McCullough Family Update
October 4, 2026
Good Evening Mustang Families,
We hope you had a wonderful weekend and are ready for another great week at McCullough! Remember, we kick things off tomorrow with McCullough Monday, so we encourage all of our Mustangs to show their school spirit and start the week #McCulloughProud! This week will be a four-day week for students, as there will be no school for students on Friday, October 9th, due to Staff Professional Development.
As we move further into October, there are several important updates, reminders, and upcoming events to keep on your radar. Please take a few moments to read this week’s Family Update in its entirety so you don’t miss any important information. Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to make every day a great day to be a Mustang!
Week of 10/4 Exploratory Schedule
- Monday, October 5th: B Day
Tuesday, October 6th: A Day
Wednesday, October 7th: B Day
Thursday, October 8th: A Day
Friday, October 9th: Staff Professional Development Day (No School)
McCullough Phone Lines
We continue to experience intermittent issues with our school phone lines. The Colonial School District and Verizon are aware of the issue and are actively working toward a resolution, and we hope to have our phone lines consistently up and running as soon as possible. In the meantime, if you call the school and are unable to reach our Main Office through the regular phone line, please call our temporary number at 302-639-6032. We appreciate your patience and understanding as this issue is resolved.
Back-to-School Skating Party is This Week
The wait is almost over! Our McCullough Back-to-School Skating Party is happening this Wednesday, October 7th, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Christiana Skating Rink! We are looking forward to an evening filled with skating, music, fun, and plenty of Mustang PRIDE.
We hope to see all of our McCullough families come out and join us as we spend time together and celebrate our school community. Bring the family, lace up your skates, and come have some fun with us! Please see the flyer below for additional details.
McCullough Safety Drill This Week
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and prepared school environment, McCullough will conduct our first safety drill of the school year this week. Students and staff will participate in a Hold Drill, during which staff will ensure their rooms are secure and everyone will remain in the classroom or office they are currently in until the hold is lifted. Instruction, meetings, and other activities will continue as normal during the drill.
Practicing these procedures helps ensure that students and staff know what to do if a Hold is ever needed, such as during a medical emergency or another situation that requires hallways and common areas to remain clear. We appreciate our families’ partnership as we continue to prioritize the safety and well-being of our Mustang community.
Shop Talk with the Alpha's
We are excited to kick off McCullough Shop Talk with the Alphas, a mentoring opportunity for our male students in grades 6–8! Our first session will be held on Thursday, October 15th. Families interested in having their student participate should return the permission slip as soon as possible or use the link provided. Please see the information below for additional details!
Help Us Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
As we continue planning our Hispanic Heritage Month Assembly, we would love input from our McCullough families and community! We are looking for a poet, singer, band, musician, artist, or other performer who can help us celebrate and showcase the richness of Hispanic culture, heritage, and traditions.
If you know an individual or group who may be interested or available to participate in our assembly, please use the link below to share your suggestion and contact information. Thank you for helping us create a meaningful and memorable celebration for our Mustangs!
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.
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
Fall Sports Season is officially underway! We are excited to cheer on our Mustang student-athletes as they compete and represent McCullough with PRIDE throughout the season. We encourage our students, families, and staff to come out, fill the sidelines, and show their Mustang spirit by supporting our soccer, field hockey, and cheerleading teams at their upcoming events. Let’s make sure our student-athletes feel the support of the entire McCullough community all season long. 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