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Covid Notification: February 1, 2022
February 1, 2022 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Carrie Downie (1 individual, Colonial Early Education Program (1 individual), Eisenberg (1 individual), George Read (1 individual),...
Covid Notification: January 31, 2022
January 31, 2022 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: George Read (5 individual), McCullough (1 individual), New Castle (1 individual), Southern (1 individual), Wilbur (1 individual),...
Carrie Downie music teacher wins Jackpot
On Friday, January 28th, Margaret Murray, Music Teacher at Carrie Downie Elementary, was one of eight $2500 Jackpot Giveaway winners from California Casualty, the provider of the NEA Auto & Home Insurance Program. T California Casualty created a new giveaway to...
Covid Notification: January 28th, 2022
January 27, 2022 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Castle Hills (1 individual), Colonial Early Education Program (1 individual), George Read (1 individual), Gunning Bedford (1...
WE’ve got some good news: January 27, 2022
After-school activities / sports have been canceled 1/28 & 29
All after-school activities and sports have been canceled for January 28th and 29th.
Covid Notification: January 27th, 2022
January 27, 2022 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Castle Hills (1 individual), New Castle (2 individuals), Southern (1 individual), Wilbur (3 individuals). A Additionally, we had 3...
Covid Notification: January 26th, 2022
January 26, 2022 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Castle Hills (1 individual), George Read (1 individual), Gunning Bedford (1 individual), McCullough (2 individuals), Pleasantville (6...
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Covid Notification: January 25th, 2022
January 25, 2022 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Carrie Downie (4 individuals), George Read (1 individual), Gunning Bedford (4 individuals), McCullough (3 individuals), Pleasantville (1...
Donate Delaware Supports Colonial Thanks to Alumni
January 21, 2022 New Castle, DE - The Colonial School District (CSD) received a donation of PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) this week from Donate Delaware, a non-profit organization that started in 2020 in response to the pandemic. Former boxing champ-turned...
Covid Notification: January 24th, 2022
January 24, 2022 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Colonial Early Education Program (1 individual), Eisenberg (3 individuals), George Read (2 individuals), Gunning Bedford (2...
Covid Notification: January 20th, 2022
January 20, 2022 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Castle Hills (1 individual), Gunning Bedford (1 individual), Pleasantville (2 individuals), Southern (1 individual), Wilbur (2...
Covid Notification: January 19th, 2022
January 19, 2022 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Castle Hills (3 individual), Colonial Early Education Program (2 individuals), George Read (2 individuals), Gunning Bedford (5...
Covid Notification: January 18th, 2022
January 18, 2022 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Castle Hills (1 individual), Eisenberg (1 individual), George Read (3 individuals), Gunning Bedford (4 individuals), McCullough (4...
Schools and Offices Closed – January 17
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Covid Notification: January 13th, 2022
January 13, 2022 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Castle Hills (1 individual), Eisenberg (1 individual), George Read (3 individuals), Gunning Bedford (4 individuals), McCullough (4...
Covid Notification: January 11th, 2022
January 11, 2022 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: Since our notification on Friday, January 7th, Colonial has received reports of COVID-19 cases in all schools, with the exception of Wallace Wallin. Individuals identified as positive for COVID-19 will not return...
Covid Notification: January 7th, 2022
January 7, 2022 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Eisenberg (3 individuals), McCullough (1 individual), New Castle (6 individuals), Pleasantville (1 individual), Wilmington Manor (2...
Schools closed January 7th
All Colonial schools will be closed January 7th
Covid Notification: January 6th, 2022
January 6, 2022 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Castle Hills (1 individual), Eisenberg (1 individual), George Read (3 individuals), McCullough (2 individuals), New Castle (3...
Covid Notification: January 5th, 2022
January 5, 2022 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Carrie Downie (1 individual), Castle Hills (1 individual), Leach (1 individual), McCullough (1 individual), Pleasantville (1 individual),...
January Board of Education Meeting
January 11th at 6:00 PM
LOCATION: William Penn High School
In-person and online
Schools closed January 3rd / first day now January 5th
All Colonial schools will be closed January 3rd. STUDENTS NEW RETURN DATE is Wednesday, January 5th.
