Thrive & Hea.c

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sundown on Monday, September 22, and ends at sundown on Wednesday, September 24. We wish all who are celebrating a joyful and sweet new year. Shanah tovah um’tukah! 🍎🍯✨

The holiest day on the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur, begins on the evening of Wednesday, October 1, and ends on the evening of Thursday, October 2. We wish all who observe this day a peaceful and meaningful holiday. ✨

Mark Your Calendar! 📅

Breaking the Burnout Cycle 🗣💻
Tuesday, October 28 📅
3:45 PM 🕒
Virtual (Google Meet) 📍

Join professional speaker and mental health advocate Scott Prendergast for practical strategies to manage burnout in fast-paced, high-demand environments.

Ever wonder how the DASD school calendar is created? 📅 🕵

Each year, we work to balance student learning, staff needs, and community priorities. Staff and families of current students are receiving an email this evening with details on how to share feedback through our annual calendar survey.

This year, we’re exploring a few possible changes, including consideration of a full week off for spring break and possibly taking off the Friday before Labor Day.

Happy Diwali! 🪔✨ We wish all who are celebrating a festival filled with light, laughter, and happiness. May this Diwali bring joy, success, and good fortune!

All DASD schools and offices are closed today, Monday, October 20, in observance of the holiday. Classes resume Tuesday, October 21.

Downingtown Area School District has many initiatives to combat bullying and promote kindness and belonging across our student body. In honor of October, National Bullying Prevention Month and LGBTQ+ History Month, we’re highlighting some of the ways our district supports students in building a positive and welcoming school community. 🫶

O Caráter É Uma Música Que Une Os Melhores Sentimentos Entre Acordes De Poesia Pelos Eternos Saraus Da Vida!