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Covid 19 Update: November 23
November 23, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: Today we learned that an individual at Southern Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19 . The individual was last in the building on Monday, November 16th. This individual will not return to school...
Reminder for the Week of 11/23
• November 23-24: Conferences available for all students (must schedule with the teacher) All students are doing Self-paced Online Learning Days (Asynchronous Learning) for students No Teacher Zooms • November 25, 26, 27: Schools and Offices Closed for Thanksgiving...
Covid 19 Update: November 20
November 20, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: In addition to the case reported on November 17th at William Penn High School, we have learned that another individual has tested positive for COVID-19. This individual was last on campus Tuesday, November 17th....
Choose Colonial!
School Choice ends January 13th! Choose Colonial for a truly wonderful experience for your child!
Calendar Updates: Phases 1-5
Due to circumstances caused by the community spread of COVID-19, the District made changes to student’s schedules
Covid 9 Update: November 19
November 19, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: Today we learned that an individual at New Castle Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19 . The individual was last in the building on Friday, November 13th. This individual will not return to school...
Colonial Clippings: November 19th
Calendar Changes, message for WP Families and more in this week’s edition of Colonial Clippings.
WPHS COVID 19 Update: November 18, 2020
Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: Today we learned that an individual at William Penn High School has tested positive for COVID-19 . The individual was last in the building on Friday, November 13th. This individual will not return to school until the isolation...
Phase Phase One and Two Students and Families: Return to School Update
Phase One and Two Families Include: - Integration A students at Southern, George Read , and William Penn - Communication and Social Learning (CASL) at Southern, Intensive Learning Center (ILC) at Southern, - Students at Leach, Adult Integration at Leach, - Colwyck...
Phase Three Students and Families: Return to School Update
Phase Three Families Include: - All Elementary Schools (all elementary students who are not in the special programs from Phase 1) Colonial School District Phase Three Families, As you are aware, we have learned that multiple individuals across several buildings...
UPDATE REGARDING WP FOOTBALL
Today we learned that an individual associated with the William Penn Football team tested positive for COVID-19.
COVID-19 UPDATE: November 17
Today we learned that individuals at the following Colonial Schools have been determined to be positive for COVID-19:
Phase Four Students and Families: Return to School Update
Colonial School District Phase Four Families, Phase Four Families Include: Middle School (Non-Special Programs), William Penn Integration B, and Wallin ILC students As you are aware, we have learned that multiple individuals across several buildings associated with...
COVID UPDATE: November 16
November 16, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: Over the past 24 hours, we have learned that individuals at the following Colonial Schools have been determined to be positive for COVID-19 : ● Eisenberg Elementary School (3) - last in building on Friday, Nov....
ALL SCHOOLS move to virtual learning starting November 16
To help mitigate community spread of COVID-19 and keep all members of our community safe, ALL COLONIAL SCHOOLS will move to virtual learning starting tomorrow, November 16, 2020.
Virtual Academy Continues to Succeed
With over 8,100 students connecting on Zoom, the Colonial Virtual Academy continues to provide access to countless opportunities! “Giving parents options during this unique school year is crucial to student success and the remote educational model has come...
Schiller Rejoins School Board
A familiar face re-joined the Colonial School Board. Rick Schiller, who served on the school board from 2013-2018, was sworn in at Tuesday’s monthly board meeting to fill a vacant seat until June. He and his wife Patsy, who recently retired as an administrative...
Colonial Clippings: November 12, 2020
The November Board of Education meeting, the virtual academy continues to succeed, November calendar reminders, and more!
UPDATE FOR FOOD for NOVEMBER 12th
In an effort to streamline delivery meal services, we are condensing each bus route and establishing area stops in communities just as we did during spring distribution. The next food distribution day is Thursday, November 12th, in which students will receive 2 breakfast / 2 lunches.
WPHS COVID 19 Update: November 10
Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We learned today that an individual at William Penn High School has tested positive for COVID-19. The last date this individual was on campus was Saturday, November 7, 2020. This individual will not return to school until the...
Great first day to kickoff phase 3!
Thanks to the planning and preparation by our schools and district staff, Colonial successfully started Phase 3 of our Safe Return to Schools plan today.
Presumptive positive for COVID-19 related to George Read
Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We learned today that an individual at George Read Middle School has been determined to be a presumptive positive for COVID-19. A presumptive positive case is when an individual is a close contact to a positive case in addition to...
