
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!


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!


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/
If your child is registered for Kindergarten in the Coatesville Area School District this fall, don't miss the last two Kindergarten Screening dates of the summer!
Monday, August 10 & Tuesday, August 11
Kindergarten Screenings are an important step in helping our teachers get to know your child and prepare for a successful start to their educational journey.
If you haven't scheduled your child's screening yet, there's still time!
We can't wait to welcome our newest Red Raiders this fall!


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

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.


The Rainbow PTO is excited to host our very first VIP Valentine Dance, inviting each of our Wildcats and a special adult for an unforgettable evening together!
When: Thursday, February 12th from 6-8 p.m.
Where: Rainbow Elementary Gymnasium
Cost: $7 per couple (purchase tickets here: https://out.smore.com/e/gjxy2n/Vi9yt2?__$u__)
Enjoy music with a DJ, capture memories with a photographer, and treat your VIP to flowers or concessions. Tickets and volunteer sign-ups are easy - just scan the QR codes on the flyer! We hope you'll join us for this very special night!
VIP Valentine Dance – Frequently Asked Questions
➡️What is the VIP Valentine Dance?
The VIP Valentine Dance is a special evening for Wildcats to enjoy a fun, festive night with a very important adult in their life. Expect music, dancing, sweet treats, photo ops, and lots of memories made together!
➡️Who can attend as a VIP?
VIPs must be 18 years of age or older. A VIP can be a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, family friend, or another special adult chosen by the Wildcat.
➡️Is this a drop-off event?
No. This is not a drop-and-go event.
VIPs must remain with their Wildcat for the entire evening to ensure a safe, enjoyable experience for everyone.
➡️Can one VIP attend with more than one Wildcat?
Yes! One VIP is welcome to attend with multiple Wildcats from the same family.
➡️What time does the dance start and end?
The event is from 6-8 pm. Please arrive on time so you and your Wildcat can enjoy the full experience together.
➡️What should we wear?
Dress to impress—whatever that means to you! Fancy, festive, or fun attire is all welcome. Comfort is encouraged for dancing the night away 💃🕺
➡️Will there be food or refreshments?
Light refreshments and treats will be available during the event.
➡️Will there be photos?
Yes! There will be opportunities for photos by a professional photographer so you can capture the special moments from the evening.
➡️How do we purchase tickets?
Tickets can be purchased using the QR code provided on the event flyer.
➡️Who can I contact with questions?
If you have additional questions, please reach out to the PTO on Facebook or at rainbowpto22@gmail.com.
We can’t wait to celebrate love, laughter, and special connections at the VIP Valentine Dance!

Huge thank you to these incredible ladies who are volunteering their time this week to help our Holiday Shoppe run smoothly. Proof that PTO magic has no age limit - just a big heart and a willingness to help!

Way to go, Wildcats!
3rd Grade Winners: 1st, Le'Asia Alston; 2nd, Aurora Parker; 3rd, Elias Salgado
4th Grade Winners: 1st, Julian Salce; 2nd, William Keen; 3rd, Landen Lindecamp
5th Grade Winners: 1st, Londyn Gutierrez-Lewis; 2nd, Leah Allen; 3rd, Mallory Ebling



We are thrilled to share the exciting news that Mr. K has been approved by our School Board as the new Principal of Rainbow Elementary!
Mr. K has already shown incredible dedication, leadership, and heart within our school community, and we couldn't be more excited to see him *officially* step into this role. We know Rainbow will continue to shine brightly under his guidance!
Please join us in congratulating Mr. K on this well-deserved achievement!
Join us for a fun evening of ice skating! Tickets include 1.5 hours of ice skating and ice skate rental.
Snack Cafe will be open during event serving food for puchase with cash/card/Apple Pay.
Tickets can be purchased at https://ticketscandy.com/e/2026-wildcats-on-ice-13696

