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Update for 7/16/24

Update for 7/16/24

Due to the forecasted extreme heat which is causing operational concerns with Colonial buses, we will not be able to provide transportation for our summer programs on Tuesday, July 16th.  This is only for one day, July 16th.  If you choose to bring your child, our...

Kool Kolored Kid Sneaker Giveaway

Kool Kolored Kid Sneaker Giveaway

Join Us 100 pairs to give x3 Back to School Empowerment Giveaway 🌟 Date: August 10th, 2024   🌟 Event: Kool Kolored Kid Generation's 3rd Annual "100 Pairs to Give x3 & Empowerment Giveaway"   🌟 Location: William Penn High School • 713 E Basin Rd NewCastle DE 19720...

Celebrating our 2024 Retirees

Celebrating our 2024 Retirees

As we wind down another fantastic school year. we bid farewell and express our deepest gratitude to some of the most remarkable individuals who have dedicated their careers to shaping the future of our community. As they embark on a new chapter in their lives, we celebrate their unwavering commitment, passion, and invaluable contributions to Colonial Nation.

Update for McCullough Families 3/15/24

Update for McCullough Families 3/15/24

Good Afternoon,  Tomorrow, Friday, March 15th there will be no school for McCullough students. It will be a Professional Development Day for McCullough Staff.  On behalf of the entire McCullough staff I want to thank you for the many messages of condolences and offers...

Gunning Bedford Black Student Union

WE Celebrate Black History In Colonial Students at Gunning Bedford made Black History when they established the first middle school Black Student Union (BSU) in the Colonial School District. Arricka Burruss, a 7th-grade teacher, is the BSU’s student advisor. She and...

2-hour delayed start: Wednesday, January 17th.

Due to road conditions, all Colonial schools and offices will operate on a 2-hour delayed start on Wednesday, January 17th. Pre-K Full day classes will start at 11:30 A.M. and end at 3:30 P.M.  NO SCHOOL for half-day AM classes  Half-day PM classes are on their normal...

Weather Update for 1/9/24

Due to the pending weather forecast for this afternoon and evening, and an abundance of caution, all Colonial School District after-school activities are cancelled today. 1/9/;The Referendum Public Forum and School Board Meeting will be held as scheduled at William...

Referendum Update: 12/15/2023

Good afternoon and Happy Friday Colonial Nation! We want to share the latest on our upcoming referendum.  This past Tuesday, the School Board approved an operating ask of 40¢ per $100 of assessed home value. When approved, this increase will be phased in over three...

Fall Festival and Homecoming 2023

Fall Festival and Homecoming 2023

All, with the forecasted weather for this weekend, The Field Hockey game and dedication, as well as the Football game & dedication ARE ON as planned.

HOWEVER, due to this forecast, we are canceling the 2023 Fall Festival and Parade. We will look at opportunities for a future event like the fall festival before the season ends in 2023.

UPDATE for GB, Southern and Wilbur

The water supply at Southern, Wilbur, and Gunning Bedford schools has been restored. Tomorrow, Thursday, September 7th, we will operate on a normal school schedule.  For tomorrow’s lunch menu:   Southern and Wilbur will serve French Bread Pizza, Baby Carrots with Dip,...

7/27/23 Summer programs update

We want to provide an update regarding how the extreme heat conditions forecast for Thursday, July 27th could impact our summer programs. We will operate as scheduled at all sites and we will be taking precautions throughout the day. In order to keep all students and...

New Leadership on the CSD School Board

The Colonial Board of Education Meeting held its annual leadership vote at the July meeting and have named new members to fill the roles of president and vice president.  President Chris Piecuch will now head the board with Vice President Ms. Christine Smith. Mr....

Last Day of School Signs

Last Day of School Signs

Last Day of School Signs!
We want to celebrate all your amazing work this year and share it with the world as we head into summer. Download our last day of school signs and share pics ion your student on social media with #lastdaycsd
Download the signs at
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GRQ3OTTddt63E5rBOZ3CpEB1hjRBl03q?usp=sharing

Lead Water Testing

Delaware’s school drinking water testing program has returned new results for one (1) of our schools.   Today’s results are for consumption points at: Castle Hills Elementary The testing found elevated results in fifty nine (59) samples at thirty five (35) fixtures in...