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Secondary math curriculum to be updated at MSD

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by Terry Rogers     Students work through pilot math programs to assist the MSD task force in selecting new curriculum On Tuesday, February 22, Dr. Bridget Amory, Director of Student Learning, presented information on math curriculum chosen by a task force during a curriculum review. The task force included teachers from various grade levels as well as administrators in …

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Vape dangers may be added to MSD Code of Conduct

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

by Terry Rogers     Milford School District will review the student code of conduct to update rules related to vaping With vaping a growing concern among teenagers, Milford School District will review their Discipline Code of Conduct to add vaping as a violation. In addition, the district will increase education regarding the dangers of vaping. “We have had one …

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Mask mandate option for MSD students, staff

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

by Terry Rogers     Milford School District students and staff will have the option of wearing a mask starting April 1 *UPDATE: On Monday, February 28, Governor John Carney announced that mask mandates for schools could be lifted as of 6 PM Tuesday, March 1. Because Milford School District Board of Education voted to rescind the mask mandate “earlier …

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Tax waiver process discussed at board meeting

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

by Terry Rogers     Milford School District discussed allowing Sussex County to make decisions related to waiving delinquent property tax fees At their regular monthly meeting, Milford School District Board of Education discussed the process for residents to request waivers of Sussex County tax penalties. Dr. Sara Croce explained that she had been in discussions with Katrina Mears with …

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Milford to implement history, financial literacy learning

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

by Terry Rogers     Milford School District is taking steps to introduce black history, Holocaust and financial literacy curriculum At a recent Milford Board of Education meeting, Dr. Bridget Amory, Director of Student Learning, told board members that the district was working to address recent legislation that would require schools to include specific types of curricula. The district must …

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MSD approves final budget

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

by Terry Rogers     Milford School District approved the final 2022 budget On Monday, January 24, Milford School District approved the final Fiscal Year 2022 Revenue and Expenditure Budget. The budget, presented by Dr. Sara Croce, Chief Financial Officer, reflected a continuation of the district’s financial priorities. “This includes providing direct supports for our teachers and students in our …

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MCA and MHS undergo temporary staff changes

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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 …

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Brannan Settling in as A.D.

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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 …

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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 …

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District approves modular classroom replacements

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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 …