Civil-rights icon to headline free CASH program
Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian, a Freedom Rider, to speak Feb. 22
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Civil-rights icon, The Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian, will speak on Feb. 22 at CASH.
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – himself a renowned orator – reportedly called the Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian the greatest preacher he had ever heard, and now his voice is coming to Coatesville.
Rev. Vivian,...
CASD Science Fair a growing success
Eighth graders Sam Ferguson and Ani Jason stand next to their project that explores how trees outside of a house can provide shade and save money in the summer. The pair finished second in the grades 6-8 team category.
Participation and excitement expanding for schools’ science showcase
By Kyle Corrazza, Staff Writer, The Times
CALN – Have you ever wondered what color appears the most in a...
Coatesville schools revise security plans
Address safety in wake of Sandy Hook shootings; parents push for JROTC funding
By Kyle Corrazza, Staff Writer, The Times
CALN – The Coatesville Area School Board passed measures to step up security in all schools at its meeting Tuesday night. Board members said they found the actions necessary in light of last month’s Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn.
Board President J. Neil...
MLK Day celebrated with energetic service
Coatesville Area Senior High served as hub for multitude of activities
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Brielle Bullock (from left); her mother Quiana Bullock; and Will Royal entertain an audience in the CASH gymnasium with their Zumba moves.
Not everyone could match the hip-swiveling moves of 18-year-old Will Royal, who participated in a Zumba dance-exercise session at Coatesville...
3rd Annual MLK Day of Service planned
Public is invited to participate in myriad activities
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The Coatesville Area School District, the Coatesville Youth Initiative, and the Coatesville Area NAACP have organized a plethora of family-friendly activities to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
An impassioned contingent of Coatesville volunteers has been working to ensure that Martin Luther...
Coatesville students learn how to ‘bee’ successful
District hosted four spelling competitions this past week
Middle-school winners were Connor Mallon (from left), an eighth-grader from Pope John Paul II; Madison Moore, a South Brandywine eighth-grader; and Jeffrey Martin, a South Brandywine sixth-grader.
The Coatesville Area School District has been abuzz with bees this past week – the spelling variety. Four separate competitions – involving...
Coatesville district to receive Safe Schools grant
State will provide more than $10,000 for anti-violence initiatives
The Coatesville Area School District is one of two county districts that will receive more than $10,000 in state funding as part of the Safe Schools Grants, State Sen. Andy Dinniman announced Tuesday.
The Coatesville Area School District will receive $10,374, and the Downingtown Area School District will receive $13,460 to establish...
Coatesville school board OKs deal with Lincoln U.
University branch to open in former Gorden Elementary School building
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
CALN – In its meeting on Tuesday night, the Coatesville Area School Board voted unanimously to allow Lincoln University to lease the Gordon Facility (formerly Gordon Elementary School).
The agreement will also give Coatesville Area School District students, faculty, and their family members...
Friendship Elementary 2nd-graders learn spirit of giving
Teachers Emily Vogt (top row from left), Megan McConaghy, and Nadine Borton show off the blankets with some of their creators: Yair Millan-Flores (bottom, from left), Ariyanah Alford, Darla Copeland, Adrian Romero, Russell Boyle, and Hailey Helton.
Thanksgiving lesson generates blankets for Hurricane Sandy victims
A two-day Thanksgiving lesson evolved into an outreach project for Hurricane Sandy...
King’s Highway Elementary educators are honored
Maryann Schwab (from left), Danielle Smith, Janet Lane and Cynthia Kruse were recently inducted into Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.
Four women inducted into international education society
The Coatesville Area School District is pleased to announce that four staff members from the King’s Highway Elementary School were honored recently.
Maryann Schwab, Danielle Smith, Janet Lane and...
