Brannan Settling in as A.D.

Terry RogersHeadlines

By Kevin Eickman   Nick Brannan is settling in as the Athletic Director at Milford. The most difficult job in high school athletics is that of athletics director. This year, after the departure of former Milford Athletics Director Ryan Winkleblech, long-time Milford baseball coach Nick Brannan threw his hat into the ring for the job. “It was something that I …

Milford faces significant bus driver shortage

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

by Terry Rogers     On Sunday, January 2, Milford School District notified parents that Milford High School students would operate on a remote learning schedule on January 3, 2022. The virtual learning requirement was due to a significant bus driver shortage. Although a snowstorm closed schools completely on Monday, the shortage of bus drivers in the state has grown …

District approves modular classroom replacements

Terry RogersHeadlines, Schools

by Terry Rogers   Milford School District Board of Education recently approved replacement of four mobile units located on the high school campus. The new unit, which will allow for eight classrooms, will increase the number of classrooms by two while also providing additional security for students and staff. “This addition allows for better security as all eight classrooms will …

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Monday snow expected to hit downstate harder than up

Betsy PriceCulture, Headlines

In what might be 2022’s first understatement, the National Weather Service announced Sunday morning there had been “a large change” in the forecast overnight. According to the National Weather Service, a winter storm on Monday is expected to drop 1 to 2 inches of snow in upper New Castle County, 3 to 4 inches from Bear to Smyrna, 4 to …

MSD chooses construction management company

Terry RogersSchools

by Terry Rogers     At the November meeting of the Milford School District Board of Education, the board approved a request from Mike Sharp, Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds, to send out a request for proposal for a construction manager for the district. The construction manager would be responsible for managing the demolition and remodeling of the former Milford …

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MSD and Milford Church of God Partner on Empty Stocking Project

Terry RogersHeadlines

by Terry Rogers     Bags of goodies are ready to be delivered to students in need thanks to the Empty Stocking project Six years ago, Milford School District was approached by Milford Church of God pastor Andy Stevens as well as the editor of the Milford Chronicle, Darrel LaPrade, with a vision to create something they called “The Empty …

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School board votes to seek RFPs for construction projects

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

by Terry Rogers Milford School District will send out RFPs for a construction manager to assist with the remodeling of the former Milford Middle School among other projects Milford School District Board of Education voted to issue Requests for Proposals (RFP) for construction projects the district has planned over the next few years. The proposals are looking for one organization …

MSD Board votes not to send Brownstein letter

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

Adam Brownsein At the October meeting of the Milford School District Board of Education, Dr. Adam Brownstein proposed that the district send a letter in support of the Delaware School Board Association (DSBA) who responded negatively to a letter sent to President Joe Biden on September 25 by the National School Boards Association (NSBA). At the November meeting, Brownstein read …

MSD Board votes not to send Brownstein letter

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

Adam Brownsein by Terry Rogers   At the October meeting of the Milford School District Board of Education, Dr. Adam Brownstein proposed that the district send a letter in support of the Delaware School Board Association (DSBA) who responded negatively to a letter sent to President Joe Biden on September 25 by the National School Boards Association (NSBA). At the …

MSD offers mental health services to families

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

At the regular November meeting of the Milford School District Board of Education, Dr. Brittany Hazzard, Supervisor of Equity and Support Services, provided details on the mental health services provided to district students and families. Dr. Hazzard explained that the district not only offers internal mental health supports but also external supports as well as training. “In September, it was …