Coatesville Area School District
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SUMMER SNAPSHOTS!
As the last week of summer break winds down, we are enjoying our final Summer Snapshots posts before clicking "pause" for the school year.
Today, we feature Myles Grubb, who is heading from Reeceville Elementary to King’s Highway Elementary for 2nd grade. He made the most of his summer!
From beach trips, swim lessons, crafts, LEGO builds, horseback riding, making homemade lemonade to trying boba for the first time, Myles packed plenty of fun and new experiences into his break. He also spent time reading, taking walks, and learning about the outdoors, especially all the different bugs he discovered along the way!
Way to make the most of your summer, Myles! We can’t wait to see what adventures 2nd grade brings!
As the last week of summer break winds down, we are enjoying our final Summer Snapshots posts before clicking "pause" for the school year.
Today, we feature Myles Grubb, who is heading from Reeceville Elementary to King’s Highway Elementary for 2nd grade. He made the most of his summer!
From beach trips, swim lessons, crafts, LEGO builds, horseback riding, making homemade lemonade to trying boba for the first time, Myles packed plenty of fun and new experiences into his break. He also spent time reading, taking walks, and learning about the outdoors, especially all the different bugs he discovered along the way!
Way to make the most of your summer, Myles! We can’t wait to see what adventures 2nd grade brings!
COATESVILLE PROUD!
Philadelphia Magazine is shining the spotlight on two of our own: Max and Colton Hiller, two of the nation’s top high school athletes!
From the football field to the basketball court, the brothers continue to make their mark while proudly representing Coatesville on the national stage.
Congratulations, Max and Colton! We are proud to call you Red Raiders!
Read the full article here: https://www.phillymag.com/.../colton-max-hiller-coatesville/
Philadelphia Magazine is shining the spotlight on two of our own: Max and Colton Hiller, two of the nation’s top high school athletes!
From the football field to the basketball court, the brothers continue to make their mark while proudly representing Coatesville on the national stage.
Congratulations, Max and Colton! We are proud to call you Red Raiders!
Read the full article here: https://www.phillymag.com/.../colton-max-hiller-coatesville/
Trivia Tuesday Answer Revealed!
Did you figure out this week’s "Did You Know?" trivia question? The correct response was What is Reeceville!
Check out the graphic below to discover the interesting story behind the community’s name and how a simple mistake became part of local history!
Did you figure out this week’s "Did You Know?" trivia question? The correct response was What is Reeceville!
Check out the graphic below to discover the interesting story behind the community’s name and how a simple mistake became part of local history!
Tune in this Friday and show your Red Raider Pride! The CASH Marching Band will be featured LIVE on 6ABC beginning at 9:58 a.m. as part of Band on the Yard Day, with performances, interviews, and student features throughout the day!
ADMINISTRATOR SPOTLIGHT: THOMAS DOWER
Please join us in welcoming Thomas Dower to the Red Raider family! As the new Assistant Principal at Scott Middle School—and a Coatesville resident himself—Tom is excited to serve the students, families, and community he calls home.
Please join us in welcoming Thomas Dower to the Red Raider family! As the new Assistant Principal at Scott Middle School—and a Coatesville resident himself—Tom is excited to serve the students, families, and community he calls home.
ADMINISTRATOR SPOTLIGHT: JUSTIN KELLER
Once a Red Raider, always a Red Raider! Please join us in welcoming Coatesville Class of 2006 graduate Justin Keller back home as an Assistant Principal at Coatesville Area Senior High School!
Once a Red Raider, always a Red Raider! Please join us in welcoming Coatesville Class of 2006 graduate Justin Keller back home as an Assistant Principal at Coatesville Area Senior High School!
Trivia Tuesday is here!
This week's category is "Did You Know?"
How well do you know the communities that make up the Coatesville Area School District?
This week's Jeopardy!-style question takes us back more than 250 years and features a mistake that became a permanent part of local history!
This week's category is "Did You Know?"
How well do you know the communities that make up the Coatesville Area School District?
