Community Bulletin Board
Our posting requirements have changed:
Please read "Posting Guidelines" for updated information.
Welcome to the Online Community Bulletin Board for
Downingtown Area School District.
Here we will feature events offered by DASD and organizations, clubs and teams throughout our communities that serve to enrich the lives of our students, their families and the community.
Posting Guidelines
Please note: Posting of information and the display of material does not constitute endorsement by DASD of any product, service, organization, company, information provider or content by the district.
NEW Posting Guidelines:
In accordance with Board Policy 913, the following guidelines and criteria must be met in order to share information via community bulletin board.
- Due to new Federal rules requiring that PDFs meet strict accessibility standards, DASD will no longer accept PDFs for posting.
- Instead, please email pdisanto@dasd.org with all your relevant information:
- Name of event
- Date
- Time
- Location
- Registration information/Website
- Your contact information, telephone number, your email
- Any other information about the event you would like to share
- a picture file of your logo will be accepted as an eye catcher. If no logo is shared the your post will be all text.
- To ensure timely posting, emails should be received for approval 14 days in advance of event or activity.
- Events will be posted weekly and may remain posted for a maximum of 30 days or until the event occurs.
- All activities or information must be appropriate for students. Activities should relate to a school function, community event or purpose, or relate to an agency that offers widely appealing recreational program options for students.
- The legal name of the sponsoring organization must be clearly apparent.
- The Director of Communications will review and determine authorization of all information submitted for posting
- Prohibited activities and materials will not be posted.
Information regarding advertising, sponsorship and posting on the community bulletin board can be obtained by emailing Pia DiSanto at pdisanto@dasd.org.
Community
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Community Events Shared With Us
COMMUNITY EVENTS SHARED WITH US
Please note: "The Downingtown Area School District does not sponsor or endorse these programs, activities or events.”
Transitioning Beyond High School: Preparing for College with Disability Supports
The Chester County Intermediate Unit is hosting a free event for high school students and their parents/guardians!
- Date: Monday, October 12, 2026
- Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
- Location: United Sports 1426 Marshallton Throndale Road, Downingtown
- Registration: for this event is mandatory as space is limited. Registration for Transitioning Beyond High School
- Questions: CollegeFair@cciu.org
This specialized pre-event program will help students with disabilities and their families explore college options and connect with local colleges and trade schools offering specialized programs and support.
2026 Chester County College Fair
The Chester County Intermediate Unit is hosting a free event for high school students and their parents/guardians!
- Date: Monday, October 12, 2026
- Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Location: United Sports 1426 Marshallton Throndale Road, Downingtown
- Please register for the College Fair
- Questions: CollegeFair@cciu.org
Here's how it works:
- Register at www.strivefair.com/chester
- Get your barcode by text and email, plus access to your event guide
- Explore the guide to see every participating institution, and filter by type, location, admissions rate, programs/majors & more to plan your visit
- At the fair, colleges scan your barcode to connect with you
- The next day, get a report of everyone you connected with
Meet representatives from more than 100 colleges and universities! Learn about academics, admissions, campus life, financial aid, and more.
Chester County Welcome Center 2nd Annual Gingerbread Creations Display and Competition
- Event: Gingerbread Creations Display and Competition
- Dates:
- Registration opens October 12, 2026
- Drop off: November 20-30, 2026
- Public viewing begins: December 1, 2026
- Winners announced: December 23, 2026
- Times:
- Mon-Sat: 10am-4pm
- Sun: 12pm-4pm
- Location: Chester County Welcome Center 21 West Market St. West Chester, PA 19382
- Registration for the Gingerbread Contest
Enter in various categories:
Adult, Teen or Youth!
Prizes may include: Amex gift cards, Longwood memberships, Passes to Winterthur, Nemours, Uptown! Knauner Theatre, Eclat chocolate, Arcade cards from Arnold's Family Fun Center Cinemas, Kilwins goodies, Bridge Street chocolate goodies, American Treasure Tour tickets, Movie tickets for Oaks Center Cinema
COMMUNITY EVENTS SHARED WITH US
Please note: "The Downingtown Area School District does not sponsor or endorse these programs, activities or events.”
relationship-building program
A 7- week relationship-building opportunity for children between the ages of 7 and 9 and their parent/caregiver!
