McCullough Family Update
October 18, 2026
Good Evening Mustang Families,
As we look ahead to another great week at McCullough Middle School, we are excited to have a full five-day week of learning, growth, and opportunities for our Mustangs to shine! Thank you, families, for your continued support and partnership as we work together to make every school day meaningful and successful. Tomorrow is McCullough Monday, and we encourage all students and staff to kick off the week by wearing their McCullough gear or school colors—red, black, white, and gray! Let's fill our hallways with Mustang pride and start the week with positive energy and a championship mindset!
Please take a few moments to review this week's Family Update for important reminders, upcoming events, and ways to stay connected with our Mustang community.
Week of 10/18 Exploratory Schedule
- Monday, October 19th: A Day
Tuesday, October 20th: B Day
Wednesday, October 21st: A Day
Thursday, October 22nd: B Day
Friday, October 23rd: A Day
Upcoming Erin's Law Presentations in Health Class (click link)
Beginning in the coming weeks, students enrolled in Health class will participate in Erin's Law educational presentations, as required by Delaware Senate Bill 290, which expanded personal safety education for students in grades 6–12. These presentations will address personal body safety, sexual abuse, other forms of child abuse, and ways students can seek help and support. We recognize that families play an essential role in guiding their children and encourage parents and caregivers to have conversations about these important topics at home.
Hard copies of the parent letter linked above will be sent home with all students enrolled in Health this semester on Monday, October 19th. If you choose to opt your student out of the presentations, please sign the letter and have your child return it to Dr. Morris or Ms. Ringler no later than Thursday, November 5th.
Hispanic Heritage Month Spirit Week & Celebration
This week, McCullough Middle School is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a fun-filled Spirit Week and schoolwide celebration! Students and staff are encouraged to participate in each day's spirit theme (see flyer below) as we recognize the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Our celebration will conclude on Friday, October 23rd, with a special schoolwide assembly featuring cultural performances and student participation. We look forward to a wonderful week of cultural appreciation, unity, and Mustang PRIDE!
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.
End of First Marking Period is Approaching
With the end of the first marking period approaching, now is an important time for students to remain focused, engaged, and committed to finishing strong. We encourage families to review grades and missing assignments in Infinite Campus, celebrate their students' accomplishments, and have conversations about areas where additional support may be needed. Daily attendance continues to be a priority, and we remain focused on reaching our goal of 95% attendance for every student! Every day in school is an opportunity to learn, grow, and move closer to success
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