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2022-23 First Day of School Video Recap
Downingtown Area School District students returned for the first day of the 2022-23 school year on Monday, August 29.
Opening Day Video: A Conversation with Superintendent Dr. Robert O'Donnell
![Student carrying brown bag and apple in cafeteria]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1663703444/dasdorg/omgn5fi3h1gzsmpabhom/Studentcarryingbrownbagandappleincafeteria.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1663703444/dasdorg/omgn5fi3h1gzsmpabhom/Studentcarryingbrownbagandappleincafeteria.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1663703444/dasdorg/omgn5fi3h1gzsmpabhom/Studentcarryingbrownbagandappleincafeteria.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1663703444/dasdorg/omgn5fi3h1gzsmpabhom/Studentcarryingbrownbagandappleincafeteria.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1663703444/dasdorg/omgn5fi3h1gzsmpabhom/Studentcarryingbrownbagandappleincafeteria.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1663703444/dasdorg/omgn5fi3h1gzsmpabhom/Studentcarryingbrownbagandappleincafeteria.jpg","width":2200}])
Beginning Oct. 1, breakfast will be free for K-8 students following an announcement from Gov. Wolf that the state would be funding the meal for schools participating in the School Breakfast Program for the remainder of the school year.
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The celebration will kick off at 7:00 p.m. at Kottmeyer Stadium, prior to the start of the game. The community is invited to join the student body in wearing white as a symbol of solidarity.
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DASD Fast Facts
Downingtown Area School District is a twenty-first century district with the idealistic warmth and charm of a small town. As a close-knit yet diverse community, the seventh largest in PA, DASD students are challenged, engaged and inspired through a multitude of academic opportunities, passionate educators and innovative teaching methods. DASD values collaborative learning and critical thinking while remaining focused on student wellness and serving the whole child. Boasting some of the top schools in the state and nation, we are proud of our tradition of excellence.
Number of Students
Downingtown Area School District has a student enrollment of approximately 13,250.
Number of Employees
DASD currently employs approximately 1,895 staff.
District Geography
82 square miles comprised of 8 municipalities in the heart of Chester County, PA.
Number of Languages
43 different languages are spoken by DASD students.
Athletic Participation
3,000+ students participate in high school athletic programs, that's 70% of the student body.
Square Footage
1.8 million square feet under management in DASD's 17 locations.
