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.
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!
RED RAIDERS RETURN 4!
The smiles keep coming as we share more scenes from the start of another great year in CASD!
The smiles keep coming as we share more scenes from the start of another great year in CASD!
RED RAIDERS RETURN 3!
It's great to be back, Coatesville!
It's great to be back, Coatesville!
MORE RED RAIDERS RETURN!
The smiles keep coming as we share more scenes from the start of another great year in CASD!
Our schools are once again filled with the energy, excitement, and enthusiasm of our students, and we couldn’t be happier to have them back. Here are a few more of our favorite moments as our Red Raiders settled in and got the new school year underway!
It’s great to be back, Coatesville!
The smiles keep coming as we share more scenes from the start of another great year in CASD!
Our schools are once again filled with the energy, excitement, and enthusiasm of our students, and we couldn’t be happier to have them back. Here are a few more of our favorite moments as our Red Raiders settled in and got the new school year underway!
It’s great to be back, Coatesville!
RED RAIDERS RETURN 1!
Our hearts are full because our classrooms are full again as we kicked off another great year yesterday in the Coatesville Area School District!
There’s nothing better than seeing our students back in our schools, reconnecting with friends and teachers, and getting ready for all the learning, growth, and memorable moments ahead.
Welcome back, Red Raiders! Let’s make it a great year!
Our hearts are full because our classrooms are full again as we kicked off another great year yesterday in the Coatesville Area School District!
There’s nothing better than seeing our students back in our schools, reconnecting with friends and teachers, and getting ready for all the learning, growth, and memorable moments ahead.
Welcome back, Red Raiders! Let’s make it a great year!
WELCOME BACK, COATESVILLE #6!
WELCOME BACK, COATESVILLE #5!
WELCOME BACK, COATESVILLE #4!
WELCOME BACK, COATESVILLE #3!
WELCOME BACK, COATESVILLE #2!
WELCOME BACK, COATESVILLE #1!
The first day of school is here, and we are thrilled to see our students back and ready for a wonderful year! From smiling faces to first-day outfits, here is our first batch of photos of a few of the moments that are making today so special.
And keep those first-day photos coming! Send your pictures to goodnews@casdschools.org for a chance to be featured.
Here’s to an incredible school year, Red Raiders!
The first day of school is here, and we are thrilled to see our students back and ready for a wonderful year! From smiling faces to first-day outfits, here is our first batch of photos of a few of the moments that are making today so special.
And keep those first-day photos coming! Send your pictures to goodnews@casdschools.org for a chance to be featured.
Here’s to an incredible school year, Red Raiders!
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/
At CASD, we are aware that a local cyber charter school is trying to capitalize on the fact that our Cyber Academy is changing. So, to set the record straight for our families -- the Coatesville Cyber Academy is NOT closing. We are simply transitioning to a new hosting platform through an exciting partnership with Brandywine Virtual Academy (BVA) and the Chester County Intermediate Unit.
Students enrolled in the program will remain part of the Coatesville Area School District family and will graduate with a CASD-issued diploma. Students will also continue to have the opportunity to participate in district athletics, clubs, and extracurricular activities.
Want to learn more about BVA? Join their online open house on Wednesday, May 13, from 6:00–7:00 PM. Visit bva.cciu.org to go to their website or log in at www.cciu.org/coatesville-cyber to attend the open house next week and learn more about the program, curriculum, student supports, and technology offerings.
Students enrolled in the program will remain part of the Coatesville Area School District family and will graduate with a CASD-issued diploma. Students will also continue to have the opportunity to participate in district athletics, clubs, and extracurricular activities.
Want to learn more about BVA? Join their online open house on Wednesday, May 13, from 6:00–7:00 PM. Visit bva.cciu.org to go to their website or log in at www.cciu.org/coatesville-cyber to attend the open house next week and learn more about the program, curriculum, student supports, and technology offerings.
