Head of School Updates

For years, I've said that a school can only be as strong as the community and businesses that support it. Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Sussex Academy community, I am proud to share that we have raised a total of $80,381.83 since launching the Soaring Higher campaign in August!

We are also proud to officially welcome two new Excel Level donors — The Mundok Family and Ahl & O’Connor Orthodontics, LLC. Their generosity and commitment will strengthen the opportunities we create for our students now and in the future.

This progress reflects the power of our community coming together to invest in the future of Sussex Academy. Whether it’s a $5 donation or a $10,000 contribution, every dollar makes a difference and we are deeply grateful for your support. Thank you to all of the donors below for believing in our mission and helping Sussex Academy soar higher!

Classroom sponsorships are available!

Did you know you can sponsor a classroom and contribute to Sussex Academy’s capital expense needs? With a $500 donation, you can become an Explore-level supporter of our Soaring Higher campaign. Your donation will be divided equally between a classroom teacher and the capital expenditures fund.

In return for your donation, your name will be posted as a classroom sponsor outside the classroom that receives the donation and will be listed as an Official Explore Level Supporter of Sussex Academy on our website.

For more information, go to https://tinyurl.com/33dujezy.

Keep up to date with school and student happenings by following us on Facebook and Instagram, and continue to check our website for our most recent news releases.

Share the news about your child’s accomplishments by contacting Ellen Driscoll at ellen.driscoll@saas.k12.de.us.

Here’s a recent headline! Sussex Academy welcomes families back to school

October 31st - Community Hero Parade at 2:30 PM: This year, we're doing something a little different for Halloween: we're focusing on heroes! Students are encouraged to dress as community or fictional heroes and will have a chance to meet and thank first responders at school as part of a special event on October 31.

November 7 - Dress Down Day ($2) Wear a Kindness Inspired Shirt (optional)

November 11 - Veterans’ Day: No School

November 17 - Picture make-up/retake day: School Pictures are coming home today (10/15). If you would like your child to have a retake, please send the pictures back to school as a complete package.

November 21 - Dress Down Day - Free

December 3 - Wellness Night (see flyer)

December 12 - Winter Concert (see flyer)

At Sussex Academy, student safety is always our top priority. To ensure a smooth and secure arrival process on the secondary campus, we ask that families pull all the way up when entering the drop-off lane and use either the middle school entrance or the second entrance at the front of the building. Please also use the right lane only for drop-offs.

As a reminder, our doors open at 7:30 AM. Students are welcome to gather in the main lobby before the start of the school day to avoid the drop off traffic. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our arrival procedures safe and efficient. By working together, we can prioritize student safety, maximize efficiency, and reduce traffic congestion during busy morning times.

Students who are enrolled in a AP course trimester 1 MUST register for the exam no later than October 31. Find the exam schedule and registration form HERE

PLEASE NOTE - If you pay online, the registration form still needs to be completed.

Contact Mrs. Owens with any questions or concerns: janet.owens@saas.k12.de.us

The NEW Sussex Academy Athletics App is officially live!

Download it now from the App Store and log in using the same account you created on our athletics registration platform. Once logged in, select the sports you want to follow to get instant updates, schedules, and team communication all in one place.

Not yet registered for athletics?

Visit our Sports Website and click the “Athlete Registration” tab on the left-hand side. Follow the instructions to register and upload your physical. Once your registration is complete, you can access the app and start connecting with your team!

Winter sports schedules will be uploaded by November, and team communication portals will go live once rosters are finalized by coaches.

Don’t miss a moment of Seahawk Athletics —Download the Sussex Academy Athletics App today!

The Delaware Center for Civics Education at the University of Delaware is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to host Delaware’s first National Civics Bee! This competition invites all students in grades 6–8 to showcase their civics knowledge and earn cash prizes at both the state and national levels, with the chances to win the national grand prize of $100,000.

See the flyer below for additional information.

Fall picture retakes are on October 29th! Click here for more information.

To make sure everyone enjoys the day:

• Stay school-appropriate.

• No profanity, offensive language, or inappropriate symbols on clothing or props.

• Outfits must follow the dress code (length, coverage, etc.).

• Keep it safe.

• Props must be safe to carry and not disrupt class (nothing sharp, breakable, or too large to fit through doors/hallways).

• Be respectful.

• Avoid stereotypes that could be offensive or discriminatory. Stick to fun, general style cues.

• Think practical.

• Make sure you can still get to class, sit at desks, complete work, and carry your school materials.

• Costumes shouldn’t block vision, cover faces, or make it hard to move safely.

• Have fun!

• Be creative and cheer each other on.

Just a reminder that this is the last week to get the lowest price for your child’s yearbook if your child is not in 8th or 12th grade! Just a friendly reminder that the school is using activity fee funds for students in milestone grade levels.

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