Pickering Valley Elementary School

08/18/2026

Our staff is getting pumped up at the DASD Opening Ceremony! We can't wait to greet your students next week!

08/13/2026

We’re thrilled for this year’s main fundraiser: our Panther Fun Run! Our fundraising goal is to raise $19,000 for field trips, homeroom subsidies, and overall school enhancements to benefit our students at Pickering Valley.

Why are we excited?
✅ Easy-to-use fundraising platform
✅ Character-building program
✅ Fitness celebration event for every student!

Families will gather donations through MyBooster.com by simply sharing your student’s page with friends and family. Every share makes a difference!

Students will also enjoy 'Global Kitchen Club,' an exciting character-building adventure where they'll learn important values through recipes and activities popular around the world.

⭐ Key Dates:
💻 Sign up opens at MyBooster.com – 08/19/2026
🎉 Kickoff in school – 09/02/2026
👟 Event Day – 09/11/2026

Stay tuned for more details and follow us on social media for updates!

08/05/2026

Save these dates, DASD families! 📅

We are thrilled to welcome back all our DASD students and staff in just a few weeks! Here are some important back-to-school dates to mark on your calendar:

• August 12 Midday
Grades 6-12 teacher assignments and schedules released in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal https://bit.ly/3WFQC7g

• August 13 at Midday
Grades K-5 teacher assignments released in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal https://bit.ly/3WFQC7g

• August 17
Bus assignments emailed to families 🚌

• August 18
First Teacher Day 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫

• August 25
First Day of School for Students 🏫

School Supply Lists
Supply lists for grades K-6 are available on your school’s website under Resources > Backpack.

Looking for more important dates?
Visit the DASD district calendar for the full school year calendar and upcoming events: www.dasd.org/calendar 📅

See you soon! 👋

07/23/2026

🌟 Join the PV Family! We’re Hiring! 🌟

Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of students? 💙🐾 Pickering Valley Elementary is looking for caring, dedicated team members to join our amazing PV community!

We are currently seeking:

✨ Special Education Paraprofessional – L2
📌 JobID: 5577

✨ Instructional Support Aide
📌 JobID: 5581

Become part of a team that supports students, builds relationships, and helps every child shine! 🌟

Apply today and start making an impact at PV! 🐾

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06/03/2026

Not sure who had more fun at our end of year PBIS celebration…the staff or the students! What a fantastic afternoon playing in the sunshine!! 😎🎉🐾🎈

06/02/2026

Congratulations, Class of 2026! Once a part of our school family, always a part of our school family! So proud of all they've accomplished and can't wait to see where their next adventures take them!! 💛💙🐾😎👩‍🎓🧑‍🎓

05/27/2026

Our last batch of raffle experience winners! Thank you to our wonderful neighbors at Upper Uwchlan Township Police Department for the morning es**rt, lunch and tour! 👮🚓💙💛🐾

05/27/2026

Congrats to our last group of Panther winners for the 25-26 school year! 🐾💙🐾💛

05/26/2026

05/23/2026

Let’s try to win this for PV graduation! Find our school in the comments and hit like!

Wildflower Balloons
End Of The School Year Giveaway

Happy April, friends!

As we quickly approach the end of the school year, we can’t help but reflect on how Wildflower Balloons began🩷with the support of our amazing local schools and community. We are so grateful for each of you, and we truly love being part of your celebrations.

To say thank you, we’re so excited to bring back a special End-of-Year Giveaway,to celebrate all the hard work of your students, teachers, and families!

What’s Included:
One lucky school will win:
• A 6-ft backdrop
• A custom decal
• A 7-ft balloon display

Perfect for graduations, end-of-year celebrations, or a fun photo opportunity for families and staff!

✨ How to Enter:
• Comment your school’s name below
• Share this post and tag us
• Tag your friends, family, PTO/HSA, and school community
• Make sure you’re following Wildflower Balloons

👉 **Important:** If your school is already listed in the comments, *do not comment again*. Instead, like the existing comment—only those likes will count!

🏆 The school with the most likes on a single comment by May 25 will win!

📍 Details:
• Must be within 15 miles of Downingtown Borough for delivery
• Outside of 15 miles? A pickup party package is available
• Display can be set up indoors or outdoors
• Please confirm your school allows latex balloons before entering

This giveaway is open through mid-May, so be sure to spread the word!

We are incredibly thankful for this community and the opportunity to help you celebrate life’s special moments. Watching your schools come together is something we truly cherish, and we can’t wait to make one school’s end-of-year celebration extra special.

Good luck—we’re cheering you all on! 🎉