Coatesville Area School District
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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.
Summer Snapshots
Sisters Corienn and Camari have been soaking up the final days of summer with some thrills and family fun at Dorney Park!
Corienn is getting ready to enter 6th grade at Scott Middle School, while Camari will begin an exciting new adventure as a kindergartner at Doe Run Elementary School this year.
We hope you enjoyed your day of rides, laughs, and sister time! Have a great start to the school year, Corienn and Camari!
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.
Sisters Corienn and Camari have been soaking up the final days of summer with some thrills and family fun at Dorney Park!
Corienn is getting ready to enter 6th grade at Scott Middle School, while Camari will begin an exciting new adventure as a kindergartner at Doe Run Elementary School this year.
We hope you enjoyed your day of rides, laughs, and sister time! Have a great start to the school year, Corienn and Camari!
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.
Summer Snapshots
The Everitt sisters have been putting creativity, curiosity, and innovation to work this summer!
Zoe, a 9th grader at Coatesville Area Intermediate High School; Aubree, a 7th grader at Scott Middle School; Luna, a 5th grader at Rainbow Elementary School; and June, a kindergartner at Rainbow, have been exploring the world of STEAM at The Creative Club of Chester County.
From embroidery and virtual reality to learning new instruments, 3D printing, robotics, and more, the sisters have had plenty of opportunities to discover new interests, develop new skills, and get creative along the way!
What a great way to spend the summer learning, experimenting, and having fun together!
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.
The Everitt sisters have been putting creativity, curiosity, and innovation to work this summer!
Zoe, a 9th grader at Coatesville Area Intermediate High School; Aubree, a 7th grader at Scott Middle School; Luna, a 5th grader at Rainbow Elementary School; and June, a kindergartner at Rainbow, have been exploring the world of STEAM at The Creative Club of Chester County.
From embroidery and virtual reality to learning new instruments, 3D printing, robotics, and more, the sisters have had plenty of opportunities to discover new interests, develop new skills, and get creative along the way!
What a great way to spend the summer learning, experimenting, and having fun together!
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.
A little late today, but Trivia Tuesday is Here!
Today's category: Student Life
For generations of Red Raiders, Talaria has captured the people, activities, and moments that tell the story of Coatesville High School. But did you know our yearbook wasn't always called Talaria?
Today's question takes us back to 1938, when the yearbook's editorial staff decided it was time for a new name.
Think you know what it was called before The Talaria? Remember, in true Jeopardy! style, your response must be in the form of a question:
We'll reveal the answer tomorrow.
Today's category: Student Life
For generations of Red Raiders, Talaria has captured the people, activities, and moments that tell the story of Coatesville High School. But did you know our yearbook wasn't always called Talaria?
Today's question takes us back to 1938, when the yearbook's editorial staff decided it was time for a new name.
Think you know what it was called before The Talaria? Remember, in true Jeopardy! style, your response must be in the form of a question:
We'll reveal the answer tomorrow.
CASD Welcomes Our New Teachers!
Today kicked off our three-day New Teacher Induction, and we are excited to welcome our newest educators to the Coatesville Area School District!
Throughout induction, our new teachers will learn about the district’s programs, resources, and expectations, meet the members of our administrative team, connect with colleagues, and prepare for the school year ahead.
Today's activities also included a team scavenger hunt, giving teachers an opportunity to work with their new building teams while exploring the district and becoming more familiar with the greater Coatesville community.
Welcome to the Red Raider family! We are excited to have you with us as we continue Building the Future for Student Success!
Today kicked off our three-day New Teacher Induction, and we are excited to welcome our newest educators to the Coatesville Area School District!
Throughout induction, our new teachers will learn about the district’s programs, resources, and expectations, meet the members of our administrative team, connect with colleagues, and prepare for the school year ahead.
Today's activities also included a team scavenger hunt, giving teachers an opportunity to work with their new building teams while exploring the district and becoming more familiar with the greater Coatesville community.
Welcome to the Red Raider family! We are excited to have you with us as we continue Building the Future for Student Success!
Summer Snapshots
From Florida adventures to giving back right here in Coatesville, Eric Robinson has had quite the summer!
Eric, who will be entering 1st grade at Rainbow Elementary School, spent a week in Panama City, Florida, where he enjoyed the beaches, spotted dolphins, and even saw alligators in the backyard of where his family was staying!
Back home, Eric attended a clambake at the VFW in Coatesville, where he got his face painted and helped serve veterans at the post. He also found time to see the new Spider-Man movie and plenty of other summer fun.
After an exciting summer, Eric is ready and excited to get back to Rainbow! We can't wait to welcome you, Eric!
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.
From Florida adventures to giving back right here in Coatesville, Eric Robinson has had quite the summer!
