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🌱 Meet the three new principals leading Downingtown schools this year

Downingtown, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Downingtown! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the three new principals leading Downingtown schools this year
  • Why Coatesville’s trip to Downingtown West could decide the Ches-Mont

Also on today's calendar: Transform Your Life with Inner Engineering by Sadhguru | Exton, PA and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 79, low: 63.
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Downingtown Area School District announces three new principals (dailylocal.com) — Three Downingtown Area School District schools are starting the 2026-27 year with new principals, including leadership changes at Downingtown High School East and Beaver Creek Elementary. Longtime DASD educators Matthew Barr and Lauren Fiske are stepping into new roles, while Kelly Harrison joins the district as Beaver Creek’s principal and is also a Downingtown resident and parent.
   

• Coatesville balances experience and hungry newcomers for high expectations (dailylocal.com) — Coatesville football again expects to contend for league and district titles, returning key playmakers and adding transfer quarterback Mikal Shank Jr. For Downingtown fans, circle week six, when Coatesville visits Downingtown West in a matchup that usually shapes Ches-Mont standings and playoff positioning.
   

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Other local events
    Wednesday August 26
  • Seniors Class Picture
    Downingtown High School West Gymnasium
    7:00 am
    • Thursday August 27
  • Back to School Night
    Downingtown Middle School DMS
    6:00 pm
    • Friday August 28
  • Class of 2027 Panoramic Picture
    Downingtown High School East Boyer Gym
    8:00 am
    • Saturday August 29
  • Downingtown Farmers Market →
    Kerr Park, Park Ln, Downingtown
    9:00 am
    • Tuesday September 1
  • Back to School for Guardians Blue House
    Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 2
  • DE Picture Day
    Downingtown High School East Boyer Gym
    8:00 am
  • Back to School for Guardians Gold House
    Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center 489 Dorlan Mill Rd., Downington, PA 19335
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday September 3
  • Picture Day
    Downingtown Middle School Library & Aux Gym
    8:00 am
    • Saturday September 12
  • Classically Inspired - Art Exhibition Featuring the Work of 8 Diverse Artists →
    Adrian Martinez Studio, 363 Washington Ave., Downingtown, PA
    11:00 am
  • Battle Of The Bands →
    VFW Post 845, 4601 Lincoln Hwy, Downingtown
    12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Bondsville Road Turkey Hill card skimmer on the first pump nearest the road and nearest the vet.
    Inside lane. Was just hacked for over 600 bucks after only an hour of getting gas at that pump. TH is notified, but there isn't an obvious surface… (Nextdoor Thorndale)
  • Does anyone know a reputable person/business that buys firearms?
    Looking to sell older rifles and handgun before I go to a shop maybe someone does this (Nextdoor Creek Rd/Lyndell Rd)
  • Kimberton Whole Foods posted a job opening for Part-Time Commissary Packaging Team Member in Downingtown. Apply here.
  • Foundation Building Materials, LLC posted a job opening for Stocker in Downingtown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Downingtown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Exton

  • Shakespeare's Magic Comes to Exton for Free Outdoor Performances (mychesco.com)
  • Concord Mall redevelopment follows trend for dying shopping centers (delawareonline.com)
  • ‘Library Card Hits All the Right notes' at Chester County Library's 4th Annual Library Card Sign‑Up Fest (dailylocal.com)

West Chester

  • The grand opening of this West Chester bookstore went exceptionally well. The owners had to close early after they almost sold out. (inquirer.com)
  • Alabama Little League World Series star Kinley Rasmus' mom was standout athlete, too (montgomeryadvertiser.com)

Chesterbrook

  • Mosquitos At 3 Tredyffrin Parks Tested Positive For West Nile Virus (patch.com)

Ok Downingtown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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