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Milford High School holds Senior Awards Ceremony

Betsy PriceEducation, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

MHS staff prepares for the Annual Senior Awards Ceremony On June 9, Milford High School celebrated outstanding seniors in an award ceremony. The ceremony was held in Brigg’s Stadium and also live streamed for those who wished to see members of the Class of 2021 receive awards. Students named to the Academic Hall of Fame included Allison Benton, Kayla Clausen, …

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Milford High School seniors take final lap through town

Betsy PriceEducation, Headlines

On June 9, Milford High School seniors began lining up at the school before 5:30 PM in decorated vehicles for their last drive through town as a student. The Milford High School Senior Cruise has been a tradition in the town for as long as anyone can remember, although there are no details to indicate when the event first began. …

Milford School District receives federal COVID-19 funding

Terry RogersHeadlines, Schools

As part of the federal COVID-19 Economic Relief Act (CARES), states were provided funding that was to be allocated to school districts in order to reduce the impact of COVID-19. The funds provided to schools, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ERSSERF), are distributed by the Department of Education using the unit count system just as other state funding is …

Milford School Board hears tax rate presentation

Terry RogersHeadlines, Schools

At their regular board meeting in May, Sara Croce, Chief Financial Officer, presented the Milford School District Board of Education with information on the four different components of the school tax rate. In June, the board will be asked to make a decision on the tax rate for FY2021-22. “We are approaching the time when we have to set the …

MSD reviews new COVID guidelines for in-class learning

Terry RogersSchools

According to Dr. Kevin Dickerson, Superintendent of Milford School District, the Department of Public Health provided the district with new guidance regarding student learning in an in-school format as well as those who continue to learn completely remote. “We feel this is very good for us in order to return our students back to school and to meet our goal …

Milford School Board hears student learning update

Terry RogersSchools

At their regular meeting in May, Milford School District Board of Education was provided an update on student learning initiatives by Dr. Bridget Amory, Director of Student Learning. Dr. Amory explained that the district, due to additional federal funding provided through the CARES Act, has allowed for “robust” summer programming. “We are currently working through the summer school registration process,” …

Schools present end of year celebration information to board

Terry RogersHeadlines, Schools

On May 17, Milford School District Board of Education heard from each school regarding their plans to celebrate the end of the school year. Schools have planned the events using Department of Health guidelines amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Kevin Dickerson reminded all board members they were invited to attend, but they needed to contact any school they planned …

Milford School District staff participates in “Over the Edge”

Terry RogersCharity, Headlines

Milford School District staff participated in Over the Edge On Thurs., May 13, ten Milford School District staff participated in “Over the Edge,” a fund raiser for Special Olympics Delaware. The teachers were part of a group of more than 70 Delawareans who participated in the event. “Each participant is required to raise a minimum of $1,100 in order to …

Simon named Teacher of the Year

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

Sarah Simon was recently named as Milford School District Teacher of the Year Milford School District announced this week that the Sarah Simon would represent them as Teacher of the Year in the state competition. Simon teaches at Evelyn I. Morris Early Childhood Center. “Sarah’s leadership has been a huge asset to Morris and our district,” Dr. Kevin Dickerson, Superintendent, …

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Milford School Board hears student learning update

Terry RogersSchools

At their regular meeting in May, Milford School District Board of Education was provided an update on student learning initiatives by Dr. Bridget Amory, Director of Student Learning. Dr. Amory explained that the district, due to additional federal funding provided through the CARES Act, has allowed for “robust” summer programming. “We are currently working through the summer school registration process,” …