CAIHS Monday Morning Message

Hundreds of students from Coatesville Area Intermediate High School and Coatesville Area Senior High School participated in the Kids Voting Mock Election on Monday, November 2, in preparation for Election Day. As part of the experience, students completed an educational activity focused on midterm elections, the various offices appearing on Pennsylvania’s ballot, and the importance of civic engagement.

To celebrate participation, twenty students—ten from each school—were selected through a raffle to receive Dunkin’ gift cards generously sponsored by the Social Studies Department.

The Social Studies Department was proud of the enthusiasm and engagement students demonstrated throughout this experience. Opportunities like Kids Voting help students develop a deeper understanding of the electoral process, recognize the importance of informed decision-making, and appreciate the vital role citizens play in shaping our democracy. We hope this experience inspires our students to remain informed, engaged, and active participants in their communities for years to come.

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),

We are thrilled to let you know about an exciting program taking place on the high school campus this school year! Decades of research has helped us understand the important role social and emotional skills play in each child’s success in school, their community, and after they graduate. Skills such as getting along with others, being responsible, making good decisions, and persisting at hard tasks are all necessary to being successful students and adults.

As part of this program, our teachers will be using a tool called the DESSA (Devereux Student Strengths Assessment). This tool asks teachers to assess how often a student has demonstrated specific skills in the classroom during the past month. All of the questions on the DESSA are positive behaviors.

Sample DESSA questions include:

• How often did the student keep trying when unsuccessful?

• How often did the student speak positively about their future potential?

• How often did the student persist to achieve a goal?

• How often did the student cooperate with others to solve a problem?

The purpose of the DESSA is to highlight the positive skills your child has already learned and what skills they still need to develop. This information will help teachers to leverage their strengths to grow in these other areas. Once our teachers identify the skills their students still need to learn, they will teach those skills and integrate them within our I-MTSS proces. Our goal is to ensure that your child is continuously developing the skills they need for lifelong success.

While the DESSA is just one component of our program this year, we want to make sure that you are informed of our use of this instructional tool. We believe that the information gathered from the DESSA will be beneficial to your child’s overall success both inside and outside of the classroom.

The DESSA is published by Riverside Insights. Our district chose the DESSA in part because of Riverside Insights strong commitment to respecting and protecting your child’s privacy. Hundreds of school districts and afterschool programs nationwide utilize the DESSA and trust Riverside Insights with protecting their students’ data. Riverside Insights will never share your child’s data with a third party. We also chose Riverside Insights because they offer a “parent portal” on their website that provides resources, tips, and strategies to parents on supporting their child’s development. To view additional information about the DESSA, the privacy policy, or the parent portal, visit https://info.apertureed.com/parent-portal.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at any time.

Sincerely,

Mr. Maloney CAIHS Principal

Mr. Chenger CASH Principal

Dear Parents and Guardians,

The Coatesville Area School district cordially invites you to attend our parent teacher conferences. Conferences will be held on Monday, November 23, 2026, from 12:00 PM – 7:30 PM and also Tuesday, November 24, 2026, from 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

The purpose of these conferences is to provide you with an opportunity to discuss your child’s progress, and to help plan for the remainder of the school year.

We will again be using the online scheduling system. Each time slot is 10 minutes in length with the teacher(s) of your choice, and you may schedule to meet with as many teachers as you would like. Please follow the directions on the website for scheduling a conference, scheduling multiple conferences, and/or scheduling multiple children. All conference times will be filled on a first come first served basis. To schedule a conference online, please follow the link below:

https://ptcfast.com/schools/Coatesville_Area_Senior_High_School

The link can also be found on our website: https://www.casdschools.org/CAIHS

If you are unable to schedule a conference online for any reason or would prefer to schedule your conference(s) via telephone, please reach out to your students’ teachers. Thank you for your continued support of your child’s education, and we look forward to meeting with you!

The CAIHS Student Council School Store will be available for students to purchase Coatesville gear during their lunch periods. Students can pay online through RevTrak or with cash during lunch.

How to Purchase Using RevTrak

Step 1: Access the School Store

• Scan the QR code provided with this announcement.

• Or visit the RevTrak website and select Intermediate HS | Coatesville ASD.

Step 2: Enter Your Information

Complete the required fields, including your name, email address, total cost, and the items you are purchasing.

Step 3: Add Items to Your Cart

Click Add to Cart, then click Checkout.

Step 4: Log In or Create an Account

• If you already have a RevTrak account, log in.

• If you are new to RevTrak, select Create New Account and complete the required information.

