Good Evening Mustang Families,
We had an amazing first week of school with students, and we are looking forward to another great week! We will continue to review and practice our school wide norms as we enter our second week of school, and we ask that you continue to discuss our school norms at home with your student(s).
Week of 9/2 Exploratory Schedule
- Monday, September 2nd: Labor Day Holiday- No School
Tuesday, September 3rd: B Day
Wednesday, September 4th: A Day
Thursday, September 5th: B Day
Friday, September 6th: A Day
Last week all students received their chromebook devices. Please remind your student that their device is assigned to them and that it is their responsibility to pick up their device from their homeroom cart at the start of each day, take to each class period, and return it to their homeroom cart (period 6) at the end of each day to place on the charger.
After school activities such as clubs and sports will begin this week at McCullough. Please know that we conclude after school activities at 4:30pm. Students may be picked up or they can take the after school bus (if they are a bus rider). Please be patient with after school buses, because if they are late arriving at McCullough your student may be delayed with getting home. If you are picking up your student please arrive promptly at 4:30pm.
As a reminder, our doors open at 7:55 AM for students, advisory meetings in homeroom will begin at 8:15am and students are considered late if they arrive after 8:20am. All walkers and car riders will enter the building through the front door and buses will still drop off and pick up in the rear of the building. In order to ensure that we have safe arrival and dismissal we are asking that parents dropping off students be sure to...
- Pull up in single line along the curb
- Pull you car up as far as you can
- Be sure that your student is ready to promptly exit your vehicle in order to keep the line moving (arrival only)
Finally, in the next two weeks all students will be taking the ELA STAR Benchmark Assessment and the iReady Math Benchmark Assessment. In preparation for these assessments students will conference and goal set with their ELA and Math teachers and set goals based on their highest score from last year. Please speak with your student about the upcoming assessment, ask them about their goal, and ask them to try their best to meet their goal! Families should know that how students score on their benchmark assessments will determine how they are placed in their MTSS/Enrichment class (period 1).
Let's have an amazing week, and remember Mustangs Run Together!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Hyacinth Lewis, Principal
We want to ensure we have the most accurate and up-to-date information for your family! Please ensure that your email and mobile phone numbers are correct. These are the district's main channels for contacting you to share important information. To update the contact information you have on file, fill out the form using the button below and someone will be in touch with you.
At McCullough, instruction and student engagement is our primary focus. Minimizing student cell phone usage in school will give students and staff the best opportunity to focus, reconnect, and build a culture that nurtures belonging and academic success. Cell phones & cell phone accessories (such as Airpods, smart watches/apple watches, headphones, etc. are also restricted throughout the day) are not banned at school, but the access to cell phones & accessories is restricted during instructional time. Airpods/headphones are to be kept in backpacks and not be visible.
Please review the parent letter and additional information using the buttons below.
As a reminder, our Wellness Center is open for enrollment! Enrolling your student into our Wellness Center will not replace your primary care doctor, but will be in addition to. The services are free and can be done during the school day (parents will not have to leave work).
Families can complete the packet electronically using the link below or pick up a hard copy in the main office. If you opt to complete the hard copy you will return the completed packet to the main office. Once your child is enrolled, you can call and schedule their appointments. Parents/guardians may be present for the appointment, join via phone or video or have your student complete the visit on their own.
MC Wellness Center Summer Hours
- The Wellness Center will be closed during the month of July and will re-open on August 12th.
- During the summer families may call 302.512.7500 to schedule appointments and sports physicals.
McCullough offers DIAA sports teams during the fall, winter, and spring seasons. Please visit our athletics website (click link) to learn more about the sports that we offer.
Tryouts for Soccer (co-ed) and Field Hockey will begin on September at 4th. All interested students must have a sports physical on file to participate in tryouts.
Sports Requirements & Physicals
Student athletes must maintain passing grades in all 4 year long classes (ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies).
2024-2025 DIAA Sports Physical Form (use this form if you are taking your child to their doctor for the physical.
McCullough Middle School
Website: https://www.colonialschooldistrict.org/mccullough/
Location: 20 Chase Avenue, New Castle, DE, USA
Phone: 3024294000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/McculloughCSD