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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...
COVID 19 Notification: September 29, 2021
September 29, 2021 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) - New Castle Elementary (1 individual), - William...
WE Celebrate: Dr. Ernesto B. “Ernie” López
Senator López made history in 2012 becoming the first Hispanic American elected to the Delaware State Senate.
Covid 19 Notification: September 28, 2021
September 28, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: - Gunning Bedford Middle (1 individual) - McCullough Middle (2 individuals) - Southern Elementary (2 individuals) - Wilbur Elementary...
Covid-19 Notification: September 27, 2021
September 27, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Colwyck (1 individual) Wilbur Elementary (1 individual) Wilmington Manor (1 individual), Castle Hills (1 individual) Eisenberg (1...
Covid 19 Notification: September 24, 2021
September 24, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Pleasantville Elementary (2 individuals), Wilbur Elementary (1 individual), William Penn High School (1 individual). These individuals...
Covid Notification: September 23
September 23, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Colwyck Early Education Program (1 individual), Southern Elementary (1 individual) Wilbur (3 individuals) These individuals will not...
Safe, supportive classrooms and schools
Dear Colonial Families: Our students have returned to school after 18 months of virtual learning at home, and a third school year impacted by COVID. Getting back into the routines of school has not been easy and some schools have seen an increase in disruptive student...
Covid Notification: September 22, 2021
September 22, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: Gunning Bedford Middle School (1 individual) Wilbur Elementary (3 individuals) William Penn High School (1 individual). hese...
We Celebrate: Maria Cabrera
We Celebrate: Maria Cabrera- Wilmington City Council - 9/22 Maria D. Cabrera first served on Wilmington City Council from 2013 to 2017. She is the first Hispanic female elected to office in Delaware, and the first to run for Mayor of Wilmington. A proud mother of...
Covid Update: September 21, 2021
September 21, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: - Colwyck Early Education Program (3 individuals) - Gunning Bedford Middle School (2 individuals) - New Castle Elementary (2...
Student supports the outdoor gardens at Carrie Downie
Thanks to a relationship with some Colonial teachers, Aarushi Nayak, a student from the Appoquinimink area, wanted to support the outdoor gardens at Carrie Downie as a community service project for Girl Scouts. To earn her latest badge Aarushi planned, designed, built...
Covid 19 Notification: September 16, 2021
September 16, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: - Gunning Bedford Middle School (1 individual) - Leach (1 individual) - New Castle Elementary (1 individual) - Pleasantville...
COVID Notification: September 15, 2021
September 15, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: - Castle Hills Elementary (1 Individual) - New Castle Elementary (1 Individual) - Wilbur Elementary (1 Individual) These individuals...
No School for Students September 17
Professional Development for staff
Hispanic Heritage Month
We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success.
We celebrate: Maria Matos
Maria Matos has been president and CEO of the LACC in Wilmington since 1994. Prior to then, she was employed by the Chesapeake Bay Girl Scout Council, Inc., where she held various management positions. From 1974 to 1985, Maria worked for the Red Clay Consolidated...
COVID Notification: September 14, 2021
September 14, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: • Gunning Bedford Middle School (2 individuals) • McCullough Middle School (4 individuals) • New Castle Elementary (2 individuals) •...
Covid Notification: September 13, 2021
September 13, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: - Castle Hills Elementary (2 individuals) - Colwyck Center (1 individual) - George Read Middle School (4 individuals) - Gunning...
September Board of Education Meeting
September 14th at 7:00 PM
LOCATION: William Penn High School
In-person and online
Announcing the STAR Program
A new beginning for The Adult Integration Program
Covid 19 Notification: September 10, 2021
September 10, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: - Eisenberg Elementary School (1 individual) - Gunning Bedford (2 individuals) - New Castle Elementary (1 individual) - William Penn...
McCullough honors the 20th anniversary of the events of 9/11
Yesterday afternoon, (9/9/21) in honor of the 20th anniversary of the events of 9/11, McCullough teachers placed 412 American Flags around the school's flagpole as a sign in recognition of the first responders who lost their lives on 9/11. There is one flag for each...
Covid Notice: September 9, 2021
September 9, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: • Colonial Early Education Program-Colwcyk (1 individual) • Gunning Bedford Middle School (1 individual) • McCullough Middle School (1...
Covid 19 Update: September 8th
September 8, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned of positive COVID-19 cases at the following Colonial Schools: • William Penn High School (2 individuals) These individuals will not return to school until the isolation period has passed. School...
Covid Update: September 7, 2021
September 7, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned that individuals at the following Colonial Schools are positive for COVID-19: • Castle Hills Elementary (1 individual), • Gunning Bedford Middle School (3 individuals), • New Castle Elementary (3...
School Board Meetings Update
We are excited to bring back the in-person option for families and the community to attend Colonial School Board of Education meetings.
TRANSPORTATION UPDATE: Week of 9/7
Starting tomorrow, September 7, we will begin transporting our pre-K students as well as continuing transportation for students in grades k-12.
Happy Labor Day
Schools Closed 9/3 & 9/6
Covid 19 Update: September 1, 2021
September 1, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned that individuals at the following Colonial Schools are positive for COVID-19: One Individual at Eisenberg Elementary Schools Two Individuals at Gunning Bedford Middle School One Individual at...
Weather Update for September 1, 2021
Due to anticipated weather, please anticipate possible transportation delays September 1st & 2nd.