DASD details plans to celebrate Womens’ History Month
Downingtown Area School District (DASD) has great plans to celebrate Women’s History Month this March.
On March 12, 1987, Congress passed Public Law 100-9 officially designating March as Women’s History Month in the United States. Each year since its inception, the National Women’s History Alliance (NWHA) chooses a powerful theme for Women’s History Month. As a way to recognize...
DASD’s Lonardi to retire in June
Dr. Emilie Lonardi delivers the conferring of degrees during the 2021 DASD graduation ceremonies.
DOWNINGTOWN — During the February 9 Downingtown Area School District (DASD) board meeting, the board of directors approved the retirement of district superintendent, Dr. Emilie M. Lonardi, effective June 30, 2022. Dr. Lonardi has served as a superintendent for the past 24 years, with the last five...
DASD celebrating Black History Month
DOWNINGTOWN — Throughout the year, Downingtown Area School District (DASD), its Cultural Equity Task Force team and the school community at large make a concerted effort to celebrate many of our nation’s month-long observances. February is Black History Month and DASD is excited to celebrate.
Black History Month is the recognition and celebration of the successes and contributions of African...
DASD community invited to attend a virtual focus group on January 24
The Downingtown Area School District (DASD) is in the process of reviewing their communication initiatives and is seeking input from school personnel, parents and the community through a series of focus groups. Focus group participants will share their perceptions about the district as well as its communications strategy. Parents, staff and students have been invited to attend focus groups via...
DASD Superintendent wins statewide recognition
Superintendent Emilie Lonardi, Ph.D. receives the PASA Award for Service to the Profession (Pictured from left to right: Dr. Jay Burkhart, PASA President; Steven Delisle, Sponsor: Horace Mann; Emilie M. Lonardi, Ph.D., Superintendent of Downingtown Area School District; Josh Winter, Sponsor: Horace Mann)
DOWNINGTOWN — Not only does Downingtown Area School District have award-winning schools and...
DASD is visited by the voice of the Philadelphia Eagles, Merrill Reese
Philadelphia Eagles radio star, Merrill Reese, talks about mental health and diversity with DASD teachers and staff.
DOWNINGTOWN — On November 2, Downingtown Area School District (DASD) was visited by famous Philadelphian, Merrill Reese, during its annual Learning Summit.
Merrill Reese is the play-by-play radio host who has announced for the Philadelphia Eagles on SportsRadio 94.1 WIP-FM since...
DASD Recognizes Indian Heritage Month and Native American Heritage Month this November
South Asian families provided lunch, complimentary henna tattoos and information about their culture to staff at Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center in celebration of Indian Heritage Month and Diwali.
Downingtown Area School District (DASD), its Cultural Equity Task Force team and the school community at large continue to make a concerted effort to celebrate many of our nation’s month-long observances....
Chesco school districts poised to resume in-person classes
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Some Chester County school districts moved this week to bring students and teachers back into county classrooms as early as October — with one school district formally approving a plan this week to reopen school buildings next month.
Meanwhile, school districts around the county approved a return to interscholastic sports practices this week and...
State announces environmental education grants
Recipients include the Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County
HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Corbett announced on Tuesday, April 22, that he is awarding $309,626 in environmental education grants to 111 schools, universities, nonprofit organizations, and conservation districts across Pennsylvania, including seven grants totaling more than $18,000 in Chester County.
“Each year, these grants...
