Highlands Elementary Holds Salute to Service

The two-part program presentation paid tribute to members of our military, which included musical performances, poems and acknowledgment of those in attendance.

National French Week

French Week isn’t the end of appreciation of French culture at McKean, however – tradition holds that upper-level students enjoy a meal of fondue at the Melting Pot each spring, so the Highlanders have still more fun to look forward to!

Choice Buddies Help Students

Red Clay counselors work with art, music, physical education and ELA teachers to identify fifth grade students who would benefit from extra support.

School Bus Stop Safety Press Release

Click "Learn More" to see an important press release from the Department of Education.

School Choice to Begin November 5

Online applications can be found at http://www.schoolchoicede.org or on the district website at www.redclayschools.com. Paper applications are available at any school or at the School Choice Office located at the Brandywine Springs School Annex, 2914 Duncan Rd., Wilmington.

French Singer/Songwriter Performs at McKean

Principal Brian Mattix told the students that it was exciting to have the opportunity to listen to an artist of this caliber. He said, “It is my hope to bring a variety of artists to McKean on a regular basis.”

HB du Pont's Empty Bowls Program

Students, their parents and faculty members gathered at the school on Friday evening to share a simple meal of soup, bread, water and dessert and gain a better understanding of what it's like for families to have to find nourishment from a soup kitchen.

Red Clay Partners with ESS.

A leader in K-12 staffing, ESS is now responsible for the hiring, training, and placement of all daily and long-term substitute teachers and paraprofessionals.

Family Resource Fair November 3

No registration is needed for this free, fun-filled family event for students, their families and the community. There will be refreshments, giveaways and demonstrations. The presence of close to 100 vendors will provide opportunities to gather information and learn about strategies that improve student achievement and contribute to a healthy lifestyle.

Hispanic Heritage Museum

Students in Dr. Heather Townsend’s fourth grade class, Nicole Igo-Perez’s sixth grade class and Irene Hairston’s art class created a Hispanic Heritage Museum to raise cultural awareness of the many contributions Hispanics have made to our society.

Baltz Opens Outdoor Classroom

Morris spent over a year on this project designing the concept, gaining the necessary approvals, locating a principal to collaborate with and constructing the outdoor classroom.

Warner Wellness Center Opens

In partnership with Christiana Care, Red Clay opened it's first elementary school Wellness Center on Sept. 25, 2018 at Warner Elementary School.

Red Clay's District Wide School Choice Information Workshop.

This is a district wide open workshop.

Dr. Daugherty Speaks Nationally on School Nutrition

Red Clay Superintendent Merv Daugherty was among a roundtable discussion with the USDA Secretary.

New Start Times Address Transportation Concerns

Faced with a critical bus driver shortage, Red Clay moved to a three-tier busing schedule this year, which calls for elementary, middle and high school students to be picked up and dropped off at different times.

Board Hires UD Group to Assist in Superintendent Search

The Institute for Public Administration (IPA) has a wealth of experience in similar Delaware searches, assisting eight Delaware school districts in their search since 2009, including Red Clay, Colonial and Christina.

CFO Named Interim Superintendent

Longtime Red Clay Chief Financial Officer Jill Floore has been named the interim superintendent effective Nov. 1, 2018 until a permanent replacement is found.

New Red Clay App Available

With the touch of a button Red Clay’s new mobile app will keep you connected to the current news, events and updates. The app will deliver real time school news to your smart-device for FREE.

District to Host Early Literacy Conference

The Red Clay Early Literacy Conference will be held on Friday, October 5, 2018 at Cab Calloway School of the Arts from 7:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Facilities Committee Members Needed

Help Plan the Future of District on Facilities Committee

Red Clay Record: Back to School 2018

View the digital version of the current Red Clay Record.

Back to School: Need To Know Info

Information to help families prepare for Back to School.

Welcome Back, From Dr. Daugherty

A letter from Red Clay Superintendent, Dr. Mervin Daugherty.

Red Clay Hall of Fame Nominations.

The nomination period closes on September 7, 2018. Gala will be held on October 30, 2018.