- Event: 7-week relationship-building opportunity
- Ages: Families of children ages 7-9
- Date: Starts October 13, 2026
- Location: The Well 107 W. Lancaster Ave. Downingtown, PA
- Sponsored by: Family Service of Chester County
- Register for this 7-week opportunity
- Watch a video to learn more.
YOU CAN:
- Join a Community:
- Connect with other DASD families in a supportive and welcoming environment.
- Develop Skills:
- Learn positive behavior strategies and age-appropriate expectations to parent with confidence.
- Grow Together:
- Celebrate the joys, navigate the challenges, and grow together.
- 7 Weeks of Family Fun:
- FREE Dinner
- FREE Childcare
- FREE Transportation
- FREE Incentives
- Be part of something special!
- Join other DASD families, make friends, learn strategies, and navigate this journey together.
For more information, contact us at:
- registraton@familyservice.us
- (484)319-1803
downingtown west girls wrestling
Join us for a night of wrestling and get information about wrestling in Downingtown!
- Event: Girls Preseason Wrestling Practice
- Date: Wednesday, October 14
- Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Grades: 6th - 12th
- Location: Downingtown West High School 445 Manor Avenue Downingtown, Small Gym
why wrestling?
- Downingtown West has a Girls Wrestling team.
- Girls Wrestling is the fastest growing sport in the US.
- Girls Wrestling is a PIAA sport as of 2023.
- Girls compete only against other girls for fair matches.
- No experience is needed, so anyone interested can join.
- Wrestling improves fitness, self-discipline, and confidence.
- The 2025-2026 season was the inaugural NCAA season for Women's Wrestling collegiately.
- Women's wrestling in the Olympics has increased the sport's visibility.
For more information:
Join the Adventure!
become a
daisy girl scout
Lead With Confidence!
Attention Kindergarten families! Are you deciding whether or not to enroll your girl in Girl Scouts this year?
Come to our Try-It Meeting on October 14 from 3:45-4:45 at Bradford Heights.
Come with your child to see what meetings will be like and ask questions and maybe make a new friend!
The first step to friendships that last forever. Laughing with a group of besties who celebrate you for you.
TROOP 41201 INFORMATION:
- Bring your grown-up(s)!
- Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
- Time: 3:45pm-4:45pm
- Location: Bradford Heights Elementary School in the Multi-Purpose Room.
- Contact: Natalie Wallace, Troop Leader at:
- Phone: (484) 433-1649
- Email Natalie: wallace.nataliem@gmail.com
DISCOVER! MAKE NEW FIRENDS!
HAVE FUN!
Daisy Girl Scouts are:
- Curious
- Friendly
- Kind
Daisy Girl Scouts get to:
- Have a dance party with your friends!
- Explore the outdoors as a group.
- Brighten someone's day by lending a hand.
There are:
- Fun Troop Meetings!
- Exciting Outdoor Adventures!
- Creative Crafts & Games!
- Earn Badges & Awards!
- Build Confidence & Kindness!
- Make Lifelong Friends!
COMMUNITY EVENTS SHARED WITH US
Please note: "The Downingtown Area School District does not sponsor or endorse these programs, activities or events.”
friends of the downingtown library
fall used book sale
- Dates and Times:
- Friday, October, 16th: 4pm-7pm
- Saturday, October 17th: 9am-4pm
- Sunday, October 18th: 1pm-4pm
- October 19-23: Book sale will continue during regular library hours
- October 24-31: BIG SALE during regular library hours!
- Location: 122 Wallace Avenue, Downingtown
- Donations of gently used books, cookbooks, DVD's, CDs & puzzles will be accepted September 28th-October 10th. Please bring all donations inside the library.
- Please note, we cannot accept:
- Moldy, torn books
- Textbooks
- Vinyl records
- For more information and prices, please go to Friends of Downingtown Library Calendar
great pumpkin
play day
The Great Pumpkin Play Day is a partnership between WCU's Leadership & The Good Life Project and The Barn at Spring Brook Farm! The Barn at Spring Brook Farm is a local nonprofit that provides inclusive and accessible farm experiences for children with disabilities and their families. All proceeds and donations will go to support The Barn and its programs.
- Event: Great Pumpkin Play Day
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
- Location: 110 W. Rosedale Ave, West Chester, PA, 19382 on WCU's campus
- RSVP for the Great Pumpkin Play Day
- Questions?
- Phone: (716)998-6596
- goodlife@wcupa.edu
Events and fun activities!
