District News
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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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In honor of National Bullying Month in October, New York Times bestselling author and Downingtown High School alumnus Sara Shepard (’95) will return to her hometown for a candid conversation on the dangers of bullying. Accompanying her for the program is fellow DHS alumnus and actress Zakiya Young ('97).
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The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced 36 Downingtown Area School District students as semifinalists in the 68th annual National Merit Scholarship Program on September 14.
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Downingtown Area School District welcomes qualified applicants for a variety of open opportunities in the district. Compensation and benefits vary per position.
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Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15-Oct. 15. DASD events include “The Importance of Hispanic Heritage,” a virtual program with All That actress Alisa Reyes.
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Welcome to the 2022-23 school year!
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Community food boxes have been installed at Beaver Creek and East Ward Elementary Schools!
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DASD is proud to welcome Dr. Robert J. O'Donnell as its new superintendent!
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DASD congratulates all the athletes named to the 2022 Daily Local Spring All-Ches-Mont Teams
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BC kids love tending to their gleaning garden to support local food banks
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DASD students want CASD to know that we care and support you!
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DASD students raised over $4000 for Mental Health of America-Lancaster location
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Everyone at DASD is looking forward to seeing our seniors receive their diplomas!
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The safety of our students is of the utmost importance and we have extensive safety, security and emergency response measures in place to ensure that our schools are a safe place to learn. Learn more about safety and security in DASD.
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Stop by DASD's district office to see some of the artwork created by our top student-artists!
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Learn more about how we can work together to help support your child's mental health in school.