Lancashire Link: News You Can Use

Good Afternoon,

We are excited to share a few important updates and upcoming events with you!

Hispanic Heritage Month & Night
September 15 – October 15 marks Hispanic Heritage Month. During this time, our students will engage in activities and learning experiences that celebrate the rich culture, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans.
Please join us on Thursday, October 8, for our Hispanic Heritage Night. More details will be shared soon—we hope to see you there!

Safety Procedures
The safety of our students and staff remains a top priority. As part of our ongoing safety procedures, we will be conducting a lockdown drill on Thursday, September 24, 2026. We practice these drills to ensure that everyone knows what to do in the event of an emergency.

There may be emergency vehicles at school during our drill. There is no need to worry!

Important Dates to Remember:

• September 20 – Schools Closed (Offices Open) for Yom Kippur

• September 24– Lockdown Drill AM

• September 24 - PTA Meeting 6:00 PM

• September 25 - Lancashire Pep Rally

• September 29 - Wear Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

• October 8 – Hispanic Heritage Night

• October 15– Picture Day~ Barksdale Photography

Thank you for your continued support in making Lancashire a safe, inclusive, and engaging place for all students.

Please feel free to contact your child’s teacher or administration with questions or concerns.

Administrators are available to meet with parents upon request. Feel free to call or come to

the school if you have any concerns regarding your child’s education. You may also contact

administrators via email or Dojo:

Regina Roberts (Principal): regina.roberts@bsd.k12.de.us

Warren Mays (Assistant Principal): warren.mays@bsd.k12.de.us

Our Lancashire PAWS Pep Rally and Color Wars Parade will be held during the school day on Friday, September 25.

While families are not invited to attend, we want to ensure that students are prepared to show their school spirit by wearing their grade-level color:

• Kindergarten: Red

• First Grade: Yellow

• Second Grade: Purple

• Third Grade: Blue

• Fourth Grade: Gray

• Fifth Grade: Black

This student event will celebrate our school community and reinforce our PAWS expectations: Practicing Kindness, Acting Safely, Working Responsibly, and Showing Respect.

We look forward to a fun and spirited day. Go Lions!

We are updating the way volunteers receive their approval notice.

In the past, we sent out emails with that information; however, most of us are very busy and don’t always check our email regularly.

Moving forward, we ask that you contact the office between 10 and 2, when the office is less busy. This will ensure that we have your application and that it is being worked on.

It usually takes about 2 weeks to receive a decision. During busy times of the year, it may take a bit longer. We hope this new update works well for everyone.

It’s been a pleasure reconnecting with many families from last year and meeting some new families! Again, my name is Alyssa Maxwell, and I am returning as the school counselor here at Lancashire for my THIRD year!

As part of my school counseling program, I can work with your children individually, in small groups (more to come!) and occasionally in the classroom! In a few weeks, the Bullying Prevention Unit will begin with me coming to classrooms, 1st-5th, for Bullying Prevention Month! Kindergarten will begin receiving Kelso’s choices lessons from me in the classroom starting next week! Be sure to check your Class DoJo for more information regarding the upcoming lessons!

Lancashire is partnering with The Center for Child Development again this year. Miss Catherine Marge is returning as the social worker this year and has begun working with students. She is on site every Wednesday. She is accepting new and returning clients to her caseload.

It is insurance-based therapy, and both parents/guardians are required to complete the forms. If you are interested in additional support and counseling for your child, you can register and provide your insurance information at this link: : New Clients (English), New Clients (Spanish), Returning Clients.

If you want to get in touch with me, my extension at school is 124 and my email is Alyssa.Maxwell@bsd.k12.de.us. I have also been added to classrooms in ClassDojo.

Happy Fall, Lancashire Families!

It was wonderful seeing so many of you at Back-to-School Night! Thank you for stopping by the PTA table, signing up for committees, checking out Spirit Wear, and taking the time to connect with us!

Spirit Wear is still available, but orders close at the end of the day on September 26th. Be sure to place your order before the sale ends! Spirit Wear

Our first PTA meeting is this Thursday, September 24th, from 6:00-7:00 pm in the school cafeteria. Join us to learn about the exciting events, programs, and opportunities planned for the school year! Childcare will be provided.

We're also gearing up for our first major event of the year, Fall Fest on October 17th! From 2:00-4:00 pm, bring those costumed kiddos for an afternoon of trunk or treating, games, prizes, and fun with friends!

Interested in decorating a trunk or donating candy?

Sign up through our SignUpGenius!

Fall Fest SignUpGenius

Candy donations can be dropped off at the Candy Monster in the school lobby and/or at the front entrance beginning in early October. To save time on event day, pre-purchase your tickets when sales open in early October. Tickets will also be available at the event.

We look forward to a fun-filled fall with you all!

Welcome to 4th and 5th Grade Choir!

I’m so excited to begin this musical journey with our Lancashire's awesome singers! This year, we’ll build our voices, learn new songs, practice teamwork, and—most importantly—have fun making music together!

Families, please check ClassDojo regularly for important announcements, reminders, rehearsal updates, and choir news.

Right off the bat, I'll address a few FAQs, but if there's anything else you're curious about, I'm available here on Dojo and also by email (william.storck@bsd.12.de.us).

When are the choir performances?
1. December 10th and 11th @ Lancashire (around 9:30, exact time TBD)
2. January 12th - ChoirFest class trip (location and time TBD)
3. April 29th @ Brandywine HS with orchestra and band (7:00 PM)
4. June - 5th grade graduation (location and time TBD)

What should students wear for performances?
All black, formal dress

When does choir rehearse?
Every Wednesday during Related Arts time

What should students bring to choir?
Water bottle

What if my child cannot attend a performance?
Please let me know as soon as possible through ClassDojo or email.

Let's have a great year!

Mr. Storck

September 21 - September 25:

Monday, September 21 - Schools Closed (offices Open) for Yom Kippur

Thursday, September 24– Lockdown Drill

Thursday, September 24 - PTA Meeting 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Friday, September 25 - Lancashire Pep Rally

September 28 - October 2:

Tuesday, September 29 - Wear Gold for Childhood Awareness Month