Districts and charters have spent different amounts of COVID-19 relief money.

Here’s how much COVID money districts, charters have spent

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Districts and charters have until Sept. 30, 2024 to spend more than half a billion dollars that was provided for COVID-19 pandemic relief. Delaware received $637,239,246 in the $122 billion federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund, or ESSER Funds. Distributed in three separate rounds, ESSER Funds  which were allocated across three separate rounds and part of the American …

Delaware Tech Softball Competes in Third Straight Division II World Series

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For the third year in a row, Delaware Technical Community College’s softball team competed in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II Softball World Series. Delaware Tech qualified after once again winning the NJCAA Region 19 and Northeast District championships. “This is going to go down as a special group,” Head Coach Guy Wilkins said. “They’ve… Betsy PriceBetsy …

Delaware Tech Softball Competes in Third Straight Division II World Series

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For the third year in a row, Delaware Technical Community College’s softball team competed in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II Softball World Series. Delaware Tech qualified after once again winning the NJCAA Region 19 and Northeast District championships. “This is going to go down as a special group,” Head Coach Guy Wilkins said. “They’ve… Betsy PriceBetsy …

Board has first read of updated strategic plan

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At a recent meeting, Dr. Bridget Amory, Director of Student Learning, presented the first draft of the updated District Strategic Plan. The plan was compiled with input from students, staff, caregivers and community members. “We’ve agreed upon a path forward,” Dr. Amory said. “In keeping with our Buccaneer theme, we agreed that we will be ‘Charting a Course to Excellence’ …

Police are conducting a criminal investigation at Sussex Central High School.

State police: Criminal investigation at Sussex Central High

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Some new details are coming to light about Indian River School District’s decision to place multiple staff members from Sussex Central High School on administrative leave last week. The Delaware State Police are conducting a criminal investigation into the situation. “We have received numerous inquiries regarding an investigation at Sussex Central High School,” said Leonard DeMalto, public information officer for …

Delaware Tech Baseball Finishes 2023 Season Competing in the District Tournament

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Delaware Technical Community College’s baseball team finished the 2023 season qualifying for and competing in the 2023 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) East District Division II Baseball Championship Tournament. This year’s team finished 33-21 and placed runner-up in the NJCAA Region 19 Division II Baseball Championship Tournament, which allowed Delaware Tech to… Betsy PriceBetsy Price is a Wilmington freelance …

Delaware Tech Baseball Finishes 2023 Season Competing in the District Tournament

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Delaware Technical Community College’s baseball team finished the 2023 season qualifying for and competing in the 2023 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) East District Division II Baseball Championship Tournament. This year’s team finished 33-21 and placed runner-up in the NJCAA Region 19 Division II Baseball Championship Tournament, which allowed Delaware Tech to… Betsy PriceBetsy Price is a Wilmington freelance …

Amory to serve as interim superintendent

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Milford School District Board of Education announced that Dr. Bridget Amory, the current Director of Student Learning, will assume the role of superintendent effective July 1, 2023. Amory will temporarily take over for Dr. Kevin Dickerson who resigned recently to accept a postion with Polytech School District. “Over the years, Dr. Amory has exemplified exceptional dedication, leadership, and an unwavering …

Indian River has placed several staff on administrative leave.

Indian River employees placed on admin leave, reason unclear

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Multiple staff members of the Indian River School District have been placed on administrative leave, and the district is keeping the reasons why under wraps – for now. There were rumors that one of the administrators was escorted out of school by police this week, but those claims are false.  No, we did not escort him or anyone else out …

ARTC Spotlight:  Mackenzie Reed

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Mackenzie Reed began her career in sports after earning a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from the College of Charleston (CofC) in South Carolina. Born and raised in Southern California, Reed played college softball the full four years she attended, continuing to play while earning her MBA with a focus in finance. She also threw javelin on the track and …