Lancashire Link: News You Can Use
August 2, 2026
⚽🦁 Welcome Back, Lancashire Lion Families!
Kick Off an Incredible School Year!
Dear Lancashire Families,
The countdown is over—it's time to kick off an exciting new school year!
As the world recently came together to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we are reminded that great accomplishments are achieved through teamwork, perseverance, preparation, and heart. Those same qualities will guide us as we begin another amazing year at Lancashire Elementary School.
On behalf of our entire staff—and with a big ROAR from Leo the Lion—welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! We hope your family has enjoyed a wonderful summer filled with rest, fun, and special memories. We are excited to welcome our Lions back for a year of learning, growth, and celebrating success together.
At Lancashire, every student is an important member of Team Lancashire. Just as in a championship soccer team, each player has unique strengths that contribute to the team's success. Together, our students, families, and staff will work hard, encourage one another, learn from challenges, and celebrate victories—both big and small.
⚽ Upcoming Kickoff Events
🚌 School Ride Along
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Incoming Kindergarten and First Grade students and their families are invited to participate in our annual School Ride Along. This event helps our newest Lions become comfortable riding the school bus and arriving at school before the first day of school. More information will be shared soon.
🎒 School Supply Lists
Our Lancashire Elementary School supply lists are available here:
The Brandywine School District has also created a convenient Back-to-School Hub with school supply lists, important dates, school start times, dress code information, transportation updates, and much more.
Visit:
www.brandywineschools.org/BackToSchool
🦁 Take a Peek Night
Monday, August 24 | 6:00–7:00 PM
Meet your child's teacher, visit the classroom, and drop off school supplies before the first day. It's the perfect opportunity for our Lions to get comfortable in their new learning environment before the season officially begins!
📚 First Day of School
Wednesday, August 26
We are excited to welcome our Grades 1–5 students back for the first day of school! We can't wait to see their smiling faces as we kick off another incredible year together.
Kindergarten families: Your child's teacher will contact you to schedule your individual Kindergarten Orientation.
🌟 Back-to-School Night
Monday, September 14 | 5:30–7:00 PM
Join us for an evening of connection as teachers share classroom expectations, curriculum highlights, and ways we can partner together to support your child's success throughout the year.
🦁⚽ Together, We Win!
The best teams succeed because everyone works toward the same goal. At Lancashire Elementary, our greatest victories happen when families, students, and staff work together. Your encouragement, partnership, and involvement help create the supportive environment every child needs to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Throughout the year, Leo the Lion will remind our students that champions demonstrate respect, responsibility, perseverance, kindness, and teamwork every day—both in the classroom and beyond.
Thank you for being an important part of our Lancashire family. Together, we'll make this school year one filled with learning, leadership, growth, and unforgettable memories.
The whistle is about to blow, and Team Lancashire is ready!
Let's kick off an amazing school year together!
With Lion Pride,
Regina Roberts
Principal
Warren Mays
Assistant Principal
Regina Roberts (Principal): regina.roberts@bsd.k12.de.us
Warren Mays (Assistant Principal): warren.mays@bsd.k12.de.us
Take a Peek Night, Monday, August 24, 2026 6:00 -7:00 PM
Once again, we are inviting our grades K-5 school community to come in on Monday, August 24th, from 6:00 -7:00. This will be an opportunity for you and your children to spend some time together, find classrooms, and explore the building. Please understand that classrooms will not be finished, and this is not a time for parent conferences.
Tables will be set up in the gym, and a staff member will give you your child’s classroom assignment. Class assignments will be available beginning at 6:00 PM.
If you are unable to come to the school on this day, you can contact the school on August 25th for information.
Student Day Reminders:
Student Day ~ 8:40am—3:30pm
Arrival Procedures
- Students will be permitted in the building beginning at 8:40 AM. Parents should be aware that prior to 8:40 AM, there is no supervision provided for students. Therefore, no student should be dropped off and left unattended.
- Upon arrival, students should "grab and go" their breakfast items and walk quietly to their classrooms, gather morning materials, use bathrooms, and get ready for the school day.
Attendance
Under Delaware law, students between the ages of 5 and 16 are required to attend some form of schooling. To start school, the child must be 5 years old by August 31. Students 16 to 18 years old must attend some form of schooling unless they have written permission from their parents to the contrary.
A student who has four (4) unexcused absences in a school year is considered truant. If a child is truant, parents/guardians and students may be subjected to legal action. Please contact your child’s school with questions about your child’s attendance record.
All absences require an on-line absence form to be submitted directly to the school or a parent note, or a professional provider excuse note submitted.
- Please send these notes to our attendance secretary, Ms. Patricia Spratley, at Patricia.Spratley@bsd.k12.de.us.
- You can also use the BSD link to complete and document your student's absence:
https://www.brandywineschools.org/students-families/absence-request-form
Please do not send in your student's absence note via Classroom DOJO.
You may contact our school with any questions regarding your child’s attendance or the attendance policies.
Tardiness
- Being punctual is important. Arriving at class after 8:55 a.m. is considered late, and the student must obtain a late pass from the Main Office.
Early Dismissal
- Photo identification is required to pick up your child.
- Should it be necessary for a student to be released from school before the regular time, the student must give the homeroom teacher a request signed by the parent or legal guardian.
- Requests must be made no later than 2:45 for an early dismissal.
- Verbal requests will not be honored without a signed, written request.
- The written request must state the time and reason for the early dismissal. Parents picking up their child for early dismissal must go to the main office at the appropriate time. The student will be called from his/her classroom to the office. Parents must then sign the student “out” on the appropriate form in the main office.
- Students will not be released to parents directly from the classroom.
- Parents picking up children at recess must sign out their child in the main office first, and then wait in the Main Office for their child to come in from recess.
Summer is winding down, and while we are still enjoying the sun and fun, we are also gearing up for an exciting year ahead!
Your PTA board is already planning a year full of fun events, family activities, teacher appreciation initiatives, fundraisers, and more to bring our school community together!
By joining the PTA, you’re helping make these experiences possible. Your membership supports programs that benefit our students, teachers, and school while giving you the opportunity to stay informed and connected throughout the year.
Volunteering is not required (though welcomed!)-simply becoming a member helps make a difference. Together, we can create lasting memories and make this school year the best yet!
Join the PTA today and be part of all the excitement to come this 2026-27 school year!
🦁 Hello to New Faces and Familiar Faces in New Places!
As we kick off another exciting school year, we're thrilled to welcome some new team members and celebrate several familiar staff members who are taking on new roles within our Lancashire family. We know you'll join us in wishing them a wonderful year ahead!
Important Attachment - BSD School Calendar
Dates to Remember
August:
Thursday, August 20th- School Ride Along K & 1
Monday, August 24th- Take a Peek Night 6:00 -7:00
August 26- August 28
Wednesday, August 26th - First Day of School, Grades 1 - 6, 9, 12
Wednesday, August 26th - Kindergarten Orientation: Your child’s teacher will contact you with a time for Orientation.
Thursday, August 27th- First Day of School, Kindergarten
September:
Friday, September 4th & Monday September 7th- Schools & Offices Closed - Labor Day
Monday, September 14th - Back to School Night 5:30 - 7:00
Tuesday, September 15th -Schools Closed/Offices Open Prof Dev/State Primary Election Day
Monday, September 21st- Schools Closed /Offices Open Yom Kippur