- Pumpkin painting
- Face Painting
- Hair Tinsel
- Tattoos
- Games
- Basket Raffle
- other family-friendly activities!
ymca of the pines 2026
Upcoming Fall Events:
- Oct. 18: Overnight Camos/Open House
- Oct. 16-18: Fall Festival/Family Weekend
- Oct. 26: 38th Annual Golf Tournament
Overnight camps tour & explore fall open house
- Event: Tour the property
- Purpose:
- Learn about the activities and program
- Meet the staff
- Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Time: Between 1:30pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 1303 Stokes Road, Medford New Jersey 08055
- Register for the YCamp Tour & Explore
- Come learn about:
- Main Camp
- Camp Ockanickon for Boys
- Camp Matollionequay for Girls
- Mini Camp
- Leadership Programs
- Wilderness Trips
- Main Camp
COMMUNITY EVENTS SHARED WITH US
Please note: "The Downingtown Area School District does not sponsor or endorse these programs, activities or events.”
Girls exploring tomorrow's technology
Discover. Explore. Create.
Imagine Your Future
- Date: October 24, 2026
- Time: 10am - 2:00pm
- For: Girls in Grades 4-10
- Location: Greater Philadelphia EXPO Center at Oaks Hall C 100 Station Avenue Oaks, PA 19456
- To register for GETT
- FAQs about the event
For more information about GETT: www.gettpa.org
WHAT IS GETT?
GETT is an annual, free interactive STEM experience for girls in grades 4-10. Girls who attend GETT explore science, technology, engineering and math through engaging hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, and
conversations with professionals working in STEM.
GETT brings STEM to life, sparking curiosity, building confidence, and opening students’ eyes to exciting possibilities for their future
WHY ATTEND GETT?
- Enjoy hands-on STEM activities
- Discover future careers
- Meet women working in STEM fields
- Connect with other students who share your interests
As an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council, ITAG's mission is to promote Information Technology, Communications, and Technological Processes to all companies and individuals in Southeastern Pennsylvania as a means to become more effective in an increasingly sophisticated global marketplace. ITAG is supported by the Chester County Workforce Development Board and contributions from the private sector.
track or treat at WCU!
West Chester University Track & Field/Cross Country is holding a fun, family friendly Halloween event for children and their families!
- Event: Track or Treat at West Chester University!
- Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
- Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
- Location: Farrell Stadium 855 South New Street, West Chester, PA 19383
The evening will include:
- 30-minute Candy Scramble
- Candy stations
- Music & Dancing
- Costumes
- A costume contest
Questions:
Registration is $10/participant
Dress up in your most creative costume and race around the track as you collect candy at thrilling candy stations throughout the course. It's the ultimate combination of speed, fun, and sweet rewards!
beyond the game with eagles greats
Seth Joyner*Brent Celek*Todd Herremans
Something BIG is coming to Downingtown this Fall! DCEF will welcome former Philadelphia Eagles players to Downingtown HS West for Beyond the Game with Eagles
- Event: Come meet the Eagles Football Greats!
- Date: November 5, 2026
- Time:
- Doors open: 5:00pm
- VIP Meet & Greet: 6:20pm
- Q&A: 7:00pm
- Location: Downingtown High School West 445 Manor Avenue Downingtown
- Tickets:
- General Admission $20:
- Live moderated Q&A with Seth Joyner, Brent Celek & Todd Herremans
- Access to The Concourse plus community activities
- Food vendors
- VIP Experience $100:
- Everything included with General Admission
- PLUS
- Exclusive pre-event Meet & Greet with the Eagles Greats
- Reserved VIP seating for the live Q&A
- Become a Sponsor:
- Join the Team!
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Sponsorship opportunities connect local businesses and organizations with the Downingtown community while helping DCEF expand opportunities for students across the Downingtown Area School District.
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Sponsors receive event visibility and a designated number of VIP tickets, while also helping provide access for DASD students who might not otherwise be able to attend.
- Be a part of the Concourse:
- Be a part of the community marketplace
- Are you a local business?
- Are you a local organization?
- Are you a local vendor?
- Do you offer a local activity?
- How are you a part of the Downingtown community?
- General Admission $20:
This evening will bring football, community, and support for DASD students together under one roof.
