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News from the Christina School District
2009-2010 School Year |
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Referendum Progress Report
Information provided as an update to how the
District is fulfilling its promises |
06.24.2010 |
NHS Students Collect Soda Tabs to Donate to Ronald
McDonald House
Hispanic Youth Group at NHS collected 128 pounds of
aluminum soda tabs |
06.24.2010 |
Bridge to Employment Program Continues Its Success
Successful community partnership between CSD and
Noramco Neighbors Project |
06.24.2010 |
West Park Celebrates A Year of Outstanding Readers
Students reached the goal of reading 500 or more
books during the school year |
06.24.2010 |
Newark High Students to Perform in Local Summer
Musicals
Delaware All-State Theatre will present two musicals
this summer |
06.24.2010 |
McVey Fourth-Graders Make History
Their Bill Naming the State's Wildlife Animal is
Signed into Law by the Governor |
06.11.2010 |
Three Christina Schools are Recognized for Programs
Promoting Health
Brader, Brookside and Downes Elementary Schools
receive award |
06.11.2010 |
Wilson Elementary Staff Receives Tributes from
Governor Markell
Custodian Kevin Broomer and staff honored for recent
actions |
06.11.2010 |
After the Referendum: Update on Plans for the
Summer and Beyond
Plans are in place to honor promises made to the
community |
06.09.2010 |
Christina Board Approves 2010-2011 Student Code of
Conduct
Code approved following months of discussion by a
community-based committee |
06.09.2010 |
Dr. Fara Zimmerman Named Deputy Superintendent
Following a year-long search, CSD Board approves
position |
06.09.2010 |
George Evans is Recognized for More than 29 Years of
Service
During his services to the District he never missed
a board meeting |
06.09.2010 |
Congratulations to the Class of 2010!
Ceremonies held June 1-7 |
06.09.2010 |
Christina Announces Its Summer Meal Program
Children in Wilmington and Newark can participate
June 21-August 5 |
06.09.2010 |
Kirk Holds Ribbon Cutting for new Literature Garden
Grand opening and dedication held June 7 |
06.09.2010 |
"Young at Art" Exhibit Features Newark High School
Artists
Newark Arts Alliance show runs through June 26 |
06.09.2010 |
PTAs Sponsor First Annual Kirk vs. Gauger-Cobbs
Spelling Bee
Event took place on April 29 to a filled Kirk
auditorium |
06.09.2010 |
DSD Students Recognized for Perfect Attendance
Seven students presented with special prizes |
06.09.2010 |
Glasgow High Senior Fidelia Bernice Recognized
Senior selected by Gates Millennium Scholars Program
(GMS) |
06.09.2010 |
Grant Helps Promote Learning at Elbert-Palmer
Elementary
Delaware Community Foundations grants helps purchase
books |
06.09.2010 |
Douglass Students Hold First "Arts and
Entertainment" Career Day
Vision was to promote and foster engagements in arts
and entertainment careers |
06.09.2010 |
Newark High School Goes High Tech to Help Entering
9th Graders
Students using iPods, Smart Boards, flip cameras and
more to learn |
06.09.2010 |
Mayor Baker Announces Recipients of Student Academic
Scholarships
28 City Students Selected to Receive $500 Each |
06.09.2010 |
Keene 4th & 5th Graders Complete Service Project
Raise money for "Haiti Houses" |
06.09.2010 |
Leasure Enrichment Students and Their Families Paint
U.S. Map
Large, colorful map of the United States painted on
playground/parking lot |
06.09.2010 |
GHS Business Students to Attend Early Stage East
Venture Conference
Students will have opportunity to meet founder of
FUBU |
06.09.2010 |
Great Things Happening In Our Schools
Learn more about West Park, Porter, NHS, Bayard and
more... |
06.09.2010 |
Christina Residents Approve Operating Referendum
Referendum approved by margin of 26 votes |
05.26.2010 |
2010 End of Year Early Dismissal Schedule for All
Schools & Programs
Dismissal Schedule for June 9-11 |
05.26.2010 |
Christina Schools Highlighted in Success Stories
Newsletter
Pulaski Elementary and Shue-Medill Middle School
recognized for healthy efforts |
05.26.2010 |
Christina Students Shine at National BPA Leadership
Conference
Newark High and Bayard, Gauger-Cobbs, and Kirk
Middle Schools represented |
05.26.2010 |
Douglass Students and Staff Run for a Cause
Participated in the 2nd Annual 5K Race for a Better
Delaware |
05.26.2010 |
GHS Senior Delesha Conquest Named State Champion
Senior named champion in Division II 100 and 300
meter hurdles |
05.26.2010 |
Downes 4th Grader Shares Winning Science Project
Nolan Moss visited Newark High AP senior
Environmental Science class |
05.26.2010 |
Christina In The News
West Park Place Elementary, AVID students, Newark
High School |
05.26.2010 |
Great Things Happening In Our Schools
Learn more about Christiana and Newark High Schools |
05.26.2010 |
A Message from A Christina Board
President
George Evans, Christina Board of Education |
05.24.2010 |
Frequently Asked Questions about the May 25th
Operating Referendum
2010 Operating Referendum, May 25, 10:00 am-8:00 pm |
05.24.2010 |
Jones Elementary Art Teacher is 2010-11 District
Teacher of the Year
Joyce Nerlinger has been teaching in the District
for 35 years |
05.21.2010 |
Newark High Selected as GRAMMY Signature School for
2010
One of Six Enterprise Award Winners, NHS will
Receive $5,000 Grant |
05.21.2010 |
Downes Fourth Grader Named Doodle 4 Google Regional Finalist
Michael Hemphill one of 40 semi-finalist in national
contest |
05.21.2010 |
Don't Forget: The Operating Referendum is Next
Tuesday
Polls open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
05.21.2010 |
A Message from A Christina Board Member
Elizabeth Scheinberg, Christina Board of Education |
05.21.2010 |
Summer is a Great Time to Learn a Musical Instrument
Summer Instrumental Music Registration through June
7 |
05.21.2010 |
Shue-Medill Middle School Students Present String
Performance
Students visited Downes Elementary third and fourth
grade students |
05.21.2010 |
Community Letters in Support of the Operating
Referendum
Read letters from community members Jim Hill and Bud
Mullin |
05.21.2010 |
Leasure Elementary Students Hold Fundraiser for
CareWear
Students collected yarn and money for CareWear