WE’ve got some good news: December 2021 edition
SELF SCREENER
WE encourage families to do their part in reducing the spread of COVID-19 by:
Having your student take the SELF SCREENER at home
Covid Notification: December 22, 2021
December 22, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Carrie Downie Elementary (3 individuals), Eisenberg Elementary (2 individual), George Read Middle (2 individual), Gunning Bedford...
Covid Notification: December 20, 2021
December 20, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Carrie Downie Elementary (2 individuals), Colonial Early Education Program (1 individual), Pleasantville Elementary (1 individual),...
Reminder: all Colonial students return on Tuesday, January 4th.
Return to school for all Colonial students is Tuesday, January 4th.
Covid Notification: December 17, 2021
December 17, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Carrie Downie Elementary (1 individual), Castle Hills Elementary (1 individual), Eisenberg Elementary (1individual), George Read Middle...
Important update regarding social media
Please read regarding social media threats in the news
Colonial School Board Member Steps Down
Lucy Kennedy officially announced her resignation at the December 14, 2021,
Covid Notification: December 16, 2021
December 16, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Colonial Early Education Program (1 individual), Eisenberg Elementary (1 individual), George Read Middle (1individual), Gunning Bedford...
Covid Notification: December 15, 2021
December 15, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: George Read Middle (1 individual), McCullough Middle (1 individual), Southern Elementary (4 individuals), William Penn High School (2...
December Board of Education Meeting
December 14th at 7:00 PM
LOCATION: William Penn High School
In-person and online
Covid Notification: December 13, 2021
December 13, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Castle Hills Elementary (1 individual), George Read Middle (2 individuals), Gunning Bedford Middle (2 individuals), Pleasantville...
Updates for the week of 12/6/21
Families, We experienced unsubstantiated non-specific electronic threats on Tuesday at William Penn and also Friday at McCullough. We believe that these non-specific threats are part of a national trend by students intending to disrupt schools. We take them...
Alert for 12/9/21
Out of an abundance of caution based on Delaware State Police recommendation, William Penn High School and McCullough Middle School were placed on lockdown shortly after 2 PM. Both schools had already dismissed students for the day, but some students and staff were...
DSU Graduates – Teach in Colonial today
Are you graduating or know someone who is graduating in January 2022? Get hired right away as a Colonial employee right after graduation! • You will be hired as a Colonial employee (full benefits, salary) & teach in classrooms across the district. • A great way to...
UD Graduates – Teach in Colonial today
Are you graduating or know someone who is graduating in January 2022? Get hired right away as a Colonial employee right after graduation! • You will be hired as a Colonial employee (full benefits, salary) & teach in classrooms across the district. • A great way...
Covid Notification: December 8, 2021
December 8, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Colonial Early Education Program (1 individual), Gunning Bedford Middle (3 individuals), Southern Elementary (3 individuals). These...
Covid Notification: December 7, 2021
December 7, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Carrie Downie Elementary (2 individuals), Castle Hills Elementary (2 individuals), Gunning Bedford Middle (1 individual), Pleasantville...
Covid Notification: December 6, 2021
December 6, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Carrie Downie Elementary (2 individuals), George Read Middle (2 individuals), Gunning Bedford Middle (1 individual), Southern Elementary...
Wilmu Graduates – Teach in Colonial today
Are you graduating or know someone who is graduating in January 2022? Get hired right away as a Colonial employee right after graduation! • You will be hired as a Colonial employee (full benefits, salary) & teach in classrooms across the district. • A great way...
Covid Notification: December 3, 2021
December 3, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: George Read Middle (1 individual), Southern Elementary (1 individual), Wilbur Elementary (1 individual), William Penn High School (1...
Covid Notification: December 2, 2021
December 2, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Eisenberg Elementary (1 individual), George Read Middle (3 individuals), Gunning Bedford Middle (1 individual), McCullough Middle (2...
Covid Notification: December 1, 2021
December 1, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: George Read Middle (1 individual), New Castle Elementary (1 individual), Pleasantville Elementary (2 individuals), Wilbur Elementary (3...
