Red Clay Headlines!
Red Clay is proud to be a leader in education, and our story is often told through the news and media. In this section, you’ll find a collection of links to newspaper articles, press features, and publications that highlight the remarkable achievements of our students, the dedication of our staff, and the innovative programs across our schools.
From academic accomplishments and athletic successes to community partnerships and district initiatives, Red Clay Headlines captures the moments that showcase who we are and what we stand for. Explore these stories to see how Red Clay continues to inspire, lead, and make an impact in our community and beyond
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Powered by Innovation!
Huge congratulations to our students from Henry B. du Pont Middle School for taking 1st place in the 2026 Solar Racer competition at the University of Delaware!
From design and portfolios to race-day performance, these students truly shone—demonstrating teamwork, creativity, and real-world problem-solving through clean energy. 
We’re proud to see our students leading the way in innovation and sustainability!
Read the full story on Red Clay Headlines: https://bit.ly/3Qhzwgb
Full List of Achievements:
• 1st Place Chapter Team – Evan, Sophia, Ayaan, Tab, Noah, Dylan G.
• 1st Place Leadership Strategies – Tab, Noah, D.G.
• 3rd Place Leadership Strategies – Evan, Sophia, Ayaan
• 1st Place Prepared Speech – Tab
• 3rd Place Prepared Speech – Arya A.
• 1st Place Promotional Marketing – Alex T.
• 1st Place Dragster – Soren
• 2nd Place Dragster – Sophia
• 3rd Place Dragster – Eric G.
• 1st Place Robotics – Noah, Mumu, Steven C., Mohan
• 2nd Place Robotics – Reid, Manny, Levi
• 1st Place Drone Challenge – Reid, Manny
• 2nd Place Drone Challenge – Valerie, Laura
• 3rd Place Drone Challenge – Ethan A., Steven R.
• 1st Place Children’s Stories – Sophia, Ayaan, Tab, Eric, Jai, D.G.
• 1st Place Coding – Steven C., Rhys
• 2nd Place Flight – Liam B.
• 1st Place Tech Bowl – Sophia, Tab, Steven C.
• 3rd Place Tech Bowl – Arjun, Malcolm, Asher
• 2nd Place Off the Grid – Vidhi, Gus, Nakita, Eric, Steven C., Tab
• 3rd Place Structural Engineering – Eric, Jai
• 1st Place Solar Racer – Xander, Jialong, Arjun
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Serving smiles, skills, and inclusion!
We’re so proud of the amazing students at Thomas McKean High School, recently featured on 6ABC, for their Brew and Bake Café. This incredible program brings students together to build job skills, confidence, communication, and friendships, all while spreading joy between classes.
Watch the story below 
https://6abc.com/videoClip/18486760/
#RemarkableRedClay
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We’re honored to be featured in the College Board Success Spotlight for transforming access to AP® courses across our district. By making AP Seminar the standard for English 10, Red Clay increased AP participation by 79% and boosted success rates across the board!
This bold move is expanding opportunity and equity—empowering more students than ever to experience college-level learning.
Real strategy. Real results. Remarkable Red Clay.
Read the full story: https://k12.collegeboard.org/.../success-spotlight-red...
#RemarkableRedClay