through a recent skating party |
05.21.2010 |
New Teaching Gardens Celebrate First Harvest at Four
Schools
Elementary students enjoy the fruits of $30,000
grant from Dow |
05.21.2010 |
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School Hosts Open House
Event held for New and Incoming 6th Grade Students
for 2010-2011 |
05.21.2010 |
International Reading Association Honors Local
Teachers
Jo Anne Deshon and Karen Fredricks honored on May 12 |
05.21.2010 |
Bancroft REACH Students Participate in Trike-A-Thon
Trike-A-Thon is a fun, weeklong curriculum that
teaches riding safety lessons |
05.21.2010 |
Christina Students Participate in Meaningful
Economics Competition
Grades 3-6 participated in annual competition
sponsored by University of Delaware |
05.21.2010 |
Great Things Happening In Our Schools
Learn more about Brennen, Christiana, Downes, McVey,
Glasgow and more... |
05.21.2010 |
Downes Elementary 4th Grader Named Regional Finalist
Michael Hemphill's 'doodle' selected from almost
35,000 entries |
05.19.2010 |
Referendum Community Forums - May 13 and 18
Forums will provide public with additional
information about the Referendum |
05.13.2010 |
Message from A Christina Board Member
Dr. John Mackenzie, Christina Board of Education |
05.13.2010 |
Christina Board Seeks Volunteers to Serve on CBOC
Citizen Budget Oversight Committee (CBOC) works in
collaboration with the Board |
05.13.2010 |
Gauger-Cobbs BPA Students Attend National Conference
Students attended conference in Anaheim, CA May 4-9 |
05.13.2010 |
Bancroft Hosts District Math Invitational
225 CSD students in grades 2-8 competed on April 28
and 29 |
05.13.2010 |
Leasure Elementary Students Show Their Love of
Animals
Students help Delaware SPCA in collecting dog and
cat food for shelter |
05.13.2010 |
Glasgow Students To Attend National JA Championship
For second consecutive year, GHS banking students
qualify for Nationals |
05.13.2010 |
Poetry Slam at West Park Place Elementary
3rd, 4th & 5th Grades participate in first Poetry
Contest |
05.13.2010 |
Kirk Middle Hosts Open House for New and Incoming
6th Graders
Open House to be help Tuesday, May 18 |
05.13.2010 |
Downes Elementary Creates "Schoolyard Habitat"
Downes PTA Landscape Committee creates Schoolyard
Habitat in front garden |
05.13.2010 |
Christina In The News
Newark High School students past and present |
05.13.2010 |
Great Things Happening In Our Schools
Learn more about Douglass, CHS, Gauger-Cobbs,
Shue-Medill and more... |
05.13.2010 |
Countdown to the Referendum!
The CSD Operating Referendum is only two weeks away! |
05.11.2010 |
Two Community Meetings Remain - May 13 and 18
CSD will host two upcoming Community Forums on the
Operating Referendum |
05.11.2010 |
Message from A Christina Board Member
John M. Young, Christina Board of Education |
05.11.2010 |
Know Your Polling Places
Polls are Open 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
05.11.2010 |
Message from the Superintendent
Dr. Lyles responds to local media reports covering
recent Reduction in Force |
05.07.2010 |
Reminder: Community Forums Scheduled for May
10, 13 and 18
Forums on Operating Referendum to provide public
additional information |
05.07.2010 |
Look for the Christina Communicator in Your Mailbox
this Week
Issue mailed to all Christina residents |
05.07.2010 |
Do You Know a Christina Resident Age 65 or Older?
They may be eligible for the Senior School Property
Tax Credit |
05.07.2010 |
School Board Elections Scheduled for May 11
District has one open seat for Nominating District A |
05.07.2010 |
Four Community Forums Scheduled on the Upcoming
Referendum
Forums to be held May 6, 10, 13 and 18 |
05.03.2010 |
Region III PTA Council to Host School Board
Candidates' Forum
Forums to be held May 5 and 11 |
05.03.2010 |
District Classified Employees of the Year Are
Honored
Five outstanding employees are recognized by the
Christina Board of Education |
05.03.2010 |
Final Week to View the District Art Show!
Exhibit closed Thursday, May 6 at 2:00 p.m. |
05.03.2010 |
Brookside Elementary Census 2010
K-5 students participate in their own census, "It's
In Our Hands." |
05.03.2010 |
CSD Elementary Science Fair Held April 27
Eight-six third, fourth and fifth grade students
participated |
05.03.2010 |
GHS 11th Grader Honored for her Outstanding
Performance
AAUA honors student for outstanding performance in
mathematics and science |
05.03.2010 |
Wilson Elementary Celebrates Earth Day
Kindergarten students celebrated with a variety of
hands-on activities |
05.03.2010 |
Jones Elementary to Host "What in the World?"
Career awareness program to be presented to 4th
graders May 14 |
05.03.2010 |
GHS Business Students Add Another National
Competition
15 students competing for JA National Banks in
Action Championship |
05.03.2010 |
A Garden Comes to Brookside
Brookside Elementary is now the proud owner of its
very own vegetable garden |
05.03.2010 |
Shue-Medill and Bayard MS Host Open Houses
Schools invite all rising 5th graders to attend
special open house |
05.03.2010 |
Christina In The News
Learn more about Marshall, Stubbs, Brader, CHS, and
NHS |
05.03.2010 |
Great Things Happening In Our Schools
Learn more about Brennen, DAP, McVey, West Park
Place, GHS and more... |
05.03.2010 |
Christiana High Musicians Will Be a Permanent Part
of Children's Museum
Students contributed to a unique exhibit to the new
museum |
04.21.2010 |
District Science Fair for Grades 3-5 to be Held
April 27
Porter Road Elementary School to Host Annual Event |
04.16.2010 |
Winners Announced in PTA State Reflections
Competition
Forty-four CSD students representing seven schools
selected as winners |
04.16.2010 |
Christina Teachers Selected to Participate in
Professional Development
NHS teacher Edina Buzgon and Stubbs Elementary
teacher Doriel Moorman |
04.16.2010 |
Christina Educator Wins Prestigious Horace-Mann
Lincoln Fellowship
Tim Werbrich, Enrichment Teacher at Leasure and
Pulaski Elementary Schools |
04.16.2010 |
Dow Grants Fund Vegetable Gardens at Four District
Schools
Brookside, Downes, McVey, and West Park Place will
enjoy "fruits of their labor" |
04.16.2010 |
School Menus Now Online!
