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MPD reminds drivers that school is back in session

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines, Police & Fire

On Tuesday, August 27, the Milford School District welcomed back students for the 2024-2025 school year. Milford Police Department asked drivers to be more cautious as children will be waiting for buses on the side of the road in the mornings while also coming off school buses in the afternoons. “We urge motorists to be aware of children walking to …

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MSD reminds parents of cell phone policy

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

Milford School District recently posted their cell phone policy on social media in an effort to remind parents of the procedures regarding cell phone use by students. According to the district, this is not a new policy but one that will be more strictly enforced during this school year. “During the school day, cell phones should be off and away,” …

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Got questions? Milford School District back-to-school guide

Jarek RutzAbove the fold, Education, Headlines

As Milford School District students gear up for the school year, that last week of August is barreling toward them.  However, students come back at various times.  Students who are in kindergarten, first grade, sixth grade and ninth grade have a full transition day on Tuesday, Aug. 27.  The remaining students all come back the next day, Wednesday Aug. 28.  …

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MSD to hold Back to School Resource Day

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

Milford School District has planned a Back to School Resource Day on Tuesday, August 20 from 12 Noon until 4 PM at the Milford Central Academy bus platform. The event is designed to provide students with assistance as they return back to school. “We are hoping this sets children up for success,” Trish Gerken, Public Information Officer for the district, …

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MSD passes Title IX policy changes

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

At a rare early morning meeting, Milford School District Board of Education unanimously passed a new Title IX policy. This new policy, 4101A – Title IX Rights and Responsibilities, was required under new regulations released by the federal government. The language of the new policy is significantly different than the original it will replace. “The Policy 4101 re:  Title IX …

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Clear bookbags, weapon detectors, more coming to Delaware schools

Julia MerolaEducation, Headlines

This story was originally published on Spotlight Delaware.  The reality of school shootings has plagued the nation for more than two decades, and last year saw more than 300 such incidents. While Delaware has been able to escape much of the bloodshed, recent incidents have unnerved many families and faculty. Guns have been fired inside schools amid altercations, threats have been left …

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MSD submits second Certificate of Necessity

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

In 2023, Milford School District submitted a Certificate of Necessity to the Department of Education for major renovations and expansion at Milford Senior High School. The request was denied, and, at a recent meeting, the board voted unanimously to approve a second submission. “As many of you are aware, last year, we submitted a certificate of necessity for a major …

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Milford School District relaxes dress code

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

After repeated requests from parents and students asking Milford School District to relax the dress code which, prior to the COVID-19 school closure had been strict compared to other districts, the Board of Education voted to loosen clothing restrictions for students. “Students may now wear long or short-sleeved cotton shirts, polos, sweatshirts, hoodies, button downs, fleece, sweaters or turtlenecks that …

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FSE launches another free training for school board members

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

The president of the tumultuous Christina School District Board of Education said a new – and free – training program from a state education group is much needed and very beneficial.  “I’ve had this conversation with other legislators about bringing in organizations like School Board Partners to train our board members, and I think if you look at what’s going …

Milford's school board has now tabled the policy revisions vote twice.

Milford board again tables vote on controversial topic policy 

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

After about an hour-and-a-half of public comment on a district policy, which included mainly opposition from staff, students and even the ACLU, the Milford School District Board of Education voted for the same outcome it did last month.  The board voted to table revisions on Board Policy 6103, which was originally adopted in 1974 and  has not been updated since …