The Meals on the Bus: Organizations Battle Food Insecurity
On this episode of You Oughta Know from WHYY:
The Meals on the Bus: Organizations Battle Food Insecurity: How Colonial School District’s daily meal services, which utilize school buses to deliver breakfast and lunch to all students in the district.
COLONIAL CLIPPINGS SPECIAL EDITION NOV. 5, 2020
NOVEMBER 5, 2020 WE Will Feed! As students in special programs started returning to schools for face-to-face instruction, and more students are planning to return in the coming weeks, it means fewer buses are available for Colonial’s Mobile Feeding Program. Initially,...
Positive COVID-19 test WPHS: October 28th, 2020
October 28, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We learned today that, in addition to the cases previously reported at William Penn High School, an additional individual who was on campus tested positive for COVID-19. This individual was last on campus on...
COLONIAL CLIPPINGS – OCT. 22, 2020
OCTOBER 22, 2020 WE are Ready! Today, students in Integration A at Southern, George Read, and William Penn; Communication and Social Learning (CASL) at Southern, Intensive Learning Center (ILC) at Southern returned for face-to-face instruction. Director of Student...
Positive COVID-19 tests WPHS: October 22nd, 2020
October 22, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We learned today that, in addition to the case reported previously at William Penn High School, two additional individuals that were on campus tested positive for COVID-19. These individuals were last on campus on...
Positive COVID-19 test WPHS: October 21st, 2020
An important update on a positive test case of COVID19 at William Penn
Join us for School Choice Night Online on October 27!
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Good News – October 15
WE’VE GOT SOME GOOD NEWS! OCT. 20, 2020
National School Lunch Week Colonial Nation joined the nation in celebrating all of the dedicated people who prepare nutritious meals for our students. As part of National School Lunch Week Superintendent, Dr. Jeffrey Menzer spent a day helping nutrition services and...
Colonial Clippings October 15th
School Choice Night – October 27th at 6 pm
Tuesday, October 27th, is Choice Night– an opportunity for families to choose which school they’d like their child to attend outside of their feeder school.
Face to Face Learning
Learn more about the Face to Face learning experience in Colonial School District
Colonial Clippings: October 8, 2020
Good News! October 6th
Face to Face Return to Schools Update
Colonial Families, Our Safe Return to School Workgroups swiftly picked up the work from the summer and have been planning a safe return for our students and staff. We have opted for a phased-in approach. This approach allows us to accommodate all of the challenges...
COVID-19 Testing Sites
To prevent the spread of COVID in our schools and community by children who may be unaware they have COVID or are displaying no symptoms (asymptomatic), we are STRONGLY URGING you to get your student tested.
Hand washing is important!
Germs are everywhere! They can get onto hands and items we touch during daily activities and make us sick. Cleaning hands at key times with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% ethanol or 70% isopropyl...
Colonial Clippings – October 1
How to self screen for COVID-19
The Delaware Department of Education and Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Public Health has requested that we provide you information regarding practices related to COVID-19. Please answer the following questions: In the past 14 days,...
Return to School Choice – Fall 2020
September 23, 2020 Dear Parents, In July, we asked our families to select a choice for virtual or in-person learning. As we have now transitioned into the Virtual Academy to start the year, we are asking you to review your choice. Let us know by Monday, September 28th...
WE are Preparing for Students to Return
We realize that many families are wondering about our plans for in-person learning. This week, our Safe Return To School planning teams are re-engaging in conversations to phase in the return to in-person learning. The intention is for some groups of students to begin...
Colonial Clippings – September 24
WE’ve Got Some Good News! Sept 21, 2020
Exciting things happening in Colonial Nation • September 21, 2020 Khayree Bey Governors Challenge Wellness Award winner & District Teacher of the Year 2020-2021 Bey Wins Again! Colonial’s District Teacher of the Year for 2020-2021 has won another honor! Khayree...
Good News – September 22nd
Colonial Clippings: September 17
Citizen Finance Oversight Committee
We need your Help! Do you have a knack for numbers? Interested in learning more about education funding? Colonial is looking for volunteers to serve on our Citizen Finance Oversight Committee! Members attend a monthly meeting to review and discuss the district’s...
