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Upcoming Events
January 13, 2016
School Board Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
January 14, 2016
Substitute Teacher Job Fair, 4 - 7 at the CCIU. Click here for more information
January 25, 2016
End of Marking Period
January 26, 2016
Springton Manor Science Fair at 7:00 p.m.
January 27, 2016
DASD String Showcase at the DHS East Auditorium
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Congratulations!
Congratulations to the DHS West Band for winning their division in the Marching Band Field Compeititon as part of the Taxslayer Bowl in Jacksonville Florida on January 3, 2016.
Congratulations to DHS West basketball player Ryan Betley for scoring his 1000th career point.
Congratulations to DHS West basketball player Josh Ritter for scoring his 1000th career point in basketball.
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FROM SUPERINTENDENT MUSSOLINE
Every January, I have the opportunity to say thank you to the nine community members who work diligently as School Board Directors. January is designated National School Board Recognition Month by both The Pennsylvania School Board's Association and the National School Boards Association. Elected to four year terms, these nine folks bring a wide variety of talent and expertise to the table, as they help us chart our educational course for the future.
School directors volunteer, on average, 20 to 30 hours a month to help run the schools in our community. The school board makes difficult decisions for the betterment of our students, teachers and the general community they serve. They vote on multi-million dollar budgets, hire staff, select textbooks, review bus schedules and curriculum, to name a few.
Thank you to President Colleen Cranney, Vice President Carl Croft, Barbara Albright, Jane Bertone, David Kring, Jaime Mehler, Ted Rauth, Suzanne Simonelli and Robert Yorcyzk for time, effort, and dedication to public education's advancement.
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"Dressed" for a cause
DHS West Assistant Principal Ilana Shipe participated in the national "Dressember" movement and wore the same dress to school from December 1st to January 4th. She did so to bring attention to one of her favorite causes - the International Justice Mission. The International Justice Mission is a nonprofit that rescues victims of trafficking, slavery and violent oppression.
Mrs. Shipe helped raised over $6200 from her colleagues and community members for this great cause.
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"The Experience" After School Program
Registration has begun for the February/March session of 'The Experience'. These afterschool programs have been praised by both parents and children for their fun and informative programs that introduce science and technology to students. For more information, click here.
The Shamona Creek community raised $1,024.14. for the Amputee Coalition work at the Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp. Keeping all students healthy, happy and confident enables them to learn and reach their maximum potential. We look forward to the day the Mrs. Adams' grandson, Caden, will get to benefit from the work they do!
Kindergarten Registration for 2016/2017 School Year - Kindergarten Registration for children who will be 5 years old on, or before, September 1, 2016 will take place the week of February 29, 2016. Parents may now begin calling the school assigned to their home for a registration appointment  For more information, click here.
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Learning business skills at QVC
DHS East Teachers Khristina Hunt and Heather Mailliard recently took 45 students to tour QVC Studio. Students were personally introduced to the industry leader in retail/cable marketing. Students experienced firsthand the process and procedure that makes QVC a world class company.
Grant received for Marsh Creek study
Downingtown West's AP Environmental Science (APES) Class received a $700 Grant from Scholarship America to be used to conduct a water quality study on Marsh Creek Lake. Students will conduct most tests and measurements by boat. This study will incorporate physics, chemistry and biology.
STEM Alumni recognized with IB Diplomas
On December 23rd, 138 recipients from the classes of 2014 and 2015 returned to the STEM Academy to be recognized for the achieving the IB Diploma while students at STEM. Each student's name was called as they walked across the stage in front of a packed auditorium to receive this recognition from Mr. Campbell.
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