Step 5: Add a Credit Card and Complete Your Purchase

You must have a credit card added to your RevTrak account to make an online purchase. Review your cart, verify your total and payment method, and place your order.

Prefer to Pay with Cash?

Students can also purchase Coatesville gear with cash during their lunch period.

Get your gear, show your school spirit, and support CAIHS Student Council!

After-School Tutoring & Homework Help Program

Starting the Week of October 12th – 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Dear Parents/Guardians,

The Coatesville Area Intermediate High School is pleased to offer an After-School Tutoring and Homework Help Program beginning the week of October 12th. This program is designed to support students’ academic success across multiple subjects and help them complete assignments with confidence.

Tutoring and homework assistance will be available in the following areas:

• Math (Algebra, Geometry)
• Language Arts
• Spanish
• Science
• General Homework Help

The program will run Monday through Thursday from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Students may attend on the days that best support their academic needs; however, a parent/guardian permission form is required.

All permission forms must be completed and returned to the Main Office.

Tutoring Schedule

Monday

• Mr. Kefover – Algebra
• Ms. Tinakar – Algebra
• Mrs. Finnerty – Classwork & Homework Help
• Dr. Dantzler – Algebra & Geometry
• Mrs. Fidanza – Spanish
• Ms. Miller ELA
• Ms. Warren-Ward - Science

Tuesday

• Dr. Dantzler – Algebra & Geometry
• Ms. Tinakar – Algebra

Wednesday

• Mr. Kefover – Algebra
• Ms. Tinakar - Algebra
• Mrs. Finnerty – Classwork & Homework Help
• Ms. Miller – ELA
• Dr. Dantzler – Algebra & Geometry
• Ms. Warren-Ward - Science

Thursday

• Mr. Kefover – Algebra
• Mrs. Tinikar – Algebra
• Dr. Dantzler – Algebra & Geometry
• Mrs. Fidanza – Spanish
• Ms. Wagner – All Subjects (except World Languages)
• Ms. Miller – ELA

We encourage all students who need extra support or time to complete assignments to take advantage of this opportunity.

If you have any questions, please contact the main office at 610-383-3735.

Every day across the Coatesville Area School District, educators and staff members are making a difference for our students, families, and schools. Now is your opportunity to help recognize them!

Nominations are open for the Chester County Champions of Education Awards, a new countywide program celebrating outstanding educators and support staff across Chester County’s 12 school districts and the Chester County Intermediate Unit.

Whether they inspire students in the classroom or work behind the scenes to help our schools thrive, we know there are many deserving individuals throughout CASD whose dedication and impact should be celebrated.

Who makes a difference in Coatesville? Nominate them today!

Nominations are open through Monday, November 30.

Learn more and submit a nomination at: https://www.ccchampionsofedu.org/

Dear CAIHS Families,

The 2026-2027 Coatesville Area Intermediate High School Yearbook is ON SALE!!!

Don't miss out on the lowest price of the year! Order your student's yearbook now and preserve the memories, milestones, friendships, and special moments that make this school year unforgettable.

Purchasing early guarantees your student's copy and allows you to take advantage of our best pricing before prices increase later in the year.

Order your yearbook today by clicking the link below:

PURCHASE YOUR CAIHS YEARBOOK HERE

Dates with Adjusted Schedules:

Friday, January 15

Friday, February 12

Friday, March 19 through Wednesday, March 24

Tuesday, June 8 through Thursday, June 10

CASD Early Dismissal Days

On CASD early dismissal days, TCHS students will go to TCHS in the morning and then, upon return to CAIHS, report to the end of 5th period and continue with periods 6–7.

Early Dismissal Dates:

• Wednesday, November 18
• Wednesday, December 16 (No School for TCHS that day. Students can arrive at 9:00 a.m.)
• Wednesday, December 23
• Wednesday, January 20
• Wednesday, February 17
• Wednesday, March 17
• Wednesday, March 24
• Wednesday, April 14
• Wednesday, May 12
• Friday, February 13 → Note: No TCHS this day. CASD dismissal is at 11:25 a.m. Students should report to 4th period at 9:04 a.m.

Two-Hour Delay Days

On district-wide two-hour delay days, TCHS students will not report to TCHS. Instead:

• Students should report to CAIHS for 4th period at 10:59 a.m.
• Students arriving earlier will be assigned a location to wait until 4th period begins.

Days When CAIHS Is Closed but TCHS Is Open

On these dates, TCHS students may report directly to TCHS.
Please note: CASD will not provide transportation on these days.

• Monday, November 23
• Tuesday, November 24