JANUARY 2025
The ABC's & 123's of MSD
Academic Excellence
We have re-engaged in data driven discussions regarding academic performance. These are critical conversations helping to identify our areas of need and align our focused work and resources.
Building Our Future
The re-opening plan for Milford Middle School in 2025 is underway. The grade band reorganization of the district to accommodate for space and community growth has been instrumental in ensuring learning environments for all. We appreciate everyone's understanding and flexibility in embracing our new organizational model.
Empowering and Investing in Our People
Recruitment and retention efforts to ensure we have the best and the brightest in our classrooms have established Milford School District as a “Destination District”. We are committed to supporting all of you as we continue to grow and develop in our craft of teaching and embrace lifelong learning.
Supporting the Whole Student
Our continued efforts to provide mental health support and improve our Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS) processes remain paramount to ensuring we are meeting the needs of all students. We continue to prioritize a culture committed to high expectations for all learners.
I am honored to continue to navigate our district's success into the new year and beyond. Together, as a united Team Milford, we will continue to chart the course for excellence.
Respectfully, your Superintendent,
Bridget Chaves, Ed.D.
Alumni
Our Milford community is truly one of a kind. Within the vibrant tapestry of our school's history, emerge the individual threads of stories, successes, and contributions of our alumni. Let us celebrate the legacy and continued impact of our graduates in our community and beyond!
Interested in being celebrated as a Milford alum?
Once a Buccaneer, Always a Buccaneer – Anchored in Excellence, Sailing Beyond!
Ethan Lang
A proud Milford High School Class of 2019 graduate and former class president, he is a founding board member of the newly created Buccaneer Educational Foundation and serves as the Executive Director of A Better Delaware. Currently pursuing degrees in government and public policy at Dartmouth College, he is also a Politics and Law Fellow and senior editor for the Dartmouth Law Journal. We are beaming with #bucpride!
Buccaneer Treasures
We are excited to announce our October 2024 MSD Treasures! These staff members were nominated by their peers and exemplify the qualities that align with our strategic plan. Thank you for making a difference in our Buccaneer community!
Community Partnerships
Together, we will Chart the Course to Excellence!
We believe the district's partnerships with families and community are integral to the success of our students and community at large.
Hertrich
The Hertrich Family of Automobile Dealerships has selected SIX MSD teachers Cash for Class!
- Diana Dill - $1,000 for "Just Right Flexible Seating"
- Tenesha Duffy - $1,000 for "School Store"
- Chistina McConnell $1,000 for "We Need Seats"
- Stephany Vecchiolli $1,000 for "Non-Fiction Books for Early Readers"
- Daniel Huffman $1,000 for "Wanted: Sofa Tables"
- Louise Holleger-Thomas $1,000 for "Peanut Butter & Jelly Community Service Project"
Kindness helps us understand ourselves better.
Kindness allows us to connect authentically with others.
Kindness shows us how to live compassionately and generously.
Kindness gives our lives meaning and purpose.
Kindness is a beacon of hope.
Each day write down one thing you’re grateful for and add it to the jar.
By the end of the year, it will be amazing to look back and see all the little things that brought you joy. For kids, this resolution helps reflect on the positives in their lives, big or small. Whether it’s being thankful for a good day at school or a fun family outing, practicing gratitude is a powerful tool for boosting happiness and well-being.
2. Read More: Reading is a lifelong skill that improves memory, builds a robust vocabulary and foundation of knowledge, and adds a richness and depth of meaning to life.
Milford Public Library Information - sign up for a library card, attend a program,
LAST CALL: School Choice!
The School Choice Application window for the 2025-2026 School Year closes January 8, 2025.
If your student is currently enrolled as a School Choice student, you must reapply for the 2025-2026 school year due to district reconfiguration. This applies to all K-5 School Choice students.
Learn more about School Choice
Inclement Weather
MSD communication channels are the most reliable resource to find information about school closings or delays: MSD automated call, MSD Social Media Pages, and website. Check out local weather conditions here.
Please make sure your contact information is accurate.
Cold and Flu Season
In the United States, flu season usually occurs in the fall and winter. While influenza viruses spread year-round, most of the time flu activity peaks between December and February.
Keeping students healthy and well in and out of school is important to their education. With the flu season rapidly approaching, I would like to remind families of the important ways recommended by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) to prevent the spread of the seasonal cold and flu virus.
