
The school district operates a K-5 elementary school, a 6-8 middle school and a 9-12 high school. Efforts to achieve the district’s goals have been enriched through the excellent cooperation and support of the community and parents. DASD’s staff, with a dedication to work for the total development of the students, is its greatest asset.

Proud of their heritage and rich in tradition, Derry Area School District (DASD)’s goal is to provide students with the educational background necessary to reach their greatest potential. The school district is approximately 109 square miles in area and is composed of three municipalities: Derry Township, Derry Borough, and the Borough of New Alexandria. Route 30, in the heart of the Laurel Highlands. The Derry Area School District is located in eastern Westmoreland County, 35 miles east of Pittsburgh, between U.S.
