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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
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Downingtown Middle School recently hosted a community-focused event as part of its Making Connections program, an initiative designed to build stronger relationships between students and local law …
Building Bridges: Downingtown Students Connect with Local Police in Community Event Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Hundreds of students from the Downingtown Area School District (DASD) and surrounding schools gathered for the annual Cam-A-Thon, raising an impressive $45,766.41 for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, …
Downingtown Students Raise Over $45,000 for Childhood Cancer Research Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — A group of young innovators from Downingtown has claimed first place at the 2025 Pennsylvania State First LEGO League (FLL) Championship, securing their spot to represent the …
Downingtown Kids Dominate State LEGO Robotics Championship—Now Headed to Battle the World in Houston! Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Downingtown Area School District (DASD) is dedicating April to Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, highlighting its mission to build an inclusive community that values neurodiversity and …
Downingtown Area School District Promotes Inclusion During Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Students and staff across the Downingtown Area School District (DASD) joined together to celebrate the second annual Unity Day on Friday, underscoring the district’s commitment to unity, …
Downingtown Area School District Celebrates Second Annual Unity Day Read More