Del. School Board Elections 2022: Unofficial Results

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Delaware School Board elections results from Tuesday: (results are unofficial, according to the Delaware Department of Elections)In Delmar, Dawn Adkins Litchford defeated Lauren Hudson, 152-61.In Laurel, incumbent Linda Hitchens turned back a challenge from Joe Kelley, 225-58.In Seaford, Marcus Wright wins over George Del Farno, 224-137.Woodbridge district voters elect Rita Hovermale over Corey Grammar, 243-193.In…

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Milford School District Employee Charged in Dealing in Child Porn

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A custodial employee of the Milford School District is now facing multiple charges for dealing in child pornography. District Superintendent, Dr. Kevin Dickerson says in a posting on the Milford School District website, that none of the victims are students. The Delaware Department of Justice says that the images on the employee’s personal device were…

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Milford Schools Dismiss Early Due To Funeral For Gov. Minner

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Milford School District schools will dismiss early today due to anticipation of traffic days and in respect for Governor Ruth Ann Minner and her family, as her funeral is taking place this afternoon. According to an announcement from the Milford School District: Banneker, Ross, and Mispillion Elementary Schools will have an in-person student day with…

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UPDATED: DE School Board Elections Set

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Friday was the last day to register as a candidate for Delaware School Boards. There is one at-large seat up for election in the Cape Henlopen School District – incumbent Janis Hanwell is challenged by Ashley Murray for the at-large seat. In the Delmar School District two candidates – Dawn Turner and Russell Smart –…

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Schools Shuffle Instruction Plans Due To Local COVID Metrics

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Several school districts and systems are adjusting their hybrid instruction plans in response to COVID-19 infection rates in their communities. Capital School District in Kent County is transitioning all students to remote instruction effective today. The decision was made in response to local infection rates of COVID-19. Remote learning in the Capital School District will…

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Milford High School Remains Closed Today

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Milford High School remains closed today (Tue. Nov. 17th). All instruction will be remote. Benjamin Banneker Elementary School and Morris Early Childhood Center, which were also closed Monday due to COVID-19 concerns, will reopen today for in-person hybrid students according to the Milford School District.

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Milford School Districts Makes Adjustments Due To COVID Concerns

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Milford High School, Banneker Elementary School and Morris Early Childhood Center are closed for students today (Monday) due to reports of positive COVID-19 test results. Other schools in the Milford School District will operate on their regular schedules. Students in the affected schools and staff will receive follow-up information. The district in a statement said…

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Milford Public Schools Plan Six Weeks Of Remote Learning

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Milford School District students will be learning remotely for the first six weeks of the school year. The board voted 5-1 to proceed with virtual instruction when the school year starts September 9th. The Delaware State News reports that the board and Superintendent Kevin Dickerson entertained a variety of viewpoints and surveyed district families since…

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Parent of Milford School District student tests positive for coronavirus

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The parent of a student in the Milford School District has tested positive for coronavirus. Milford School District Superintendent Kevin Dickerson issued a statement Wednesday, confirming that officials have learned that a parent of a Benjamin Banneker Elementary School and Avenue Preschool student has tested positive for the virus. The parent is currently isolated at…

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Milford School Board considers new policy to protect undocumented students from ICE

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Milford school board members are considering a new policy that would protect undocumented students and establish new protocols if U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents show up. The proposal falls under the district’s attempts to protect the privacy of its students, citing the FederalFamily Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) which gives parents certain…

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Houston Bus Driver Charged after May Incident

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A Houston woman has been arrested after an incident last May on a school bus.  Investigation of the incident showed the school bus driver, 54 year old Teresa Grunden, pulled the bus over near Airport Road and closed the windows and ceiling air vents, causing the temperature in the bus to rise – because the…

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