DALLASTOWN AREA HIGH SCHOOL
Principal's Message
Happy August 1st!
We're so excited for the 2023-2024 school year! Last year was a wonderful learning experience for all of us as we navigated Moving Forward, Together. The Class of 2023 was inspiring to all of us as they came together as a class, returning some of the fun and excitement to school that had been lost during the pandemic. Throughout the year, students enjoyed fun events with record turnouts, attended new events, and really enjoyed themselves.
This year, we want to continue the energy we felt, beginning with welcoming the Class of 2027 to DAHS! As the year progresses, we hope that our purposeful intentions show how fiercely committed we are to every student and teacher in the building.
Bring on the new year!
Dr. Misty Wilson
Principal
Dr. Brian Raab
Assistant Principal
A - K
Dr. Chad Bumsted
Assistant Principal
L - Z
Student Drivers & Parking
You cannot use a permit from a previous year. If you intend to register for a parking permit for the 2023-2024 school year, you must fill out the Google form linked here. You will need to be logged into your DASD Google account in order to access this form.
Pay the $15 parking permit fee through My School Bucks. You can find a link to pay the fee here. Online payment is preferred, but if necessary, cash payment may be submitted to the high school main office beginning Monday, August 21, 2023.
Trimester 1 Lunch Assignments
Schedule for 9th Grade First Day
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
*Bring your device from grade 8, please!
Welcome and Introduction 7:35-7:55am
Period 1 8:10-8:18
Period 2 8:24-8:32
Period 3 8:38-8:46
Period 4 8:52-9:00
Period 5 9:06-9:14
Homeroom* 9:22-10:55
*Device distribution, learning your new device, Activities Fair, and Goal Setting
First Student Day for All Students (Grades 9-12)
Thursday I August 24
The high school will operate on a modified delayed bell schedule as shown.
Homeroom 7:35 – 8:34
Period 1 8:40 – 9:38
Period 2 9:44 – 10:42
Period 3 10:48 – 11:46
Period 4 11:52 – 1:16
Lunch Shift A 11:52 – 12:12
Lunch Shift B 12:14 – 12:44
Lunch Shift C 12:46 – 1:16
Period 5 1:22 – 2:20
Wildcat Period 2:26 – 2:50
Join us for Meet the Teacher Night at Dallastown Area High School!
August 30, 2023, from 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Parent(s)/guardian(s) may follow their child's schedule to hear more about classroom expectations, activities, and assessments. See the schedule breakdown to the left.
DAHS Fall Picture Day
Fall Picture Day will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2023
All students are encouraged to have their pictures taken, regardless of their intention to purchase pictures. School pictures are used in our annual yearbook and to produce an annual student id card needed for numerous school events. Picture information will come home with your child(ren) the first week of school.
Fiercely Committed Spirt Week
REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/DandD23v2Registration
FAQ'S: https://bit.ly/DandD23v2FAQ
Adult Volunteers: https://bit.ly/DandD23v2AdultVolunteers
Student Volunteers: https://bit.ly/DandD23v2StudentVolunteers
Dallastown Cat Packs “Down and Dirty” - The Remix!
The Dallastown Cat Packs program supports students across the district with food and other items during times when school is not in session (ex: weekends, long breaks). As a Non-Profit Organization, Cat Packs relies on food and monetary donations from the community, as well as one large fundraiser each year, in order to provide weekly "Cat Packs" for Dallastown families in need. In the past, the Down & Dirty event took place in the spring, however, in an effort to involve as many students and staff as possible, Cat Pack's biggest fundraiser, Down & Dirty, has been moved to September! Such a good thing, we couldn't wait until Spring!
Join family and friends on Saturday, September 23rd for this fun event where teams of five compete in twelve muddy, wet, and silly challenges. All proceeds from this event will benefit Dallastown Cat Packs and allow them to continue their mission of making sure that no child in our District goes without food and other necessary items when school is not in session. Gather your team and register quickly, as there are a limited number of slots available for teams for this fun and muddy day. Registration is complete when teams have completed all forms and submitted payment. Get creative! There will be awards for the best costumes!
Want to be involved in this great community event, without the mud? Many volunteers are needed to make this event successful. Please see the links below for adult and student volunteers. All volunteers may also participate (volunteers will be given priority when selecting their event time). Please see the FAQ link for more event information.
Dallastown Cat Packs is super excited for "Volume 2" of this event, and looks forward to a day full of fun for our Dallastown Community for a great cause!
9th Grade & New Student Orientation Event
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
6:00 - 7:30 pm
This event is open to all incoming 9th-grade students and any new students to DASD in grades 9-12. Doors to the high school's main entrance will open at 5:45 pm and the event will begin promptly at 6:00 pm.
The event will begin in the high school auditorium with welcoming remarks by high school principal Dr. Wilson. Guests will then participate in a self-guided "scavenger hunt" of the high school, where they will learn about the programs, opportunities, and some basic procedures of the high school community while also becoming familiar with the high school footprint. Participants will need to have cell phone device with a QR code reader app or digital camera that can activate QR codes.
Those students and families unable to participate in this live event will have an opportunity to engage virtually.
All student participants (live and virtual) will be eligible for a raffle drawing upon completing and submitting a post-event, digital questionnaire.
We look forward to seeing our 9th graders and new students on August 16 and developing a strong relationship as we journey on each student's pathway to success!
9th Grade & New Student Guided Tours
August 14, 15, and 16, 2023
Student leaders guide new students to the high school through the building, highlighting key features of the high school program, and answer questions related to student life at DAHS.
Advanced registration required. If you'd like to sign up for a guided tour, please click on this LINK .