Covid Notification: November 22, 2021
November 29, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Castle Hills Elementary (2 individuals), Eisenberg Elementary (2 individuals), Wilbur Elementary (1 individual) These individuals will...
Covid Notification: November 22, 2021
November 22, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Carrie Downie Elementary (2 individuals), Pleasantville Elementary Elementary (1 individual) Southern Elementary (1 individual) Wilbur...
Newark Elks spread Thanksgiving cheer
In the spirit of community and giving, over 100 bags of ready to cook Thanksgiving meals were given out to CSD families thanks to our community partner, the Newark Elks. Thanks to their generosity, families who registered at Pleasantville (as well as , George Read and...
GRATITUDE TO AN EDUCATOR.
WP seniors writes an original poem for the staff in CSD
Have a Great Thanksgiving Break!
No School for Students November 22-26
Covid Notification: November 19, 2021
November 19, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Castle Hills Elementary (1 individual) McCullough Middle (1 individual) Southern Elementary (2 individuals) These individuals will not...
Covid Notification: November 18, 2021
November 18, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Castle Hills Elementary (2 individuals), New Castle Elementary (1 individual), Wilbur Elementary (1 individual), William Penn High...
Colonial to Host Vaccination Clinics for Children
November 17, 2021 Children’s Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics New Castle, DE- The Colonial School District will host two Covid-19 vaccination clinics for children ages 5-11 only on Tuesday, November 30, and Tuesday, December 21, 2021, from 4:00-7:00 PM. ...
GB Cheer Team 2nd Annual Canned Food Drive
The GB Cheer team hosted the 2nd Annual Canned Food Drive for this Holiday season. With the support of students and staff we were able to collect over 500 items to be donated to the Food Bank of Delaware. Mr. Wesley's homeroom collected 125 canned goods to be donated,...
Vaccination clinic
If you are ages 5-11 we invite you to our COVID 19 vaccination clinic
Covid Notification: November 16, 2021
November 16, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have l earned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Gunning Bedford Middle (4 individuals) These individuals will not return to school until the isolation period has passed. School teams...
The Colonial Board of Education issues proclamation
Every school board meeting in November celebrates Teachers and support staff
Covid Notification: November 15, 2021
November 15, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: • Carrie Downie Elementary (1 individual) • Castle Hills Elementary (1 individual) • Colonial Early Education Program (1 individual) • George Read Middle (1 individual • Gunning Bedford Middle (2 individuals), •...
John G. Leach School is Slated for a New Home
New Castle, DE- The Colonial School District (CSD) is thrilled to announce the John G. Leach School, located at 10 Landers Lane in New Castle, has received approval from the Department of Education to build a new $40 million school in Bear, Delaware. Leach, which is...
Covid Notification: November 8, 2021
November 8, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Carrie Downie Elementary (2 individuals), McCullough Middle (1 individual), William Penn High School (2 individual) We have also l...
Colonial Clippings – November 4
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Eisenberg Elementary School Wins State Award
Eisenberg Elementary recognized by Department of Education for outstanding language proficiency growth.
Colonial Pride Jr Wrestling
Children that are in 1st through 8th grade are eligible to participate.
Traffic stop safety: What a police simulation aims to teach new student drivers statewide
Possible First Student strike
Colonial Nation, We wanted to provide clarity about news being reported by school districts in our area regarding a potential upcoming bus driver strike. This possible strike should not impact Colonial students transportation services because our district does not use...
November Board of Education Meeting
November 9th at 7:00 PM
LOCATION: William Penn High School
In-person and online
Covid Notification: November 4, 2021
November 4, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: - Eisenberg Elementary (1 individual), - Leach School (1 individual), - New Castle Elementary (1 individual), - Wilbur Elementary (3...
Covid Notification: November 3, 2021
November 3, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Carrie Downie Elementary (1 individual Gunning Bedford Middle (1 individual) New Castle Elementary (1 individual)...
Now hiring substitute bus drivers
School bus drivers are vital to a successful school day. Join Colonial Nation today and make an impact!