The evening will include an exclusive VIP Meet & Greet, followed by a General Admission Q&A where guests can hear stories and insights from all three players. Before and around the main event, families can explore The Concourse—a lively marketplace featuring local businesses and community organizations—grab something to eat, and visit our new Kid Zone for activities designed with younger guests in mind.
COMMUNITY EVENTS SHARED WITH US
Please note: "The Downingtown Area School District does not sponsor or endorse these programs, activities or events.”
Dr. Gladys David
Purpose Beyond Diagnosis
- Event: South Jersey Neurodiversity, Caregiver & Community Empowerment Summit: From Survival to Legacy
- Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Location The College of New Jersey in Ewing , NJ
- Location: Check back for virtual options.
- Registration for Purpose Beyond Diagnosis
The Summit was created to address a much broader issue: helping families raising neurodivergent children move from simply surviving a diagnosis to building independence, accessing appropriate services, advocating effectively for their children, and ultimately creating a legacy.
The Summit includes conversations around:
- Special education advocacy and understanding parents' rights
- Navigating the educational system and becoming an effective advocate for your child
- Understanding what can happen when a diagnosis becomes the focus rather than the whole child
- Mental health and caregiver wellness
- Preparing children for greater independence and adulthood
- Building supportive networks and community connections
- Learning from attorneys, advocates, professionals, caregivers, and organizations serving the neurodivergent community
- Connecting families with knowledge and resources that they can take back and apply within their own communities
Also presenting, will be, Andrew Meltzer, a special education attorney with Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler. His expertise in special education law and advocacy is particularly relevant because many of the underlying federal protections affecting students with disabilities extend beyond any one state.
Restorative Practices and More:
Understanding Behavior, Building Accountability, and Creating Lasting Change
FREE WEBINAR!
- Event: Speaker: Dr. Bryan Pearlman, Mental Health Therapist, Former School Principal, Adjunct Professor and Author
- Date: Monday, November, 16, 2026
- Time: 3:45pm
- Location: Virtual with Microsoft Teams
Join us for a Free virtual webinar with Dr. Bryan Pearlman focused on restorative practices and creating meaningful, lasting change. This engaging session will explore how understanding behavior, building accountability, and using restorative approaches can help strengthen relationships, improve school culture, and create more positive outcomes for students and staff. Dr. Pearlman, a mental health therapist, former school principal, adjunct professor, and author, will share practical insights and strategies that can be applied in school and community settings.
post-secondary planning:
trust the process!
All DASD students in grades 9-12 are invited to the Post-Secondary Planning: Trust the Process event!
- Event: Come learn about Post-Graduation options!
- Date: November 17, 2026
- Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Location: DHSE 50 Devon Drive, Exton PA, 19341
This promises to be an informative evening to connect with representatives from colleges, trade schools and the military regarding post-graduation pathways, admission requirements and financial aid opportunities.
Clinics, Clubs & Groups
CLINICS, CLUBS & GROUPS
Please note: "The Downingtown Area School District does not sponsor or endorse these programs, activities or events.”
driven dragons volleyball academy
TRAIN. GROW. COMPETE.
- Open to: Girls in Middle School - Grades 6th - 8th
- Join: our clinics
- Free: open gyms
- Attend: tryouts for club
Every athlete deserves an environment that fosters confidence, mental resilience, and an unshakable self-belief. We live our four core Leadership Values every day to shape our culture beyond the court:
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Enthusiasm: Bringing energy and positivity to everything we do.
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Sportsmanship: Respecting teammates, opponents, and the game.
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Drive: Working relentlessly and never settling.
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Camaraderie: Lifting each other up and building real, lasting bonds.
More information: Driven Dragons Volleyball Academy
Join Girl Scouts!
- Event: Downingtown Girl Scouts, Service Unit 602
- Registration Information/Website:
- Interest Form: Downingtown Girl Scouts
- Contact Information:
- Maria Read,, Service Unit Manager
- (215) 219-6725
- girlscoutsdtown@gamil.com
- Interested in learning more about Girl Scouts in Downingtown?
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Downingtown Service Unit 602 is excited to be launching new troops in our area, and would love to have you join us!
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Please fill out our interest form to learn more about joining or forming a troop, as well as receive information on upcoming Girl Scout events in Downingtown!
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We are also looking for volunteers to help get new troops started. If you’re interested in sharing your time and talents with local girls, we’d love to connect and share more!
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a haven
A Child & Family Grief Center
- Grief Support with A Haven
- All groups meet two evenings a month at no cost to families.
