Clipper Connection
~~ E-Newsletter (October 15, 2025) ~~
Message from Superintendent Dr. Latrice N. Mumin
Greetings, CUSD Families!
As we settle into the fall stretch, I want to share a few quick updates to help everyone stay informed and on track.
Interim Reports
Interim reports began going home late last week and earlier this week. Please review your child’s report and use it as a checkpoint to see where they are and how we can partner together. Now is the perfect time to connect with teachers and make a plan so the first report card reflects their best work.
Families can conveniently access interim reports electronically through the PowerSchool Parent App, which provides real-time updates on grades, attendance, and overall performance.
Homecoming Weekend
Homecoming is this weekend, and we’re so excited to celebrate our scholars, alumni, and #CPride. You’ll find event details, times, and helpful guide in the sections below. Thank you in advance for helping us make it a safe, fun weekend for all.
Annual Coat Drive
Temperatures are dropping, and we’re glad to bring back our annual coat drive. Permission slips have already gone home. Please sign and return them so we can ensure any scholar who needs a winter jacket receives one. Distribution dates will be included in the letter sent home to families.
Federal Government Shutdown: What It Means for CUSD
The federal government shutdown began Wednesday, October 1, and we know some families are concerned about potential impacts on our schools. In the short term, the effect will be limited. For now, federal education funds that support programs such as Title I, special education, and early education services are not being impacted. Teaching and learning will continue as usual, and we do not anticipate day to day disruptions at this time.
If the shutdown continues for several weeks, we could begin to feel its effects more directly. While Title I and IDEA funding remain available for now, the longer-term outlook for programs like Head Start is less certain. We are monitoring the situation closely and will keep you informed. If impacts arise for students, families, or staff, we will share timely updates and resources.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. I hope you enjoy this latest edition of
Clipper Connection.
National Principals Month
This month, as we do every October, we’ll be celebrating the leadership of our amazing principals and the great work they do in our schools day in and day out! We have six outstanding principals across our district who set the tone for safe, welcoming, high-expectation learning every day.
If you see them in the hallways or at events, please join me in saying thank you. Their leadership matters, and our scholars feel it.
Thank you!
CUSD Principals:
- LaMonte Popley - CHS
- Ronald Brown, Jr. - STEM
- Dr. Tahira Burrell - Toby Farms
- Dr. Lavada Greene - ESA (Middle & Elementary) and Stetser
- Darnell Medley - Main Street
- Alonzo Loper - CUSA
September Staff Member of the Month
I am proud to also recognize our September Staff Members of the Month. Congratulations to those below, and thank you for the care and excellence you bring every day. We are happy to honor staff across the district all year.
September Staff Members of the Month:
- Crisleiddi DeJesus (English Language Teacher Assistant) - CHS
- Nicholas Wilde-Teter (World Language Teacher) - STEM
- Jahnee Williams-George (2nd Grade Teacher Assistant) - Main Street
- Gladys Lowrie (Lunch Aide) - ESA Elementary
- Morgan Bishop (Social Worker) - ESA Middle School
- Katelyn Rosini (4th-Grade Teacher) - Stetser
- Nicole Hessler (Special Education - ES) - CUSA
- Brittany Henry (School Safety Office) - Toby Farms
Deadline Extended! Take Our Family Survey by October 17
If you haven’t taken our family survey yet, you still have time. The deadline has been extended until THIS Friday, October 17.
Remember: If you have children in more than one school, complete a separate survey for each. We appreciate your feedback.
LINK:
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/chesteruplandsdpa/4753731758/surveys
Family Engagement Workshop: Transition Planning
Our Department of Special Education, in partnership with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Office of Intellectual Disabilities, is hosting a workshop focused on helping families of scholars with special needs.
Consider attending or sharing this information with a parent/family who would benefit from attending the event.
WHEN: TODAY, October 15
TIME: 12:00 – 2:00 PM
WHERE: Chester High School - (1st Floor Conference Room- Administration Wing)
Refreshments provided. All families welcome!
Homecoming -- All You Need to Know
We are three days away from the Homecoming game on Saturday, October 18.
To ensure you’re prepared, our Athletics Department has created a Homecoming Frequently Asked Questions with all event details, including gate times, ticket and parking information.
Visit the Athletics Homecoming 2025 page here. I can’t wait to see and feel your #CPride on Saturday.
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Athletic Field
Celebrating Our High School Senior Football Players & Cheerleaders
This past Saturday, we honored our varsity senior football players and cheerleaders before the game, recognizing their leadership, hard work, and #CPride.
Thank you to our seniors, their families, and our coaches for the dedication you’ve shown on the field, on the sidelines, and in the classroom.
We’re proud of all you’ve accomplished and excited to cheer you on for the remainder of the season.
CUSD’s Closing Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta
Chester High School capped Hispanic Heritage Month with a lively 3rd Annual Closing Fiesta on Oct. 9.
Breakfast tacos were donated by The Foundation for Delaware County’s Center for Hispanic Resources, which also tabled with community resources.
The celebration featured music, salsa lessons, decorations, and take-home treats.
Scholars created sugar skull masks and artwork with support from the Art, Special Education, Spanish, and English Learners teams, and they researched Spanish-speaking countries for posters displayed in the third-floor lobby.
Districtwide events were led by the Department of Student Success and Engagement, with STEM’s Multicultural Committee leading the Sept. 15 kickoff and Oct. 1 Family Engagement Night.
Thank you to Ms. Dana Bowser and her team, the Center for Hispanic Resources, and our scholars for making it a success.
