DASD moves to create full-day kindergarten
The Downingtown Area School District announced Wednesday it would move to full-day kindergarten.
After years of extensive research and planning, Downingtown Area School District (DASD) has taken the first step forward toward achieving district-wide full-day kindergarten. On May 8, the DASD School Board voted to adopt full-day kindergarten district-wide for the 2025-26 school year, marking a significant...
DASD students raise more than $7K for Autism Research
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Zech McPhearson, Kylie Kelce, Miss Pennsylvania’s Teen Lizzie Shacklett, Philadelphia Cheerleaders Deja and Samantha, the Eagles Autism Foundation Executive Director Ryan Hammond, and Swoop join DASD Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Justin Brown and the students at Shamona Creek Elementary School.
Bradford Heights Elementary School and Shamona Creek Elementary...
DASD to move to later start times in 2024-25
Downingtown Area School District is the latest Chester County school district to move to later start times.
Downingtown Area School District (DASD) is taking a major step towards improving student health and academic success by implementing a 20-minute later start time for its secondary schools (grades 9-12) starting in the 2024-25 school year.
Currently, all DASD seventh- through twelfth-grade schools...
Eagles’ Brown to speak on homelessness awareness at DASD event
Sydney Brown
Downingtown Area School District (DASD) is excited to welcome Philadelphia Eagles Safety Sydney Brown for a special session on homelessness awareness on Tuesday, November 14 at 6 p.m. in the Downingtown High School West High auditorium (445 Manor Avenue, Downingtown).
Brown’s journey from homelessness to the NFL serves as a remarkable testament to his resilience and determination. During...
DASD announces strategic planning process, seeking applicants for planning teams
The Downingtown Area School District (DASD) announced that it will conduct a community-informed strategic planning process during the 2023-24 school year. A comprehensive effort aimed at shaping the future of education in the district, the planning process will provide various stakeholders with opportunities to actively participate, ensuring that our schools continue to excel and meet the needs of...
DASD hires three new administrators
(left to right) Board President LeeAnn Wisdo m, Lauren Raines, Dr. Matt Barr and Superintendent Dr. Robert O’Donnell. Not pictured: Jarvin Williams.
The Downingtown Area School District (DASD) Board of School Directors approved the appointment of three school administrators on May 10, 2023.
Dr. Matt Barr was named the next principal of Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center, and Lauren Raines and Jarvin...
Downingtown Area School District students raise more than $5K for Autism Research
Philadelphia Eagles Mascot, Swoop, Eagles Cheerleaders, Miss Pennsylvania, representatives from the Eagles Autism Foundation, and DASD DEI Director Justin Brown lead an assembly for Uwchlan Hills Elementary School students in honor of their Autism Acceptance Month Elementary Coin Challenge win.
Uwchlan Hills Elementary School and Beaver Creek Elementary School were named the winning team in the second...
On-campus food pantries open in Downingtown Area School District
Downingtown High School West students, Principal Dr. Kurt Barker, and teacher Michelle Nass
In a continued effort to support students facing food insecurity and homelessness, three schools in Downingtown Area School District (DASD) have opened on-campus food pantries this school year – Downingtown High School West (DHSW), Downingtown Middle School (DMS) and Lionville Elementary School (LES)....
DASD proud to celebrate Black History Month
Black History Month is observed annually in February and Downingtown Area School District announced it is proud to join this year’s celebration.
Black History Month is the recognition and celebration of the successes and contributions of African-Americans in the United States and abroad. The individual credited for the creation of the month of celebration is Carter G. Woodson. Black History Month...
Downingtown Area School District celebrates Indian Heritage
Parent volunteers help students and staff to experience traditional clothing of India
Throughout the month of November, Downingtown Area School District (DASD) students and staff were treated to a smorgasbord of activities and events celebrating the unique culture and traditions of India.
While the United States does not officially recognize Indian Heritage Month, the US Census reports that Upper Uwchlan...
