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New principals announced for Milford School District

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

            New faces will sit at the helm of several schools in Milford School District for the 2024-25 school year, the district announced recently. Milford Central Academy and Evelyn I. Morris Early Childhood Center have new principals, Milford High School has a new assistant principal, and the district has announced who will serve as principal …

Milford School District's policy on controversial/sensitive issues has not changed for decades, and a proposed change has faced a lot of opposition.

Milford delays vote on controversial/sensitive issues policy

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

A controversial Milford School Board policy change about the learning environment will be kicked down the road for a July vote after it was opposed by students, community members and even the ACLU. Board Policy 6103, which proposes new standards with controversial and sensitive Issues, was tabled by the district’s board of education Monday night. That means it wasn’t voted …

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School board hears how Kent reassessment could impact taxes

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

At a recent meeting, Milford School District Board of Education heard from Dr. Sara Hale, Chief Financial Officer, how the recently completed Kent County property reassessment could have an impact on school taxes in Milford. Prior to the reassessment, Kent County used property values determined in 1986. Sussex County is currently undergoing reassessment as they were using values determined in …

MilfordLive June 4

MilfordLIVE Weekly Review – June 4, 2024

Sonja FreyHeadlines

This Week’s Top Stories Include: Council discusses restricting eminent domain in charter Milford Conversation returns in June Twist Indian Grill opens in Milford Economic development position discussed during budget hearings Milford School District requests waiver of grant allocation requirements Summer programs available at Milford Parks and Recreation Click on the image below to view the PDF

Shannon Gronau and her students. (All photos courtesy of the Delaware Department of Education)

Get to know Milford’s Shannon Gronau, Behavioral Pro of the Year

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Shannon Gronau from the Milford School District believes the movement behind mental health after the pandemic has shifted the paradigm of society and of public education. The counselor at Mispillion Elementary School was recently named 2024 Delaware Behavioral Health Professional of the Year, an award honoring outstanding service by school employees who are health care practitioners or human service providers …

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Over 300 graduates receive diplomas at MHS

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

On Thursday, May 30, under bright, sunny skies, 308 Milford High School seniors began the next chapter in their lives as they accepted their diplomas at Bernard E. Briggs Stadium. Principal Seth Buford welcomed the hundreds sitting and standing throughout the stadium who were there to cheer on the successes of each graduate. “I have told you this many times …

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Milford School District requests waiver of grant allocation requirements

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

Milford School District is requesting a waiver of the Opportunity Grant allocation requirements. The grant requires 98 percent of the allocation be used at the school that generates the funding. Due to programming currently in place prior to these requirements and the districtwide support of multilingual and low-income students, the district plans to use the funds to best support all …

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Gronau named MSD Behavioral Health Professional of the Year

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

The Milford School District is proud to announce Shannon Gronau, School Counselor at Mispillion Elementary, as their Behavioral Health Professional of the Year for 2024-2025 School Year. This award highlights Mrs. Gronau’s exceptional commitment to the mental and emotional well-being of students. This year marks Mrs. Gronau’s third year in the Milford School District and twelfth year as a school …

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Milford School District Announces Building-Level Teachers of the Year

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

UPDATED by MSD – 05-16-2024 Milford School District is proud to announce the building-level Teachers of the Year for 2024-2025 School Year.  These teachers have been recognized for their exceptional dedication, creativity, and commitment to their students. The following teachers have been named Building-Level Teachers of the Year: Amber Krajewski, Pre-Kindergarten, Morris Early Childhood Center Liliana Ayllon, 3rd Grade Immersion …