The Red Clay Lunchbox

Food, fun, music and raffles came to Baltz Elementary School on August 14th as the Red Clay Lunch Box food truck hit the streets to make its grand debut.

Red Clay will introduce the country’s top-rated math program in its middle schools in the coming school year.

Summer Science Fair

The students of Richardson Park celebrated their last week of SMART Academy summer camp with a Science Fair.

Summer Reading at Woodlawn Library

Open the link to view the press release.

Red Clay Partners with ESS.

The Red Clay Consolidated School District has partnered with ESS to manage our substitute program.

Behind the Scenes with EDtv

A collaborative Red Clay effort was in full effect at Richey Elementary on Thursday, May 10, 2018.

2018-2019 Three-Tier School Schedule Information

Update: An FAQ section has been added.

Educators Attend Poverty Simulation Workshop

On a Sunday night, a family plans their finances for the upcoming week. Utilities are due, and there is no food for dinner. A family must make tough decisions to help them survive through the week. Their current financial situation doesn’t allow for both to be fulfilled.

Shortlidge PATHS Program Recognized by State

Shortlidge Academy became one of the first schools in Delaware to receive recognition for high quality implementation of the Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS) curriculum on May 3, 2018.

Linden Hill Holds Leadership Day

Linden Hill Elementary School hosted its second annual Leadership Day on May 31, 2018. More than 75 education, business, and community leaders attended as guests to learn about the school’s student leadership initiative and to observe the student leaders in-person.

Seniors Revisit North Star

A group of about 75 “originals” came back to visit North Star Elementary School on Thursday.

Warner Receives National Green Ribbon Award

A group of visitors got tours of the Warner Elementary School garden on Monday as the school celebrated being named a national Green Ribbon winner by the US Department of Education.

2019 Red Clay Teacher of the Year

Lia Zucchino is named the Red Clay Teacher of the Year.

Jose Matthews Wins Board Seat

Jose Matthews, the executive assistant to the CEO of Lancaster Behavioral Health, has been elected to the Red Clay Board of Education. He will begin his five-year term at the June school board meeting, when he is sworn into office.

Speed Interviews with Project SEARCH

Employees from Capital One visited Project SEARCH to participate in the 7th Annual Speed Interview Event on Thursday, April 19, 2018.

Draft Equity Policy Presented

A draft Equity Policy was presented to the Board of Education at its April meeting, with recommendations on how to meet goals contained within the policy that include the hiring of an Equity Officer for the district and the development of an Equity Plan.

Gov. Carney Visits North Star for Student Project

Principal Karin Jakubowski and North Star Elementary (NSE) welcomed some special guests to her office on Monday, April 16, 2018.

School Board Elections

The Red Clay Board of Education elections will take place on May 8, 2018.

Preschool registration forms are available to download.

Registration begins on April 10, 2018.

Students Present Research at Conrad BioTech Fair

The Conrad Schools of Science community of administrators, principals, teachers, coaches, parents and students gathered in the cafeteria on March 27 for the 9th Annual Biotech Fair.

Stanton AVID Students Observe Read Across America Day

AVID students from Stanton Middle School joined the Kindergarten and 1st Grade students of Richardson Park Elementary School to celebrate the sixteenth annual National Education Association's (NEA) Read Across America Day on Friday, March 2, 2018 from 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m.

Preschool Registration Opens on April 10, 2018.

Registration for the Early Years Program for community peers will open on Tuesday, April 10th. (Updated March 27, 2018.)

Red Clay Earns National Magna Award

The Red Clay Consolidated School District is among three grand-prize winners in the 24th annual Magna Awards program sponsored by the National School Boards Association’s flagship magazine, American School Board Journal (ASBJ).

Superintendent Interview on School Safety

Superintendent Merv Daugherty was a guest on the Susan Monday WDEL talk show Thursday, March 15, 2018. The topic was school safety.

Conrad Students Present at Rare Disease Day

Two Conrad Schools of Science Sophomores presented their research at the Delaware HOSA Rare Disease Day held at Nemours/A.I. duPont Children’s Hospital on Feb. 28, 2018.

Gov Visits Lewis for Hurricane Relief Efforts

A group of fourth Grade students at the Lewis Dual Language Immersion Elementary School got several lessons in giving back recently, when they decided how collected monies would be divided among islands devastated by Hurricane Maria in September.

Students Spread the Word at Skyline

More than 100 students and staff members at Skyline Middle School signed a pledge and purchased t-shirts to raise awareness about the “Spread the Word to End the Word” Campaign.

AIHS Football Team Visits Shortlidge Academy

Members of the Alexis I. duPont High School football team visited Shortlidge Academy recently to personally deliver a donation of books and magazines and read to a class of second graders.

Mote Black History Month Program

Mote Elementary students and staff filled the gymnasium on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 for a stirring program to conclude Black History Month.

School Safety

Click the "Learn More" link to see an important letter from Superintendent Dr. Merv Daugherty and a statement about "National School Walkout Day."

Diversity Survey

In order to better understand its diverse community, Red Clay has created a survey to gauge opinion on current policies and practices related to equitable treatment of all.

Chinese New Year Celebration at Conrad

Family, friends and classmates filled the Conrad Schools of Science lunchroom to partake in the Chinese New Year Program on Tuesday, February 13, 2018.

Red Clay Expands Unified Sports

Over the past several years, Red Clay has moved to a more inclusive environment, as students with disabilities and English Language Learners were assigned to their attendance zone schools.

Above and Beyond In Red Clay

The Red Clay Consolidated School District is on a mission to prepare today's learners to thrive in tomorrow's world.

Success Won't Wait Donates 300+ Books To Red Clay

Susan McNeill, co-founder of Success Won't Wait visited Red Clay district offices on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 with a special donation.

Red Clay Libraries Become Future Ready

In today’s digital world, the school library has changed from a quiet place to read or study to one that offers opportunities for online access, collaboration and project-based learning.

Third Graders Learn Water Safety

Third grade students at Lewis, Marbrook, Highlands, Richardson Park and Warner are learning how to be safe in the water thanks to the YMCA Water Wise program.

Equity in Education Conference a Huge Success

Hundreds of educators attended the Red Clay Regional Conference for Equity in Education on Friday, January 26, 2018.

Red Clay 2019 Teacher of the Year Nomination

Do you know a classroom teacher who is dedicated, inspiring, and making a difference?

High School Guide Released

The Red Clay Consolidated School District is pleased to announce the release of High School: A Quick Guide to Red Clay Schools, a handy new resource for prospective Red Clay high schoolers.

Equity in Education Conference January 26. 2018.

The Red Clay Regional Conference for Equity in Education will be held on Friday, January 26, 2018 at Cab Calloway School of the Arts from 8:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.

Middle School Orchestra to Perform January 24, 2018

The 2018 Red Clay Middle School Strings Winter Concert will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 7:00p.m.

Red Clay Wins Outstanding First Year Team

More than 90 teams of cyclist registered to raise money, train and ride through lower Delaware to raise money for MS.

Red Clay Students Appear on Dr. Oz

Students from Red Clay, in conjunction with Vision to Learn, appeared on an episode of Dr. Oz on Wednesday, December 20, 2017.

District Supports Students with Autism

For children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), early diagnosis and intervention are critical and can lead to positive outcomes. The Red Clay Office of Special Services is dedicated to working with schools, staff, parents and community members to provide the supports students with ASD need to be actively engaged in learning and successful in school.

New Job Pathway at AIHS Offers Financial Training

At Alexis I. duPont High School, students who are interested in finance could get a head start on job training by enrolling in the new Academy of Finance Pathway.

Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester Visits Groves

Mutual feelings of excitement would aptly describe the morning visit to Groves Adult High School by Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester on Monday, November 27, 2017.

Operation Warm Donates Coats at Lewis Elementary

Operation Warm and more than 30 M&T Bank volunteers visited the William C. Lewis Dual Language School on Tuesday to personally assist each child in selecting a new coat.

Language Immersion Benefits Students

Kindergarten students in the language immersion program at Marbrook, Mote and Linden Hill elementary schools are benefiting from instruction delivered by two highly qualified teachers – one who teaches them for half a day in English and the other for a half day in the immersion language. Marbrook and Mote offer students Spanish while Linden Hill offers Mandarin Chinese.

Red Clay Salutes Veterans and First Responders

As Veteran’s Day approaches, The Red Clay Consolidated School District hosted a celebratory program to honor and remember those who keep our communities and country safe on Thursday, November 9, 2017. Active duty military, veterans and first responders were invited to participate in the program.

Technology Initiative Completed

As promised, Red Clay has completed its three year 1:1 Technology Initiative on time with all students in grades three through twelve now in possession of their own Chromebook.

A Salute To Service

Red Clay will come together the morning of November 9, 2017 to celebrate, honor and remember those who keep our community safe. All active duty military, veterans and first responders in the Red Clay community are invited to attend this special event, which will be held at the Conrad Schools of Science from 8 to 9 a.m.

New Board Member Appointed

Educator and funeral consultant Jason P. Casper was appointed to fill a vacant seat on the Red Clay Board of Education at the October meeting. Mr. Casper is set to take his oath of office in November and serve through June 30, 2018.

Dickinson Expands Robotics

Interest in Robotics has grown steadily enough at John Dickinson High School and the Middle Years Programme to add a second middle school team this school year.

Family Resource Fair and Literacy Festival November 4

Red Clay’s 11th annual Family Resource and Literacy Fair, hosted by the Red Clay Parent Advisory Council (RCPAC) and Title 1 will be held on Saturday, November 4 at John Dickinson High School (1801 Milltown Rd., Wilmington, DE).

National School Lunch Week

Students at Conrad Schools of Science and Lewis Dual Language Elementary School were treated to a surprise food sampling to commemorate National School Lunch Week (NSLW) on Wednesday, October 11, 2017.

Hispanic Heritage Month at Lewis

Students and staff at William C. Lewis Dual Language Elementary School were equally excited to have the opportunity to partake in a performance with special guests Alberto Pagan Ramirez and members of The Puerto Rican Institute of Music on Wednesday, October 11, 2017.

McKean Preschool Benefits Students and Community

McKean High School, the only comprehensive high school in the state with a completely self-sustained lab preschool run entirely by high school students and staff, welcomes the patter of little feet Monday through Thursday mornings.

EL Conference Draws Hundreds

More than 200 people attended the Red Clay regional English Learner Conference on Friday, October 06, 2017.

FACE of Red Clay Workshops Empower Parents

A new workshop series to help parents realize their potential as an advocate and find their role in the school community is being offered in Red Clay.

H.B. duPont PTA Receives School of Excellence Designation

H.B. duPont Middle School PTA was one of 141 local PTA units across the country to receive the 2017-2019 School of Excellence designation from the National PTA School of Excellence Program.

Dickinson IB Program Expands

Over the past several years there has been a steady increase in applications for the successful Middle Years Program (MYP) at John Dickinson High School.

Red Clay Announces Board Vacancy.

The recent resignation of Mike Piccio, who moved from the area, left a vacancy on the seven-member board. The appointment runs through June 30, 2018.

Warner Opens Adult Education Center

With a big dose of community assistance, Warner Elementary School opened an adult education center on Sept. 13, 2017 in the school’s spacious library.

Download our WheresTheBus app.

Wouldn’t it be great if you could learn the exact location of your child’s bus, and what time it will arrive at their stop? Red Clay has an app for that!

Hurricane Relief Drive Launched by Red Clay

The Red Clay Consolidated School District will be collecting new and unused items at all of its schools through September 22, 2017.

Red Clay Dads Day

Please join us as we recognize and celebrate our Red Clay dads, father figures and male role models.

Ribbon Cuttings Held at Three Schools

Three school communities celebrated the end of construction with ribbon cuttings this week, as they prepared for students to return to school.

Back to School Instrument Night

Red Clay students will have the opportunity to try out many different types of band and orchestra instruments at Back to School Instrument Night to be held from 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Red Clay recognizes Mr. Bob Dilworth

At the end of June, Bob Dilworth retired after 60 years of service with the Red Clay Consolidated School District and its predecessors.

Red Clay Students Reverse Summer Learning Slide

Over a thousand Red Clay students are reversing summer slide by attending SummerCollab camps at community centers and schools including the Boys and Girls Club at Shortlidge Academy, LACC, Hilltop and West End.

Bike to the Bay with Red Clay

Bike to the Bay with Team Red Clay October 7th - Parents & Students Welcome! Red Clay is committed to providing the best environment for our students to grow, and that includes their role models (you!) being fit and challenged to grow as well.

Credit Recovery

Close to 100 Red Clay students are living up to the expectation that they will graduate by completing high school credit recovery courses during the summer.

Student Ambassador Summer Program

A catered breakfast was an added bonus to a fun filled and exciting closing program.

Preliminary Fiscal Year 18 Budget Presented

The Red Clay Board of Education was presented with a $209 million preliminary Fiscal Year 2018 budget at the July 12 meeting which includes an overall budget increase of 2.5 percent and $2.9 million in proposed cuts to programs and services.

FAME Programs Prepare Students for Success

This summer 205 rising 4th through 10th grade students from Red Clay and other New Castle County school districts are participating in two exciting hands-on STEM programs at A.I. High School.

HAC Shut Down for Summer

HAC will be down effective June 15 through August 20. On August 21 HAC will be enabled for guardians and students to view their registration information and transportation information only.

Summer Hours in Red Clay

A number of Red Clay schools will be operating on a four-day work week this summer, with Fridays off.

Credit Recovery

Summer Credit Recovery registration is now open.

Red Clay to Complete Rollout of One-to-One Technology.

During the next school year, Red Clay will complete the rollout of its One-to-One technology initiative and all students in grades 3 – 12 will have their own computer device outfitted with educational software.

Stanton PTA and Student Groups Dedicate New Garden to School

Stanton Gardeners have recreated the Stanton Vegetable Garden through the 6th Grade Garden Club, PTA and the Student Ambassadors.

Linden Hill Holds Leadership Day

Linden Hill Elementary School hosted its first annual Leadership Day on May 31, 2017.

Governor John Carney Visits Stanton

Governor Carney visited Stanton Middle School to emerge himself into the Red Clay Experience.

Jan Marcin Named Delaware School Nurse of the Year

Jan Marcin, School Nurse for the Meadowood Program at H.B. duPont Middle School, has been named the Delaware School Nurse of the Year.

Cooke’s Curtis Named Red Clay Teacher of the Year

Tory Curtis, a 5th grade teacher at the William F. Cooke, Jr. Elementary School, has been named the 2018 Red Clay Teacher of the Year.

Red Clay Consolidated School District Chinese/Spanish Immersion Programs

The Red Clay Consolidated School District is offering a new exciting opportunity for elementary students attending...

Employment Rate 100% for Project Search Interns

Tears, joy and elation are some of the emotions Red Clay students in the Project SEARCH program at Christiana Care Hospital express when they see their first job acceptance letter.

Early Kindergarten Registration

All Red Clay elementary schools will hold events on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 and Thursday, May 11, 2017 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. to register children for the incoming kindergarten class.

PTA Sponsors Candidate’s Forum

The Delaware PTA is sponsoring a Candidate’s Forum on April 25, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Conrad Schools of Science, 201 Jackson Avenue, Wilmington.

HEY Day at Heritage

For some first and second grade students at Heritage Elementary School seeing the principal, Alice Conlin, is the best part of their day. They participate in Heritage Enriching Youth (HEY) Day, a new enrichment opportunity during the months of March and April, and are her students in a class called Puzzles and Playdoh.

Biotech Fair at Conrad

A community of guests that included: administration, principals, teachers, coaches, parents and fellow students gathered in the cafeteria of Conrad Schools of Science. The occasion was the 8th Annual Biotech fair.

Students Take PSAT, SAT Tests April 5

This year, for the first time, Red Clay eighth grade students will join ninth and tenth graders in taking the PSAT test to be given during school on April 5, 2017.

Red Clay and 87ers Sign Broadcast Deal

The Delaware 87ers games will now appear on Red Clay's EDtv after Superintendent Merv Daugherty and 87ers President Larry Meli signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) Wednesday, March 22, 2017.

Farm to School

The nutrition team at the Red Clay Consolidated School District continuously researches and implements new ways to keep school lunch menus healthy and exciting.

Anthony D. Orga

For 38 years, Tony Orga has been a first-class leader both in and out of the classroom. His devotion to the field of mathematics earned him the nickname of math guru. Spending all of his career in Red Clay, Tony was a positive influence in the lives of many students, teachers and parents.

Read 87 at Richardson Park

Fifth grade students at Richardson Park Elementary School were delighted to have some special guests in their classrooms on Monday, February 27, 2017.

Leah Davis: Red Clay Hall of Fame

Leah Davis, a well-respected Red Clay teacher and School Board member, was born in Pittsburgh PA.

Stanton and Richardson Park Students Celebrate Read Across America Day

Stanton Middle School AVID students joined kindergarten students from Richardson Park Elementary School to celebrate the sixteenth annual NEA Read Across America Day.

Christiana Care Uses Their V.O.I.C.E. to Speak Out Against Gun Violence at Dickinson High School

Christiana Care’s V.O.I.C.E. program, as in Violence Outreach, Intervention and Community Engagement, is a part of a committed effort by the trauma center to reduce gun violence in the areas it serves. The program’s mission is to “Promote positive alternatives to violence in order to reduce retaliation, criminal involvement and re-injury among youth injured by violence.”

Rosemary Banks

Red Clay will highlight two inductees per week leading up to our gala. Today we highlight Rosemary Banks.

Black History: Honoring The Past, Inspiring The Furure

After months of planning, collaboration and implementation, students at Stanton Middle School were treated to open discussion panel focusing on education and the drive to succeed.

Red Clay to Pilot New Bus GPS System

Red Clay will soon be piloting a new bus GPS system called Veonow. It is a real time bus transportation software tracking tool which finds the location of specific buses.

John L. Tentromono

Red Clay will highlight two inductees per week leading up to our gala. Today we highlight John L. Tentromono.

H. B. Students Participate in No One Eats Alone Day

As they entered the school cafeteria on February 10, 2017, H.B. du Pont seventh graders were given a small square of colored paper and told to sit at a table with a balloon that corresponded to their color.

Red Clay Hall of Fame Gala - Yvonne Johnson

Red Clay will highlight two inductees per week leading up to our gala. Today we highlight Yvonne Johnson.

DSU and Red Clay Form Partnership at Kirkwood Campus

Red Clay students will have the opportunity to take advanced technology classes at a new IT Center the district will open in the 2017-2018 school year at the Delaware State University Wilmington Campus on Kirkwood Highway.

Red Clay Hall of Fame Gala 2017

The Red Clay Hall of Fame Gala will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2017. Click the link for more info.

North Star Introduces Yoga

Students at North Star Elementary are practicing a new way to prepare for the academic day. Reading Specialist Kara Patti spends one morning per week teaching an entire grade the practices and techniques of yoga.

Top Winter Bus Safety Tips for Students and Parents

Winter weather can present travel challenges for both students and parents. The Red Clay Transportation Department has trained district bus drivers and contractors for winter road conditions but the safety of students depends on parents and other motorists as well.

Authors Visit Red Clay Elementary Schools

In celebration of “I Love to Read” month, eight Red Clay elementary schools will receive visits from nationally recognized authors beginning January 23, 2017.

Improvements Seen at Priority and Focus Schools

Red Clay is making progress at five schools declared as under improvement by the Delaware Department of Education.

Middle School “Girls Who Code” Club Launched

Red Clay middle school girls in the Girls Who Code Club are having fun and gaining confidence while pursuing the technological skills they’ll need for 21st century job opportunities.

Regional Scholastic Art Award Winners Announced

Over a hundred Red Clay students from Cab Calloway and H.B. du Pont Middle School have been recognized as 2017 Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Award winners.

MLK Day at Brandywine Springs

Students at Brandywine Springs School are committed to volunteering to help others in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. on January 16, 2017.

Draft Strategic Plan Available for Review

A preliminary draft Strategic Plan for the years 2017-2021 was reviewed at a public meeting on January 10, 2017.

Monthly Superintendent’s Awards Program

Red Clay's Monthly Awards (January).

Students Learn Real World Job Market Skills

With the help of area business people and Red Clay administrators, Brandywine Springs School Teacher Eva Foxwell took her eighth grade students this week on a “real world” tour of the job market.

Capital One Brings BuddyPacks to Richardson Park

Furthering its partnership with Red Clay schools, representatives from Capital One visited Richardson Park Elementary School on Thursday to deliver bags of school-specific supplies called BuddyPacks.

School Choice Ends January 11

School choice applications will be accepted for the 2017-2018 school year until January 11, 2017 at 4:00p.m.

Delle Donne Visits First State School

It’s not every day that an international sports star comes to town, so students at Red Clay’s First State School in Wilmington were especially excited on Wednesday, December 7th when Elena Delle Donne came to visit.

Schools Meet Health Challenge

Red Clay School District is making national news by working to support and improve the health of our children and our community. As part of their effort, healthy items are featured on their menus and physical education and activity emphasized. Their efforts are part of the HealthierUS School Challenge.

Grants Fund New Career Pathways

Governor Jack Markell announced at Alexis I. duPont High School Monday $450,000 in private and public grants to support new high school career pathway programs, including $100,000 that will fund five new pathways in Red Clay. These grants expand the statewide Pathways to Prosperity initiative to prepare all students to excel in key fields that offer good job opportunities in the new economy.

Meadowood Students Help Paint Mural

More than 200 students with disabilities – including many from the Meadowood Program - participated Monday in an art therapy project that united them with a nationally known artist from Michigan to create a mural that will grace several sites in New Castle County.

Free Books Coming to Delaware

A new partnership between the State of Delaware and First Book will mean new, free books to the state's children in need.

The Day The Crayons Quit

Christina Personti, teacher and her class treated the community to riveting performances of The Day The Crayons Quit and The Day The Crayons Came Home at Baltz Elementary on Tuesday, November 29, 2016.

Go Highlanders! McKean to Play in State Championship

Excitement is building in anticipation of the flag football state championship game between McKean High School and Newark Charter on Saturday December 3rd. The game will take place at the University of Delaware Tubby Raymond Field at 4 p.m.

High School Choral Festival and Art Exhibit December 1

The 2016 High School Choral Festival will be held on Thursday, December 1 at 7:00p.m. in the Cab Calloway auditorium.

Mote Family Literacy Night

Many parents & students were in attendance for Anna P. Mote’s Family Literacy Night.

Turkey Dinner Day

Red Clay schools celebrated Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 17 with a turkey dinner complete with all the trimmings.

Red Clay Wellness

Red Clay’s Nutrition Team hosted a Meet & Greet on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Stanton Middle School.

Brandywine Springs Celebrates Veterans Day

At Brandywine Springs School and all over the country Americans are celebrating Veterans Day, a national holiday observed annually on November 11 to honor all U.S. military veterans.

Red Clay Students Cast Their Votes

This week, Red Clay 4th through 12th grade students joined thousands of students from across the state to cast their vote in Delaware’s Student Mock Election.

Transportation To Resource Fair

Two buses will be available to to transport families to and from Red Clay's Resource Fair.

Superintendent Announces November Awards

Be it a new teacher, or a parent volunteer, Red Clay wants to thank and acknowledge some of the people that make the district so successful! See the list of November award winners.

Brandywine Springs Celebrates Hispanic Heritage

Fourth and sixth grade Brandywine Springs’ students gathered in the school auditorium on October 19th and 20th to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and share their knowledge of Hispanic culture with their peers, family and community members.

