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Welcome to the new CASD website!
Our updated site will make it easier for families and community members to quickly access important information, including student grades, upcoming events, and stories celebrating the success of our students and staff.
CASD Celebrates Recognition of Four Schools by U.S. News & World Report
CASD is proud to announce that four of its schools have been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best schools rankings: Guilford Hills Elementary, Hamilton Heights Elementary, Chambersburg Area Middle School North, and Chambersburg Area Middle School South.
CMS Robotics Club Wins Second Place in BotsIQ Preliminary Competition
On March 12th, 2025, the CMS Robotics Club competed and came in second place in the BotsIQ Preliminary Competition. The team will be attending the final competition at PennWest California on April 11th and 12th. A special thanks to the club sponsors!
View a highlight reel of the match on the CASD YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/QK0o6JNe-ag
CASD Introduces Dean of Student Affairs Positions to Enhance Student Success and Safety
The Chambersburg Area School District (CASD) is proud to announce the hiring of 13 Deans of Student Affairs, one for each elementary school, as part of a strategic initiative to enhance student support, promote positive behavior, and improve overall school management. These positions are a critical component of the district’s Schools of Distinction by 2030 plan.
NJROTC Pass-In-Review
The 124 cadets of the Chambersburg Area School District (CASD) Navy Junior ROTC presented its 10th annual Pass-in-Review ceremony at Chambersburg Area Senior High School on March 5, 2025. The Pass-in-Review is conducted as part of the annual Navy certification of the NJROTC program and is the capstone event of the cadets’ program year.
CASD Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Downtown Center
The Chambersburg Area School District (CASD) celebrated the opening of the Chambersburg Engagement Center (CEC) on Thursday, Feb. 27, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event included a tour of the downtown facility at 20 South Main Street, refreshments, and a Q&A session with district leadership. The ceremony was attended by over 50 community members, including local officials, CASD board members, members of the media, and district staff.
Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open!
Click here for the live link to online registration. We're ready to make the upcoming year great, Class of 2038!
CASD Opens Downtown Engagement Center
CASD is pleased to announce the opening of the Chambersburg Engagement Center (CEC). Located on the downtown square in Chambersburg (20 South Main Street) the CEC is designed to create a more comprehensive and streamlined registration process for families, and will centralize key services that were previously spread across various schools.
PA Auditor General visits CMS
Auditor General Timothy DeFoor interacted with students and discussed the importance of financial literacy and spending within your means. Students also shared their own lessons from the class, such as how to create expense tracking sheets and determining if purchases are wants vs. needs. Thank you to Auditor General DeFoor, as well as PA State Rep. Rob Kauffman and CASD Board Member Stephanie Harbaugh for visiting CMS!
CASHS Teacher Receives 2024 Yale Educator Award
Stephanie Parrett was designated a recipient of the 2024 Yale Educator Award by the Yale Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Mrs. Parrett was recognized for the award at the 09/06 CASHS home football game by building principal Brad Ocker. Read more here.
Join our team and make a difference!
Our dedicated staff are passionate about making a positive impact on students, both inside and outside the classroom. Check out the latest entry in our #CASDTestimonials video series to see why our bus drivers love being part of the CASD family.
Welcome to the 2024/2025 School Year!
Over 9000 students returned to school on August 22nd to kick off the 24/25 school year. We're excited for another year full of learning and discovery!
District News
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CASD will host informational sessions throughout the month of April regarding proposed changes to the CASD calendar for the 26/27 and 27/28 school years. The sessions will include a video presentation and a Q&A with Superintendent Chris Bigger.
Session Dates/Times:
- CAMS South Auditorium at 6 PM on April 1, 2025
- CASHS Auditorium at 6 PM on April 15, 2025
- District Office Board Room at 6 PM on April 29, 2025
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On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, the Chambersburg Area School District will hold a Committee-of-the-Whole Board meeting starting at 7:00 p.m.
The meeting is held in the CASD Administration building boardroom and will be streamed on YouTube at the link below.
Board Meeting YouTube Stream Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz9QrXL7b0osiOkUu4GG3pg
Meeting Agendas: https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/casdpa/Board.nsf/Public
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CASD is proud to announce that four of its schools have been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best schools rankings:
News & World Report's 2025 Best Elementary Schools:
- Guilford Hills Elementary School
- Hamilton Heights Elementary School
News & World Report's 2025 Best Middle Schools:
- Chambersburg Area Middle School North
- Chambersburg Area Middle School South
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Average Graduation Rate
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