CASD to improve security systems and discipline policies
District takes multi-faceted approach to prevent violence in light of Sandy Hook
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
CALN – The Coatesville Area School District Board of Education passed multiple motions to improve the safety in schools at their meeting Tuesday night.
Actions taken include updated security systems and new discipline policies. The board believes that such actions are necessary...
Annual CASD art show draws hundreds of fans
District expressed thanks to talented creators – and public who supported them
“Someone is Watching” was an entry by Madison DiSalva, a ninth-grader.
The Coatesville Area School District – especially the Art Department faculty – is celebrating the success of the 10th Annual CASD Art Show last weekend at the downtown Coatesville Cultural Society galleries.
No awards were given...
Recycle books to benefit elementary school
Organizers of annual Reeceville fund-raiser seeking to jumpstart donations
The Reeceville Elementary School PTA is hoping residents will start to set aside donations for its 10th Annual Used Book Sale, which will be held in October.
Tempted to go to the Chester County Library’s spring sale this weekend in Exton but worried that you have room on your book shelves? Reeceville Elementary has a solution:...
2 students recognized at tri-state science fair
Coatesville 9th-graders cited for work in math, botany
Katie Ernst (left) and Ian Applebaum were recognized for their research at the Delaware Valley Science Fair.
Katie Ernst was a first-place winner in the 9th-grade mathematics category for her project entitled “Hydroharmonics: Is There Math Behind the Music?” She also received an award from the Leonardo DaVinci Society.
Ian Applebaum received...
College course offerings to expand in Coatesville
Partnership with Harcum College adds Law and Justice major
Classes through a partnership with Harcum College are held at Graystone Mansion in Coatesville.
What will it cost NOT to go to college? That’s the question being posed by Life Transforming Ministries, which has partnered with Harcum College and the Institute for Leadership Education, Advancement and Development, Inc., to expand its offerings...
Middle schools to require uniforms for 2013-14
Board votes in favor of uniforms for middle school students starting next year
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
The school board approved $2.3 million of renovation to South Brandywine Tuesday. The maintenance will update the school as North is being replaced.
CALN – Uniforms will be incorporated into the Coatesville Area School District’s middle schools next year, as voted on by the...
Coatesville students share educational insight
Four CASH seniors participate in state Senate hearing in Downingtown
Updated at 3 p.m. to add reaction from state Sen. Andy Dinniman
CASH seniors (from left) Henok Abraham, Hunter Mountain, Lake Greene and Taylor Chesnet participated in a state Senate committee hearing on education Thursday in Downingtown.
Four Coatesville Area Senior High School seniors participated in a hearing on Thursday hosted...
Hearing to solicit student input on education
Lawmakers seek perspective from those directly affected by policy decisions
State Sen. Andy Dinniman said the Senate Education Committee wants to hear students’ views on their schools.,
Local students will provide feedback about their experiences in public and nonpublic schools at a hearing this week in Downingtown.
State Sen. Andy Dinniman announced that the Senate Education Committee would...
Phillie Phanatic deftly spreads reading fever
Students at Friendship Elementary earn visit from high-energy mascot
The Phillie Phanatic demonstrates some of his dance moves during an assembly at Friendship Elementary School.
Friendship Coatesville elementary students recently learned the value of being reading fanatics: a visit from the Philadelphia Phillies’ beloved, green, furry mascot.
Thanks to the efforts of student’s in Kimberly Stracinski’s...
Lesson in thrift, nutrition benefits Food Bank
Students learn to stretch their dollars while assisting needy
Participants in the third Food Check-Out, sponsored by the Chester Delaware County Farm Bureau, get recognition from County Commissioners Ryan Costello (left), Kathi Cozzone (third from right), and Terence Farrell (right). Susan Rzucidlo, who organized the project, is second from right.
The Life Skills Advanced Placement class at...