This week's Jeopardy!-style question takes us back more than 250 years and features a mistake that became a permanent part of local history!
Summer Snapshots
Jackson and Lucas Klimek-Favuzza have been keeping cool this summer with plenty of time on the ice!
The brothers competed in several ice hockey tournaments, including one where they had the chance to meet Peter “Swaggy P” Lenes, a former professional hockey player known on YouTube and Instagram for his incredible trick shots!
Their summer fun continued at Hersheypark, where they fed a seal and posed for a special photo with one following the Aquatheatre show, alongside their younger siblings and older sister Bella, who is entering her senior year at CASH.
From hockey tournaments to family adventures, it's been a summer full of great memories for the Klimek-Favuzza family!
Our Summer Snapshots series ends this Friday as we get ready to welcome students back! Send those final summer adventures to goodnews@casdschools.org.
Jackson and Lucas Klimek-Favuzza have been keeping cool this summer with plenty of time on the ice!
The brothers competed in several ice hockey tournaments, including one where they had the chance to meet Peter “Swaggy P” Lenes, a former professional hockey player known on YouTube and Instagram for his incredible trick shots!
Their summer fun continued at Hersheypark, where they fed a seal and posed for a special photo with one following the Aquatheatre show, alongside their younger siblings and older sister Bella, who is entering her senior year at CASH.
From hockey tournaments to family adventures, it's been a summer full of great memories for the Klimek-Favuzza family!
Our Summer Snapshots series ends this Friday as we get ready to welcome students back! Send those final summer adventures to goodnews@casdschools.org.
Summer Snapshots
Kamaia danced, twirled, and explored her way through an unforgettable summer!
The incoming Doe Run 4th grader competed with her dance and baton team from Rhode Island to Maryland, achieving all the goals she set for herself at nationals! She also found time for bike rides, exploring Valley Forge, and beach days with her family.
Congratulations on a great summer, Kamaia! We can't wait to welcome you to your brand-new school!
SUMMER SNAPSHOTS END THIS FRIDAY as we get ready to welcome students back! Send us those final summer adventures at goodnews@casdschools.org.
Kamaia danced, twirled, and explored her way through an unforgettable summer!
The incoming Doe Run 4th grader competed with her dance and baton team from Rhode Island to Maryland, achieving all the goals she set for herself at nationals! She also found time for bike rides, exploring Valley Forge, and beach days with her family.
Congratulations on a great summer, Kamaia! We can't wait to welcome you to your brand-new school!
SUMMER SNAPSHOTS END THIS FRIDAY as we get ready to welcome students back! Send us those final summer adventures at goodnews@casdschools.org.
Summer Snapshots
From the mountains of New Mexico to the ice rink, Samantha Gomez has packed plenty of adventure into her summer!
Samantha, an 11th grader at CASH, joined eight fellow members of Troop 76G for a nine-day backpacking adventure at Philmont Scout Reservation in New Mexico, with stops at Garden of the Gods in Colorado and a Colorado Rockies game along the way. She also spent a week at Camp Horseshoe, earning merit badges in woodworking, leatherworking, and archaeology.
When she wasn't exploring the outdoors, Samantha was on the ice! She played spring/summer hockey with the Cannons, recording a goal and/or assist in every game she played. She has now started a new season with the Philadelphia Liberties, helping her team to an 8-0 victory in its first game with a goal and two assists!
What a summer, Samantha! Congratulations on all you've accomplished both on and off the ice!
From the mountains of New Mexico to the ice rink, Samantha Gomez has packed plenty of adventure into her summer!
Samantha, an 11th grader at CASH, joined eight fellow members of Troop 76G for a nine-day backpacking adventure at Philmont Scout Reservation in New Mexico, with stops at Garden of the Gods in Colorado and a Colorado Rockies game along the way. She also spent a week at Camp Horseshoe, earning merit badges in woodworking, leatherworking, and archaeology.
When she wasn't exploring the outdoors, Samantha was on the ice! She played spring/summer hockey with the Cannons, recording a goal and/or assist in every game she played. She has now started a new season with the Philadelphia Liberties, helping her team to an 8-0 victory in its first game with a goal and two assists!