- Parent Loss Family Group
- This group is for grieving children who have experienced the death of a parent to attend with their caregivers.
- General Loss Family Group
- This group is for grieving children who have experienced the death of a loved one to attend with their caregivers.
- Teen Night
- This group is for middle and high schoolers who have experienced the death of a loved one.
- Young Adult Grief Group
- This group is for young adults ages 19-25 who have experienced a death of a loved one.
- For more information: Carrie
- A Haven website
CLINICS, CLUBS & GROUPS
Please note: "The Downingtown Area School District does not sponsor or endorse these programs, activities or events.”
- Event: Communities that Care (CTC) Parent Blog
- Date: Monthly
- Link: CTC Parent 2 Parent Blog
- Website: Communities that Care (CTC)
Wonderfully Me
A Girls' Empowerment and Mentor Program in Chester County, PA and the surrounding areas
EMPOWERED GIRLS. BRIGHTER FUTURES.
Girls Ages 8-17
Program Details:
- Dates: Saturday, September, 26, 2026 to May 15, 2027 (Every 3rd Saturday)
- Time: 10:00am - 12:15pm
- Location: Will be notified
- Virtual Orientation: New parents/guardians are required to attend a virtual orientation
Topics Include:
- Friendships
- Self-expression
- strengthen confidence and self-esteem
- healthy relationships
- Social media
- Body acceptance
- Developing & practicing coping skills
- Decision making
- Goal setting
- Life skill lessons
Girls Will:
- Build friendships and healthy relationships
- Strengthen confidence and self-esteem
- Learn healthy coping and life skills
- Make positive decisions and set goals
- Become empowered, resilient, and compassionate
Questions or to Register for Wonderfully Me:
- www.wonderfullyme.info
- Wonderfully Me phone: 484-713-8254
*EMBRACE who you are
*LOVE who you are
*SUCCEED where you are
Girls will come together in a safe space to address many of their shared challenges when dealing with school, family and relationships. They will learn about themselves and gain tools that help them make positive decisions so they can become empowered, resilient and compassionate women.
Stories at Home
Shared Reading for
Stronger Literacy
STORIES at Home is a digital storybook reading program designed to support young children's language and literacy development while creating meaningful family reading time.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
- If your child is entering 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade, you can fill out our short survey. Families who quality will receive an invitation to participate.
- Link to the survey to join.
WHAT WILL YOU AND YOUR CHILD DO?
- You and your child will learn simple, practical strategies for building strong reading and language skills at home.
- You and your child will complete 10 sessions (30 mins each) including 3 online sessions with the research team.
WHEN AND WHERE?
- Online via Zoom
- On a rolling basis
WHAT WILL YOU GET?
- Participating families will receive up to $100 in gift cards after completing all 10 sessions.
ANY QUESTIONS?
- Contact us at: bridgeslab@gse.harvard.edu
CLINICS, CLUBS & GROUPS
Please note: "The Downingtown Area School District does not sponsor or endorse these programs, activities or events.”
Stories en casa
Lectura compartida para una
alfabetización más sólida
STORIES en Casa es un programa digital de lectura de cuentos disenado para apoyar el desarrollo del lenguaje y la alfabetización de los ninõs pequenõs, mientras se crea un tiempo de lectura familiar significativo.
¿QUIÉN PUEDE PARTICIPAR?
- Si su hijo/a va comenzar 1. º, 2.º o 3.º grado y ambos tienen dominio del inglés, puede ompletar nuestra breve encuesta. Las familias que califiquen recibirán una invitación para participar.
- Completar la encuesta
¿QUÉ HARÁN USTED Y SU HIJO/A?
- Usted y su hijo/a aprenderán estrategias simples y prácticas para desarrollar habilidades sólidas de lectura y lenguaje en casa.
- Usted y su hijo/a completarán 10 sesiones (de 30 cada una), incluyendo 3 sesiones en linea con el equipo de investigación.
¿CUÁNDO Y DÓNDE?
- En línea, a través de Zoom
- Inscripción continua
¿QUÉ RECIBIRÁN POR PARTICIPAR?
- Las familias participantes recibirán hasta $100 en tarjetas de regalo después de completar las 10 sesiones.
¿TIENE ALGUNA PREGUNAT?
- Contáctenos en: bridgeslab@gse.harvard.edu