Dear Coatesville Area School District Families,
I hope your children enjoyed today’s snow day. However, in order to allow road crews, both district and surrounding townships, to continue the cleanup from this weekend’s storm, the Coatesville Area School District will implement a Flexible Instruction Day (FID) tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Students and families are asked to observe the FID schedules outlined below to ensure learning continues as planned.
Elementary (Grades K-5): https://coatesvillesd-my.sharepoint.com/personal/davisb_casdschools_org/_layouts/15/onedrive.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fdavisb%5Fcasdschools%5Forg%2FDocuments%2FCASD%20FID%20Expectations%20and%20Schedules%5FElementary%2Epdf&parent=%2Fpersonal%2Fdavisb%5Fcasdschools%5Forg%2FDocuments&ga=1
Secondary (Grades 6-12): https://coatesvillesd-my.sharepoint.com/personal/davisb_casdschools_org/_layouts/15/onedrive.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fdavisb%5Fcasdschools%5Forg%2FDocuments%2FCASD%20FID%20Expectations%20and%20Schedule%5FSecondary%2Epdf&parent=%2Fpersonal%2Fdavisb%5Fcasdschools%5Forg%2FDocuments&ga=1
If students experience Wi-Fi connectivity issues or power outages that prevent them from logging into their classes, they will be required to complete the assigned work prior to returning to school so they are not marked with an unexcused absence for the day.
The safety of our students, families, and staff remains our top priority. Please use caution if traveling and continue to monitor district communications for any additional updates.
Please be safe, and don’t forget to submit your fun snow day pictures to goodnews@casdschools.org
Sincerely,
Anthony P. Rybarczyk, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
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Estimadas familias del Distrito Escolar del Área de Coatesville:
Espero que sus hijos hayan disfrutado el día de nieve de hoy. Sin embargo, para permitir que las cuadrillas de mantenimiento de carreteras, tanto del distrito como de los municipios cercanos, continúen con las labores de limpieza tras la tormenta de este fin de semana, el Distrito Escolar del Área de Coatesville implementará un Día de Instrucción Flexible (FID, por sus siglas en inglés) mañana, martes 27 de enero de 2026.
Se solicita a los estudiantes y a las familias que sigan los horarios de FID que se detallan a continuación para garantizar que el aprendizaje continúe según lo planificado.
Primaria (grados K–5): https://coatesvillesd-my.sharepoint.com/personal/davisb_casdschools_org/_layouts/15/onedrive.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fdavisb%5Fcasdschools%5Forg%2FDocuments%2FCASD%20FID%20Expectations%20and%20Schedules%5FElementary%2Epdf&parent=%2Fpersonal%2Fdavisb%5Fcasdschools%5Forg%2FDocuments&ga=1
Secundaria (grados 6–12): https://coatesvillesd-my.sharepoint.com/personal/davisb_casdschools_org/_layouts/15/onedrive.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fdavisb%5Fcasdschools%5Forg%2FDocuments%2FCASD%20FID%20Expectations%20and%20Schedule%5FSecondary%2Epdf&parent=%2Fpersonal%2Fdavisb%5Fcasdschools%5Forg%2FDocuments&ga=1
Si los estudiantes experimentan problemas de conectividad Wi-Fi o cortes de energía que les impidan iniciar sesión en sus clases, deberán completar el trabajo asignado antes de regresar a la escuela para que no se les marque una ausencia injustificada ese día.
La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes, familias y personal sigue siendo nuestra máxima prioridad. Por favor, tenga precaución si necesita viajar y continúe monitoreando las comunicaciones del distrito para cualquier actualización adicional.
Por favor, manténganse seguros y no olviden enviar sus divertidas fotos del día de nieve a goodnews@casdschools.org.
Atentamente,
Anthony P. Rybarczyk, Ed.D.
Superintendente de Escuelas
I hope your children enjoyed today’s snow day. However, in order to allow road crews, both district and surrounding townships, to continue the cleanup from this weekend’s storm, the Coatesville Area School District will implement a Flexible Instruction Day (FID) tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Students and families are asked to observe the FID schedules outlined below to ensure learning continues as planned.
