Shervaun Hinton will join the administrative staff of Milford High School as their new assistant principal. Hinton’s initial career was as a Rehabilitation Counselor before she moved into education. “Education is actually my second career,” Hinton said. “Prior to education, I worked as a Rehabilitation Counselor. In doing so, I regularly visited schools providing vocational counseling to students with disabilities. …
Teacher Academy students recognized by Board of Education
The Milford High School Board of Education recognized three students in the Milford High School Teacher Academy at a recent meeting. The program prepares high school students for careers as educators and is led by Mrs. Molly Chorman. “Before the Teacher Academy, there really was no other pathway that students could pursue. There was maybe a club for future teachers …
MHS Auditorium to be named in honor of Jerry Thompson
Milford School District Board of Education unanimously voted to name the Milford High School Auditorium in honor of long-time band director, the late Jerry Thompson. The vote was to name the auditorium in his honor, but the official name will be determined at a later date. The decision was made after many people spoke in favor of the change, including …
Spectator Conduct at Sporting Events Updated for MSD
by Terry Rogers   Last updated in 2006, Milford School District discussed updating their policy on Spectator Conduct at Sporting Events. Dr. Kevin Dickerson, Superintendent, felt that the policy was good, but the district needed to add language from the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA). “We made it more concise. Also, legal counsel kind of strengthened the part where …
Milford students bring home gold at Delaware Educator’s Rising event
by Terry Rogers  Mystery Villa, Haley Thompson and Anna Hatfield brought home gold from the Educators Rising conference Three Milford High School Students brought home a gold medal at the Delaware Educator’s Rising Conference held February 24 and 25 at the Rehoboth Convention Center and Atlantic Sands. Anna Hatfield, Haley Thompson and Mystery Villa won the medal in the …
Wrestling Qualifies Six for States
By Kevin Eickman Don Parsley, Jack Thode and Keegan Worley celebrate Thode’s wrestling wins at the Henlopen Conference Championship Last year it was simple to qualify for the state of Delaware individual wrestling tournament. With COVID peaking and a portion of the wrestling season wiped out, it was simply a matter of common sense to make the tournament open to …
MCA and MHS undergo temporary staff changes
by Terry Rogers   Gary Zoll will serve as Interim Secondary Schools Principal for the second semester Milford School District this week announced that Mr. Jesse Parsley, Principal of Milford High School, had been transferred to the district’s Student Learning Team. Mr. Gary Zoll, Principal of Milford Central Academy, will serve as Interim Secondary Schools Principal for the second …
Parsley Gets 300th
By Kevin Eickman Don Parsley achieves his 300th win as wrestling coach Milford wrestling coach Don Parsley is more than a fixture for the Buccaneers, he is possibly an institution. Having been the head coach of wrestling for over 32 years, he has always produced competitive teams, garnering state team titles as well as numerous individual state title winners …
Bucs Down Poly in Hoops Opener
By Kevin Eickman Last season was not an easy one for first year Milford basketball coach Lamarr Shorts. Between COVID and the youth of his first-year squad, Shorts knew it was going to be a tough time for everyone. One thing he also knew was that his team was going to be well served this season from the experience …
Bucs Down Poly in Hoops Opener
By Kevin Eickman Last season was not an easy one for first year Milford basketball coach Lamarr Shorts. Between COVID and the youth of his first-year squad, Shorts knew it was going to be a tough time for everyone. One thing he also knew was that his team was going to be well served this season from the experience …