At its July 9 meeting held at Sarah Pyle Academy, the Christina Board of Education elected David Resler as the new President of the Board of Education. Frederick Polaski was elected Vice President, and the Board's Representatives to the Delaware School Boards Association Board of Directors. Board members George Evans, Frederick Polaski, and Harrie Ellen Minnehan were also officially sworn in at the meeting.

Board Representatives:

• Representative to Delaware School Boards Association Board of Directors: Frederick Polaski 
• Alternate to Delaware School Boards Association Board of Directors: George Evans 
• Representative to Delaware School Boards Association Legislative Committee: George Evans 
• Alternate to Delaware School Boards Association Legislative Committee: Harrie Ellen Minnehan

Bayard Middle School and the Kirk/Smith/Brennen campus area will be the sites for Christina's annual Back to School Barbeque events this summer. The outdoor barbeques welcome families and community members just before the beginning of the new school year, and provide information about programs and resources available in the District. Please join us for an evening of fun and information, including a School Zone, Kid Zone, Parent Zone, and Community Zone, as well as free food, a live DJ, and inflatables for the kids. Students must be accompanied by an adult family member to attend.

• Kirk/Smith/Brennen School Complex - Monday, August 19, 5:00-7:30 p.m.
• Bayard Middle School - Wednesday, August 21, 5:00-7:30 p.m.    

Christina School District's Summer Lunch Crew will be participating in the 2013 Summer Food Service Program June 18-August 1, 2013.  The federally-funded program provides free breakfasts and lunches during the summer months and will be available Monday through Thursday at the sites listed below.  The District's popular Family Dinner nights will be offered at Bayard Middle School in Wilmington and Brookside and Brader Elementary Schools in Newark.

In order to help students with completing the District mandated summer STEM projects, Kirk Middle School will be hosting a STEM workshop:

Kirk Middle School 4H STEM Workshop
 July 29th-August 1st

• 8:30-10:30 - 6th Grade Students 
• 10:45-12:45 - 7th Grade Students 
• 1:00-3:00 - 8th Grade Students 

If you have a student who needs help completing his/her summer STEM project, please contact the main office at Kirk Middle School and reserve your child's spot in the 4H STEM Workshop.  Space is limited.  Only 25 students per grade level will be admitted.  This opportunity is open to Kirk Middle School students only.

Click here to learn more about the Required Summer STEM Project for Incoming 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Students.

Wilmington Mayor Dennis P. Williams recently honored 21 of Wilmington's top high school students with academic scholarships during the Office of the Mayor Scholarship Awards Program reception on July 8. The Office of the Mayor Scholarship Awards Program seeks to recognize and celebrate the academic commitment and achievement of the youth in the City of Wilmington, and Mayor Williams is proud to continue this tradition. This year, the scholarship program awarded $19,250 to college-bound students compared to the $5,000 that was issued last year.

"Educating and developing our youth is one of my top priorities. I want our children to be motivated, responsible citizens who have the ability to shape their own future," said Mayor Williams. "If we want our young people to be our future leaders and have a positive impact on the community, we must support their needs, be a listening ear and give praise when they achieve success."

The Office of the Mayor Scholarship Awards Program presented three $1,500 scholarships, five $1,000 scholarships and 13 $750 scholarships. Jabreeah Harris of Christiana High School will receive a $750 scholarship. She will attend Lincoln University. Shatoya Stevenson of Newark High School will receive a $750 scholarship. She will attend Potomac State College and will major in sports management.

Delaware School for the Deaf Students Tylee T. and Indi R. represented the student body of the Delaware School for the Deaf while attending a legislative session in the Senate chamber on Thursday. 

After signing the"Pledge of Allegiance" for the members, the students had a front row seat to the Senate's procedures.  Seated next to Lieutenant Governor Matt Denn, Tylee and Indi had a chance to observe protocols that are followed as bills are debated and voted on.       

Students also visited with legislative representatives from the districts housing the  Delaware School for the Deaf and Statewide Programs for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind.  Pictured are Tylee and Indi with Representative Osienski and Director Della Thomas.