CNS has teamed up with SchoolMenu.com |
04.16.2010 |
CSD Elementary Social Studies Teacher of the Year
Named
McVey Elementary teacher Amy Broomall selected for
honor |
04.16.2010 |
Kirk Middle School 7th Graders Wins First Place in
Poster Contest
Jose Zavala wins DART First State's 10 Annual
Transit Poster Contest |
04.16.2010 |
Brookside Elementary 4th Graders Take First Place in
Video Contest
Student Video Contest sponsored by Delaware State
Education Association (DSEA) |
04.16.2010 |
TD
Bank "Takes Over" Bancroft Elementary School for a
Day
Delaware State Treasurer and TD Bank hosted a "TD
Bank Takeover" on April 1 |
04.16.2010 |
Governor Markell Reads at Marshall Elementary...In
His Slippers!
March 26 was Pajama and Slipper Day at Marshall |
04.16.2010 |
Christina In The News
Newark High School students take over Legislative
Hall |
04.16.2010 |
Great Things Happening In Our Schools
Learn more about Sarah Pyle, Shue-Medill, Glasgow
High and Newark High |
04.16.2010 |
Operating Referendum Update
Our Kids -- Worth the Investment |
04.01.2010 |
Christina Board Member Elizabeth Scheinberg Honored
Selected to receive Lindt Unsung Heroes of Autism
Award |
04.01.2010 |
Draft Code of Conduct Documents Now Available for
Review
Draft documents of Chapter 3 |
04.01.2010 |
Porter Road Students Complete Kidzfit4life Program
8-week program helps children develop commitment to
health and physical fitness |
04.01.2010 |
Christiana High Band Will Kick Off Museum Opening
Delaware Children's Museum scheduled to open later
this month |
04.01.2010 |
4th Annual Middle School Basketball Tournament
Event to be held April 24 and May 1 at Kirk Middle
School |
04.01.2010 |
Newark High Selected as GRAMMY Signature School for
2010
One of Six Enterprise Award Winners, NHS will
Receive $5,000 Grant |
04.01.2010 |
DSD Competes in 2010 Academic Bowl
Mid-Atlantic Regionals held at the New Jersey School
for the Deaf, March 19-20 |
04.01.2010 |
Shue-Medill Volunteer Honored with Exemplary Mentor
Award
Marc Ward received Exemplary Mentor Award by
Connecting Generations |
04.01.2010 |
Marshall Elementary Students Raise Money for DE
Humane Association
Students raised $450 for the shelter and were
featured on DHA website |
04.01.2010 |
Christina Takes Top Honors in DSEA Read Across
America Contest
Student Video Contest encouraged students to produce
video about reading |
04.01.2010 |
Governor Markell Visits Maclary Elementary
Governor reads to Kindergarten students in Ms.
Seaman's class |
04.01.2010 |
Two Gallaher Elementary 5th Grade Students Win
Poster Contest
DTI's 3rd Annual CyberSafety Awareness Campaign
"Kids Safe Online" |
04.01.2010 |
Elbert-Palmer Preschool Program Receives Children's
Literacy Grant
Speech-Language Pathologist Patty Pfeifer awarded
$1,310 grant |
04.01.2010 |
Downes Elementary Students Learn How Blind People
Read
University of Delaware Delta Gamma sorority visits
Kindergarten and first graders |
04.01.2010 |
Christina In The News
McVey ES, DE Sports Hall of Fame, CHS Alumni, and
more... |
04.01.2010 |
Great Things Happening In Our Schools
Learn more about Porter Road ES, Douglass, Bayard MS and more... |
04.01.2010 |
April is School Library Month
2010 marks the 25th Anniversary, theme "Communities
Thrive @ the Library" |
04.01.2010 |
Board of Education Approves Operating Referendum to
Be Held May 25
District Seeks Volunteers for Referendum Committee |
03.24.2010 |
Notice: The Last Day of School for Students
Friday, June 11, 2010 |
03.24.2010 |
Newark High School PTA is Proud to Host...
