District News

  • CASHS Principal Search Update

    Following a national search, the Chambersburg Area School District has decided that Mr. Bradley Ocker will remain as the High School Principal at CASHS.

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  • CASD 2020-2021 Budget Information

    The vote for the 2020-2021 final budget, setting the tax and millage rate for 2020-2021, is scheduled for the June 9, 2020, Regular Board meeting.

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  • End of the School Year Superintendent Message

    On March 13th, the District closed schools due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Little did we know then that the virus would impact virtually every aspect of day-to-day life. However, as difficult as these past few months have been, we have much to celebrate today.

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  • CASD Elementary Schools Strengthen Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Systems

    Falling Spring, Grandview, Guilford Hills, Lurgan, and Scotland elementary schools explored, assessed, and began the initial process of strengthening their Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) systems.

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  • Prior Written Notice (PWN) of Virtual Extended School Year

    Due to continued health and safety concerns, the Chambersburg Area School District has determined that it is in the best interest of students, families and staff to conduct Extended School Year virtually. Extended School Year will be held from June 29, 2020 through July 23, 2020. Virtual sessions will be held Monday through Friday during these four weeks. Your child’s ESY instructor will communicate session times and details on an individual basis.

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  • CASD 2020 Night of the Stars Virtual Event

    CASD will be hosting a virtual Night of the Stars event to recognize student achievement this year.

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  • Chambersburg Cadets Earn Distinction

    Chambersburg NJROTC has been designated the Area Four Most Improved Unit for 2020. Selected for this recognition out of 73 programs in the Northeast United States and Europe.

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  • Kindergarten Registration Event Information

    The kindergarten registration event scheduled for May 4th through 7th has been cancelled due to social distancing guidelines. Information that is shared with parents/guardians at the event will be posted on the CASD website on May 4th to view.

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  • CASD Foundation Providing Free Books to K-5 Families

    We are excited to announce that through the generosity of many donors, the Chambersburg Area School District Foundation will be providing 3 books to every child in our district in kindergarten through fifth grade at no cost to the families.

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  • CASD Continuity of Education Plan

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  • Thaddeus Stevens Elementary School Recognized at February 25th Board Meeting for Distinguished School Designation

    Administrators, teachers, students, and community members of Stevens Elementary School were presented with a Superintendent's Commendation at the February 25th regular board meeting for achieving a designation as a Title 1 Distinguished school.

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  • CMS Teacher Mr. Barra Wins February Pay-it-Forward Kindness Challenge

    Multiple CMS students nominated Mr. Barra for the award, and shared how he makes them want to be kind, compassionate, and help others in need.

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  • CASHS NJROTC Cadets to Represent Pennsylvania at the Navy National Championships

    Based on overall point standings and their first place finish in the ceremonial Color Guard competition, the CASHS NJROTC cadets were offered a spot at the Navy National Championships. The cadets will be the only team representing state of Pennsylvania.

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  • CASD Staff Featured at PA Title I Improving School Performance Conference

    The Chambersburg Area School District was well-represented at the PA Title I Improving School Performance Conference in Pittsburgh, PA.

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  • Kindergarten Registration Information 2020-2021

    Children who will be five (5) years of age prior to September 1, 2020 may be registered for kindergarten now. Children now attending kindergarten in the Chambersburg Area School District will automatically be registered for first grade.

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  • CASHS Hosts 5th Annual National History Day 2020

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  • CASD Transource Resolution

    In December of 2017, the Chambersburg Area School District Board of Directors passed a resolution (8 to 1) opposing the building of the Transource high voltage power lines on district property. This resolution remains the official position of the board.

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  • CAMS South Drama Club Presents Annie Jr

    The CAMS South Drama Club is proud to present Annie JR on February 21, 22 and 23, 2020.

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  • January is School Director Recognition Month

    In honor of school boards’ commitment to students, schools and communities, January is designated School Director Recognition Month.

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  • CAMS North Achieves Highest Growth Rate Among All PA Middle Schools

    CAMS North was recognized at the January 21st regular school board meeting for achieving the highest academic growth rate among middle schools and second highest growth rate among all schools in Pennsylvania.

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