September 8, 2026

A Great First Week!

What a great first week of school! It has been wonderful to see our students and families back in the building, and we are off to a fantastic start. As we settle into our routines, I wanted to share a few quick reminders to help our days run smoothly.

• Parent Pickup: Please remain in the designated pickup queue and do not park in the center area. The center area is reserved for specialized pickup cases. Please also make sure your GOLD car tag is clearly visible when picking up your child.
• Dismissal Safety: For everyone's safety, please follow staff directions during dismissal, remain in your vehicle when using parent pickup, and do not pull around vehicles in the pickup line. We appreciate your patience as we work to get every student home safely.
• Water Bottles: All students should bring a water bottle to school each day.
• Label Everything: Please put your child's name on everything they bring to school—including coats, water bottles, lunchboxes, and other personal belongings. This makes it much easier to return lost items to their owners.

Thank you for helping us make the start of the school year safe, smooth, and successful!

See you at Back To School Night THIS WEEK

Bobby Graham

Principal | King’s Highway Elementary

841 W. King’s Hwy, Coatesville, PA 19320

Office: 610-383-3775

Home | King's Highway Elementary (casdschools.org)

grahamr@casdschools.org

All medication shall be brought to the nurse’s office, or the main office if the nurse is in another building, by the parent/guardian or by another adult designated by the parent/guardian. All medication shall be stored in the original pharmacy-labeled container and kept in a locked cabinet designated for storage of medication. Medications that require refrigeration shall be stored and locked in a refrigerator designated only for medications. The District shall not store more than a thirty-day supply of an individual student’s medication.

Medication should be recorded and logged in with the date, name of student, name of medication, amount of medication, and signatures of the parent/guardian or designated adult delivering the medication and the school health personnel receiving the medication.

Nonprescription medication must be delivered in its original packaging and labeled with the student’s name.

Prescription medication shall be delivered in its original packaging and labeled with:

1. Name, address, telephone and federal DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) number of the pharmacy.
   
2. Student's name.
   
3. Directions for use (dosage, frequency and time of administration, route, special instructions).
   
4. Name and registration number of the licensed prescriber.
   
5. Prescription serial number.
   
6. Date originally filled.
   
7. Name of medication and amount dispensed.
   
8. Controlled substance statement, if applicable.
   

All medication shall be accompanied by a completed Medication Administration Consent and Licensed Prescriber’s Medication Order Form, or other written communication from the licensed prescriber.

To help our students stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn, we are reminding families of CASD’s expectations regarding personal electronic devices. At the elementary level, students who bring a cell phone, smartwatch, or other personal electronic device to school must keep the device turned off and stored in their backpack or designated location for the entire school day, including lunch and recess. Students should not use personal devices during the school day unless specifically directed or given permission by a staff member. We ask that families support this expectation by reviewing it with their child before sending them to school. If you need to contact your child during the school day, please contact the school office so we can assist you.

Wondering if your child’s bus is running late?

Download the “Bus Status” app for iOS and Android to receive bus notifications straight to your phone.

The Bus Status app displays up-to-date bus information for schools and school districts. The app sends out push notifications for canceled, delayed, or early buses, keeping parents and students updated. Select your bus route as a favorite to receive notifications for special announcements and late bus information. See instructions below to use this new app.

Step 1: Search “Bus Status” on the App Store or Google Play.

Step 2: Download the Bus Status app by Box Clever.

Step 3: Open the app and select Coatesville Area School District from the list.

Step 4: Go to All Buses, and tap the star to add a bus to your list.

Step 5: Click the bell icon at the top right to see general notifications.

How to Download the App

PBIS Rewards by Navigate360 is a platform that supports our school's Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program by helping recognize and celebrate positive student behavior. Students can earn points for demonstrating school expectations such as being respectful, responsible, and ready to learn.

Families can stay connected through the PBIS Rewards Family App, where they can view their child's points, see earned rewards, monitor behavior feedback, and receive important school communication. The app provides an easy way for families and school staff to work together in supporting student success and reinforcing positive behavior both at school and at home. Head to your phone's app store and download PBIS Family App today! Downloading the app allows for direct communication with teachers.

Welcome to King's Highway PTO's Spirit Wear Sale

Every purchase supports students and staff at Kings Highway Elementary by helping fund classroom resources, school events, and enrichment activities.

Delivery

All orders will be delivered to Kings Highway Elementary school and sent home with your child.

Back for 2026, it's Pretzel Day! Families can purchase soft pretzels for their students in advance, and this fun treat will be delivered once each month throughout the school year.

We are looking forward to a great year! Join us for the first PTO meeting of the school year. We will meet in the King's Highway Library, or virtually through zoom (link below)

A growth mindset helps children understand that abilities improve with effort, practice, and persistence. Mistakes are opportunities to learn and grow.

Try This at Home: When your child faces a challenge, encourage them to add the word "yet" to their thinking. Instead of "I can't do this," try "I can't do this yet!

What is the Compact?

The School-Parent Compact is our shared promise to our students. It outlines what the school will do, what families can do, and what students can do to help every child be successful. It is not a legal contract or a list of requirements for parents. It is a tool for making sure we are all working together toward the same goal: student success.

Looking for ways to support your child’s reading at home?

Reading 101: A Guide for Parents from Reading Rockets offers helpful tips, strategies, and resources to build strong reading skills and support homework.

If your student is absent, please submit a written excuse note within three school days of their return. Absences may be excused for reasons such as illness, medical appointments, religious observances, or family emergencies. Absences for reasons such as oversleeping, missing the bus, or family trips that have not been pre-approved may be considered unexcused. Please review the district attendance policy using the link provided for complete details.

Email KHAttendance@casdschools.org

September

• 10 - Back to School Night/Title-1 Presentation 5:45 - 6:00
• 11 - Patriots Day Ceremony
• 16 - Early Dismissal Day (12:30 Dismissal)
• 17 - PTO Meeting 6:00 PM (library or virtual) School Plan Presentation
• 21 - No School (Teacher In-Service)

October

• 1 - Pink Day (wear as much pink as possible)

Click HERE for the full King's Highway Elementary Calendar

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KH Fast Facts

• Office email: KHoffice@casdschools.org
• Office phone: 610-383-3775
• Doors open to students at 9:15 AM.
• Dismissal begins at 3:45 PM
• Last early dismissal 3:30 PM
• PickUp Patrol cut off: 2:45 PM
• Half day dismissal will be at 12:30 PM