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Covid Update: February 3rd
February 3, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned that individuals at the following Colonial Schools have tested positive for COVID-19 : • Wilbur Elementary (1): Individual was last on campus Thursday, January 28th • Leach School (1): Individual...
WE Honor: The Buttonwood Colored School
Located off of Route 9 on Buttonwood Avenue in New Castle, the Buttonwood Colored School first opened in 1919 during the nation’s period of segregation to serve the needs of “colored” students growing up in the historically Black suburban neighborhood. The...
WE Celebrate: Polktown
This African American community was located in Delaware City near the foot of the Reedy Point Bridge. Polktown was one of the earliest free black settlements in Delaware. It included a church, school, and many residences. Polktown land ownership was controlled by...
We Honor: African Union Church Cemetery
Located in Delaware City along the Mike Castle Trail, a half-acre of land was purchased by five trustees of the African Union Church in 1835 for $80 where a church, now razed, was built with only the cemetery remaining. The church and cemetery served residents of...
Stay up to Date with Coronavirus Information
Covid Update: February 3rd
February 3, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned that individuals at the following Colonial Schools have tested positive for COVID-19 : • Wilbur Elementary (1): Individual was last on campus Thursday, January 28th • Leach School (1): Individual...
WE Honor: The Buttonwood Colored School
Located off of Route 9 on Buttonwood Avenue in New Castle, the Buttonwood Colored School first opened in 1919 during the nation’s period of segregation to serve the needs of “colored” students growing up in the historically Black suburban neighborhood. The...
WE Celebrate: Polktown
This African American community was located in Delaware City near the foot of the Reedy Point Bridge. Polktown was one of the earliest free black settlements in Delaware. It included a church, school, and many residences. Polktown land ownership was controlled by...
We Honor: African Union Church Cemetery
Located in Delaware City along the Mike Castle Trail, a half-acre of land was purchased by five trustees of the African Union Church in 1835 for $80 where a church, now razed, was built with only the cemetery remaining. The church and cemetery served residents of...
Stay up to Date with Coronavirus Information
Covid Update: February 3rd
February 3, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: We have learned that individuals at the following Colonial Schools have tested positive for COVID-19 : • Wilbur Elementary (1): Individual was last on campus Thursday, January 28th • Leach School (1): Individual...
WE Honor: The Buttonwood Colored School
Located off of Route 9 on Buttonwood Avenue in New Castle, the Buttonwood Colored School first opened in 1919 during the nation’s period of segregation to serve the needs of “colored” students growing up in the historically Black suburban neighborhood. The...
WE Celebrate: Polktown
This African American community was located in Delaware City near the foot of the Reedy Point Bridge. Polktown was one of the earliest free black settlements in Delaware. It included a church, school, and many residences. Polktown land ownership was controlled by...
We Honor: African Union Church Cemetery
Located in Delaware City along the Mike Castle Trail, a half-acre of land was purchased by five trustees of the African Union Church in 1835 for $80 where a church, now razed, was built with only the cemetery remaining. The church and cemetery served residents of...
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