McCullough Family Update
September 20, 2026
Good Evening Mustang Families,
We are excited to kick off another great week at McCullough as we begin our first full five-day week with students of the school year! Tomorrow is McCullough Monday, so we encourage all of our Mustangs to wear their favorite McCullough gear and show their Mustang pride as we start the week strong!
As we continue settling into the school year, this full week gives us an important opportunity to strengthen routines, build positive habits, and remain focused on learning. We are proud of the progress our students have made during these first few weeks and look forward to continuing to build a school community where every Mustang feels supported, challenged, and encouraged to succeed.
Let’s make it a great five-day week as we continue to be Champions for Every Student! Please review this week’s Family Update for important information, reminders, and upcoming events at McCullough.
Week of 9/20 Exploratory Schedule
- Monday, September 21st: B Day
Tuesday, September 22nd: A Day
Wednesday, September 23rd: B Day
Thursday, September 24th: A Day
Friday, September 25th: B Day
Thank You for Attending Open House
Thank you to all of our families who joined us last week for our McCullough’s Got Goals Parent Meeting & Open House! Families who attended should have received their student’s ELA and Math Benchmark Reports when visiting their teachers. If you were unable to attend, reports will be sent home with students this week. We encourage you to review the results with your student and discuss their goals for the year. The Parent Meeting presentation is also linked below for your reference.
Backpack Program
At McCullough, we are committed to supporting our students both inside and outside of the classroom. Through our Weekend Backpack Program, participating students receive a bag of food items to take home each week to help provide additional support over the weekend. Families who would like their student to participate are encouraged to contact Mr. James Thomas, our Communities In Schools Site Coordinator, at James.Thomas@colonial.k12.de.us or 302-429-4000. Participation is confidential, and our goal is to ensure that every Mustang has the support they need to return to school each week ready to learn and thrive.
SABERS Screener
This week, all McCullough students will complete the SAEBERS (Social, Academic, and Emotional Behavior Risk Screener). This brief screener helps our school better understand students’ social, academic, and emotional needs and identify areas where additional support may be beneficial. The information gathered will help our team make informed decisions about school wide supports and ensure we are providing students with the resources they need to be successful both academically and socially.
Fall Sports Meet the Coaches Night
Families of our Soccer, Field Hockey, and Cheerleading student-athletes are invited to join us for Meet the Coaches Night on Tuesday, September 22nd, beginning at 5:15 p.m. This will be an opportunity to meet our coaches, learn important information about the upcoming season, and ask any questions you may have. Uniforms will also be distributed during this event. We look forward to seeing our Mustang athletes and families there as we get ready for a great fall sports season!
Save the Date: Back-to-School Skating Party!
McCullough Middle School families, save the date! Join us for a fun-filled Back-to-School Skating Party on Wednesday, October 7, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Christiana Skating Rink. Come out and enjoy an evening of skating, music, and Mustang fun with our school community! Please see the flyer below for more details and mark your calendars—we hope to see our Mustangs there!
Let's have an amazing week as a school community, and remember MUSTANGS RUN TOGETHER!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Hyacinth Lewis, Principal
Families can access grades, attendance, transportation information, report cards, and more through the portal or mobile app. If you do not yet have an account, please use the information below to create your account.
For additional information or support with creating/accessing your account, please visit: https://form.jotform.com/252254619385059
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 resource that offers medical and mental health services right here at school with no out of pocket cost to you—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 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.
Summer Hours & Contact Information:
The Wellness Center will reopen on Monday, August 17th. Families can call 302-512-7500 over the summer to schedule appointments or ask questions. This is a great opportunity to ensure your child is supported both physically and emotionally throughout the school year. Don’t miss out—enroll today!
Athletic Participation Requirements
- All students interested in trying out for, participating in, or competing on an athletic team must have a completed DIAA Sports Physical on file with the school prior to participation. Sports Physicals can be competed at the McCullough Wellness Center if your student is enrolled.
- 2026-2027 Athletic Physical and Consent Forms Packet
- 2026-2027 Athletic Physical and Consent Forms (Spanish)
- 2026-2027 Athletic Physical and Consent Forms (Haitian Creole)
All students must adhere to the Colonial School District Student Code of Conduct policies and requirements regarding attendance, academics, and behavior set forth by McCullough Middle School in order to participate on an athletic team.
Fall Sports Information
All Fall Sports Rosters have officially been posted! Congratulations to all of our Mustangs who earned a spot on a team! We are proud of you and excited to see you compete, support your teammates, and represent McCullough with PRIDE throughout the season. Wishing all of our student-athletes and coaches a successful fall season—Go Mustangs!
Practice Information
Practices are held directly after school from 2:50–4:25 p.m.
Students are expected to remain with their team coach for the entire duration of practice.
At the conclusion of practice, students will be dismissed in the following order:
Walkers
Car riders
Bus riders
After-School Bus Information
McCullough's after-school buses are neighborhood buses. This means students will be dropped off at their designated neighborhood stop listed in Infinite Campus. These buses do not provide door-to-door service.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to speak with their child in advance about how they will safely travel from the neighborhood drop-off location to their home
McCullough Middle School
Website: https://www.colonialschooldistrict.org/mccullough/
Location: 20 Chase Avenue, New Castle, DE, USA
Phone: 3024294000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/McculloughCSD