PSEA's Communications Award

	At the recent PSEA House of Delegates in Philadelphia, the Plum Borough Education Association was awarded the Communications Activities Award for our outstanding website, communication within the union, and involvement in the community.
(From Left to Right) Joe Ruggieri, JR Pilyih, Bruce Shafer, and PSEA President Jim Testerman

New Five-Year Teachers' Contract Agreed Upon

The PBEA and Plum Borough School District reached a new collective bargaining agreement that runs through September 1, 2014.  Read a summary of the agreement from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Tribune Review, and the Plum Advance Leader.

Sugar Plum Days and the PBEA Tree Lighting

Thank you to all of those who braved the elements and came out to support the tree lighting event for Sugar Plum Days.  Santa was very happy to visit the children.  Thank you to the Unity Fire Department for giving Santa a ride and Nancy Holland for reading a story to the kids. Visit YourPlum.com for more pictures of the Tree Lighting and other Sugar Plum Days Events.

Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

On November 13, 2008, the students of the Plum Borough School District were awarded the "Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy" Award by the by Association of Fundraising Professionals of Western PA.  Read more...

Plum Distinguished Alumni Award

Do you know any distinquished Alumni of the Plum Borough School District?  If so, download and complete the form to nominate a distinquished alumus for the Plum Alumni Honor Wall. The first class of distinquished Alumni will be recongnized in the Spring of 2009.  The deadline to nominate someone for this year's class is February 1, 2009.  Download the nomination form.

Plum High School Mock Election

Students at Plum Senior High School participated in a mock Presidential election on October 28-29.  Thank you to high school social studies teacher Lynda Frazetta and high school student Kevin Schafer for organizing the project.  View the surprising results and statistical breakdown. www.pbsdonline.com/vote

PBEA District-Wide Fundraising Effort

On October 17, 2008, Plum Borough School District students participated in a practical lesson on empathy and selflessness, as the Plum Borough Education Association led a district-wide fundraising initiative for needy families in the borough.  Primary recipient of the efforts was the Sunny Carney Carcinoid Fund, but two other needy families also received funds.

A total of over $2,100 was raised in five different buildings for the Sunny Carney Carcinoid Fund.  All district staff was invited to participate in a dress down day.  Elementary school organized a variety of student activities like “Crazy Hat Day” at Center Elementary, while O Block Junior High School sold cupcakes and Plum Senior High School baked and sold sun cookies and conducted a prize raffle during lunches.