What a summer, Samantha! Congratulations on all you've accomplished both on and off the ice!
More from Our Welcome Back Celebration!
We couldn't fit all the smiles, conversations, and Red Raider pride into one post! Here are some more photos from this morning's CASD Staff Welcome Back event as our employees came together to reconnect, recharge, and get ready for the 2026–2027 school year.
It was great having our entire CASD team together again. Welcome back, Red Raiders!
We couldn't fit all the smiles, conversations, and Red Raider pride into one post! Here are some more photos from this morning's CASD Staff Welcome Back event as our employees came together to reconnect, recharge, and get ready for the 2026–2027 school year.
It was great having our entire CASD team together again. Welcome back, Red Raiders!
Welcome Back, CASD!
What a great way to kick off the 2026–2027 school year! Today, we welcomed our CASD team back for a morning focused on wellness, connection, appreciation, and inspiration.
Employees started the day with breakfast and our annual Wellness Fair, exploring a wide variety of resources and services—from health and wellness to financial planning and more.
The morning continued with a districtwide welcome from Superintendent Anthony P. Rybarczyk, Ed.D., followed by our keynote from Colonel (Retired) Pilar McDermott of the Thayer Institute.
Check out some of the photos from this morning as we celebrated the people who make CASD such a special place to learn and work. Welcome back, Red Raiders—here's to a great year ahead!
What a great way to kick off the 2026–2027 school year! Today, we welcomed our CASD team back for a morning focused on wellness, connection, appreciation, and inspiration.
Employees started the day with breakfast and our annual Wellness Fair, exploring a wide variety of resources and services—from health and wellness to financial planning and more.
The morning continued with a districtwide welcome from Superintendent Anthony P. Rybarczyk, Ed.D., followed by our keynote from Colonel (Retired) Pilar McDermott of the Thayer Institute.
Check out some of the photos from this morning as we celebrated the people who make CASD such a special place to learn and work. Welcome back, Red Raiders—here's to a great year ahead!
Summer Snapshots
David Ivey is squeezing as much fun as possible into the final days of summer!
David, who will be entering 2nd grade at Reeceville Elementary School after attending Caln, has had plenty of adventures. He visited Hersheypark, where he tried his luck at the giant claw machine and won TWO prizes all by himself, spent a week at Lupo Taekwondo camp, and even attended his second concert with Mom and Dad!
David is excited for his new adventure at Reeceville, and we can't wait to welcome him and all of our new students to their school community!
Want your student featured in a Summer Snapshot? Send their photo, name, grade, school, and a brief description of their summer fun to goodnews@casdschools.org.
David Ivey is squeezing as much fun as possible into the final days of summer!
David, who will be entering 2nd grade at Reeceville Elementary School after attending Caln, has had plenty of adventures. He visited Hersheypark, where he tried his luck at the giant claw machine and won TWO prizes all by himself, spent a week at Lupo Taekwondo camp, and even attended his second concert with Mom and Dad!
David is excited for his new adventure at Reeceville, and we can't wait to welcome him and all of our new students to their school community!
Want your student featured in a Summer Snapshot? Send their photo, name, grade, school, and a brief description of their summer fun to goodnews@casdschools.org.
Summer Snapshots
The Griffin girls have packed plenty of fun into their summer! From the Reading Fightin Phils and Hersheypark to shopping, playing in the rain, Mr. Softee ice creams, and lots of family time, they've made some wonderful memories together.
Marlee is excited to begin 9th grade at CAIHS, while Lucy, an incoming 3rd grader at Doe Run, mastered riding a two-wheeled bike and discovered the Warrior Cats series. Julie, who will enter 2nd grade at Doe Run, also learned to ride a bike and didn't let a broken wrist stop her from writing, drawing, and enjoying her summer!
Ms. Laura will also be joining Doe Run this fall, making the new school year an exciting new beginning for the entire Griffin family.