Town Hall Meeting on the Prevention of Underage
Drinking |
03.24.2010 |
Region III PTA Council Meeting Open to All Parents
Referendum and Strategic Plan are Topics on
Thursday, March 25 |
03.24.2010 |
Students Earn High Marks at BPA State Leadership
Conference
All three Christina high schools attended and
represented their school chapters |
03.17.2010 |
Christina Board Approves First Reading of Draft
Strategic Plan
Christina Plan for Excellence 2010-2013 |
03.11.2010 |
Christina Board Approves 2010-2011 School Calendar
Calendar developed after many meetings of the
District Calendar Committee |
03.11.2010 |
Governor's Proposed Budget Cuts Could Affect
Christina's Budget
Cuts to education could severely impact CSD's budget
for next year |
03.11.2010 |
Annual District Art Show April 28-May 6
Opening reception planned for Wednesday, April 28,
5-7 pm, Gauger-Cobbs MS |
03.11.2010 |
Christina Board Honors Teachers Earning National
Board Certification
Six teachers honored at March 9 Board of Education
Meeting |
03.11.2010 |
Making Real-Life Connections at Pulaski
2nd grade student enjoyed visit from Officer Mousley
and Quattro |
03.11.2010 |
Newark High Announces 2009 Scholastic Art Award
Winners
Special thanks to NHS art teachers Jaime Moore,
Diana Rossi and Karen Yarnall |
03.09.2010 |
Dr. Marcia Lyles to Join Vision 2015 Leadership
Vision 2015 welcomed two Superintendents to its
"Implementation Team" |
03.05.2010 |
Delaware Chosen as a Finalist for Federal "Race to
the Top" Funds
State is one of sixteen finalists |
03.05.2010 |
Christina Celebrates Music In Our Schools Month
March - a time for schools to celebrate how music
enriches the lives of all students |
03.05.2010 |
Maclary Elementary Announces State PTA Reflections
Contest Winners
Seven students receive state awards for their
participation |
03.05.2010 |
Keene Elementary School Celebrates Award-Winning
Students
National Geography Bee winner and Financial Literacy
Poster Contest Winner |
03.05.2010 |
Christina Students Continue to Respond to the
Tragedy in Haiti
Shue-Medill Middle and Downes Elementary Schools
show support |
03.05.2010 |
Marshall Students Celebrate Famous Black Americans
Mrs. Madric's third grade class presented a
wonderful program |
03.05.2010 |
Spelling Bee Results for Bancroft, Elbert-Palmer, &
Stubbs Elementary
School champions are eligible to attend New Castle
County Championship |
03.05.2010 |
2nd
Annual New Castle County job Skills Competition Set
Get S.E.T. competition to be held March 25 |
03.05.2010 |
Gung Key Fat Choy!
Downes Elementary Celebrates Chinese New Year! |
03.05.2010 |
Bancroft Hosts Family Math Night
First of four Family Math Nights held February 18 |
03.05.2010 |
Christiana High School to Present "Sweet Charity"
Viking Players to perform March 5, 6, 12 and 13 |
03.05.2010 |
Bead Show and Art Gallery Walk March 25
Networks student artisans to showcase their
collection |
03.05.2010 |
Jones and Maclary Announce Winners of Science
Olympiad
Event held February 20 |
03.05.2010 |
New
DCAS Blog!
Current DSTP test will be replaced in 2011 by new
system |
03.05.2010 |
Adjustments to Schedule for Report Card Distribution
Due to recent inclement weather, District adjusted
schedule |
03.05.2010 |
Rescheduling Parent/Teacher Conferences
Conferences originally scheduled for February 11 |
03.05.2010 |
When is the Last Day of School?
At this time, date has not been officially
determined |
03.05.2010 |
Great Things Happening In Our Schools
Learn more about Newark HS, West Park Place ES,
Bayard MS and more... |
03.05.2010 |
Christina In The News
NHS sophomore Rachel Ward, CSD's Dr. Sharon Denney |
03.05.2010 |
Mini Society Teaches Marshall Students about
Commerce and Finance
Student entrepreneurs eagerly sell their products
and services |
03.02.2010 |
District Students Respond to the Tragedy in Haiti
Many students and schools in District respond to
tragedy, hold fundraisers |
02.12.2010 |
Kirk Middle School Student Wins InvestWrite
Competition
8th grader, Taylor Smoot, wins 6-8 grade division
for Delaware |
02.12.2010 |
Douglass Students Get Inspired Through Dance
Students participate in January "Foundation Day"
with special guest Timothy Jones |
02.12.2010 |
District Elementary Lego Teams Compete at First
State Competition
Teams from Leasure, Maclary, Brookside and Marshall
Elementary participate |
02.12.2010 |
Brennen and Networks Students to Compete in Job
Olympics
Second annual Job Olympics to be held March 25th |
02.12.2010 |
Wilson Kindergarten Gets a Special Visit from Miss
Delaware USA 2010
Julie Citro visited classes at Wilson Elementary to
read "Snowy Olie" |
02.12.2010 |
Keene Elementary School Holds Geography Bee
4th and 5th grade students participated in First
Annual National Geography Bee |
02.12.2010 |
YoJo!
Anti-Bullying Assembly at Pulaski
"YoJo!
Bully No More" assembly teaches children to identify
bullying situations |
02.12.2010 |
Attention all CSD 10th & 11th graders!
SAT Mock Exam and Comprehensive SAT Course Offered
at Newark High |
02.12.2010 |
New Middle School Boys' Lacrosse Club Begins
Registration February 13
Newly-formed club is open to middle school boys aged
15 and under |
02.12.2010 |
Newark High Junior Chelsea Rozanski is a Jefferson
Award Nominee
Award presented for public service |
02.12.2010 |
Governor Markell Visits Maclary Elementary School
Governor Markell and Secretary of Education Lowery
visit on January 29 |
02.12.2010 |
Marshall Elementary Students are "Phanatics" About
Reading
School participated in the "Be a Phanatic About
Reading" Program |
02.12.2010 |
Shue-Medill Middle School Will Host Family Fun Night
Evening scheduled for February 18 from 6:00-8:30
p.m. |
02.12.2010 |
Christina In The News
For volunteer math tutor, it adds up to one very
satisfying life |
02.12.2010 |
Wilson to Host "What in the World?" Career Awareness
Program
4th graders to participate in interactive program
February 25 |
02.12.2010 |
Delaware is One of Six States to Focus on Failing
Schools
Public-Private Partnership to create scalable and
sustainable strategies |
02.12.2010 |
Shue-Medill Teachers are Featured on NBC10 "The
Teacher Says"
Christina James and Karen Justison use innovative
props, hats and more |
02.01.2010 |
Delaware's Race to the Top Application is Support by
All
All Districts, Unions, Charter Schools, and School
Boards in the State |
01.22.2010 |
Delaware Community Foundation Awards Grants to Nine
District Schools
Total amount received by the District was more than
$77,000 |
01.22.2010 |
A Feast for All - Contemporary Connections at
Bancroft Elementary
Artist and Illustrator Nanci Hersh works with second
and fifth graders |
01.22.2010 |
District Seeks Suggested Changes to the Student Code
of Conduct
Deadline to submit proposed changes is January 27 |
01.22.2010 |
Strategic Planning Update
Strategic Planning process off to a very positive
start |
01.22.2010 |
Christina Celebrates Its Tradition of Outstanding
Math Teaching
History of teachers receiving Presidential Award for
Teaching |
01.22.2010 |
Parents as Teachers Event Draws 80 Participants
Popular Family Activity Night held at Leasure
Elementary School |
01.22.2010 |
News from Marshall Elementary School
Student Council, After School Boys Basketball Clinic
and more... |
01.22.2010 |
News from Downes Elementary School
"Geo-Sharks", Networks Program volunteers, and
more... |
01.22.2010 |
News from Newark High School
DECA Students, Parent Resource Center and more... |
01.22.2010 |
Elbert-Palmer Elementary to Host "What in the
World?"
Fifth grade students will participate in career
awareness program |
01.22.2010 |
Christina In The News
School exercise grant, White House guests and
more... |
01.22.2010 |
Great Things Happening In Our Schools
CHS "Hats 4 Haiti", Operation Haiti...Gauger Cares!,
and more... |
01.22.2010 |
Bancroft Elementary Helps Kick Off Regional Census
Event
State and federal officials visit Bancroft to kick
off awareness campaign |
01.21.2010 |
Senator Carper Helps Kick Off PEP Grant for Healthy
Kids
Funding from Nemours will support programs in nine
schools |
01.15.2010 |
Shue-Medill PTA Kicks Off Intramural Sports Program
Program collaboration of students, parents and staff |
01.08.2010 |
Leasure Elementary 5th Grade Stock Market Team Earns
First Place
Team beat eight high school teams to garner first
place |
01.08.2010 |
New
State Assessment Contract Awarded
American Institutes of Research (AIR) will develop
testing for students statewide |
01.08.2010 |
GHS Sophomore Named Fall 2009 Student-Athlete of the
Year
Daizy Fuentes plays varsity basketball, softball
while keeping GPA over 3.4 |
01.08.2010 |
Douglass Students Graduate from LACC All Stars
Program
Program targets building character to prevent
high-risk behaviors |
01.08.2010 |
Networks Clothing Drive Results in Dozens of Items
for Homeless
District's homeless student population benefits from
drive |
01.08.2010 |
Kirk Middle School AVID Students Make Dinner
Guest of Ronald McDonald House treated to
holiday dinner |
01.08.2010 |
Christina Students Accepted to 2010 Delaware
All-State Events
Twenty-seven district students chosen through
competitive auditions |
01.08.2010 |
2010-2011 School Choice Open Enrollment Ends January
13
Full-Day Kindergarten and school applications due by
Wednesday |
01.08.2010 |
Continuing Education Spring 2010 Catalog Now
Available!
Many programs offered for adults and children |
01.08.2010 |
Attention all 10th and 11th graders!
Practice SAT Exams Available for $10! |
01.08.2010 |
McVey Elementary Family Fitness Night ~ January 11
Event consists of various fitness stations including
martial arts and more |
01.08.2010 |
Christiana High Fall Blood Drive a Success
Half-day drive 'bagged' 40 pints of blood for 120
needy patients |
01.08.2010 |
Christina in the News
Newark High School and Downes Elementary School |
01.08.2010 |
Great Things Happening in Our Schools
Learn more about Stubbs Elementary, Newark High and
Downes Elementary |
01.08.2010 |
Downes Elementary to Host "What in the World?"
Fifth grade students to participate in Career
Awareness Program |
01.08.2010 |
Jo Anne Deshon and Karen Fredricks Are Honored by
President Obama
Two Christina Teachers Attend January 6 Ceremony at
the White House |
01.07.2010 |
Wilson Elementary Students Give Back to the
Community
Students focused on ways to help others and give
back to the community |
12.15.2009 |
2009-2010 Class Size Report
As of October 30, 2009 |
12.15.2009 |
CSD Seeks Volunteers to Serve on Code of Conduct
Review Committee
First meeting will be held on Thursday, January 7 at
7:00 p.m. |
12.10.2009 |
The District's First Strategic Plan Meeting
Generates Great Ideas
Participants voiced ideas to improve the District
over the next three years |
12.09.2009 |
Glasgow High School Drill Team Earns Top Honors
Team award 4 trophies at drill competition held at
Dover High School |
12.09.2009 |
Villamarin Family Donates Fossil and Mineral
Collection
McVey Elementary receives collection and
accompanying set of books |
12.09.2009 |
Newark High School Celebrates Diversity
Brothers and Sisters Union (BASSU) hosts 4th Annual
International Day |
12.09.2009 |
24
Club Returns to Marshall Elementary
Each Wednesday, 146 second through fifth graders
arrive early to play game |
12.09.2009 |
McVey Elementary Students Adopt a Marine Wing
Support Squadron
Students wrote letters, made cards, and collected
over $400 |
12.09.2009 |
NHS Student Jason Morris Chosen as National 4-H
Delegate
Tenth grader selected as delegate for the 2009
National Congress in Atlanta, GA |
12.09.2009 |
Leasure Elementary Students Donate Tree at Longwood
Gardens
Decorated tree now part of Longwood's annual holiday
celebration of trees |
12.09.2009 |
Pulaski Students are Winners in Poster Contest
Dontel Banice and Veronica Cantoran selected as 2nd
and 3rd place winners |
12.09.2009 |
Glasgow High School "Researchers" Visit UD
Seniors introduced to campus life and the rigors of
college research |
12.09.2009 |
Dr. Willard Baxter Celebrates Milestones at Newark
High School
Volunteer celebrates his 80th birthday and a decade
of dedication to NHS students |
12.09.2009 |
Leasure Students Organize Halloween Candy Collection
Classmates collect 318 pounds of candy to donate to
various organizations |
12.09.2009 |
Pulaski Elementary Holds Technology Workshop for
Parents
Workshop introduced various programs that their
children use in school |
12.09.2009 |
Brookside Elementary School Celebrates Geography
Awareness Week
Trivia questions, Geography shirt day among games
and activities held |
12.09.2009 |
Wilson Students Donate $464 to District's United Way
Campaign
Students participate in District's annual United Way
Campaign |
12.09.2009 |
Two Christina Schools Receive Grants from National
PTA Organization
Shue-Medill Middle School and Maclary Elementary
grant recipients |
12.09.2009 |
Keene Elementary to Host "What in the World?"
