Every day across the Coatesville Area School District, educators and staff members are making a difference for our students, families, and schools. Now is your opportunity to help recognize them!
Nominations are open for the Chester County Champions of Education Awards, a new countywide program celebrating outstanding educators and support staff across Chester County’s 12 school districts and the Chester County Intermediate Unit.
Whether they inspire students in the classroom or work behind the scenes to help our schools thrive, we know there are many deserving individuals throughout CASD whose dedication and impact should be celebrated.
Who makes a difference in Coatesville? Nominate them today!
Nominations are open through Monday, November 30.
Learn more and submit a nomination at:
[https://www.ccchampionsofedu.org/](https://www.ccchampionsofedu.org/)
Nominations are open for the Chester County Champions of Education Awards, a new countywide program celebrating outstanding educators and support staff across Chester County’s 12 school districts and the Chester County Intermediate Unit.
Whether they inspire students in the classroom or work behind the scenes to help our schools thrive, we know there are many deserving individuals throughout CASD whose dedication and impact should be celebrated.
Who makes a difference in Coatesville? Nominate them today!
Nominations are open through Monday, November 30.
Learn more and submit a nomination at:
[https://www.ccchampionsofedu.org/](https://www.ccchampionsofedu.org/)
A HOMECOMING WEEK TRADITION RETURNS!
Get ready for one of our favorite Homecoming Week traditions — the annual Coatesville Powder Puff Football Game!
On Wednesday, October 7, at 6:00 p.m. at Coatesville Memorial Stadium, the Class of 2027 seniors will square off against the Class of 2028 juniors for bragging rights!
Tickets are $5, and stick around after the game for a bonfire to keep the Homecoming spirit going!
Goodwill donations will also be accepted to help offset the costs of the junior and senior proms — and you can pick up some Coatesville gear while supporting our students!
$1 gift — Coatesville rubber bracelet
$5 gift — Custom Coatesville keyring
$10+ gift — Both!
Come out, support our students, and help us kick off another exciting Homecoming celebration!
SENIORS vs. JUNIORS — WHO WILL TAKE HOME THE WIN?
Get ready for one of our favorite Homecoming Week traditions — the annual Coatesville Powder Puff Football Game!
On Wednesday, October 7, at 6:00 p.m. at Coatesville Memorial Stadium, the Class of 2027 seniors will square off against the Class of 2028 juniors for bragging rights!
Tickets are $5, and stick around after the game for a bonfire to keep the Homecoming spirit going!
Goodwill donations will also be accepted to help offset the costs of the junior and senior proms — and you can pick up some Coatesville gear while supporting our students!
$1 gift — Coatesville rubber bracelet
$5 gift — Custom Coatesville keyring
$10+ gift — Both!
Come out, support our students, and help us kick off another exciting Homecoming celebration!
SENIORS vs. JUNIORS — WHO WILL TAKE HOME THE WIN?
Our Girls Volleyball teams took the court against Upper Darby on Friday for a night filled with plenty of hustle, determination, and Red Raider pride!
Our JV team battled hard from start to finish, putting up a great fight before ultimately falling to Upper Darby.
Then it was Varsity’s turn, and our Lady Raiders came away with the win!
Congratulations to both teams for competing hard and representing Coatesville with pride, and a special congratulations to Varsity on a great victory!
Way to go, Lady Raiders!
Our JV team battled hard from start to finish, putting up a great fight before ultimately falling to Upper Darby.
Then it was Varsity’s turn, and our Lady Raiders came away with the win!
Congratulations to both teams for competing hard and representing Coatesville with pride, and a special congratulations to Varsity on a great victory!
Way to go, Lady Raiders!
CELEBRATING THE LEADERS OF OUR SCHOOLS!
October is National Principals Month, and the Coatesville Area School District is proud to recognize the dedicated principals who lead our schools each and every day!
Being a principal means wearing many hats — welcoming students in the morning, supporting teachers and staff, connecting with families, celebrating successes, solving challenges, and helping create school communities where every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.
Their leadership, commitment, and care help set the tone in our buildings and make a difference in the lives of our students each day.
Throughout National Principals Month, we celebrate our CASD principals and thank them for everything they do for our students, staff, families, and community.
Thank you for leading the way and helping us Build the Future for Student Success!
October is National Principals Month, and the Coatesville Area School District is proud to recognize the dedicated principals who lead our schools each and every day!
Being a principal means wearing many hats — welcoming students in the morning, supporting teachers and staff, connecting with families, celebrating successes, solving challenges, and helping create school communities where every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.
Their leadership, commitment, and care help set the tone in our buildings and make a difference in the lives of our students each day.
Throughout National Principals Month, we celebrate our CASD principals and thank them for everything they do for our students, staff, families, and community.
Thank you for leading the way and helping us Build the Future for Student Success!
THANK YOU TO THE PEOPLE WHO KEEP CASD SHINING!
Today, on National Custodian Appreciation Day, the Coatesville Area School District recognizes the dedicated custodians who work each day to keep our schools clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for our students and staff.
Much of what they do happens behind the scenes — before our students arrive, throughout the school day, and after everyone has gone home. From preparing classrooms and maintaining our buildings to responding whenever an extra hand is needed, their work plays an important role in everything we do.
To all of our CASD custodians, thank you for your hard work, dedication, and pride in our schools.
Today, we celebrate you and everything you do for our students, staff, and school community!
Today, on National Custodian Appreciation Day, the Coatesville Area School District recognizes the dedicated custodians who work each day to keep our schools clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for our students and staff.
Much of what they do happens behind the scenes — before our students arrive, throughout the school day, and after everyone has gone home. From preparing classrooms and maintaining our buildings to responding whenever an extra hand is needed, their work plays an important role in everything we do.
To all of our CASD custodians, thank you for your hard work, dedication, and pride in our schools.
Today, we celebrate you and everything you do for our students, staff, and school community!
COATESVILLE IS RED OCTOBER READY!
Our students and staff showed up today in plenty of Phillies gear and RED to support the Philadelphia Phillies as they begin their playoff run in the Wild Card Series against the Atlanta Braves!
From jerseys and hats to plenty of Phillies red, our schools were ready to cheer on the Fightins!
Two big wins — that’s all we need to move on to the next round!
Good luck, Phillies! Coatesville is cheering you on!
LET’S GO, PHILS!
Our students and staff showed up today in plenty of Phillies gear and RED to support the Philadelphia Phillies as they begin their playoff run in the Wild Card Series against the Atlanta Braves!
From jerseys and hats to plenty of Phillies red, our schools were ready to cheer on the Fightins!
Two big wins — that’s all we need to move on to the next round!
Good luck, Phillies! Coatesville is cheering you on!
LET’S GO, PHILS!
SCAM ALERT!
CASD has been made aware of phone calls falsely claiming to represent the district regarding SAT study materials.
Callers may offer a thumb drive with SAT prep materials and request a credit card number in case it is not returned.
These calls are NOT affiliated with CASD.
Please do not provide personal or financial information.
If you are unsure whether a communication is from CASD, contact your child’s school or the district directly.
CASD has been made aware of phone calls falsely claiming to represent the district regarding SAT study materials.
Callers may offer a thumb drive with SAT prep materials and request a credit card number in case it is not returned.
These calls are NOT affiliated with CASD.
Please do not provide personal or financial information.
If you are unsure whether a communication is from CASD, contact your child’s school or the district directly.
LET’S GO, PHILLIES!
It’s time to show some Phillies pride!
Students and staff are encouraged to wear your Phillies gear or wear RED to school tomorrow as we cheer on the Philadelphia Phillies as they kick off their Wild Card Series against the Atlanta Braves!
Let’s fill our schools with red and show our support!
GO PHILLIES!
It’s time to show some Phillies pride!
Students and staff are encouraged to wear your Phillies gear or wear RED to school tomorrow as we cheer on the Philadelphia Phillies as they kick off their Wild Card Series against the Atlanta Braves!
Let’s fill our schools with red and show our support!
GO PHILLIES!
THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING PTOs, PTAs, AND BOOSTER CLUBS!
Today, on National PTO/PTA Appreciation Day, the Coatesville Area School District proudly recognizes the parents, guardians, families, and volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to supporting our schools through our PTOs, PTAs, and booster clubs.
From organizing special events and activities to supporting our teachers, programs, and extracurricular opportunities, these dedicated volunteers help create memorable experiences for our students while strengthening the connection between our schools, families, and community.
Your involvement makes a difference. Thank you for your dedication, support, and commitment to our students and our schools!
Today, on National PTO/PTA Appreciation Day, the Coatesville Area School District proudly recognizes the parents, guardians, families, and volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to supporting our schools through our PTOs, PTAs, and booster clubs.
From organizing special events and activities to supporting our teachers, programs, and extracurricular opportunities, these dedicated volunteers help create memorable experiences for our students while strengthening the connection between our schools, families, and community.
Your involvement makes a difference. Thank you for your dedication, support, and commitment to our students and our schools!
MORE FROM UNDER THE FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS!
The stands were packed, the Red Raider pride was on full display, and our team delivered a 35–7 victory over Owen J. Roberts in Friday night’s home opener!
