McCullough Family Update

Good Evening Mustang Families,

I hope that students and families had a great first week back following Spring Break and that our students were able to successfully transition back into their routines. As we continue through the 4th marking period, we remain focused on maintaining strong academic habits, staying engaged in learning, and finishing the school year with purpose and pride. This is an important time for students to remain consistent in their efforts, complete assignments, and continue demonstrating their growth each day.

As a reminder, tomorrow is McCullough Monday, and we encourage all students and staff to show their Mustang pride by wearing their McCullough gear or school colors! Thank you for your continued partnership and support—let’s keep the momentum going and make it another great week, Mustangs!

Week of 4/20 Exploratory Schedule

Monday, April 20th: B Day
Tuesday, April 21st: A Day
Wednesday, April 22nd: B Day
Thursday, April 23rd: A Day
Friday, April 24th: B Day

Yearbook Sales---This is the Final Week (click link)

This is the final week of yearbook sales—capture the memories! The 2025–2026 school year is one to remember, so don’t miss your chance to take those moments home. Yearbooks are available for $25 and can be ordered online by scanning the QR Code within the flyer below or the link above.

You may also submit your order form and payment to Ms. Rudolph or Ms. Parker. All orders must be submitted by April 25th. Pre-orders are strongly encouraged, as we will have a limited number of additional copies available. Any extra copies will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure your copy today by submitting your pre-order and celebrate a year full of Mustang pride!

McCullough Family Night at Fun City

Join us for McCullough Family Night at Fun City Adventure Park on Thursday, April 23rd from 5:00–8:00 PM! This exciting event is a great opportunity for our families to connect and have fun together while supporting our school community— a portion of all sales from the evening will be donated back to McCullough. Please note that all participants must have a completed waiver on file, and students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. We hope to see you there for an evening full of fun and Mustang pride!

Project Adam Safety Drill Outcome

We are proud to share that our Project ADAM Team successfully completed our recent drill in under two minutes—an outstanding response time that could have saved a life in a real emergency. This accomplishment reflects the team’s dedication to preparedness and the safety of our entire school community. We look forward to formally recognizing McCullough as a Project ADAM School in the near future and celebrating this important milestone together.

Upcoming McCullough Parent Camp

Join us for ParentCamp on April 30th at McCullough from 5:15–7:30 PM! This engaging event brings families together for a free meal and meaningful discussion circles on topics like managing frustration, school transitions, student self-advocacy, and technology. There are no formal presentations—just real conversations where every voice matters. While adults participate, students can enjoy Kids Club activities with games, crafts, and prizes. All attendees will also be entered to win a Delaware State Parks Pass. Please review the flyer below and use the button to RSVP—we hope to see you there!

STEAM Showcase

This is a reminder that the Colonial School District STEAM Showcase will take place on Tuesday, April 21st from 6:00–8:00 PM at William Penn High School. We encourage our families to attend this exciting event to explore innovative student projects and hands-on experiences that highlight STEAM learning across our district. It’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate creativity, problem-solving, and student achievement—hope to see you there!

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

Click the Calendar Image for Family Google Calendar

4/21/2026 - STEAM Showcase at William Penn 6:00pm-8:00pm
4/23/2026 - Fun City Family Night Fundraiser @ 5:00pm-8:00pm
4/24/2026 - Track, Baseball, & Softball vs. PS du Pont Away Game @ 3:45pm
4/27/2026 - Baseball & Softball vs. ASPIRA Away Game @ 3:30pm
4/28/2026 - DeSSA ELA CAT Assessment from 8:30am-10:30am (All Grades)
4/29/2026 - DeSSA ELA PT Assessment from 8:30am-10:30am (All Grades)
4/29/2026 - Baseball/Track vs. Springer Away Game @ 3:30pm
4/29/2026: District Math 24 Competition @ 6:00pm at George Read
4/30/2026- Marking Period 4 Interims Window Closes
4/30/2026 - Baseball/Softball vs. George Read Home Game @ 3:30pm

McCullough ParentCamp RSVP (Click Here)

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.

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: