SEPTEMBER EDITION 2024

Dates to Remember

October 8- Board of Education Meeting, 7 PM, William Penn Innovation Center or live stream at www.colonialschooldistrict.org

October 11- Staff Development, NO SCHOOL

Fall Fundraiser

Thanks to supporters like Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Menzer (above), the members of Future Farmers of America raised more than $1000 at their annual Fall Fundraiser. The William Penn students sold 300 mums and 150 pumpkins in only three days- wow!

WE Care!

The first Food Truck Fundraiser the district administration office sponsored was also a big fun-raiser. Employees gathered in the parking lot to grab lunch while raising about $1,000 to help support our families in need over the holidays!

Say Congrats!

Superintendent Menzer was proud to pose with William Penn's Shelby Borst (left) who was named Colonial's Teacher of the Year, McCullough's Kahlil Fitzpatrick (right), the district's Behavioral Health Professional of the Year, and Gabe Phillips (center), Colonial's Educational Support Professional of the Year. All district, school, and division honorees will be celebrated at an invitation-only affair on Oct. 10 because they deserve it!

Aren't They Grand?

Grandparents Day at Colonial's Early Education Program (CEEP) is always a big hit with everyone!

Down on the Farm

First-grade students paid a visit to Penn Farm. The children enjoyed all of the AG-related activities and the weather was picture perfect for their first visit to our student-run farm.

WE Remember

Wilbur was among the schools that marked September 11 by encouraging students and staff to wear patriotic colors. The Wildcats proudly donned red, white, and blue for the occasion.

Mascot Day at Southern

The Southern Sharks were all smiles when the school's mascot made the rounds!

Step Afrika! Was a Must-See for Mustangs

Students at McCullough were thrilled when the group called Step Afrika performed. The kids learned about the history of stepping from slavery to today and how stepping became popular at Historically Black colleges and universities. It was a great cultural enrichment program.

HBCU College Fair

Counselors with Communities In Schools took William Penn students to the annual HBCU College Fair at the Chase Field House. SueKanya Dillard was among those accepted to Delaware State University on the spot, others who got college acceptances are:

Amber Saunders- Shaw University

Jermaine Walker- Shaw & Fisk University

Marvin Franis- Delaware State University

La'Daysha Bailey- Wiley State University

Chad Marciano- LeMoyne-Owen University & Livingston College

Suekanya Dillard- Delaware State University

Hasanah Bey- Cheyney University

Oyinladun Akinroluyo- Delaware State University

Way to Go Colonials!

HBCU Proud!

Check out the Colonial staff who showed off their shirts from the Historically Black colleges and universities they graduated from- awesome!

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