“We are Milford Day” is open to the community on Saturday, April 18th, from 10:00 – 2:00. MILFORD, Del. (April 17, 2026) — The Milford School District is making final preparations for “We Are Milford Day,” a district-wide celebration set for Saturday that will bring together students, families and the broader community for a day of connection and school pride. …
Dr. Sara Hale Shares Plans for Milford School District As Dr. Sara Hale continues her campaign for the at-large seat on the Milford Board of Education, the former Milford School District chief operating officer is offering voters a clearer picture of how her experience and priorities would shape board decisions in the coming years. Hale, who spent 11 years in …
MILFORD — With continued growth in student enrollment and projections pointing to even more students in the coming years, Milford School District is grappling with capacity challenges—particularly at Milford High School. Current enrollment across the district (excluding Pre-K) stands at 4,629 students, an increase of approximately 435 students over the past five years. Of that total, 1,417 students attend Milford …
Buccaneer Educational Foundation invites the Milford community to support student success on Nov. 8 MILFORD, Del. — The Buccaneer Educational Foundation (BEF) is calling on local businesses, community groups, and residents to mark their calendars for the Fall Fling, set for Saturday, Nov. 8, at Chorman’s Hangar. The festive evening will feature food, live music, recognitions, and fellowship — all …
At a recent meeting, several parents spoke during the public comments section of the Milford School District Board of Education meeting regarding changes to elementary school report cards. Parents received their first report cards in early December. “Students came home with their first report card of the year this past Wednesday,” Danielle Deinert said. “The grading system on the report …
by Jarek Rutz A gun was accidentally fired by a school constable in Milford School District Tuesday. School constables are officers whose authority falls somewhere between a security guard and a police officer. They are armed with guns and handcuffs, but can’t make official arrests. No one was hurt, and the firearm was discharged in a private staff workroom at …
On Friday, December 6, Milford Elks Lodge donated dictionaries to third grade classrooms at Mispillion Elementary School. Carmen Kemper, who led the event, explained that this was a way to encourage students to learn. “We wanted to provide something that children could use as part of their studies throughout their school career,” Kemper said. “This is something they can take …
Several local businesses have joined with Milford Moose Lodge #2316 to help students in Milford School District who have been displaced have a merry Christmas with an Ugly Sweater party on Friday, December 13 at 6 PM. According to Donna Watson, this is an event that has been held annually at Milford Tavern but has grown so large it was …
Delaware Department of Education recently released a list of schools on improvement plans and several local schools appeared on the list. There are several categories used to identify schools who need improvement, including Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI and CSI-R) and Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI-1 and TSI-2). According to DOE, a school falls into CSI either when students score …
At a recent meeting, Dr. Sara Hale, Chief Financial Officer for Milford School District, presented the annual class size and instructor to student ratio waiver to the Board of Education. This waiver is required when class sizes exceed 22 students in kindergarten through third grade and/or when schools are allotted less than 98 percent of the Division I units generated …
