MHS to offer new EMT program

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Milford High School will begin offering a new Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pathway in an effort to address a lack of qualified individuals in the area. The new program was implemented at the request of the City of Milford and the Delaware Fire School. “We were approached by the City of Milford and the Delaware Fire School,” Seth Buford, Milford …

Milford School District Announces Laura Manges as Director of Human Resources

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The Milford School District is excited to announce the appointment of Laura Manges as the new Director of Human Resources, effective July 1, 2023. With an illustrious career spanning 30 years in the field of education, Laura brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of dedicated service to students, staff, and the district-community. Ms. Manges attended Edinboro …

Milford Schools propose tax decrease for 7th straight year

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Residents in the Milford School District could have yet another tax decrease next year, which would be the seventh straight year the district has approved a decrease. Sara Hale, chief operating officer of the district, presented school tax rate data to the district’s school board Monday reflecting a tax decrease of .6% for next year. Most notably, the district is …

Delaware Department of Education Summer Food Service Program

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Milford School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be available to all children aged 18 and under without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination during the meal service. Meals will be provided, at a first come, first …

Milford School District Announces Chief Operating Officer

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As Milford School District concludes another successful school year, we eagerly embrace our path forward guided by our latest strategic plan. This plan centers around four key priorities: Academic Excellence, Student Support, Recruitment and Retention, and Facilities and Systems. With this path forward and under the new leadership of Dr. Bridget Amory, there are exciting changes to our organizational chart, …

Board has first read of updated strategic plan

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At a recent meeting, Dr. Bridget Amory, Director of Student Learning, presented the first draft of the updated District Strategic Plan. The plan was compiled with input from students, staff, caregivers and community members. “We’ve agreed upon a path forward,” Dr. Amory said. “In keeping with our Buccaneer theme, we agreed that we will be ‘Charting a Course to Excellence’ …

Amory to serve as interim superintendent

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Milford School District Board of Education announced that Dr. Bridget Amory, the current Director of Student Learning, will assume the role of superintendent effective July 1, 2023. Amory will temporarily take over for Dr. Kevin Dickerson who resigned recently to accept a postion with Polytech School District. “Over the years, Dr. Amory has exemplified exceptional dedication, leadership, and an unwavering …

ARTC Spotlight:  Mackenzie Reed

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Mackenzie Reed began her career in sports after earning a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from the College of Charleston (CofC) in South Carolina. Born and raised in Southern California, Reed played college softball the full four years she attended, continuing to play while earning her MBA with a focus in finance. She also threw javelin on the track and …

MSD board approves MMS renovation designs

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At a recent meeting, Milford School District Board of Education approved designs for the renovation of the former Milford Middle School. The original portion of the building, built in the 1920s, will remain during the renovation while newer wings will be demolished. The interior of the historic section of the building will be remodeled during the process. “The building is …

MSD prepares for end of year celebrations

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Milford School District is preparing for the end of the school year with several celebrations planned for students. The celebrations begin with the Milford High School Senior Awards Program and end with all students dismissed for the summer in June. “Our Senior Awards Program will be held on Thursday, May 25 from 6 to 7 PM in the Milford High …