FRIDAY WILDCAT NEWS
August 28, 2020
Greetings!
In this week's edition of the Friday Wildcat News, we take a look at the great work that is happening in the Dallastown Community, as well as some reminders for families before the start of the 2020-2021 school year.

Stay up-to-date with the most recent information regarding the reopening of schools on the DASD Reopening/COVID-19 Information website.

Go Wildcats!
DISTRICT NEWS
DAIS CLOTHING DRIVE GIVES BACK TO DALLASTOWN COMMUNITY
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the DASD Community. During the Spring, teachers in the Service Projects PEP group at Dallastown Area Intermediate School recognized a need for clothing as students were growing.

Through a staff clothing drive, 20 families were able to schedule appointments to select clothing for their children during this time of need.
DALLASTOWN AREA HIGH SCHOOL, A SPECIAL OLYMPICS UNIFIED CHAMPION SCHOOL, RECEIVED NATIONAL BANNER RECOGNITION
By demonstrating a commitment to inclusion through meeting ten national standards of excellence, Dallastown Area High School, a Special Olympics Unified Champion School, has received national banner recognition. Dallastown shows it C.A.R.E.S. through having an inclusive school climate that exudes a sense of collaboration, engagement, and respect for all members of the student body and staff.
BACK TO SCHOOL HEALTH TIP: FACE COVERING STOPS THE SPREAD OF GERMS
As the District prepares to welcome the safe return of our students and staff, we have developed a comprehensive overview of COVID-19 and how it will be addressed in our various school buildings. 

Topics Included in this overview: 
  • Return to School Protocols
  • Mask Exemption Process
  • Cleaning Procedures
  • Food Services 
  • Transportation Guidelines and Cleaning Procedures
DATES TO REMEMBER
  • September 4: First Day of School for Grades 7 and 9
  • September 8: First Day of School
  • September 10: First Day of School for Kindergarten
DALLASTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
700 NEW SCHOOL LANE, DALLASTOWN, PA 17313