From the action on the field to the energy in the stands, it was a great night to be a Red Raider. Take a look at some more of the sights from our first Friday night at home!
And we’re ready to do it all again this week! Join us Friday, September 25, at 7:00 p.m. as the Red Raiders welcome West Chester East.
See you under the lights!
The stands were packed, the Red Raider pride was on full display, and our team delivered a 35–7 victory over Owen J. Roberts in Friday night’s home opener!
From the action on the field to the energy in the stands, it was a great night to be a Red Raider. Take a look at some more of the sights from our first Friday night at home!
And we’re ready to do it all again this week! Join us Friday, September 25, at 7:00 p.m. as the Red Raiders welcome West Chester East.
See you under the lights!
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS ARE BACK IN COATESVILLE!
There’s nothing quite like a Friday night under the lights — especially when the Red Raiders are back home!
Friday night’s 2026 home opener brought out plenty of Red Raider pride as our fans packed the stands to cheer on Coatesville against Owen J. Roberts. The evening also included a special tribute to our local military veterans and first responders, recognizing them for their service to our country and community.
And our Red Raiders gave the crowd plenty to cheer about, kicking off the home schedule with an impressive 35–7 victory!
The lights were bright, the crowd was loud, and it was great to have Friday night football back in Coatesville!
Let’s do it again this week! Join us as the Red Raiders take on West Chester East on Friday, September 25, at 7:00 p.m. We hope to see you under the lights!
There’s nothing quite like a Friday night under the lights — especially when the Red Raiders are back home!
Friday night’s 2026 home opener brought out plenty of Red Raider pride as our fans packed the stands to cheer on Coatesville against Owen J. Roberts. The evening also included a special tribute to our local military veterans and first responders, recognizing them for their service to our country and community.
And our Red Raiders gave the crowd plenty to cheer about, kicking off the home schedule with an impressive 35–7 victory!
The lights were bright, the crowd was loud, and it was great to have Friday night football back in Coatesville!
Let’s do it again this week! Join us as the Red Raiders take on West Chester East on Friday, September 25, at 7:00 p.m. We hope to see you under the lights!
To all of our families and community members who observe Yom Kippur, the Coatesville Area School District wishes you a meaningful day of reflection, peace, and renewal.
May you and your loved ones have an easy and meaningful fast. G'MAR CHATIMA TOVA
May you and your loved ones have an easy and meaningful fast. G'MAR CHATIMA TOVA
REMINDER: Tomorrow is a teacher in-service day in the Coatesville Area School District. There will be no school for students.
THE ARTS ARE ALIVE IN CASD!
From shooting and editing video in a visual arts class to crafting mosaic tiles, from bouncing a ball to discover rhythm to playing an instrument and to raising voices together in a choir, creativity can be found throughout the Coatesville Area School District!
As we celebrated Arts in Education this week, we wanted to highlight the many ways our students experience the arts every day in our schools.
Whether they are behind a camera, creating with their hands, making music, or performing together, the arts give our students opportunities to explore, express themselves, develop new skills, and discover their talents.
Take a look at some of our students in action and help us celebrate the arts in CASD!
From shooting and editing video in a visual arts class to crafting mosaic tiles, from bouncing a ball to discover rhythm to playing an instrument and to raising voices together in a choir, creativity can be found throughout the Coatesville Area School District!
As we celebrated Arts in Education this week, we wanted to highlight the many ways our students experience the arts every day in our schools.
Whether they are behind a camera, creating with their hands, making music, or performing together, the arts give our students opportunities to explore, express themselves, develop new skills, and discover their talents.
Take a look at some of our students in action and help us celebrate the arts in CASD!
The next chapter begins.
Today marks an exciting milestone for the Coatesville Area School District as we celebrate the groundbreaking for the new North Brandywine Middle School! This project represents an investment in our students, our community, and the future of education in Coatesville.
We look forward to celebrating this important moment together as we officially break ground and begin turning the vision for our new middle school into reality.
Building the Future for Student Success.
Today marks an exciting milestone for the Coatesville Area School District as we celebrate the groundbreaking for the new North Brandywine Middle School! This project represents an investment in our students, our community, and the future of education in Coatesville.
We look forward to celebrating this important moment together as we officially break ground and begin turning the vision for our new middle school into reality.
Building the Future for Student Success.
The Coatesville Area School District is proud to recognize and celebrate National Arts in Education Week, September 13–19! This week, we recognize the creativity of our students and the dedication of our arts educators while celebrating the important role that visual arts, music, theatre, dance, and media arts play in education.
Through the arts, students develop creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and confidence—skills that help them succeed in the classroom and beyond. Every Student, Every Community.
Through the arts, students develop creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and confidence—skills that help them succeed in the classroom and beyond. Every Student, Every Community.
