A state law enforcement agency is partnering with a local school district to build the relationship with communities and officers. The Delaware State Police announced the return of the STaRS (State Troopers Actively Reaching Students) program Monday in a collaboration with the Caesar Rodney School District in Wyoming. READ: Indian River referendum fails with 53% voting against tax hike to …
Welch, Cedar Lane named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools
The principal of an elementary school located on a military base said the tremendous culture and success of the school can sometimes go unnoticed by the public. “If you don’t have a military ID, you could not drive to our school,” said Jason Payne, principal of Major George S. Welch Elementary School, located on the Dover Air Force Base and …
Caesar Rodney’s dynastic culinary team visits White House
The five-time state champion and two-time national champion culinary team of Caesar Rodney School District celebrated their dynasty this week by visiting the nation’s capital for a trip to the White House. Caesar Rodney High School’s culinary team took home its fifth straight state title this year in the 11th Annual Delaware ProStart Student Invitational. It won the national competition …
Caesar Rodney’s 5x state culinary winners win national title
Just a few minutes of talking to the Caesar Rodney High School culinary team makes it clear why they are state champs for the fifth straight year and now winners of the 2024 National ProStart Invitational. The sense of family within the team mixed with a strong, experienced leader and a passion for the art of cooking brings the group …
Military student support earns 3 schools Purple Star status
The same week the legislature moved forward with a bill giving military-connected students priority in school choice decisions, the state announced its Purple Star Schools. Delaware’s Department of Education announced Thursday that First State Military Academy, along with Caesar Rodney School District’s Caesar Rodney High School and Dover Air Force Base Middle School, are the state’s 2024 Purple Star Schools. …
Ban of anime club, manga draws ire from Magnolia Middle parents
Many in the Magnolia Middle School community are upset about a recent ban on manga and the termination of the anime club. A petition with nearly 2,000 signatures is circulating, asking the school, which is part of the Caesar Rodney School District, to reinstate the club and allow manga books. Manga are comics or graphic novels originating from Japan, and …
School board members question value of state association
Some Delaware school district boards are questioning what they get from their membership in the Delaware School Boards Association. The cost of joining is not insignificant. In Caesar Rodney School District’s July board meeting, John Marinucci, former executive director of DSBA, said it would cost the district $10,500 per year to be part of the association, That includes a discount …