Eagles’ star Saquon Barkley visits Downingtown East, talks about overcoming adversity, value of hard work

Saquon Barkley addresses the student body at Downingtown High School East, sharing his inspiring message about overcoming adversity, pursuing dreams, and the importance of wellness. Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley visited Downingtown High School East (DHSE) today, October 2, 2024, delivering an inspiring address to the student body about overcoming adversity, achieving dreams, the...

Downingtown East students take the plunge, raise over $13K for Special Olympics

The Downingtown High School East Special Olympics Club arrives to take the “Cool Schools Plunge” at the annual Special Olympics Philadelphia Polar Plunge at Citizens Bank Park. Earlier this month, the Downingtown High School East (DHSE) Special Olympics Club took part in the annual Special Olympics Polar Plunge at Citizens Bank Park. The team finished in second place for overall donations,...

Downingtown East football game on Fri. to inspire inclusivity

Members of the Downingtown High School East Best Buddies wear hats provided by the Eagles Autism Foundation during the first Best Buddies mixer of the 2022-23 school year. The Downingtown High School East chapter of Best Buddies International is partnering with the Eagles Autism Foundation to celebrate the school’s 10th annual “Spread the Word to End the Word” campaign on Friday,...

Downingtown East Masterworks choir invited to perform at PMEA

Downingtown East Masterworks Choir members invited to perform at state music conference Downingtown High School East Masterworks Choir received one of the highest honors for a Pennsylvania ensemble by being invited to perform at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) Annual In-Service Conference. Each year, dozens of scholastic and community music ensembles submit an audition for a chance...

Coatesville edges Downingtown East, 15-9

Fake punt tips the scales to lead to last minute Coatesville touchdown By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Jordan Young drops back for the pass. Young rushed for over 100 yards on the night including a late fake punt conversion. DOWNINGTOWN – In any sporting event, there is a balance of power between the teams. Skill, coaching, physical advantage, heart, and luck play into each team’s success...

Downingtown East wins Academic Competition finals

Conestoga grabs JV crown, edges Unionville By Steven Silverman, Staff Writer, The Times Members of the Downingtown East High School Academic Competition team celebrate a hard-fought and razor-thin win over West Chester Henderson for the county title, Wednesday. DOWNINGTOWN—In a hard-fought match that came down to the wire, Downingtown East varsity defeated West Chester Henderson and Coatesville,...

Coatesville, D-Town East advance in academic championships

Winner on March 13 will advance to state championships The Downingtown East High School Academic team — along with Coatesville and West Chester Henderson — has advanced to the Chester County final of the Chester County Academic Competition. Three high school academic teams will be competing for the Chester County Academic Competition championship after winning their recent semifinal matches. The...