CALLING ALL FUTURE SCIENTISTS, INNOVATORS, AND LEADERS!
Girls in grades 6–12 in the Coatesville Area School District are invited to Super Science Saturday at West Chester University on Saturday, October 3!
This FREE, one-day STEM experience gives students the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities, meet women working in STEM careers, connect with WCU student mentors, ask questions, and discover the many possibilities available in science, technology, engineering, and math.
DATE: Saturday, October 3, 2026
TIME: 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
PLACE: West Chester University, 750 S. Church St.
The cost is FREE! Lunch is PROVIDED! Round-trip transportation is INCLUDED!
Come explore, experiment, and discover where STEM could take you!
Register here or scan the QR code below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdnYAWxX8KJLnBpX_3fdI1Btb8Ej9har2k14NeargvvKPeTQ/viewform
Girls in grades 6–12 in the Coatesville Area School District are invited to Super Science Saturday at West Chester University on Saturday, October 3!
This FREE, one-day STEM experience gives students the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities, meet women working in STEM careers, connect with WCU student mentors, ask questions, and discover the many possibilities available in science, technology, engineering, and math.
DATE: Saturday, October 3, 2026
TIME: 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
PLACE: West Chester University, 750 S. Church St.
The cost is FREE! Lunch is PROVIDED! Round-trip transportation is INCLUDED!
Come explore, experiment, and discover where STEM could take you!
Register here or scan the QR code below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdnYAWxX8KJLnBpX_3fdI1Btb8Ej9har2k14NeargvvKPeTQ/viewform
Today, across our country, solemn and reverent ceremonies are being held to honor and remember those who were lost and those families, friends, and colleagues who were impacted 25 years ago on September 11, 2001.
This morning, our AFJROTC held a flag-raising ceremony and led an announcement commemorating that day and reflecting on its lasting significance.
Throughout the day, remembrance will continue across our schools and classrooms as students learn about the events of September 11 and honor the lives lost, the courage shown, and the many acts of service and sacrifice that followed.
Today, the Coatesville Area School District joins our community and our nation in remembering.
This morning, our AFJROTC held a flag-raising ceremony and led an announcement commemorating that day and reflecting on its lasting significance.
Throughout the day, remembrance will continue across our schools and classrooms as students learn about the events of September 11 and honor the lives lost, the courage shown, and the many acts of service and sacrifice that followed.
Today, the Coatesville Area School District joins our community and our nation in remembering.
YOU’VE SEEN THEM. YOU’VE HEARD THEM. NOW LET’S SUPPORT THEM!
The Red Raider Marching Band is teaming up with Casa Herrera for a special fundraiser on Thursday, September 24, from 4:00 p.m. until close!
Stop by Casa Herrera, 2755 Lincoln Highway in Thorndale, enjoy a great meal, and help support our talented Red Raider musicians. A portion of sales from the fundraiser will benefit the marching band.
Just be sure to show one of the flyers below or mention the Red Raider Marching Band fundraiser to your server so your purchase counts toward the fundraiser.
Come hungry and help us make some noise for the Red Raider Marching Band!
The Red Raider Marching Band is teaming up with Casa Herrera for a special fundraiser on Thursday, September 24, from 4:00 p.m. until close!
Stop by Casa Herrera, 2755 Lincoln Highway in Thorndale, enjoy a great meal, and help support our talented Red Raider musicians. A portion of sales from the fundraiser will benefit the marching band.
Just be sure to show one of the flyers below or mention the Red Raider Marching Band fundraiser to your server so your purchase counts toward the fundraiser.
Come hungry and help us make some noise for the Red Raider Marching Band!
REPRESENTING COATESVILLE WITH PRIDE!
This morning, Campus Principals Mr. Chenger and Mr. Maloney joined TCHS Brandywine Principal Mr. Purdy to meet with our students attending TCHS and thank them for representing our district and community with pride.
Students were encouraged to give their best each day, take full advantage of the opportunities available through their programs, and continue representing Coatesville positively. The principals also reviewed expectations and procedures for traveling to and from TCHS to help set students up for a safe and successful year.
We’re proud of our students and excited to see all they will accomplish this year!
This morning, Campus Principals Mr. Chenger and Mr. Maloney joined TCHS Brandywine Principal Mr. Purdy to meet with our students attending TCHS and thank them for representing our district and community with pride.
Students were encouraged to give their best each day, take full advantage of the opportunities available through their programs, and continue representing Coatesville positively. The principals also reviewed expectations and procedures for traveling to and from TCHS to help set students up for a safe and successful year.
We’re proud of our students and excited to see all they will accomplish this year!