Miss Bay’s 1st graders and Mrs. Guyer’s 4th graders kicked off Thanksgiving with the sweetest little feast together!
The festivities continued when all of our 1st grade Wildcats brought the energy with the most adorable Thanksgiving Day Parade. 🍂🤎🎉
Big vibes, tiny turkeys.
🖤❤️🐾










Check out Mr. K and Mrs. Elicker standing proudly in front of Rainbow’s newly installed STEM Room wrap! 🤩 This vibrant new look is part of the PECO and Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation STEM Center Grant that Rainbow was awarded — an incredible opportunity that will continue to elevate hands-on learning and innovation for all of our students.
We are so grateful for this partnership and can’t wait to see our Wildcats explore, create, and dream big in this amazing space! 🚀🔬⚙️

We are so grateful to Mrs. Holden and her talented 5th grade art students for creating the beautiful handmade ornaments that will adorn the Rainbow Elementary Christmas tree at the historic Hibernia Mansion during this year’s Sights and Sounds of Christmas event!
Their creativity and hard work will shine all weekend long at one of our community’s most magical holiday traditions. 🌟
📅 Event Times:
• Friday & Saturday, December 5–6: 5:30–8:00 PM
• Sunday, December 6: 2:00–4:00 PM
If you stop by the mansion, be sure to look for the Rainbow tree and admire the incredible artwork our students proudly contributed. 🖤❤️🐾🎨
Thank you, artists, for helping make the season a little brighter! 🎁✨

These Wildcats were recognized by Mr. K for truly epitomizing what it means to be a Wildcat — always being responsible, respectful, and safe.
We are so proud of their hard work, leadership, and positive example throughout the month of October. Keep shining, Wildcats!

(Strengthening Positivity and Reinforcing Kindness)
The Spark Club is part of The Happiness Project, founded in 2011 with a mission to help students grow as leaders while making their world a kinder place. Through meaningful acts of service and daily kindness, students learn how small actions can make a big impact.
At Rainbow Elementary, our Spark Club members will spread positivity throughout the school and the community. Their goal is to build stronger connections, support those around them, and develop the leadership skills that help them become caring, engaged community members.
Together, we can brighten our school, lift others up, and spark kindness everywhere!



Kindergarten registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open!
We’re thrilled to welcome the Class of 2039 and look forward to partnering with families as we begin this important step in your child’s education.
At Coatesville, we’re proud to offer more than strong academics — we provide caring teachers, innovative programs, and a community where every child can learn, grow, and succeed.
You can complete registration online by by clicking one of the links below:
English: https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=44989&culture=en
Spanish: https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=44989&culture=es
In addition to basic information about your child, please be prepared to upload copies of the following documents:
Birth Certificate
Immunization Records
Proof of Residency
If you have questions or need assistance, please call our Central Registration Office at 610-466-2400.
We can’t wait to meet our newest Red Raiders — and we look forward to welcoming your family to the Coatesville Area School District!


The Safeties delivered donations of food and supplies and were thanked with lots of puppy cuddles! Thank you, LaMancha Animal Rescue, for having them!
Mr. K showed up in spooktacular style, our gym teachers laced up as a perfect pair of sneakers, and our students and staff brought all the creativity and fun with their amazing costumes!
From giggles in the hallways to festive fun all around, it was a frightfully good time at Rainbow!
We hope all of our Wildcats had a safe and happy Halloween!




October 27-31, 2025
Red Ribbon Week is a national campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of drugs and to encourage students to make positive, healthy choices. This year's theme is: "Life is a Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free!"
Let's show our school spirit all week long!
Monday, 10/27: Put a cap on drugs - wear a hat!
Tuesday, 10/28: Education is Key to Being Drug Free - wear school spirit gear and colors!
Wednesday, 10/29: Sock it to Drugs - wear crazy socks!
Thursday, 10/30: Peace Out to Drugs - wear tie dye!
Friday, 10/31: Say Boo to Drugs! - wear your Halloween costume!
(Please make sure costumes are school-appropriate - no gore, weapons, capes, hoods, or full face coverings.)
Let's stand together and show that at Rainbow, we make safe and healthy choices every day!