Milford School Board learns more about academics and assessments

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At a recent meeting of the Milford School District Board of Education, Dr. Bridget Amory, Director of Student Learning, provided the board with details on various academic programs used throughout the district as well as information on how students are assessed. “Governor Carney did witness some of the outstanding performances with our children today when they were able to cold …

Deinert running for MSD Board of Education

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On May 9, 2023, Milford School District residents will go to the polls to vote for open seats on school board. Currently, only one seat, representing the district At-Large, has more than one candidate. This seat is being vacated by Dave Vezmar who chose not to run for another term. Candidate Danielle Deinert answered questions about what her vision was …

Connell running for MSD Board of Education

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

On May 9, 2023, Milford School District residents will go to the polls to vote for open seats on school board. Currently, only one seat, representing the district At-Large, has more than one candidate. This seat is being vacated by Dave Vezmar who chose not to run for another term. Candidate Ashlee Connell answered questions about what her vision was …

MSD releases names of Winter Sports All-Conference Team and State Qualifiers

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Although spring sports have already begun, Milford School District recently recognized students who had been designated All-Conference Team and State Qualifiers. The students were as follows: Unified Basketball – Nathan Waydelis, First-Team Henlopen All-Conference Boys Basketball – Ethan Wilkins, Second Team Henlopen Northern Division and Jayden Norman, Honorable Mention Henlopen Northern Division Girls Basketball – Tatiyanna Davis, Honorable Mention Henlopen …

MSD adopts use of force policy

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At a recent meeting, Milford School District Board of Education adopted a Use of Force policy. The policy allows constables placed in the school the authority to use deadly force to the extent permitted by Delaware statues. Based on the policy, deadly force may only be used when a contable believes “to the greatest extent afforded deference by Title 11, …

City and MSD partner to create walking path

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The City of Milford and Milford School District have partnered to design a shared use pathway near Milford High School. The new path is planned to run along the parking lot of Brigg’s Stadium, crossover Northeast Tenth Street and travel along Silicato Parkway. “Mr. Sharp has really done a great job with this,” Dr. Kevin Dickerson, Superintendent, said. “We have …

Milford LIVE Weekly Review – Mar. 14, 2023

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Click on the image below to view as a PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines fondue to open March 23 Culture Milford Library announces events for March Opening planned for Torbert exhibit at museum Business Main Street Home Loans opens in Milford Government & Politics City extends services to Colony South and West Education New Scholarship for Dr. William …

Milford School District adds hate speech policy

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Milford School District Board of Education approved a new policy forbidding hate speech on school campuses. The policy passed without any discussion among board members. “We feel that as a district we need to have a policy in place that specifically addresses hate speech,” Superintendent Dr. Kevin Dickerson said. “This policy denounces and prohibits the use of racial epithets and …

MSD expands Work-Based Learning Program

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Kate Lynch became the Career Counselor at Milford High School in August and, since taking over the position, has worked to revamp the Work-Based Learning Program at MHS. The program is designed to take students out of the classroom and place them in opportunities where they learn real-world lessons about the careers they are considering. “Our goal is to work …

Learn more about MSD’s Work-Based Learning

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The Milford Conversation, an informal discussion group that focuses on business and organizational matters in the city, will offer a presentation by Kate Lynch regarding the Work-Based Learning program offered in the district. The meeting will be held Thursday, March 2 at 8:30 AM in the library of the First Presbyterian Church of Milford. “Work-based learning offers students the opportunity …