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Tiana Sirmans, a second-grade student at Pleasantville, and Aniyah Wallace, an eighth-grade student from Gunning Bedford, were honored as civil rights awardees by the Delaware State Education Association for their submissions in a "Stand Up! Speak Up for Someone Else" art, writing and digital media contest. Congrats for making Colonial proud!

Wilbur students enrolled in Colonial's Spanish Immersion program treated their moms, guardians or grandmothers to a special pre- Mother's Day tea. The kids sang songs in Spanish and English, gave their loved one a potted plant and lots of hugs!

Colonial's sixth-grade students got to spend a day at the farm doing hands-on activities and tours. The students planted vegetables that will end up being consumed in school cafeterias and during the summer break when the district's Summer Feeding Program begins. The kids also got to pet goats and chickens which was a first-time experience for some. Everyone had a great day down on the farm!

Baseball fans wore their favorite jerseys to school on Spirit Day. Southern's students and teachers love the once-a-month theme days. One day next month don't be surprised when everyone looks a little silly because it will be Mix-Match Day!

Students at McCullough also had a great time at a health fair sponsored by an organization called Heart in the Game. Students with permission slips received free EKG check-ups,while others got an up-close look at a paramedic truck and had plenty of questions about doing the job. They also visited health-related vendors; one showed how much sugar is in some of the food and drinks kids consume...wow, what a shock! WDEL radio covered the event- spreading good news about things that happen in Colonial Nation.

Students at John G.Leach School got a special treat from a special miniature horse. "Mini Cooper," a therapy horse from a non-profit organization called All Riders Up visited the school so students could pet him and even watch him do a few tricks!  Meanwhile, over at William Penn High School "Quella," a seeing eye dog in training with Guiding Paws of Delaware, stopped by Karen Ferrucci's animal science class so students could help her trainer, Kim Smythe, get her used to being around people in public places. Students of all ages loved the animals, especially since they are trained to help others.