Eric, who will be entering 1st grade at Rainbow Elementary School, spent a week in Panama City, Florida, where he enjoyed the beaches, spotted dolphins, and even saw alligators in the backyard of where his family was staying!
Back home, Eric attended a clambake at the VFW in Coatesville, where he got his face painted and helped serve veterans at the post. He also found time to see the new Spider-Man movie and plenty of other summer fun.
After an exciting summer, Eric is ready and excited to get back to Rainbow! We can't wait to welcome you, Eric!
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.
Summer Snapshots
What a summer in the saddle for Aislynn!
After qualifying throughout the year at various shows and competitions, Aislynn, an 8th-grade student at Scott Middle School, traveled to Kentucky last week to compete in the USEF National Pony Finals, one of the most prestigious junior equestrian competitions in the country.
Aislynn and her horse, Stylist (Spike), represented themselves, her barn, and the Coatesville community with determination, dedication, and plenty of heart—and their hard work paid off! The pair brought home an impressive 6th-place ribbon in the Teen Jumping competition!
Congratulations, Aislynn, on this outstanding accomplishment, and a special shoutout to Spike for being such a great partner throughout the journey!
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.
What a summer in the saddle for Aislynn!
After qualifying throughout the year at various shows and competitions, Aislynn, an 8th-grade student at Scott Middle School, traveled to Kentucky last week to compete in the USEF National Pony Finals, one of the most prestigious junior equestrian competitions in the country.
Aislynn and her horse, Stylist (Spike), represented themselves, her barn, and the Coatesville community with determination, dedication, and plenty of heart—and their hard work paid off! The pair brought home an impressive 6th-place ribbon in the Teen Jumping competition!
Congratulations, Aislynn, on this outstanding accomplishment, and a special shoutout to Spike for being such a great partner throughout the journey!
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.
What happens when educators, childcare providers, and community partners come together? Great things for kids!
Our Succeed-By-Three Early Learning Summit brought together early learning providers from across the district to connect, collaborate, and share best practices for supporting young learners. Attendees also explored opportunities such as Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and Keystone Scholars, helping ensure families are connected to valuable resources from the start. A special thank you to AHHAH's executive director, Jan Michener, for being one of our guest speakers.
Thank you to everyone who joined us. Together, we are Building the Future for Student Success!
Our Succeed-By-Three Early Learning Summit brought together early learning providers from across the district to connect, collaborate, and share best practices for supporting young learners. Attendees also explored opportunities such as Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and Keystone Scholars, helping ensure families are connected to valuable resources from the start. A special thank you to AHHAH's executive director, Jan Michener, for being one of our guest speakers.
Thank you to everyone who joined us. Together, we are Building the Future for Student Success!
Summer Snapshots
Finnian Brown and his family are officially in full vacation mode!
Finnian, an incoming 3rd grader at Doe Run Elementary School, is spending a couple of weeks visiting his grandparents in Southwest Florida with his family, including his brother Aidan, an incoming senior.
Their Florida adventure has been packed with fun—from swimming and boating in the Gulf to taking an airboat ride through the Everglades, horseback riding, kayaking, hanging out with flamingos, visiting historic sites, feeding sea turtles along the canal, and squeezing in plenty of pool time!
What an adventure for Finnian, Aidan, and the Brown family—and a great way to make the most of the final weeks of summer!
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](mailto:goodnews@casdschools.org).
Finnian Brown and his family are officially in full vacation mode!
Finnian, an incoming 3rd grader at Doe Run Elementary School, is spending a couple of weeks visiting his grandparents in Southwest Florida with his family, including his brother Aidan, an incoming senior.
Their Florida adventure has been packed with fun—from swimming and boating in the Gulf to taking an airboat ride through the Everglades, horseback riding, kayaking, hanging out with flamingos, visiting historic sites, feeding sea turtles along the canal, and squeezing in plenty of pool time!
What an adventure for Finnian, Aidan, and the Brown family—and a great way to make the most of the final weeks of summer!
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](mailto:goodnews@casdschools.org).
Summer Snapshots
The stage was set for a great summer for Addie!
Addie, who will be entering 3rd grade at Doe Run Elementary School, spent four weeks at theater camp at Uptown!, where she worked hard learning lines, songs, and choreography before taking the stage as Hei Hei in a production of Moana Jr.!
Through theater, Addie has been able to explore something she truly enjoys while building her confidence, learning to work as part of a team, and discovering what she can accomplish when she steps into the spotlight.
Way to go, Addie! We can't wait to see where your next adventure takes you!
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.
The stage was set for a great summer for Addie!
Addie, who will be entering 3rd grade at Doe Run Elementary School, spent four weeks at theater camp at Uptown!, where she worked hard learning lines, songs, and choreography before taking the stage as Hei Hei in a production of Moana Jr.!
