Dear FSW Community,

I am writing this morning to expand upon our earlier text message regarding the Peiffer Gate closure and to provide important information about drop-off and pick-up procedures for the remainder of the school year.

Last night, at approximately 9:18 PM, a vehicle driving on Peiffer Avenue accidentally collided with our back gate. The driver paused briefly before reversing away from the school and driving off. We want to reassure you that this appears to be an unfortunate accident rather than a deliberate act, and there was absolutely no on-campus activity at any point during the night.

I am working closely with the Wilmington Police Department, who are currently reviewing footage of the incident alongside Facilities Manager Mike Cook. We are taking immediate steps to ensure the continued safety of our students while we await repairs to the Peiffer gate. This includes fastening old gates together at Peiffer so that campus remains secure and closed off from the public, resulting in a single-gate entry system for about a week. Here is what you can expect for the remainder of the school year:

Friday, May 24th

PM Pick Up:

Next Week

AM Drop Off:

PM Pick Up:

Please note, we are considering flexible arrangements for next Friday’s final day and graduation ceremony. We will discuss all available options during our upcoming admin meeting next Tuesday and communicate to families by mid-next week.

As always, thank you for your continued support and flexibility. This community is nothing but resilient, and your willingness to adapt to changes from stormy weather to broken gates is truly appreciated.

In Peace,

Tony McCudden