McCullough Family Update

Good Evening Mustang Families,

I hope you are all enjoying a wonderful weekend! As we begin a new week together, we’re excited to share important updates and highlights from our school community. A special reminder that tomorrow is McCullough Monday—we encourage all students and staff to wear their McCullough gear or school colors to show their Mustang pride. Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we move through another great week together!

Week of 3/2 Exploratory Schedule

Monday, March 2nd: B Day
Tuesday, March 3rd: A Day
Wednesday, March 4th: B Day
Thursday, March 5th: A Day
Friday, March 6th: B Day

3rd Marking Period Interims

Interim reports for the 3rd marking period were sent home with students last week. These reports provide an important snapshot of your child’s current progress. If you did not receive a copy, please contact your child’s grade-level counselor, and they will be happy to assist you.

Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences

Spring conferences will take place on Wednesday, April 1st and Thursday, April 2nd. Conference letters will be sent home with all students tomorrow, March 2nd, and will include important information about scheduling. Families are encouraged to review the details in the grade-level sections below and sign up for a conference time that works best for their schedule. We look forward to connecting with you to discuss your child’s progress and growth!

Upcoming Spring Sports Tryouts

Spring sports season is almost here! Tryouts for track, baseball, and softball will be starting soon. If your student is interested in trying out, please make sure they meet the academic eligibility requirements and have a current DIAA sports physical on file. Please review the athletics section at hte bottom of this newsletter. If you have any questions, please contact our Athletic Director, Dr. Morris.

ACCESS Testing Concludes This Week

Our Multilingual Learner (MLL) students have completed the Reading, Writing, & Listening portions of the ACCESS assessment. This week students will be completing the Speaking portion. We appreciate your continued support in helping students arrive on time, focused, and ready to put forth their best effort on testing days.

Reminder – Cellphone and Electronic Device Policy
We will be continuing with hallway sweeps for cellphones and electronic devices. Please remind your students of MCC’s cellphone policy: all phones and accessories should be stored away and not visible throughout the entire school day. Thank you for helping us maintain a focused and distraction-free learning environment.

Infinite Campus

If you are still experiencing issues accessing the Parent Infinite Campus Portal—or if, once logged in, you do not see all of your students—please use the link below to request assistance. Our team will work with you to make sure your account is updated and that you have full access to the information you need.

Infinite Campus Support Link (click here)

Let's have an amazing week as a school community, and remember MUSTANGS RUN TOGETHER!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Hyacinth Lewis, Principal

6th Grade Families should use button below to sign up for our Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences. Below are the links to the conference letter that will be sent home with students on Monday, March 2, 2026.

6th Grade Conference English Letter (click link)

6th Grade Conference Spanish Letter (click link)

If you need any support with signing up, please reach out to...

jodi.marion@colonial.k12.de.us and/or tara.hunter@colonial.k12.de.us

6th Grade Conference Sign Up (click link)

7th Grade Families should use button below to sign up for our Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences. Below are the links to the conference letter that will be sent home with students on Monday, March 2, 2026.

7th Grade Conference English Letter (click link)

7th Grade Conference Spanish Letter (click link)

If you need any support with signing up, please reach out to...

kathleen.szczesny@colonial.k12.de.us and/or kristina.hubbard@colonial.k12.de.us

7th Grade Conference Sign Up (click here)

8th Grade Families should use button below to sign up for our Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences. Below are the links to the conference letter that will be sent home with students on Monday, March 2, 2026.

8th Grade Conference English Letter (click link)

8th Grade Conference Spanish Letter (click link)

If you need any support with signing up, please reach out to...

tyherrah.rogers@colonial.k12.de.us and/or elizabeth.gimbutas@colonial.k12.de.us

8th Grade Conferences Sign Up (click here)

Click the Calendar Image for Family Google Calendar

3/10/2026 & 3/11/2026: Softball & Baseball Tryouts
3/12/2026 & 3/13/2026: Track Tryouts
3/19/2026: End of 3rd Marking Period
3/19/2026: McCullough Family Night @ Urban Air from 4:00pm-8:00pm
3/20/2026: Staff Professional Development/Data Day (No School)

Reminder: Enroll in the Wellness Center Today!

We encourage all families to consider enrolling their child in our school-based Wellness Center! This is a valuable free resource that offers medical and mental health services right here at school—making it easier to support your child’s well-being without missing work or school.

Important Notes:

Enrollment in the Wellness Center does not replace your primary care provider—it’s an added support.
Services are available during the school day, and free of charge to enrolled students.
Once enrolled, you can schedule appointments by phone and choose whether to:

Attend in person
Join via phone or video
Allow your student to attend independently

How to Enroll:

Option 1: Complete the electronic enrollment packet using the link below
Option 2: Pick up a paper copy in the main office. Paper packets should be returned to the main office once completed.

McCullough Wellness Center Enrollment (click here)

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.

Spring Tryouts

Spring sports tryouts are just around the corner! Students interested in participating should mark their calendars for the following dates: Softball and Baseball tryouts will be held March 10th and 11th, and Track tryouts will take place March 12th and 13th. We encourage students to come prepared and ready to do their best. More details will be shared by coaches, so please be sure to listen for announcements and check for updates.

Sports Requirements & Physicals

Student athletes must maintain passing grades in all 4 year long classes (ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies).
2025-2026 DIAA Sports Physical Form (use this form if you are taking your child to their doctor for the physical.

After School Sports & Activities Reminders

After-school Activities are from 3:00pm-4:30pm
In order to participate in afterschool activities, a signed permission slip must be turned into the advisor/coach.
After-school Transportation

Car Rider
Walker
Bus (Only if you a current bus rider)

After School Bus List (click link)
The after-school bus stop is a designated location in the neighborhood

Administrator, Counselor & Secretary Contacts

We are here to support you and your student throughout the school year. Below are the names and contact emails for our grade-level administrators and counselors. If you ever have questions or concerns, these staff members are your go-to resources.

Principal: Hyacinth Lewis

Main Office Phone: 302-429-4000

Secretaries: Ms. Moore , Ms. Burg, & Ms. Churchill

6th Grade Admin: Aaron Lamb 6th Grade Counselor: Brittany Toler-McNeill

7th Grade Admin: Nicole Sumner 7th Grade Counselor: Tonya Bailey-Smiley

8th Grade Admin: John Sopkanich 8th Grade Counselor: Kahlil Fitzpatrick

Student Arrival Reminders

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 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)

Infinite Campus Parent Accounts

This school year, Infinite Campus will replace Home Access Center (HAC). This user-friendly platform makes it easier than ever to stay connected to your child’s education—anytime, anywhere.

With Infinite Campus, families can:

View class schedules
Monitor attendance
Access transportation details
For grades 6–12: see grades, assignments, and report cards—all in one place

Infinite Campus is available on both desktop and mobile devices. Step-by-step login instructions and family guides will be shared to help ensure a smooth transition. As soon as you receive the electronic notification to set up your Infinite Campus Parent Account, please log in and: