Posts Tagged ‘IRSD’
IRSD: Kindergarten Registration for 2020-2021 School Year Underway
Kindergarten registration for the 2020-2021 school year is underway in the Indian River School District. Registration is for children who will be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2020. Parents can register their child by presenting an original birth certificate, proof of immunization, proof of residency and the required district registration forms to…
Read MoreIRSD Taps New Business Manager
The Indian River School District has a new Director of Business. Tammy Smith began her new duties this week at the district office in Selbyville. Before joining the Indian River School District, Smith worked in the State Auditor’s office for 14 years in various audit and management roles.
Read MoreNew Start Times for Indian River School District
The Indian River School District is implementing new daily starting and ending times for its schools for the 2019-2020 school year. For most district schools, the school day is being shortened by only a few minutes. However, more significant changes will be implemented at Georgetown Elementary School, North Georgetown Elementary School and Sussex Central High…
Read MoreIndian River Referendum – Take 2 Coming
The Indian River School District will be coming back with another referendum after the first attempt failed on February 5th. School Board member, Jim Fritz confirmed to WGMD that they will drop the second question dealing with the currents expenses and only request the major capital improvement question – which asks for funding for the…
Read MoreIRSD’s SafeAbility Series Addresses Students with Disabilities
The Indian River School District has been proactive in its approach to school safety. The SafeAbility Series is a new component to school safety initiatives that addresses one of its most critical populations – students with disabilities at the Howard T. Ennis School. Howard T. Ennis serves all of Sussex County for students with significant…
Read MoreIEP-Centered Workshops for IRSD Parents Available at Frankford Public Library
If you’re an Indian River School District parent trying to deal with the Individualized Education Plan – or I-E-P – process – and you’re overwhelmed – help is as close as the Frankford Public Library. The Parent Information Center is offering I-E-P-centered workshops at the Library in October – just as the kids are getting…
Read MoreSchool Open Houses Set for Indian River Schools
Schools in the Indian River School District will host a series of open houses during the months of August and September. Open houses will allow students and parents to meet teachers and staff, view class lists and tour school buildings. A number of schools will host multiple sessions, with each session catering to a different…
Read MoreIRSD Looking for Citizens Budget Oversight Committee Candidates for District 4
DISTRICT SEEKS CANDIDATES FOR VACANCY ON CITIZENS BUDGET OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE The Indian River School District is seeking candidates to fill a vacancy on the Citizens Budget Oversight Committee (CBOC). Candidates for the vacancy should reside in IRSD Election District 4. The CBOC provides additional financial transparency and ensures that stakeholders have input into the district’s…
Read MoreTax Decrease for FY 2019 for IRSD Taxpayers
The Indian River School District is giving you a break on your school taxes for FY 2019. It’s a 3-cent decrease which resulted from reductions to the debt service and tuition components of the overall tax rate. The approved property tax rate is $3.067 per $100 of assessed value.
Read MoreIndian River School Board Meeting Rescheduled
The next regular monthly meeting of the Indian River Board of Education has been rescheduled for Monday, July 16. The meeting will be held at Indian River High School at 7:00 p.m. Indian River High School is located at 29772 Armory Road in Dagsboro.
Read MoreSussex Central Science Teacher Nominated for LifeChanger of the Year Award
A Sussex Central High School science teacher has been nominated for the 2017-2018 national LifeChanger of the Year award, which recognizes and rewards the best K through 12 educators and school district employees across the country who make a difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership. Kristen Ables was…
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