Career Awareness Program to be presented to 4th
grade students on December 17 |
12.09.2009 |
Great Things Happening in Our Schools
Learn more about Newark High and Marshall Elementary |
12.09.2009 |
Christina in the News
Donated turkeys, Credit Union, Preschool Pilot
Program and more... |
12.09.2009 |
First meeting attended by more than 50 participants!
Engaged group meets on December 1st to talk about
the future of our district |
12.03.2009 |
CSD Invites Parents and the Public to Get Involved
Strategic Planning Process Community Meeting Begin
December 1 |
11.30.2009 |
Newark
High School Recognitions & Announcements
Marching Band, Volunteer Fair, DECA, BPA and more... |
11.19.2009 |
Vendors Needed...DSD to Host Winter Bazaar
Fundraiser
Event to be held December 12 with proceeds
benefiting DSD |
11.19.2009 |
Kirk Middle School to Host Award Winning CHOICES
Program
8th Graders will participate in interactive workshop
|
11.19.2009 |
Elementary Schools Host Career Awareness Program
McVey, Porter Road and Pulaski host BIE Alliance's
"What in the World?" |
11.19.2009 |
Christina Students Compete in Figure Skating
Championship
Eastern Sectional Regional Championships held at
University of Delaware |
11.19.2009 |
Fun Events at Downes Elementary School
Mix it Up Day and annual Barn Dance held recently |
11.19.2009 |
Local Family's Brave Story to be Featured on HGTV
Story highlights cancer survivor Kelsea Henderson's
struggle |
11.19.2009 |
Keene Service Project Benefits Monsoon Victims
Students donated personal hygiene items to benefit
people of Philippines |
11.19.2009 |
Great Things Happening at Maclary Elementary School
School receives flag flown in support of Operation
Enduring Freedom and more... |
11.19.2009 |
Local Brownie Troop Earns Community Service Badges
Girls collected money to purchase items for students
at Porter Road Elementary |
11.19.2009 |
REACH Students Tour Lowe's Eden Square
November 5th tour given by Sales Manager |
11.19.2009 |
McVey 5th Graders Attend GIS Event in Dover
Event celebrated as part of National Geography
Awareness Week |
11.19.2009 |
FMC BioPolymer Grants Benefit Christina Schools
Eight elementary schools and Newark High School
recipients of mini-grants |
11.19.2009 |
DSD Students' Work Exhibited at DCCA
Art exhibit on display November 18 - January 3 |
11.19.2009 |
Christiana High Class Will "Adopt" Coach Salfas When
He Goes to Iraq
Dan Salfas will be deployed to the Middle East the
end of December |
11.19.2009 |
Ferguson Achievement Award Recipients Announced
Sixteen District students among this year's
recipients |
11.19.2009 |
Who Loves to Hear a Story? How About Belle the
Cat!
Elbert-Palmer Elementary students have a special
friend to read to once a week |
11.19.2009 |
Barnes & Noble Bookstore Grand Opening Benefits
Christina Libraries
Newest store opened doors on November 17 at
Christiana Mall |
11.19.2009 |
Dr. Marcia V. Lyles Details Superintendent's First
100 Days
Listen, Learn, and Lead |
11.18.2009 |
WJBR
Challenges Munchworks to Make a Better Pumpkin Roll
Hosts Michael Waite and Jill Quale comment rolls are
"delicious" and "excellent" |
11.12.2009 |
Christina Joins Facebook and Twitter!
District expands resources for communicating with
parents, student and community |
11.05.2009 |
Porter Road Elementary School Fall Festival
Saturday, November 14 ~ 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
11.05.2009 |
Glasgow High School Annual Craft Fair
Saturday, December 12 ~ 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
11.05.2009 |
Newark
High School Announcements & Recognition!
Boosters paint gymnasium, mark your calendars for
upcoming seminars |
11.05.2009 |
Viking and Yellowjacket Bands Highlight NCC Band
Festival
November 7 event is open to the public |
11.05.2009 |
Christina in the News
Make a Difference Day, Students Take Excellence
Pledge and more... |
11.05.2009 |
Marshall Elementary "Girls on the Run" are Back!
