Edward J Zapp Program Center

The Environmental Charter School (ECS) in Pittsburgh, PA, is a public tuition-free K-12 charter school dedicated to fostering eco-literacy and developing active, engaged citizens. By integrating an innovative curriculum with real-world problem-solving, ECS ensures students gain critical thinking skills and a commitment to global citizenship. ECS emphasizes the interconnectedness of natural, social, and built systems, guiding students through a multi-disciplinary approach that promotes comprehensive development. With a focus on the 4Cs—Catalyst, Character, Collaboration, and Commitment—ECS prepares students to be purposeful agents of change in their communities and beyond. Generated from the website

Plum Senior High School is a four-year public school offering educational instruction to students in grades nine through 12. The school has an enrollment of more than 1,500 students and is a part of the Plum Borough School District. It comprises art studios, math and science wing, television production studios and computer laboratory. It offers classes in English, algebra, science, social studies, American history and economics. The school has athletic teams for various sports, including swimming, basketball, bowling, indoor track, wrestling, rifle and cheering. It also provides various extracurricular activities, such as a coffee club, debate, intramurals, Spanish club, National Honor Society, weightlifting, and games and computer clubs. The school colors are purple and gold and its mascot is the mustang. Plum Senior High School is located in Pittsburgh and is approved by the Middle Atlantic Association of Colleges and Schools.