Shortlidge Community Dinner

Shortlidge Academy & Warner Elementary in conjunction with Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids to host a community dinner on Thursday, October 13, 2016.

Brandywine Springs School Ribbon Cutting

Parents, students, and staff all gathered in BSS’s library to celebrate Brandywine Springs School’s ‘Renovate & Refresh,’ on Thursday, September 22, 2016.

Lunchroom Transformation

As part of on going improvements several Red Clay school lunchrooms were transformed over the summer. Specific areas of the transformation included wraps.

AVID Promotes Academic Success

Many Red Clay middle and high school students are experiencing success in their honors and AP classes thanks to AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), an elective program designed to help students learn organizational, time management and study skills.

Elementary Students Double Summer Reading Total

Red Clay elementary students were busy reading over the summer. Together they read almost 40,000 online books, double the number read last year.

District Celebrates Construction Completion at JDHS

John Dickinson High School Principal Byron Murphy called the schoolwide renovations at his building over the past two summers “fantastic.” Principal Murphy was on hand September 20 with Superintendent Merv Daugherty to mark completion of construction inside the building with a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Red Clay Day at UD

Tickets are now available for the 4th Annual Red Clay Day at the University of Delaware Football Stadium.

International Dot Day

Red Clay’s Early Years Program (Pre-K) celebrated International Dot Day on Thursday, September 15, 2016. Inspired by Peter H. Reynolds children book The Dot, International Dot Day (IDD) is celebrated every “September 15-ish.”

Poverty & Trauma Conference Big Success

Three hundred and twenty educators, administrators, vendors and state agency employees from across the state attended the first annual Poverty and Trauma Conference at Thomas McKean High School on September 13, 2016.

Back to School Nights

Back to School Night Open Houses provide an opportunity for parents to make a connection with their child’s classroom teacher or teachers, obtain an overview of the school year and become acquainted with classroom rules and procedures.

Monthly Award Program Launched

Do you know someone in Red Clay that deserves a pat on the back?

Heritage and BSS Welcome National Speaker

Heritage Elementary and Brandywine Springs School teachers started the new year with a motivational lecture from internationally-known author and educator Kim Bearden.

Stanton Middle School Community Day

Stanton middle school hosted it’s annual Back to School event on Wednesday, August 24, 2016.

Baltz Students Receive Free Haircuts

Students attending Baltz Elementary during the 2016-2017 academic school year were able to receive free haircuts on Tuesday, August 23, 2016.

Back to School Instrument Night to be Held September 7 and 8

Red Clay students will have the opportunity to try out many different types of band and orchestra instruments at Back to School Instrument Night

Saturday Literacy Program

Red Clay’s Saturday Literacy Program will begin on September 24, 2016 and will be held from 10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. at Shortlidge, Highlands and Lewis Elementary Schools.

Red Clay Seniors Go To College

Roughly 35 Red Clay Consolidated School District high school seniors were transported to Delaware Technical Community College (DTCC) September 1 for the launch of an expanded dual enrollment program.

Back To School

School starts on Monday, August 29, 2016 for students in grades 1-6, and 9.

Teacher of the Year

Holly Golder, social studies teacher at Cab Calloway School of the Arts has been named the 2017 Red Clay Teacher of the Year.

Poverty & Trauma Conference

The first annual Red Clay School District Poverty and Trauma Conference will be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Thomas McKean High School from 7:30a.m. – 3:30p.m.

Warner-Shortlidge Arts Alliance Expands

The Warner-Shortlidge Arts Alliance has grown into a full school-year program for Pre-K through fifth grade students at Shortlidge Academy and Warner Elementary.

H.B. Student Second in Nation in DuPont Essay Contest

H.B. DuPont Middle School 8th grader Makena Stack won Second Place in the national DuPont Challenge Science Writing Competition.

A.I. High-A.I. Middle Mentoring Program Wins Jefferson Award

The student-athlete mentoring program between students at A.I. High School and A.I. Middle School was the recipient of the prestigious Jefferson Award on April 1, 2016.

Bus Safety Tips

Transporting students safely to and from school is a top priority in Red Clay.