Enjoy the final days of summer, Griffins! We can't wait to welcome you back!
The Griffin girls have packed plenty of fun into their summer! From the Reading Fightin Phils and Hersheypark to shopping, playing in the rain, Mr. Softee ice creams, and lots of family time, they've made some wonderful memories together.
Marlee is excited to begin 9th grade at CAIHS, while Lucy, an incoming 3rd grader at Doe Run, mastered riding a two-wheeled bike and discovered the Warrior Cats series. Julie, who will enter 2nd grade at Doe Run, also learned to ride a bike and didn't let a broken wrist stop her from writing, drawing, and enjoying her summer!
Ms. Laura will also be joining Doe Run this fall, making the new school year an exciting new beginning for the entire Griffin family.
Enjoy the final days of summer, Griffins! We can't wait to welcome you back!
Talaria Throwback Thursday
It's time to open the Talaria and take another trip back through Red Raider history!
Can you figure out the year of this week's throwback? Here are a few clues:
-The Beatles were dominating the charts with hits like “Help!” and “Yesterday.”
-The Sound of Music arrived in movie theaters and became a cultural phenomenon.
-The St. Louis Arch was completed, creating one of America's most recognizable landmarks.
-The first American spacewalk took place as the Space Race continued to capture the nation's attention.
-The Ford Mustang was quickly becoming one of the hottest cars on the road.
Now it's your turn: Who's in the photos, and what yearbook do you think they are from?
Were you part of this class or any other CASD graduating class? Join Remember Me CASD and help us stay in touch to celebrate the people, stories, and traditions that make Coatesville special: https://forms.gle/Zr3iAeVuKjrD6wFh9
It's time to open the Talaria and take another trip back through Red Raider history!
Can you figure out the year of this week's throwback? Here are a few clues:
-The Beatles were dominating the charts with hits like “Help!” and “Yesterday.”
-The Sound of Music arrived in movie theaters and became a cultural phenomenon.
-The St. Louis Arch was completed, creating one of America's most recognizable landmarks.
-The first American spacewalk took place as the Space Race continued to capture the nation's attention.
-The Ford Mustang was quickly becoming one of the hottest cars on the road.
Now it's your turn: Who's in the photos, and what yearbook do you think they are from?
Were you part of this class or any other CASD graduating class? Join Remember Me CASD and help us stay in touch to celebrate the people, stories, and traditions that make Coatesville special: https://forms.gle/Zr3iAeVuKjrD6wFh9
Summer Snapshots
For Lilligrace and Maggie LaGarde, one opportunity to step onto the stage has grown into a shared passion for performing!
Lilligrace, who will be entering 5th grade at Doe Run Elementary School, spent part of her summer fulfilling a dream by playing Matilda in Matilda Jr. with Revival Productions and Chester County School of the Arts. It was a role she had hoped to play since first seeing the show in 2022.
Maggie, an incoming 9th grader at Coatesville Area Intermediate High School, discovered her love of theater when she first took the stage as Miss Honey in Matilda Jr. at Scott Middle School in 6th grade. Two years and several productions later, her journey came full circle in taking on her first villain role as Miss Trunchbull in the same production as Lilligrace!
Both stories are wonderful reminders of what can happen when students are given opportunities to discover what they love, step outside their comfort zones, and keep challenging themselves.
Find what lights you up, take that first step, and don't be afraid to dream big! Congratulations, Lilligrace and Maggie—keep taking the stage!
For Lilligrace and Maggie LaGarde, one opportunity to step onto the stage has grown into a shared passion for performing!
Lilligrace, who will be entering 5th grade at Doe Run Elementary School, spent part of her summer fulfilling a dream by playing Matilda in Matilda Jr. with Revival Productions and Chester County School of the Arts. It was a role she had hoped to play since first seeing the show in 2022.
Maggie, an incoming 9th grader at Coatesville Area Intermediate High School, discovered her love of theater when she first took the stage as Miss Honey in Matilda Jr. at Scott Middle School in 6th grade. Two years and several productions later, her journey came full circle in taking on her first villain role as Miss Trunchbull in the same production as Lilligrace!