Colonial Clippings: September 10th
Remembering Ms. Saunders
Colonial School District officials were notified yesterday that Nikki Saunders, a fourth-grade teacher at New Castle Elementary School (NCE), passed away at home. The cause of death is unknown at this time; she would have celebrated her 48th birthday at the end of...
Device and Technology Help
Learn more about how to get a new device or get help with technology
Back to School Signs!
Share your excitement for Back to School with our back to school signs!
2020-21 Colonial Support Professionals of the Year
For the first time, the Delaware Department of Education is sponsoring the ESPY awards, that’s Educational Support Professionals of the Year.
Colonial Clippings – September 3rd
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COLONIAL CLIPPINGS SPECIAL EDITION SEPT. 3, 2020
Let the 2020-2021 School Year Begin! While the new first day is September 8, 2020, not all students will begin at the same time. While all students will begin the year learning remotely, a staggered start will be implemented. Please see the schedule below to...
Remote Food Program Starts Sept 8th
Nutrition Services is going back on the road delivering breakfast and lunch to
students beginning Tuesday, September 8!
CSD Offices Open Beginning 9/2
Beginning September 2nd, CSD School and District Offices will be open to the public for limited hours. The primary purpose of these limited hours is to assist families with enrollment issues, specifically to support those needing help with the registration process. ...
Colonial Clippings: August 27th
Office Hours Alert, Device & Materials Pick-Up Update and more
Dr. Menzer speaks at a 6abc Education Town Hall
https://6abc.com/education/watch-here---the-6abc-back-to-school-town-hall/6384488/
Colonial Clippings: August 20th, 2020
In this edition of Colonial Clippings . . . . News for William Penn students, an update on athletics and much more.
Colonial Clippings August 18th
In this edition, learn more about . . . . . the Colonial Virtual Academy, the dates for Virtual Open Houses for the upcoming school year and how to get a Colonial Chromebook for your student.
Roberta Jacobs Named Assistant Principal at New Castle Elementary School.
Jacobs formerly served as one of two Assistant Principals at Wilbur Elementary. Roberta Jacobs is originally from New York; however, she made Delaware her home after attending the University of Delaware. She graduated from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor...
Important Update from Colonial Superintendent Dr. Menzer
8/13/2020: We have decided it is in the best interest of students and staff to delay the face-to-face option and only offer remote learning to all students grades Pre-K through 8 for the first six (6) weeks of the school year.
Colonial Clippings: July 30th, 2020
New Back to School Dates
WE are Preparing for the Safe Return to School As a result of feedback from the work groups, permission from our school board, and to ensure a safer and smoother beginning of the school year, Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Menzer announced a change in the school...
WE Lead – Amina Baiith
Amina Baaith has been promoted to be the new Principal of Pleasantville Elementary School. She was formerly an Assistant Principal at McCullough Middle School and the Wallin School. Baaith succeeds Jennifer Alexander who is now Colonial’s Director of Talent...
WE Hear You! Safe Return to School Plans UPDATE
We need your feedback: Safe Return to schools Survey
We need your feedback Parents, As we are preparing our reopening plans, we need to gather more targeted information and feedback that allows families to have a choice (when possible) for their children at the pre-k, elementary and middle school levels. (Decisions at...
Safe Return to School- “Power of WE in The New Normal”
Six teams of administrators, teachers, and staff who have been meeting throughout the summer to discuss instructional options for the safe return to schools spent time visiting several schools in the District last week. Their goal was to look, and more importantly,...
DDOE Safe Return to School Plans
The Power of WE & the New Normal
Much work and discussions have been centered around the return to school for our students and staff. Please know that planning continues on a daily basis among administrators, teachers, and staff who are considering input from parents, students, and legislators who...
Colonial Clippings: July 9th
William Penn students will complete their virtual graduation with an in-person ‘walk’
Summer Programs Update
Learn more about Summer 2020 programs and services in Colonial School District
Colonial Clippings: June 18
Seeking parent feedback for the 2020-21 school year
Our parent survey is no longer active. Please stay tuned to our social media accounts for more information about Back to School 2020 Colonial Families, Colonial’s teachers and support staff have gone above and beyond the call of duty during this global pandemic for...
Colonial’s commitment to confronting racism
We all watched the events in Minneapolis last week and the unfolding frustration, anger and sadness boil over into violence across the country. At the heart of this incredible display of raw emotion and pain is institutional racism that has plagued this country for...