Program combines training for 3.1 mile running event
and self-esteem workouts |
11.05.2009 |
Sarah Pyle Academy Holds Volunteer Sign-up Fair
Students and staff held a SPA Works in the Community
Volunteer Sign-up Fair |
11.05.2009 |
West Park Place Hosts Family Reading Night
First Family Reading Night held October 8 |
11.05.2009 |
Christina Students Participate in Launch of New
DENIN
Delaware Environmental Institute (DENIN) held
October 23 |
11.05.2009 |
Lieutenant Governor Denn is a Teacher for a Day at
Gauger-Cobbs
Lt. Governor on state wide tour completing 10 jobs
in 10 days in DE schools |
11.05.2009 |
Downes Elementary Hosts Dads for Doughnuts
Sixth grader Xander Opiyo receives 1st place award
for Verbal Aptitude |
11.05.2009 |
Kirk Student Wins 1st Place Award
Sixth grader Xander Opiyo receives 1st place award
for Verbal Aptitude |
11.05.2009 |
Four Newark Seniors are Honored by National
Merit Scholarship Program
Holly Firlein, Jessica Palmer, Anna Dmytrenko and
Ryley McDuffie honored |
11.05.2009 |
Thurgood Marshall Students are Phanatic about
Reading
Students kick off the "Be a Phanatic about Reading"
program October 6 |
11.05.2009 |
DSD
Hosts Resident Artist from Delaware Center for
Contemporary Art
DCCA resident artist partners with Sterck students |
11.05.2009 |
Brookside Elementary Math Carnival Was a Huge
Success
Parents, grandparents, guardians, aunts, uncles, &
more attend October 15 event |
11.05.2009 |
Porter Road Elementary School Picks a New Mascot:
The Penguins
Newest elementary school chooses new mascot and
school colors |
11.05.2009 |
Great Things Happening at Douglass School
Students help 10-year-old cancer patient; host
Ronald McDonald program |
11.05.2009 |
Networks Students Compete in National Agriscience
Fair
Ian Dutton and Amber Benson receive bronze medal in
national competition |
11.05.2009 |
Young Writers from Smith and Kirk Collaborate in a
Writer's Workshop
Middle school students teamed up with elementary
students on October 30 |
11.05.2009 |
Two
Christina Schools Named State Title I Distinguished
Schools
Christina has Received 5 National and State
Recognitions in the Past 3 Years |
11.05.2009 |
30 Christina Four-Year-Olds Attend Preschool in New
Pilot Program
October 19 orientation held at Leasure Elementary
School |
11.05.2009 |
H1N1
Vaccinations Begin in Schools
Delaware Div. of Public Health began its School
Vaccination Program November 2 |
11.05.2009 |
Elementary Music Teacher Receives Christi Award
Mrs. Fostina Dixon-Kilgoe recognized as an
Outstanding Arts Educator |
11.03.2009 |
Former NHS Student is Among Outstanding Hispanic
College Students
Andres Zamora recognized during event on October 14 |
10.27.2009 |
Christiana High Celebrates National Breast Cancer
Awareness Month
3rd Annual "Think Pink Thursday" held October 8 |
10.16.2009 |
High School Students Attend National Book Festival
Students and community members take trip to
Washington, D.C. |
10.16.2009 |
Brader and Downes Participate in International Walk
to School Event
Students, staff and community members participate on
October 7 |
10.16.2009 |
Maclary to Host "What In The World?" Career
Awareness Program
Interactive program designed to introduce students
to variety of careers |
10.16.2009 |
NHS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage
Hispanic Heritage Celebration held October 8th |
10.16.2009 |
Elbert-Palmer Students Make a Difference
Students and staff will participate in October 24
Make a Difference Day |
10.16.2009 |
Rohm & Haas Grant Will Fund Vegetable Gardens at
Four Schools
Grant benefits Brookside, Downes, McVey and West
Park Elementary Schools |
10.16.2009 |
Christiana High Agriscience Program Continues its
Winning Ways
Five teams winning 1st place and one team winning
2nd place |
10.16.2009 |
Improv Show will be a Tribute to NHS Student Noah
Hannum '08
NHS Rude Mechanicals will perform 7:00 p.m., Friday,
October 16 |
10.16.2009 |
All Christina Students Will Receive H1N1 Flu Vaccine
Information
Information packets and consent forms will be sent
home October 19 |
10.16.2009 |
Official Groundbreaking Held for the New Delaware
School for the Deaf
New facility scheduled to open in Spring 2011 |
10.16.2009 |
"Alternative School" Does Not Mean "Reform School"
District clarifies that it does not operate a
"reform school" |
10.16.2009 |
Newark High School Hosts College and Career Fair
Thirty-eight representatives talked about career
opportunities and training |
10.16.2009 |
More than 11,000 Students Pledge Their Commitment to
Excellence
11,865 Christina students completed an Excellence
Pledge |
10.16.2009 |
Great Things Happening at
Newark High
NHS Awards, Recognitions and Announcements! |
10.16.2009 |
Board Amends Student Code of Conduct for Youngest
Students
Applies to Kindergarten and First Grade students
charged with Level III offenses |
10.14.2009 |
Christina Board Will Consider Amendment to Student
Code of Conduct
Proposed amendment applies to Kindergarten and First
Grade students |
10.13.2009 |
Ronald McDonald Rides the "Tour de Fitness" between
City Schools
Stubbs, Bancroft and Elbert-Palmer included in event
to raise awareness |
10.05.2009 |
Christina Highlighted in News Journal Article
Teachers learning to work together in a
collaborative effort |
10.05.2009 |
October is Disability History and Awareness Month in
Delaware
Visit Friendly's and Support the REACH Program |
10.05.2009 |
Marshall and Bayard to Host "What In The World?"
Program
Interactive Career Awareness Program targets
students in grades 3 through 12 |
10.05.2009 |
High School Expo Scheduled for October 6
Open House format to feature information on area
high schools, programs, more |
10.05.2009 |
Great Things Happening at Christiana High
CHS celebrates National Breast Cancer Awareness on
October 8 |
10.05.2009 |
Gauger-Cobbs REACH Student Is a Hero After Helping
Fellow Student
Montik Johnson saw another student at his table
choking and alerted staff |
09.30.2009 |
Board Approves Preliminary FY10 Budget
Final budget will be brought to Board for approval
at December 8 meeting |
09.24.2009 |
Douglass School Plants a Garden
School connects with the Healthy Foods for Healthy
Kids initiative |
09.24.2009 |
Downes Elementary Student to be Featured on Rachael
Ray Show
Nichole Hemphill to appear on September 25th show |
09.24.2009 |
Sarah Pyle Academy's Open House Included a Full
Schedule of Events
September 17 Open House began with continental
breakfast and school tours |
09.24.2009 |
Pulaski Elementary Chosen for "Promising Partnership
Practices"
I
Love To Read Guest Reader Program chosen as national
model by Johns Hopkins |
09.24.2009 |
Christina in the News
Christina School District featured in local new
media articles |
09.24.2009 |
October is Disability History and Awareness Month in
Delaware
Resolution proclaims the month of October to be
Disability History Month |
09.24.2009 |
Children's Book Author Visits Brader Elementary
School
Award winning author, M.T. Anderson visits Brader on
September 14 |
09.24.2009 |
Focus on Bancroft History and Future
PTA commissions painting of William Poole Bancroft |
09.24.2009 |
DSD Students Have a Chance to Win a Laptop for
Perfect Attendance
Horace Mann insurance agent donating items to school
to use as rewards |
09.24.2009 |
Bayard to Host Award Winning CHOICES Program in
October
8th Graders to participate in nation-wide,
award-winning program |
09.24.2009 |
Governor Markell Declares October to be Parent
Involvement Month
Proclamation to be read at the Parent Information
Center's Kickoff Conference |
09.24.2009 |
Gallaher Elementary School Celebrates 50 Years!
