McCullough Family Update

Good Evening Mustang Families,

I hope that you had a wonderful and restful weekend. As a reminder, Daylight Saving Time began this weekend, so clocks were set one hour ahead. We are also heading into a full five-day week for students, and we look forward to a productive and engaging week of learning at McCullough. A special reminder that tomorrow is McCullough Monday—we encourage all students and staff to wear their McCullough gear or school colors to proudly show their Mustang spirit.

Please take a few moments to review this week’s update for important reminders, upcoming events, and highlights from around the building. As always, thank you for your continued partnership and support of our Mustang community.

Week of 3/9 Exploratory Schedule

Monday, March 9th: A Day
Tuesday, March 10th: B Day
Wednesday, March 11th: A Day
Thursday, March 12th: B Day
Friday, March 13th: A Day

Fire Drill this Week

As part of our continued commitment to school safety, McCullough will conduct a fire drill at some point this week. Fire drills are held regularly throughout the year to ensure that students and staff are familiar with emergency procedures and can respond safely and efficiently if needed. Thank you for your continued support as we work to maintain a safe learning environment for all students.

End of 3rd Marking Period is Approaching

The 3rd Marking Period will end on March 19th. As we approach the end of the marking period, families are encouraged to review their child’s academic progress in Infinite Campus, speak with their student about completing and submitting any missing assignments, and reach out to teachers with any questions or concerns. Maintaining open communication and monitoring progress can help ensure students finish the marking period strong.

Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences

As a reminder, spring conferences will take place on Wednesday, April 1st and Thursday, April 2nd. Conference letters were sent home with students last week. Families are encouraged to review the details in the grade-level sections below and sign up for a conference time that works best for their schedule. We look forward to connecting with you to discuss your child’s progress and growth!

Upcoming Spring Sports Tryouts

Tryouts for track, baseball, and softball start this week. If your student is interested in trying out, please make sure they meet the academic eligibility requirements and have a current DIAA sports physical on file. Please review the athletics section at hte bottom of this newsletter. If you have any questions, please contact our Athletic Director, Dr. Morris.

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

6th Grade Families should use button below to sign up for our Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences. Below are the links to the conference letter that will be sent home with students on Monday, March 2, 2026.

6th Grade Conference English Letter (click link)

6th Grade Conference Spanish Letter (click link)

If you need any support with signing up, please reach out to...

jodi.marion@colonial.k12.de.us and/or tara.hunter@colonial.k12.de.us

6th Grade Conference Sign Up (click link)

7th Grade Families should use button below to sign up for our Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences. Below are the links to the conference letter that will be sent home with students on Monday, March 2, 2026.

7th Grade Conference English Letter (click link)

7th Grade Conference Spanish Letter (click link)

If you need any support with signing up, please reach out to...

kathleen.szczesny@colonial.k12.de.us and/or kristina.hubbard@colonial.k12.de.us

7th Grade Conference Sign Up (click here)

8th Grade Families should use button below to sign up for our Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences. Below are the links to the conference letter that will be sent home with students on Monday, March 2, 2026.

8th Grade Conference English Letter (click link)

8th Grade Conference Spanish Letter (click link)

If you need any support with signing up, please reach out to...

tyherrah.rogers@colonial.k12.de.us and/or elizabeth.gimbutas@colonial.k12.de.us

8th Grade Conferences Sign Up (click here)

Click the Calendar Image for Family Google Calendar

3/10/2026 & 3/11/2026: Softball & Baseball Tryouts
3/12/2026 & 3/13/2026: Track Tryouts
3/19/2026: End of 3rd Marking Period
3/19/2026: McCullough Family Night @ Urban Air from 4:00pm-8:00pm
3/20/2026: Staff Professional Development/Data Day (No School)
3/24/2026: McCullough's Parent Camp @ 5:15pm
3/25/2026: Spring Sports Meet the Coaches Night @ 5:00pm

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.

Spring Tryouts

Spring sports tryouts are just around the corner! Students interested in participating should mark their calendars for the following dates: Softball and Baseball tryouts will be held March 10th and 11th, and Track tryouts will take place March 12th and 13th. We encourage students to come prepared and ready to do their best. More details will be shared by coaches, so please be sure to listen for announcements and check for updates.

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: