Back to School Information -- LOWER SCHOOL

Lower & Middle School Director
Read Christy's 2026-27 Lower School Back to School Letter
All School
| Aug 26 | 6:00 - 8:00 pm | New Family Orientation and Ice Cream Social (RSVP HERE) |
| Sep 3 | 5:00 - 6:00 pm | Lower School Meet the Teacher |
| Sep 3 | 6:00 - 8:00 pm | All Community BBQ & Rufus's 5th Birthday Celebration (RSVP HERE) |
| Sept 8 | 8:30 am-3:00 pm | First Day of School for Lower School (grades 1-5) |
| Sept 24 | 6:30-8:30 pm | Back to School Night for Parents & Guardians |
These forms are accessed through the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
- Health Forms (Due August 3)
- Demographic/Contact Updates
- Athletic Forms
- Student/Family Handbook Agreement (includes publicity consent for the 2026-27 school year)
To complete the forms:
- Log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal: https://powerschool.dvfs.org/public/home.html
- Select the Forms tab.
- Annual Required Forms
- Submit your forms before your student's return date.
If you have any trouble logging in or accessing your account, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Tracy Seggern, Academic Systems Coordinator, who will be glad to help you.
NEW THIS YEAR FOR 5TH GRADERS: Our Fall Sports, Pre-Season Practices (August 31, Sep 1-4, 2026), and athletic forms needed for the 2026-27 season. DVFriends sports teams are open to anyone interested in participating in grades 5 - 12. We have a no-cut policy, three seasons, and girls, boys, and co-ed options in soccer, cross country, tennis, basketball, lacrosse, golf, ultimate frisbee, and volleyball.
Fall Pre-Season Schedule: 8/31, 9/1-4
Soccer -- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm on the DVFriends Turf Field
Girls’ Tennis -- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at East Goshen Park – East Goshen Park is located at 1661 Paoli Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. Transportation between DVFriends and East Goshen Park will be provided by the school. With written permission from a parent or guardian, students may meet the team and/or be picked up at the park.
Co-ed Cross Country -- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm meet on the DVFriends Lower Field and the team will walk with coaches to Airdrie Forest Preserve Trail, Fennerton Rd, Paoli, PA 19301
Questions? Please contact Jalal Rhamirich, Athletic Director.
SUMMER READING -- No summer reading assigned to Lower School
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
LUNCH PROGRAM
GRANDPARENTS AND SPECIAL FRIENDS CONTACT FORM