Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center

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Local Sixth-Grader Earns Recognition from Michelle Obama for His Philanthropic Efforts Nate Hyson, a student at Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center, has received commendations from several public officials for his philanthropic efforts.

Congratulations to our 2020 MC Dodgeball Champs - the Dominators. Awesome job by Mrs. Shaughnessy (aka O-Shaghennessey) and Mr. Cogliati! Thanks to all of our parent volunteers- lots of fun!

Congratulations to our 2020 MC Dodgeball Champs - the Dominators. Awesome job by Mrs. Shaughnessy (aka O-Shaghennessey) and Mr. Cogliati! Thanks to all of our parent volunteers- lots of fun!

*****UPDATE*****

Police have apprehended one suspect and believe the second suspect has fled the area on foot. Police believe the individual is no longer a threat to the area and have recommended that we resume normal activities at the schools. Dismissal will proceed as usual.

We are sharing these details out of an abundance of caution and to help ensure that you have the most accurate and complete information. The safety and security of our students is our number one concern and we appreciate your vigilance and support in this matter. If you have any further questions or concerns, please reach out to your child’s principal. If you have any information that may aid in the investigation, please contact Uwchlan Township Police at (610) 363-6947.

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At the request of local law enforcement, the Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center and Shamona Creek Elementary School are currently on a modified lock down due to a daytime home burglary in the area. Out of an abundance of caution, we have secured these buildings to prevent anyone from entering or exiting the building. Students are still free to move between classrooms within their building. We do not believe there is a threat to our students, and are working closely with local law enforcement.

PM kindergarten will proceed as usual. Students will be individually escorted to the building by DASD staff. Local law enforcement, the DASD chief security officer as well as a security guard will be on site as an added precaution.

We hope this situation will be resolved quickly and will provide additional information and updates as they become available.

To view our Downingtown High School graduations live, please use the following links:

June 4 - STEM Academy - https://youtu.be/zoKZoOaaRJI

June 5- DHS East - https://youtu.be/jPixkC8GHYk

June 6- DHS West - https://youtu.be/oYy62Tg89EM

Viewers in the geographic area of the school district may also watch each graduation on Comcast channel 968.

In cooperation with the Upper Uwchlan Police Department, we are sending this message to all our families. If you have any information or have seen him, please contact 911 immediately.

The Upper Uwchlan Township Police Department is attempting to locate a missing 11 year old male, 5'2, 130 lbs, with dirty blond hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a gray under armor shirt and black shorts with black shoes. He was last seen at 112 Gottier Dr last evening. There are helicopters assisting with the search. There is no safety issue for residents in the area.

Due to a serious car accident on Rt. 113 and subsequent Rt. 113 road closure, transportation may be delayed for all students throughout the district. We anticipate the delays to be more on the eastern end of the district.

Lionville Elementary School will be used this evening as a training location by the West Chester Regional Emergency Response Team. This team is composed of several local police departments who will be using the facility to practice emergency preparedness. As there will be various police vehicles and personnel involved, we wanted to advise those who might be in the area this evening, that this is only a training event and there is no emergency or cause for concern.

Parenting: Connecting in a Critical World
March 21, 2019 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
DHS West Library

Join Dr. Jennifer Benjamin, PhD, LPC, NCC, from Cornerstone Therapy and Wellness, for her presentation “Parenting: Connecting in a Critical World.” This session will explore the present-day parenting challenge of having a voice with your child. Discover with Dr. Benjamin how well intentioned parenting can blow up in your face and what sources are fueling the connection challenge. Walk away with tools to strengthen your voice as the parent.

THE DOWNINGTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

DASD will operate on a 2 hour delay tomorrow, March 4, 2019. This includes modified Kindergarten schedule. We are watching tomorrow morning’s weather forecast very closely and will reassess in the morning. If a change is needed, we will notify you again tomorrow morning.

Congratulations to Bradford Heights teacher Anne Lewis who was named DASD's representative in the Citadel Heart of Learning Teacher of the Year Award Program. Ms. Lewis, a 2nd grade teacher, is now one of the 15 Chester County finalists with the winner selected in May.