 3, 2020

Plum graduate Alex Kirilloff healthy, excited for next steps with Twins

TribLive | April 29, 2020

Plum's Oblock art department seeks 2nd Pittsburgh CLO award

TribLive | April 28, 2020

Plum School District to have virtual graduation in late May, perhaps in-person one later

PlumAdvanceLeader | April 27, 2020

Plum teacher gives the gift of song

TribLive HSSN | April 27, 2020

Senior Spotlight: Plum lacrosse player spending spring as 'essential worker'

TribLive | April 10, 2020

Riverview, Plum Students among Heinz History Center competition winners

TribLive | April 10, 2020

Plum School District receive national acclaim for music education

TribLive | April 8, 2020

Plum students play Fortnite, earn money for Pittsburgh food bank

TribLive | April 5, 2020

Plum's Kennedie Montue named Valley News Dispatch Girls Basketball Player of the Year

TribLive | March 23, 2020

Plum School District's Tuesday night board meeting to be online conference call

TribLive | March 21, 2020

Plum implementing program for kids to keep learning while buildings closed due to coronavirus quarantine

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | March 18, 2020

Cranberry, Plum natives nominated for College Television Emmy awards

TribHSSN | March 16, 2020

After disappointing finish last season, Plum softball ready to bounce back

TribHSSN | March 16, 2020

Plum baseball motivated to return to playoffs after down year

TribLive | March 14, 2020

Plum School District providing student meals weekdays during statewide school shutdown

TribLive | March 13, 2020
Plum Hall of Famer Kristy Trn earns PSAC basketball coaching honor

TribLive | March 13, 2020

Plum school district closed, additional precautions against coronavirus

TribLive | March 13, 2020

Plum looking to replace grass ballfields with turf, resurface football field and track

CBS | March 12, 2020

Domestic Situation Involving Gunfire Prompts 'Shelter In Place' Order At Plum Schools

PlumAdvanceLeader | March 11, 2020

Plum Senior High School graduate making an impact in the community through IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance course

TribLive | March 9, 2020
Rep. Brandon Markosek speaks to local students about bullying

TribLive | March 8, 2020

2019 H.S. performance score rankings for Allegheny, Westmoreland, Alle-Kiski Valley

PlumAdvanceLeader | March 6, 2020
Student Shadow Day brings sunshine to Plum

TribLive | March 6, 2020

Plum's Decheck earns shot to compete with best in state

TribLive | March 4, 2020

Plum senior Cocca raring to go for regional bowling championships

TribLive | March 3, 2020

Oblock students create cribbing for Unity VFD rescues

PlumAdvanceLeader | March 1, 2020

Kiski area, Plum hockey teams surge into playoffs

PlumAdvanceLeader | February 28, 2020

Plum's Max Matolscy announces Harvard offer

PlumAdvanceLeader| February 28, 2020

Plum grad Maria Lawhorne on inside track at Washington & Jefferson

TribLive | February 27, 2020

Committee to explore return of full-day kindergarten to Plum School District

TribLive | February 26, 2020

Plum School Board plans more transparency with planned hirings and other moves

TribLive | February 21, 2020
Photos: Pivik Elementary students create paper quilt for Black History Month

TribLive | February 21, 2020

Plum girls learn from playoff loss to Penn Hills

TribLive | February 20, 2020

Plum's Small comes up big at WPIBL Championships

TribLive |February 18, 2020

Plum wrestler Vince Citrano a man on a mission in Class AAA postseason

TribLive | February 14, 2020

Q&A with Plum's Connor Moss

TribLive | February 14, 2020

Plum grad Justin Decheck makes impact for Gannon swim team

TribLive | Februaury 14, 2020

Plum swimmers 'can't wait' for WPIAL championships

PlumAdvanceLeader | February 11, 2020

Camp Inentiopn returns to Plum Broough School District

TribLive | February 3, 2020

Roof repairs, HVAC work among Plum School District projects

TribLive | January 29, 2020

Plum school board's 2020-21 preliminary budget opens door for tax hike beyond state index

MJPA | January 28, 2020

https://wjpa.com/news-archive/plum-cancels-classes-after-threat/

TribLive | January 28. 2020

Plum School District officers talk with students about different safety measures

WPXI | January 27, 2020

Plum Borough School District to reopen Tuesday

TribLive | January 27, 2020

Plum Borough School District classes to resume after threat to high school

TribLive | January 27, 2020

Winter Fun for Center Elementary

WTAE | January 27, 2020

Non-specific, potential threat' closes Plum Borough School District for Monday

KDKA | January 27, 2020

Classes Canceled at Plum Borough School District Over 'Non-Specific Potential Threat'

TribLive | January 27, 2020
Threat closes Plum Borough School District

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | January 27, 2020
Plum schools closed Monday due to potential threat

WPXI | January 27, 2020
Threat closes Plum Borough School District Monday

PlumAdvanceLeader | January 24, 2020

Plum's Matolcsy brings touchness from gridiron to court

PlumAdvanceLeader | January 24, 2020
Plum's Kvortek looks forward to WPIAL gymnastics championships

Make-A-Wish | 2020
Plum Borough School District Major Donor List