E-News Weekly from Dallastown Area School District

The Dallastown Area Board of School Directors recently approved a revised 2016-17 school calendar, including an Act 80 exception on Friday, September 2nd, for the Wednesday, March 15th, inclement weather day.

The last student day will remain a half day on Friday, June 2nd, with HS/MS dismissing at 10:55 a.m., IS dismissing at 11:30 a.m., and ES dismissing at 11:40 a.m.

In addition to the half day afternoon on Friday, June 2nd, all professional employees are required to work two full contractual days on Monday, June 5th, and Tuesday, June 6th.

Access: 2016-17 Year End Calendar

2017-18 District Budget

Dallastown Area School District staff and community members are invited to review and provide comment on the 2017-18 Preliminary Proposed Budget by accessing the Budget Feedback Form. All suggestions will be considered by the Finance Committee throughout the budget process.

To view the Preliminary Proposed Budget presentation, access: Budget Presentation, Preliminary Budget, and Forecasted Revenue/Expenditures.

National Title I Distinguished School Award

The Dallastown Area Board of School Directors is proud to announce that the Pennsylvania Department of Education has named Dallastown Elementary School a National Title I Distinguished School. Following application, each state selects two schools that qualify under one of the categories that includes exceptional student performance for two or more consecutive years, have worked to close the achievement gap between student groups or demonstrate excellence in serving special populations of students.

For additional information about the National Title I Distinguished School Award, the work that contributed to this recognition, and a special celebration planned for May Day, access: Dallastown Elementary School is a Title I Distinguished School

Pride, Pomp, and Circumstance

Oh, they are so proud, and the celebration is a grand display as much as the event itself as senior class parents plan a post-graduation party for our Wildcat seniors. Likewise, the Dallastown community is as much a part of a student's success; therefore, we invite our community to show their support of the Class of 2017.

Access this link to: Support our Senior Wildcats!

Dallastown Area Educational Foundation

B-I-N-G-O!

Dallastown Area Educational Foundation will host Family Bingo Night at Dallastown Area Intermediate School at 6:00 p.m., tomorrow, Saturday, April 22nd. All proceeds will benefit the foundation. The event is limited to 450 tickets; children are welcome!

To purchase tickets, access: B-I-N-G-O!

Annual Yard Sale

Spring time is always a good time to clean out your basement or garage. Dallastown Area Educational Foundation will host its 5th Annual Yard Sale on Saturday, May 20th, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in the high school parking lot. At $15 for two spaces, it's time to start spring cleaning!

For details, access: Spring Cleaning

Don't Let Your Culture Get in the Way of Experiencing Others

Experience the cultural diversity of the Dallastown community during Dallastown Area Middle School's 9th Annual Festival of Art and Culture being held Tuesday, May 9th, in the middle school cafeteria. Entertainment by ARKOSILANTE and other cultural groups are planned for 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; food and cultural booths will be available from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

This year's theme is Don't Let Your Culture Get in the Way of Experiencing Others. Begin the evening with entertainment and then sample food from over 30 countries around the world, including appetizers, main courses, and desserts from the native countries of Dallastown students.

For additional details, access: Don't Let Your Culture Get in the Way of Experiencing Others

Let's Read!

Of the nearly 2,000 York County students who participated in the 25th annual York County Literacy Council's BUCK A BOOK® Reading Program, 384 students were from the Dallastown Area School District.

Students in Kindergarten through Grade 6 collected a total of $13,771.50 to help adults learn to read. All elementary schools met or exceeded their participation goals and will receive 50 books for their libraries. Great job, students, teachers, staff, and principals!

Step to it!

Put a little spring in your step with music concerts, art and social science fairs, May Day activities, and athletics taking place throughout the Dallastown Area School District.

Events and activities can be accessed here: Put a Little Spring in My Step

School Board Schedule

Finance Committee Meeting

6:00 p.m., Monday, April 24

Administration Board Room

Capital Improvements Committee Meeting

6:00 p.m., Thursday, April 27

Administration Board Room

Calendar Reminders

HS/MS/IS/ES EARLY DISMISSAL HALF DAY IN-SERVICE

Friday, April 28

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