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DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Downingtown Area School District (DASD) is honoring cultural diversity this November with its annual celebration of Indian Heritage Month and Native American Heritage Month, bringing students …
Diverse Traditions Shine as Downingtown Schools Celebrate Heritage Month Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Philadelphia Eagles running back Will Shipley took a break from the gridiron this week to deliver a different kind of message—one centered on leadership, kindness, and the …
Eagles’ Will Shipley Inspires Downingtown Students With Powerful Message on Effort and Kindness Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Students from the Making Connections programs at all three Downingtown Area School District (DASD) high schools joined peers from across Chester County to take part in the …
Downingtown Students Join Countywide Symposium to Build Bridges With Law Enforcement Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Downingtown Area School District (DASD) marked another successful year of community spirit and inclusion with its 4th Annual Summer Sendoff 5K and 1-Mile Run, an event …
Downingtown Students Strengthen Community Through Annual 5K Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Downingtown STEM Academy and Downingtown High School East recently hosted community engagement events through the Making Connections program, a district initiative that brings students and local police …
Downingtown Schools Strengthen Police–Student Relations Through ‘Making Connections’ Program Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Student leaders from the Drishti Foundation in the Downingtown Area School District (DASD) visited Pickering Valley Elementary School to donate a solar kit, giving younger students a …
Downingtown Students Donate Solar Kit to Inspire Renewable Energy Education Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Downingtown Area School District (DASD) is marking Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 through October 15, with a slate of programs highlighting the history, culture, and contributions …
Downingtown Schools Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month With Cultural Programs and Performances Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Philadelphia Eagles backup quarterback Tanner McKee recently visited the Downingtown Area School District (DASD), bringing a powerful message of character, community, and perseverance to elementary students. McKee’s …
Eagles Star Tanner McKee Touches Hearts and Inspires Hope in Downingtown Students Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — This May, the Downingtown Area School District (DASD) is commemorating Jewish American Heritage Month and Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with a series of …
DASD Celebrates Jewish American and AAPI Heritage Month Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Holocaust survivor George Marcus visited Downingtown High School West (DHSW) on April 24 as part of its Yom HaShoah observance, sharing his powerful story with students to …
Holocaust Survivor Shares Story of Resilience with Downingtown Students Read More