Through theater, Addie has been able to explore something she truly enjoys while building her confidence, learning to work as part of a team, and discovering what she can accomplish when she steps into the spotlight.
Way to go, Addie! We can't wait to see where your next adventure takes you!
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.
Elementary Sneak-A-Peek is TODAY!
Families who are new to King's Highway, Rainbow, or Reeceville Elementary School this year are invited to join us at those schools on Monday, August 17, for Sneak-A-Peek! Come explore your new school and help your student become familiar with the building before their first day.
Please note: Teachers will not be available during Sneak-A-Peek. Families will have an opportunity to connect with teachers and staff at the scheduled Back-to-School Night after the beginning of the new year.
Doe Run Elementary families: Your ribbon-cutting ceremony and Sneak-A-Peek will be held Wednesday, September 2.
We can't wait to welcome our families!
Families who are new to King's Highway, Rainbow, or Reeceville Elementary School this year are invited to join us at those schools on Monday, August 17, for Sneak-A-Peek! Come explore your new school and help your student become familiar with the building before their first day.
Please note: Teachers will not be available during Sneak-A-Peek. Families will have an opportunity to connect with teachers and staff at the scheduled Back-to-School Night after the beginning of the new year.
Doe Run Elementary families: Your ribbon-cutting ceremony and Sneak-A-Peek will be held Wednesday, September 2.
We can't wait to welcome our families!
DUE TOMORROW!
Primary parents/guardians, this is an important reminder to complete your student’s 2026-2027 Returning Student Information Update by Monday, August 17, 2026.
Check your email for the 2026-2027 Returning Student Information Update Notification and make sure your information is submitted by the deadline. Families who do not complete the update will NOT be able to access secondary student schedules or elementary classroom teacher assignments until the required information is submitted.
Need help or didn’t receive the email? Contact the Pupil Services Office at 610-466-2420.
Please share this reminder with other CASD families!
Primary parents/guardians, this is an important reminder to complete your student’s 2026-2027 Returning Student Information Update by Monday, August 17, 2026.
Check your email for the 2026-2027 Returning Student Information Update Notification and make sure your information is submitted by the deadline. Families who do not complete the update will NOT be able to access secondary student schedules or elementary classroom teacher assignments until the required information is submitted.
Need help or didn’t receive the email? Contact the Pupil Services Office at 610-466-2420.
Please share this reminder with other CASD families!
Exciting News for Coatesville!
A new school-based community health center—the first of its kind in Chester County—is coming to Coatesville Area Senior High School!
Operated by Union Community Care, the year-round center will serve CASD students, staff, and the entire community, providing convenient access to healthcare and connecting patients with additional health and community services. The partnership was made possible through $100,000 in state funding secured by Senator Carolyn Comitta.
We are excited about the possibilities this partnership will bring to our students, families, and greater Coatesville community.
Read the full press release below to learn more:
https://www.pasenatorcomitta.com/comitta-chester-countys-first-school-based-health-center-to-open-at-coatesville-area-senior-high-school/
A new school-based community health center—the first of its kind in Chester County—is coming to Coatesville Area Senior High School!
Operated by Union Community Care, the year-round center will serve CASD students, staff, and the entire community, providing convenient access to healthcare and connecting patients with additional health and community services. The partnership was made possible through $100,000 in state funding secured by Senator Carolyn Comitta.
We are excited about the possibilities this partnership will bring to our students, families, and greater Coatesville community.
Read the full press release below to learn more:
https://www.pasenatorcomitta.com/comitta-chester-countys-first-school-based-health-center-to-open-at-coatesville-area-senior-high-school/
Elementary Sneak-A-Peek is Monday!
Families who are new to King's Highway, Rainbow, or Reeceville Elementary School this year are invited to join us at those schools on Monday, August 17, for Sneak-A-Peek! Come explore your new school and help your student become familiar with the building before their first day.
Please note: Teachers will not be available during Sneak-A-Peek. Families will have an opportunity to connect with teachers and staff at the scheduled Back-to-School Night after the beginning of the new year.
Doe Run Elementary families: Your ribbon-cutting ceremony and Sneak-A-Peek will be held Wednesday, September 2.
We can't wait to welcome our families!
Families who are new to King's Highway, Rainbow, or Reeceville Elementary School this year are invited to join us at those schools on Monday, August 17, for Sneak-A-Peek! Come explore your new school and help your student become familiar with the building before their first day.
Please note: Teachers will not be available during Sneak-A-Peek. Families will have an opportunity to connect with teachers and staff at the scheduled Back-to-School Night after the beginning of the new year.
Doe Run Elementary families: Your ribbon-cutting ceremony and Sneak-A-Peek will be held Wednesday, September 2.
We can't wait to welcome our families!
