Dallastown Area School District

This week, students at Ore Valley collected their loose change at home to break the Penny Wars record. More than $5900 was raised in support of student scholarships. Way to go, Wildcats!!!! #DASDCares #DASDFamily

Lindsey Wolfe and Paula Sunday Receive Educator of the Year Award from the York Area Down Syndrome Association. Congratulations Miss Wolfe and Mrs. Sunday! https://www.dallastown.net//d_a_h_s_staff_receive_educator

Through Zoom rehearsals and smaller in-person rehearsals, Dallastown Area Middle School and High School musicals will be held virtually showcasing our talented students. DAMS presents: "Freaky Friday" on 2/25-2/28 and 3/4-3/7 Tickets available here https://bit.ly/3dFQrns... DAHS presents: "Beauty and the Beast" on 4/8-4/11 and 4/15-4/18 "Frozen, Jr." on 4/29-5/1 and 5/6-5/9 #DASD

Tonight we celebrated the Class of 2021 Homecoming Court. Congratulations to Myra Striebig and Nigel Powell! #DASDClassof2021 #DASDFamily

UPDATE - DASD will be closed on Friday, February 19 for an inclement weather day. There will be no instruction for in-person or Wildcat Remote Learning students. There will be no remote meal pick up.

All DASD schools will operate on a 2-hour delay, tomorrow, Friday, February 19. This includes in-person and Wildcat Remote Learning students. Remote Learning Meal pick up will be held from 1:15 - 1:45 p.m. at the three existing locations.

Due to the forecasted inclement weather, tomorrow, Thursday, February 18 will be a Wildcat Remote Learning Day for all students and staff. All evening activities and events have been cancelled and there will be no remote learning meal pick up.

Congratulations to our Dallastown Wildcat Senior Student Athletes who signed their letters of intent to play collegiately after graduation. Way to go Wildcats! #DASDFamily #WildcatProud

7th grade students in Mrs. Mattiko's class learned this week about bartering in Ancient Mesopotamia with both students in the classroom and Wildcat Remote Learning classmates.

An Update from DASD Regarding Quarantine Protocols: Dear Dallastown Families, On Friday, the PA Department of Health (PADoH) updated the quarantine guidance for individuals exposed to COVID-19 to align with the new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ... Today, Dallastown Area School District reviewed and assessed the potential impact of the latest guidance. Although the District has made extensive efforts to meet the social distancing requirements, it is not guaranteed at all times throughout the student day, therefore shortened quarantine periods as outlined by the latest PADoH release will not be applicable to our Health and Safety Protocols. As a result, the District will maintain the previous protocols for isolation and quarantine due to positive cases and/or exposure of close contacts. Health care providers and/or PADoH notes will be reviewed by school nurses, however quarantine dates will continue to align with district quarantine protocols. By following the DASD quarantine protocols outlined below, the District is able to continue to support the efforts to offer in-person instruction for as long as possible and to reduce the potential for school community transmission. As a reminder, here are the DASD Quarantine Protocols: Individuals who test positive for COVID-19, will isolate for a period of 10 days from the first date of symptoms. An individual who is identified as a close contact through a contact tracing investigation should quarantine for 14 days based on the last date of exposure to the positive case. Please note that household quarantines can last for a period of up to 24 days. We continue to encourage our community to be extra cautious during the holiday season. In the event that your child or a member of your household develops symptoms found on the DASD Daily Symptom Screening Tool, please contact your child’s building nurse(s). Thank you for your continued support and for doing your part to keep your family, friends, and fellow community members safe and healthy.

The PA Department of Health has aligned its quarantine guidance for people exposed to COVID-19 with the new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced earlier this week that provides an option for a 10-day quarantine without testing or a seven-day quarantine with a negative test on or after day-five of quarantine. The district is assessing the impact of this change and will update DASD families if / when district protocols are altered.

Congratulations to Dallastown Elementary First Grader, Zakye! Zakye was selected as Artsonia's PreK-3rd "Artist of the Week" for October 25-31st. Great Job Zakye!

Last week, Jess Keating, author of "BUNBUN & BONBON", virtually visited Dallastown Elementary students to talk about her newly published Scholastic book.

The Dallastown Wildcat Marching Band took the field tonight to premiere "OzMosis." Watch the full performance on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2HsNXLc

Today, Dr. Doll, Superintendent, emailed parents with an update on the District's plan to submit an Attestation Form in order to remain open for in-person learning. Please read his update which is also available on our website https://rb.gy/hj5cos

Attention DAHS/DAMS Families: This morning, a fire alarm was triggered by a science lab experiment at Dallastown Area High School. Students and staff were evacuated as a precaution. The building has been cleared and all students, teachers, and staff have returned to the building.

York Township 3rd Graders are learning about the Build Process in STEAM class this week. Mrs. DiPiano read the story of Fallingwater, a house that is build over a waterfall, and the students completed the planning phase. Over the next two weeks, these students will construct their plan using various items. We can't wait to see their completed projects! #DASDFamily #DASDSTEAM

#tbt to DASD's Secondary Campus in 1959. Dallastown Area High School relocated from South Charles Street (now Dallastown Elementary) to its current location at 700 New School Lane. Highlights of this project included a separate Junior High and Senior High area, auditorium, cafeteria, gymnasium, and outdoor athletic fields including the same concrete bleachers that stand today - almost 61 years later. #DASDHistory

Dallastown Area School District is currently seeking candidates for various positions within the District. Click here to view the openings: https://bit.ly/34R0jog

Today, Dallastown Elementary was presented with a certificate from Senator Pat Toomey's office, celebrating their designation as a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School. #DASDFamily #WildcatProud

DASD Families: Please check your email for a schedule change to the secondary schedule. Beginning the week of October 19, the secondary campus will transition to Remote Wednesdays. Click here to read the message from Dr. Doll: https://sites.google.com/dallast/dasdcovid19/communications

SCHEDULE CHANGES due to closure of Dover High School. 10/6: Boys Soccer rescheduled to 10/14 Girls Soccer rescheduled to 10/14... 10/7: 9th Grade Football- Cancelled 8th Grade Football - As Scheduled 10/8: Junior High Field Hockey rescheduled to 10/20 10/9: Varsity Football - Cancelled 10/10: JV Football - Cancelled. The V/JV Girls Soccer Senior Night that was scheduled for 10/6, will now be honored at the 10/8 contest vs. Spring Grove. Game times will now be 5:30p/7:00p. The Band/Cheer/Football Senior Night that was scheduled for 10/9, will now be honored at the 10/30 contest vs. Red Lion.

Second graders at Leaders Heights Elementary spent some time last week as community planners. Their task was to design a park for the entire community to use. #DASDFamily #WildcatProud

Here are some photos from last night' Varsity football game. Way to go Wildcats!