Both stories are wonderful reminders of what can happen when students are given opportunities to discover what they love, step outside their comfort zones, and keep challenging themselves.
Find what lights you up, take that first step, and don't be afraid to dream big! Congratulations, Lilligrace and Maggie—keep taking the stage!
Planning, Teamwork, and a Little Bonding!
The fourth-grade team at Doe Run Elementary School recently got together for some planning and team bonding as they prepare for the start of an exciting new school year!
While students are enjoying the final days of summer, our teachers are already collaborating, sharing ideas, and preparing to make the year ahead a great one for their students.
A new building, a new school year, and plenty of excitement ahead! We can't wait to see our Doe Run teachers and students make their new school feel like home.
The fourth-grade team at Doe Run Elementary School recently got together for some planning and team bonding as they prepare for the start of an exciting new school year!
While students are enjoying the final days of summer, our teachers are already collaborating, sharing ideas, and preparing to make the year ahead a great one for their students.
A new building, a new school year, and plenty of excitement ahead! We can't wait to see our Doe Run teachers and students make their new school feel like home.
Trivia Tuesday — The Answer!
Yesterday, we asked if you knew what the Coatesville High School yearbook was called before it became The Talaria in 1938.
In true Jeopardy! style, the correct response is:
“What is Red and Black?”
The name Red and Black had roots in an early-1900s literary publication that shared information about school policies and activities. In 1938, the yearbook's editorial staff decided it was time for a new name—and The Talaria was born!
Thanks to everyone who played along with this week's Student Life edition of Trivia Tuesday!
Yesterday, we asked if you knew what the Coatesville High School yearbook was called before it became The Talaria in 1938.
In true Jeopardy! style, the correct response is:
“What is Red and Black?”
The name Red and Black had roots in an early-1900s literary publication that shared information about school policies and activities. In 1938, the yearbook's editorial staff decided it was time for a new name—and The Talaria was born!
Thanks to everyone who played along with this week's Student Life edition of Trivia Tuesday!
Learning Through Play!
This week, teachers from Doe Run and King's Highway Elementary Schools met with trainers to prepare for the introduction of play-based learning in kindergarten and first grade this school year in those two schools.
Play-based learning uses purposeful play as a vehicle for learning and child development. Through active engagement, imagination, exploration, and teacher guidance, students can strengthen cognitive, social, and motor skills while developing curiosity, creativity, problem-solving skills, and a love of learning.
Our teachers enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about this new approach and explore ways to create engaging learning experiences for our youngest Red Raiders!
This week, teachers from Doe Run and King's Highway Elementary Schools met with trainers to prepare for the introduction of play-based learning in kindergarten and first grade this school year in those two schools.
Play-based learning uses purposeful play as a vehicle for learning and child development. Through active engagement, imagination, exploration, and teacher guidance, students can strengthen cognitive, social, and motor skills while developing curiosity, creativity, problem-solving skills, and a love of learning.
Our teachers enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about this new approach and explore ways to create engaging learning experiences for our youngest Red Raiders!
Summer Snapshots
Sun, sand, and some quality family time!
Amelia Charest, a sophomore, and her mom, Holly, spent part of their summer enjoying a beach vacation in the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina. They shared a few snapshots from their getaway as they soaked up the sunshine and made the most of summer break!
Thanks for sharing your summer adventures with us, Amelia and Holly!
Want your student featured in a future Summer Snapshot? Send their photo, name, grade, school, and a brief description of their summer adventure to goodnews@casdschools.org.
Sun, sand, and some quality family time!
Amelia Charest, a sophomore, and her mom, Holly, spent part of their summer enjoying a beach vacation in the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina. They shared a few snapshots from their getaway as they soaked up the sunshine and made the most of summer break!
Thanks for sharing your summer adventures with us, Amelia and Holly!
Want your student featured in a future Summer Snapshot? Send their photo, name, grade, school, and a brief description of their summer adventure to goodnews@casdschools.org.