Event to be held October 3, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
09.24.2009 |
2009 National School Bus Safety Poster Contest
National School Bus Safety Week: October
19-23, 2009 |
09.24.2009 |
Great Things Happening In Our Schools
Learn more about Glasgow and Newark High Schools |
09.24.2009 |
H1N1 Virus Information Now Available for Christina
Families
Topics include how to keep children healthy,
symptoms, and more... |
09.22.2009 |
Outstanding Students, Teachers and Schools are
Recognized by Board
9
students, 14 schools and 2 teachers were recognized
for their achievements |
09.15.2009 |
Local Organizations Show They Care with School
Supply Donations
Bank of America, Muslim
Professionals of Delaware and State Farm Insurance |
09.08.2009 |
President Obama's Address to Students
National address to the
students of America |
09.08.2009 |
Porter Road Elementary School featured in News
Journal Article
Halls alive with
learning |
09.08.2009 |
Brader Elementary Playground Fix Up
Members of Brader
community volunteer time to improve playground |
09.04.2009 |
McVey Students Raise Over $350 for American Cancer
Society
Winner Physical
Education teacher Michael James kisses 12-foot
python |
09.04.2009 |
High School Students Attend International Leadership
Conference
CHS's Kiana Hovington
and NHS's Amy Micklos among Delaware representatives |
09.04.2009 |
Bilingual Teacher Returns from Fulbright-Hayes
Seminars Program
Porter Road teacher
Margaret Sites participated in program this summer |
09.04.2009 |
Kirk Middle School Students Travel to Texas for
National Conference
Students performed
exceedingly well at BPA Conference |
09.04.2009 |
Marshall Elementary Students Recognized by NASA
Fourth and fifth-grade
students winners of Certificate of Excellence |
09.04.2009 |
Christina In The News
Learn more about NHS
teacher Mike Keogh, Gauger-Cobbs Middle, and more... |
09.04.2009 |
DSD First Grader Shows His School Spirit
Reymond Caballero
sports haircut with DSD mascot shaved onto his head |
09.04.2009 |
Bayard "Back to School Barbeque" Celebrates Second
Year
Barbeque welcomes
families and community members and more... |
09.04.2009 |
Superintendent Lyles Invites Public to Community
Meetings
Meeting planned for
September 30 and October 1 |
09.04.2009 |
Hard Working Board Members Hold Labor Day Weekend
Retreat
Board meets with
Superintendent on holiday weekend |
09.04.2009 |
Christina's Neighborhood Schools Plan is Now
Complete!
Opening of Porter Road
Elementary is the Last Step in a 2-Year Effort |
09.04.2009 |
We're Setting High Expectations in the New School
Year
Halls alive with
learning |
09.04.2009 |
Continuing Education Fall 2009 Catalog Now
Available!
Programs for Adults,
Youth and Children |
09.04.2009 |
Community Events
Nemours Offers Free
Parenting Seminar |
09.04.2009 |
Christina program highlighted in News Journal
Article
Teaching parents to
teach, Educators show how to encourage learning |
08.24.2009 |
Christina highlighted in News Journal Article
Christina welcomes
families, students |
08.21.2009 |
We invite you to be part of our Back to School
Activities!
Back to School
activities include Open House events, building
tours, and more... |
08.14.2009 |
Don't wait until the end of summer, register your
child for school NOW!
The WOW Bus will make 5
stops in Wilmington, July 29 - August 6 |
07.27.2009 |
Christina Teachers highlighted in UDaily
Jo Anne Deshon and
Karen Fredricks will be honored by President Barack
Obama |
07.27.2009 |
Dr. Marcia V. Lyles Details Superintendent's Entry
Plan
Listen, Learn, and
Lead: Expecting Excellence from Everyone |
07.20.2009 |
Teachers Named 2009 Presidential Award for
Excellence Winners
Delaware winners both
from Christina School District |
07.20.2009 |
New Administration Positions Approved
Board of Education
approves administrative personnel recommendations |
07.20.2009 |
New
Christina Board Members and Officers Installed
Elizabeth Scheinberg
and John Young sworn in as members |
07.20.2009 |
Lowe's Grant Helps Gallaher Elementary "Take Healthy
Steps"
"Toolbox for Education"
program purchases equipment for Walking Path |
07.20.2009 |
NHS Student Selected to Attend LEADAmerica
Congressional Student
Leadership Conference held June 15-24 |
07.20.2009 |
Christina Educators honored with Chase Teacher
Rewards
Joe DeGregory and Taren
Harmon among statewide recipients |
07.20.2009 |
Kirk Middle School BPA Students Attend National
Conference
National conference
held June 17-21 in Dallas, TX |
07.20.2009 |
Downes Elementary June PTA Meeting Includes Special
Guests
Secretary of Education
Dr. Lillian Lowery and Lt. Gov. Matt Denn attend
meeting |
07.20.2009 |
Federal Stimulus Money Brings School Kitchen
Upgrades
Four school cafeterias
will receive a total of $38,058 to upgrade their
facilities |
07.20.2009 |
Glasgow High School Alumni Highlighted in News
Journal Articles
Bryan Townsend will
swim the English Channel to raise support and
awareness |
07.20.2009 |
School Uniform Pilot Program Extended for One Year
Six Christina schools
will participate in pilot program for the 2009-10
school year |
07.20.2009 |
Brookside Elementary School Playground Equipment
Replaced
Installation is
expected to be completed in July |
07.20.2009 |
Christina Superintendent Highlighted in News Journal
Article
District leader goes to
school; Christina Superintendent visits on first
workday |
07.02.2009 |
A Message from the Superintendent, Dr.
Marcia V. Lyles
Dr. Lyles honored to
accept invitation to serve as Superintendent of CSD |
07.01.2009 |
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