Elementary (Grades K-5): https://coatesvillesd-my.sharepoint.com/personal/davisb_casdschools_org/_layouts/15/onedrive.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fdavisb%5Fcasdschools%5Forg%2FDocuments%2FCASD%20FID%20Expectations%20and%20Schedules%5FElementary%2Epdf&parent=%2Fpersonal%2Fdavisb%5Fcasdschools%5Forg%2FDocuments&ga=1
Secondary (Grades 6-12): https://coatesvillesd-my.sharepoint.com/personal/davisb_casdschools_org/_layouts/15/onedrive.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fdavisb%5Fcasdschools%5Forg%2FDocuments%2FCASD%20FID%20Expectations%20and%20Schedule%5FSecondary%2Epdf&parent=%2Fpersonal%2Fdavisb%5Fcasdschools%5Forg%2FDocuments&ga=1
If students experience Wi-Fi connectivity issues or power outages that prevent them from logging into their classes, they will be required to complete the assigned work prior to returning to school so they are not marked with an unexcused absence for the day.
The safety of our students, families, and staff remains our top priority. Please use caution if traveling and continue to monitor district communications for any additional updates.
Please be safe, and don’t forget to submit your fun snow day pictures to goodnews@casdschools.org
Sincerely,
Anthony P. Rybarczyk, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
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Estimadas familias del Distrito Escolar del Área de Coatesville:
Espero que sus hijos hayan disfrutado el día de nieve de hoy. Sin embargo, para permitir que las cuadrillas de mantenimiento de carreteras, tanto del distrito como de los municipios cercanos, continúen con las labores de limpieza tras la tormenta de este fin de semana, el Distrito Escolar del Área de Coatesville implementará un Día de Instrucción Flexible (FID, por sus siglas en inglés) mañana, martes 27 de enero de 2026.
Se solicita a los estudiantes y a las familias que sigan los horarios de FID que se detallan a continuación para garantizar que el aprendizaje continúe según lo planificado.
Primaria (grados K–5): https://coatesvillesd-my.sharepoint.com/personal/davisb_casdschools_org/_layouts/15/onedrive.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fdavisb%5Fcasdschools%5Forg%2FDocuments%2FCASD%20FID%20Expectations%20and%20Schedules%5FElementary%2Epdf&parent=%2Fpersonal%2Fdavisb%5Fcasdschools%5Forg%2FDocuments&ga=1
Secundaria (grados 6–12): https://coatesvillesd-my.sharepoint.com/personal/davisb_casdschools_org/_layouts/15/onedrive.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fdavisb%5Fcasdschools%5Forg%2FDocuments%2FCASD%20FID%20Expectations%20and%20Schedule%5FSecondary%2Epdf&parent=%2Fpersonal%2Fdavisb%5Fcasdschools%5Forg%2FDocuments&ga=1
Si los estudiantes experimentan problemas de conectividad Wi-Fi o cortes de energía que les impidan iniciar sesión en sus clases, deberán completar el trabajo asignado antes de regresar a la escuela para que no se les marque una ausencia injustificada ese día.
La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes, familias y personal sigue siendo nuestra máxima prioridad. Por favor, tenga precaución si necesita viajar y continúe monitoreando las comunicaciones del distrito para cualquier actualización adicional.
Por favor, manténganse seguros y no olviden enviar sus divertidas fotos del día de nieve a goodnews@casdschools.org.
Atentamente,
Anthony P. Rybarczyk, Ed.D.
Superintendente de Escuelas
Snow Day Fun Alert!
Our families know how to do snow days right!
Did your child go sledding, build a snow fort, hit the slopes, or learn how to ice skate? We’d love to see how they enjoyed their day off!
Send your snow-day photos to goodnews@casdschools.org and help us showcase our community’s winter fun on social media.
Our families know how to do snow days right!
Did your child go sledding, build a snow fort, hit the slopes, or learn how to ice skate? We’d love to see how they enjoyed their day off!
Send your snow-day photos to goodnews@casdschools.org and help us showcase our community’s winter fun on social media.