Student Belonging Pick up dates and times
During the week of June 15th, schools will allow families to pick up any necessary belongings through a curbside pickup. Specific details for each school are below.Colwyck• June 15: 3 year old / Half Day classrooms from 9:00AM - 11:00 AM• June 16: 4 year old /...
2020 ARTCSD Virtual Art Showcase
Welcome to the Colonial School District’s Art Celebration! Every spring, the Colonial School District showcases the creativity of both Colonial Art teachers and students through the Annual Art Show. The Colonial Art Show has become a valuable tradition for our...
From the Superintendent: Dear Seniors
Dear Seniors, Congratulations! You’ve made it to the final stretch, rounded the last corner, and you are about to become the Colonial School District’s graduating class of 2020. Despite the COVID-19 madness that swirls around us, I can promise that Colonial Nation...
Colonial Clippings – May 21st
Thank you to our custodial staff!
On May 18th, Colonial began a gradual return to normal by opening buildings to 12-month staff with the option to return to offices to work when necessary. Out of respect to our custodial staff who have been working in the buildings during this time, we implemented...
INTERVIEW | Teaching Delaware’s youngest students in a virtual world
Coronavirus Pandemic p-EBT funds
As part of the State of Delaware’s ongoing efforts to ensure that children have access to food while schools are closed, the Department of Health and Social Services has received Coronavirus Pandemic p-EBT funds. ALL CHILDREN enrolled in the Colonial School District...
First lady of Delaware thanks school district for feeding kids
www.delawareonline.com/videos/news/2020/04/29/first-lady-delaware-thanks-school-district-feeding-kids/3050326001/ Gabriel Phillips Strategic Marketing Officer Colonial School District 302-650-3213 #powerofwecsd [Colonial Signature] The Colonial School District is an...
An Eagle visits the Southern Sharks!
Last week Will Parks, a Philadelphia Eagle, joined the 5th grade teachers and students at Southern Elementary on zoom last week. After Ms. Schussler reached out to him through social media, he jumped at the opportunity to interact with students and fans. He greeted...
Important Update – School Buildings and Summer Plans
With the recent decision that school buildings will be closed but remote learning will continue through the remainder of the school year, we recognize that students and families have questions about picking up personal items and returning loaned devices. We are...
Colonial Clippings: April 28th, 2020
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Update: Gov. Carney Face Masks Directive
Given the new executive order that all Delawareans over the age of 12 must wear face masks when in public, the Colonial School District is asking all those 12 and older who come to our Grab and Go sites to comply. The governor’s order takes effect at 8 am this...
CSD School Update: 4/24/2020
Good afternoon. Today Governor John Carney announced that students will not be returning to school on May 18th as originally hoped. Due to the continuing COVID health crisis, school buildings will remain closed to the public through the end of this school year. We...
Colonial Clippings April 23rd, 2020
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Colonial Clippings – April 21, 2020
Staff building access update – 4/14/2020
Good afternoon Colonial Nation, The events over the last month have truly been a test of our collective abilities to weather uncertainty and change as well as a chance for the Power of WE to shine through. As we continue to navigate this situation, we want you to...
Update on Colonial Playgrounds
Colonial is doing everything we can to keep our community and staff members safe. In order to ensure that we are following the Coronavirus prevention guidelines and directives of limiting groups of 10 or more and adhering to social distancing, we will be closing all...
Once A Colonial, Always a Colonial
Colonial Nation is filled with awesome CSD alumni. Let’s have some fun by sharing: one picture from your days in CSD along with one current photo. Include your name, year of attendance or graduation, your current position with the district along with years of service,...
Always a Colonial: Colonials who work in Colonial
Colonial Nation is filled with awesome CSD alumni. Let’s have some fun by sharing: one picture from your days in CSD along with one current photo. Include your name, year of attendance or graduation, your current position with the district along with years of service,...
A letter from the CSD School Board President
Superintendent’s Update: 4/3/2020
https://youtu.be/7hYdpnVqGbc
New Device Pickup Opportunity: Monday, April 6th from 4:00-6:00 PM
There will be a new device deployment opportunity for Monday, April 6th from 4:00-6:00 PM for students in grades Pre-k through 12 Locations have changed. Please note this now includes Pre-Kindergarten students/families This will be a drive-up pickup at 3 Colonial...