Dear Coatesville Area Intermediate High School Families,
I would like to welcome you back to the 2025-2026 school year. Our faculty, staff and administration are excited to see our students back in the building! Hopefully you had a great summer and that your child had time to recharge for another school year.
A few notes and useful information as we head into the school year, which officially begins on Monday, August 25th
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
Our annual Back to School Night event will be held Tuesday, August 19 from 5:00pm – 8:00 p.m. with Triple Fresh/Doe Run Catering and Kona Ice on site for dinner/dessert available for purchase and a vendor fair taking place from 5:00pm – 6:30 p.m. Coaches and club advisors will have tables set up for our families to visit and learn more about our organizations and teams. There will be a presentation for ALL student-athletes from 5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. in the CASH Auditorium (*note this is for fall, winter and spring athletes in grades 9-12). For detailed information on the back to school night event please click on the link below:
Back To School Night Letter with schedule of events
HOME ACCESS CENTER & STUDENT SCHEDULES
The Home Access Center is scheduled to be available today (Friday, August 15) after 4:00pm for you to view your student’s schedule. Please reach out to your child’s guidance counselor (contact information is below) with any issues or concerns about their schedule. The Home Access Center can be reached at the following link:
As students enter the site:
Username: firstname.lastname (no spaces)
Password: student ID
Please note that schedules are still being reviewed by guidance and there may be changes prior to the first day of school. Their focus at this time is on ensuring everyone is scheduled with the appropriate classes and that students are on track for graduation. Because this is an extremely busy time of year for our counselors, we ask that you give them a little grace as the year is opening, and only reach out if you have a concern about their schedule for a missing core subject, period, or an incorrect level (Advanced Placement, Honors, Academic). Counselors contact information (Grades 11-12) for schedule issues are as follows:
Last Names A - L Ms. Tina Rodgers rodgerst@casdschools.org
Last Names M - Z Mr. Stephen Shirk shirks@casdschools.org
BELL SCHEDULE
Students will be following our regular bell schedule beginning on the first day. The bell schedule can be accessed at the following link: BELL SCHEDULE
Coatesville Area Senior High School opens at 7:05 a.m. Breakfast is provided as a free take-out service for all students. Students are expected to report to 1st period as soon as they arrive to the building and must be present in 1st period by 7:15 a.m.
ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE & PARKING
Student Arrival and Departure Procedures: Students should report to their assigned bus stops five (5) minutes prior to their assigned times. ALL students are directed to enter through door number 20 (entrance immediately to the left of the cafeteria – marked as AUDITORIUM above the doors) regardless of where their bus may drop off in the morning. Parent/Guardian Drop off/Pick Up will occur by using the main entrance off Veterans Drive and in the Green Lot (Farmhouse). Student Drivers must use the Red Lot Only and are NOT permitted to relocate to any other parking lot after school. *Note – TCHS Student Drivers will park in the Green Lot (farmhouse lot).
Our Police Department will be regulating and monitoring all traffic. Please click the link below for important information including maps of AM/PM arrival and departure procedures. For any student interested in obtaining a parking permit, he/she must contact the CASD Police at (484) 784-9118 or police@casdschools.org.
CHROMEBOOKS/TECHNOLOGY
Students should be prepared to have their chrome books in school with them daily. For assistance in any technology needs please visit CASD Technology Department for FAQ’s, How To’s, and Self-Help resources.
ATTENDANCE
Regular school attendance is imperative for success in school. If your child is absent from school, please email the reason for the excuse that includes the date and purpose of the absence. You can email these to our attendance office at cashattendance@casdschools.org. Students can also bring notes down to the attendance window located in the main office.
If your child requires an early dismissal from school, a written note is required with the date, requested time for dismissal, purpose of the request and a contact number for verification. If your family is planning an educational trip or vacation, please submit those requests to the Attendance Office at least two weeks in advance of the absence. Please limit absences and appointments to emergencies only. Being present in school and actively participating is paramount to success.
TCHS AND DELAWARE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS
If your student attends TCHS, he or she will attend beginning Monday, August 25th. TCHS students must be on their shuttle bus by 7:15 a.m. Students should board one of the shuttle buses which will be located in front of the Coatesville Area Senior High School main office (Door #1). Upon return – students will be dropped off in front of the CASH Main Office and enter through door #2 and report immediately to their 5th period class. TCHS student drivers must report directly back to CASH so that they arrive to class on time. Parents – please talk to your child about driving safely and not having anyone in their vehicle without the appropriate permissions and NOT making any stops on their return trip to CASH from TCHS.
Delaware County Community College students will report to DCCC on Monday, August 25th. The shuttle bus (Bus #10) will be located along the side of the Coatesville Area Senior High School near the music wing area. The DCCC bus will depart campus at 7:30 a.m. Please note that our DCCC students will be attending classes at the Downingtown Location.
OTHER IMPORTANT AND USEFUL INFORMATION:
STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS:
Canvas Announcement Hub:
Next week, students will receive an invitation in their school email to join "The Announcement Hub,” a central location for information relating to the C.A.S.H. Student Council, Yearbook and more. Students should accept this invitation so they can stay informed about special events and activities happening throughout the year such as Homecoming, Student Section Themes, Positive Behavior Initiatives, etc.
Homecoming Early Information:
The Homecoming game is scheduled for October 3rd at Red Raider Stadium. We will recognize the Homecoming Court and crown the 2025 Homecoming Queen at this game.
The Homecoming Dance will be Saturday, October 4th at CASH’s Max Stuber Gymnasium from 7:00pm to 10:00pm.
Students will only be eligible to attend the dance if they are enrolled in a high school program grades 9 – 12; NO Graduates may attend the dance. In order to purchase tickets all students are required to complete a registration form on the Family ID website. This registration is how we collect and maintain emergency contact information for all dance attendees. The link will be posted on the Canvas Announcement Hub, CASH website, and social media accounts. Tickets will be sold through Hometown Ticketing. Please keep an eye on the Monday Morning Messages, Canvas, and the Senior class social media accounts for more information about Homecoming week activities, and dance tickets.
The information contained in this email will be posted on our school website under “Opening of School Announcements” for your reference.
We wish all our families the best as we begin another school year. You and your child are a valued member of our school community, and we can’t wait to see our students back in our schools.
Please do not hesitate to email me at maloneyc@casdschools.org or contact our main office at 610-383-3735 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Clifford J. Maloney
Principal
2025 - 2026 Back to School Night