Head of School Updates

Tomorrow, report cards will be sent home with our students to communicate academic progress from the second trimester K-12.

As always, I would like to encourage our families to take time to talk with your children about their progress so far this year and to set meaningful goals for the final trimester of the 2025–26 school year. Once the goals are established, it is equally important to develop a plan to achieve them. While this message may sound familiar, research consistently shows that goals without a clear plan are far less likely to be achieved.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher with any questions regarding report cards or academic progress.

Our 25th Anniversary Celebration is next week at The Starboard – 7 to 10 p.m., Friday, March 27!

At Sussex Academy, we are proud to recognize the outstanding educators who make a lasting impact on our students and school community each day.

We invite our families to participate in the nomination process for our 2026–27 Teacher of the Year. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate a teacher who has made a meaningful difference in your child’s educational experience.

If you would like to submit a nomination, please use the form linked below. We ask that you submit one nomination per form and take a moment to thoughtfully reflect on the educator’s overall impact. Nominations are due by April 1, 2026.

Thank you for partnering with us to recognize and celebrate the exceptional educators who make Sussex Academy such a special place!

https://forms.gle/tBePBWK6baEx3cG8A

Thank you to all the parents who have sent in photos and stories about the accomplishments of their children!

We love celebrating the achievements of our students, both in and out of the classroom. If you have exciting news to share about your child, please email Ellen.Driscoll@saas.k12.de.us.

In the meantime, keep up to date with us on Facebook and Instagram, and continue to check our website for our most recent news releases.

Here are a couple recent headlines:

• Sussex Academy student wins Delaware Poetry Out Loud competition

• Sussex Academy Elementary presents inaugural academic showcase

• March 19 - Report Cards go home (check your child’s folder)

• March 20: Dress Down Day ($2.00)

• March 23: Chick-fil-A fundraiser (Seaford)

• March 27: Hat’s Off to Reading - $1 wear your favorite hat (see flyer below)

• April 3-10: Spring Break!

• April 24 & 25 Seussical the Musical (save the date)

• May 21 (K-2 @ 12:15 & 3-5 @1:30) Spring Concert & Art Show (Save the Date)

• 3rd - 5th grades State Testing Dates: April 15 &16, 28 & 29. May 11, 12, 13, 14

As a friendly reminder, all students are required to arrive at school in full uniform each day. Please ensure that footwear consists of shoes with both closed toes and closed backs for safety. Sweatpants are not permitted to be worn inside the building with the exception of uniform sweats on PE day. Additionally, any layers or clothing worn inside the building must be uniform pieces featuring the SA logo.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

With the weather changing so frequently lately, we understand that it can be challenging to decide what students should wear each day.

We wanted to take a moment to remind you that students will continue to go outside for recess, environmental science, and other classes whenever conditions allow. Spending time outdoors is important for fresh air, movement, and overall well-being. Unless it is extremely cold, raining, or snowing, we make every effort to get students outside.

To help keep your child comfortable, please ensure they come to school dressed appropriately for the weather. This may include a warm coat, hat, gloves, and long pants on colder days. As the ground can sometimes be damp or muddy, please be aware that clothing and shoes may get a bit dirty during outdoor activities.

We appreciate your support in helping students be prepared for all types of weather so they can safely enjoy their time outside.

Nurse Brown

Dear SA Elementary Families,

We want to invite you to a brief Parent Volunteer Meeting to discuss upcoming opportunities to support school activities and events to end the year strong!

We’re very thankful for your engagement and support!

Topic: Opportunities to Volunteer and brain storm last events of the school year

When: Wednesday, Mar 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Where: Zoom

Click here to join the meeting:

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/7275046250?pwd=b2tsbGVSb1NCRXNvZWdBb1pMSllaZz09&omn=75516699509

Meeting ID: 727 504 6250

Passcode: 691296

We look forward to seeing you there!

Best Regards,

Anum, Paige and Rebecca

We cordially invite our families and community members to join Sussex Academy and Speak Out Against Hate for a special screening and discussion of the film Childhood 2.0 on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 6:30 PM.

Childhood 2.0 explores how smartphones, social media, and constant connectivity shape students’ lives. Through interviews with teens across the U.S., it highlights online pressures like social comparison, cyberbullying, gaming, and the impact on mental health and relationships. It offers insight into students’ digital experiences and encourages conversations about healthy technology use.

The film is not yet rated and might contain material inappropriate for children under 13. It includes sensitive topics such as mental health challenges, online harassment, and exposure to inappropriate content. Viewer discretion is advised, especially for younger audiences. This screening aims to spark dialogue on supporting students in the digital age.

To support families attending with younger children, Sussex Academy student volunteers will provide a supervised space and activities for younger students while parents and older children enjoy the screening. Please RSVP here or scan the QR Code on this flyer by April 10 to plan for accommodations and refreshments.

Attention 9th-11th graders! 🎓 Get FREE college prep and advising support at the 2026 Delaware Goes to College Academy (DGCA). This virtual boot camp runs from Monday, April 6th to Friday, April 10th. Don't miss out—register by Monday, March 16th, at no cost! 🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/DGCA2026

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This March, we’ve been talking with students about Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month — debunking myths like “people with developmental disabilities are defined by their disability” and “fair means everyone gets the same thing.” Students are learning the facts: a disability is just one part of who someone is, and fair means giving each person what they need to succeed. Families are encouraged to continue these conversations at home, celebrating strengths, practicing kindness, and promoting inclusion every day!

$2 Dress down day on Friday. All proceeds will help support competition fees, materials, and enrichment opportunities for students involved in Math League.