Covid Notification: November 2, 2021
November 2, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: George Read Middle (2 individuals), Gunning Bedford Middle (3 individuals), Southern Elementary (2 individuals), Wilbur Elementary (1...
No School for Students – November 1
Professional Development for staff
WE’ve got some good news!
News from October 28th, 2021
Colonial Nation Mourns the Loss of Teacher Regi Ashley
Wallin teacher Regi Ashley passed away on October 23, 2021, after a long hard-fought battle with cancer (#Regstrong).
Choose Colonial!
School Choice starts Monday, November 1. Click here to learn more!
Covid Notification: October 27, 2021
October 27, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: George Read Middle (1 individual) Gunning Bedford Middle (1 individual) Pleasantville Elementary (1 individual), William Penn High...
False report at Gunning Bedford
Colonial Nation, Please be advised that Delaware State Police responded to Gunning Bedford Middle School this morning after receiving a false report sent to them in the form of a text message regarding a shooting at the school. Everyone is safe. The false report is...
Covid Notification: October 25, 2021
October 25, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: George Read Middle (1 individual), Pleasantville Elementary (1 individual), Wilbur Elementary (2 individuals), William Penn (1...
Covid Notification: October 22, 2021
October 22, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: McCullough Middle (1 individual) William Penn High School (4 individuals) Additionally, we learned of 2 individuals who were connected...
Carrie Downie secretary recognized
New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer Matt Meyer stopped by to recognize Carrie Downie lead school secretary Dominique Spencer.
17th District Day Health & Resource Fair
HOSTED BY:
STATE REP. MELISSA MINOR-BROWN
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23 | 11AM-3PM
WILLIAM PENN HIGH SCHOOL
Covid Notification: October 20, 2021
October 20, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: • Eisenberg Elementary (1 individual) • Pleasantville Elementary (1 individual These individuals will not return to school until the...
Covid Notification: October 19, 2021
October 19, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Pleasantville Elementary (2 individuals) These individuals will not return to school until the isolation period has passed. School...
Schools & offices will be closed on Nov. 11 & 12
We want to alert you to an important update to our calendar for November.
Announcing CSD’s Strategic Plan
Learn more about the future of the Colonial School District
Notice of Public Meeting: Class size waiver
Covid Notification October 13, 2021
October 13, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Southern Elementary (3 Individuals) William Penn High School (2 individuals) These individuals will not return to school until the...
Covid Notification October 12, 2021
October 12, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Carrie Downie Elementary (1 individual) Gunning Bedford Middle (1 individual) Wilbur Elementary (1 individual) William Penn High School...
Covid Notification October 11, 2021
October 11, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: George Read Middle (1 individual) New Castle Elementary (1 individual) Wilbur Elementary (2 individuals) William Penn High School (4...
October Board of Education Meeting
October 12th at 7:00 PM
LOCATION: William Penn High School
In-person and online
Covid Notification: October 8, 2021
October 8, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Southern Elementary (3 individuals) William Penn (1 individual). These individuals will not return to school until the isolation period...
Covid Notification: October 7, 2021
October 7, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: George Read Middle (1 individual) Gunning Bedford Middle (3 individuals) Wilbur (3 individuals) William Penn (2 individuals) These...
School Choice information Night
Join us for an online information session about your school choice options on October 26 at 6:00 pm
Covid 19 Notification: October 6, 2021
October 6, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Colonial Early Education Program (2 individuals) George Read Middle (1 individual) Wilbur Elementary (1 individual) These individuals...
Former Colonial Superintendent Passes Away
Former Colonial Superintendent Dr. George Meney passed away yesterday after a long illness
Covid Notification: October 5, 2021
October 5, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: George Read Middle (2 individuals) William Penn High School (2 individuals) These individuals will not return to school until the...
Covid 19 Notification: 10/4/21
October 4, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Carrie Downie Elementary (1 individual) Castle Hills Elementary (1 individual) Eisenberg Elementary (1 individual) Gunning Bedford Middle...
Covid Notification: September 30, 2021
September 30, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: - George Read Middle (1 individual) - Leach School (1 individual) - William Penn High School (1 individual) These individuals will not...