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Dallastown's Distinguished Young Women
Ten of the 30 participants for the 2017 Distinguished Young Women of York County scholarship program are Dallastown Area High School juniors, including: Danielle Schoeppner, Emma Stoolmaker, Hannah Langmead, Isabelle Myers, Megan White, Neeharika Nallapati, Rachel Rehmeyer, Sara Preller, Sarah Linthicum, and Sydney Phillips. We are proud of all of you.
The program will be held tomorrow, Saturday, May 6th, at 7:00 p.m. at Central York High School.
Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of Northeastern School District student, Abigail Osborn.
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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
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Keystone Exams
Annual
Keystone Exams for Algebra I, Literature, and Biology will be administered Monday, May 15th, through Tuesday, May 23rd, with make-up testing until Friday, May 26th.
A few points to note:
- All students must complete a Keystone Exam in each subject area.
- The performance level (Advanced, Proficient, Basic or Below Basic) of each exam will be printed on the student's high school transcript.
- Students graduating in the year 2019 and beyond must score Proficient or Advanced in all subject areas.
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Dallastown Area Educational Foundation
ANNUAL YARD SAL
E/DRIVE ONE 4UR SCHOOL
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!
After shopping or selling your wares, stop by the on-campus Apple Ford canopy to
Drive One 4UR School. The dealership will donate $20 to the foundation for every participating licensed driver testing out a new car.
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Dallastown's Got Talen
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The Dallastown Performing Arts Club (DPAC) invites the community to its annual talent show being held 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 26th, in the Dallastown Area High School auditorium.
This one-night-only performance will feature a wide variety of acts from students and staff of the Dallastown secondary campus. General admission seating is available at the door for $3.00. Proceeds benefit the annual DPAC scholarship and charitable interests of the International Thespian Society, Dallastown Chapter.
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The Countdown is On...
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19 more days until graduation for the
Dallastown Area High School Class of 2017 on Friday, June 2nd, followed by a Senior Class Party, the purpose of which is to provide a safe, fun, accident/alcohol/drug-free night for Dallastown graduating students. Consider a donation of time and support to this meaningful tradition.
Parent chaperones for the event are needed. To sign up, access:
I'm a Dallastown Parent Who Will Chaperone the Senior Class Party
Funds are raised entirely from the families and Dallastown community. The Parent Committee is short $2,000 to meet its $15,000 goal and is asking for help to ensure an enjoyable night of celebration. To donate, access:
A Safe Graduation Celebration for DAHS Class of 2017
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They're Arguably Terrific!
The Dallastown Area High School Forensics Team members debated their way across the nation, performing well at various invitational tournaments at the local, regional, and state levels.
Recently, the team won first place overall at the Pennsylvania High School Speech League (PHSSL) District Competition, with two students advancing to semifinals in statewide competition.
On the national level, two students were selected for regional representation in the World Schools Debate Competition, and 11 students qualified for the Grand National Tournament, which will take place the end of May in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Celebrating A Year Without Hate
FROM THE NO PLACE FOR HATEĀ® COMMITTEE
Celebrating diversity, promoting respect for differences, and challenging bias and/or bullying are the three key themes for
No Place for HateĀ®.
Students and staff members hosted projects and activities throughout the year including celebrating
International Peace Day, Unity Day, family traditions and holidays of diverse cultures,
No Name-Calling Week, Black History Month, Women's History Month, and biographies of those who have overcome obstacles.
As a district, we have so much to celebrate and are grateful for the continuing growth and inclusion of families of diverse backgrounds to our school community. In a world with so many challenges, we stress that every individual possesses talents and gifts that make a difference every day in our world.
Dallastown Area School District is no place for hate!
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School Board Schedule
Community Outreach Committee Meeting-CANCELLED
5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., Monday, May 8
Administration Board Room
Finance Committee Meeting
6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Monday, May 8
Administration Board Room
Board Meeting
(Retiree Recognition/Approval of 2017-18 Final Budget)
7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 11
HS Theater Room
Board Meeting
7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 18
HS Theater Room
Board Workshop: Team of 10 Retreat
5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Monday, May 22
Administration Board Room
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Calendar Reminders
IS/ES NO SCHOOL/PARENT-TEACHER
PORTFOLIO
CONFERENCES
HS/MS IN SESSION
Monday, May 8
KEYSTONE EXAMS
Monday, May 15, through Friday, May 26
HS/MS/IS/ES
HOLIDA
Y NO SCHOOL
Monday, May 29
LAST
STUDENT
DAY
EAR
LY DISMISSAL
HALF DAY FACULTY IN-SERVICE
Friday, June 2
CLASS OF 2017 COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
Friday, June 2
FULL DAY FACULTY IN-SERVICE
Monday, June 5
FULL DAY FACULTY IN-SERVICE
Tuesday, June 6
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