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Welcome to the official Downingtown Area School District website!
Please bookmark this site so you can be a frequent visitor to check out the latest news and events happening in DASD!
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Important Back-to-School Dates
Mark your calendars with these important back-to-school dates for the 2026-27 school year.
Thank You, Teachers!
National Teacher Day is "a day for honoring teachers, and recognizing the lasting contributions they make to our lives.“
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In order to support focused and engaging educational environments, DASD has updated its expectations for student personal electronic device use.
- Grades K-8: The District will require a "Bell-to-Bell, Off and Away" procedure for all students in grades K-8.
- Upon entering the school building, all cellular phones must be powered completely off and stored immediately out of sight in designated student cubby or locker.
- Grades 9-12: Cell phone access will be prohibited during all classes.
- During Instructional Time: cellular phones must be silenced and placed in a designated classroom storage area.
- During Non-Instructional Time: High school students are permitted to use PEDs responsibly during their scheduled lunch periods int he cafeteria and during designated hallway passing periods.
Additional information will be shared by your child's principal and can be found in the Administrative Guideline: 237 AG Electronic Devices.
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DASD students earned multiple top-10 national finishes and chapter honors at the 2026 FBLA National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas.
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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.
