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Downes Elementary School

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    • Image of two young girls having fun selecting giveaways at Newark Community Day

      Christina LEVELED UP at Newark Community Day

      From engaging read-alouds to incredible performances by students, we brought the community together for an unforgettable day of fun and learning.

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    •  Home Access Center Opens August 22. Image of cell phone. Christina School District logo.

      Home Access Center opens August 22

      Home Access Center will be open for all schools in the Christina School District on August 22 after 4 p.m. to view schedules and homerooms.

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    • Christina Seeks Feedback On Proposed Name for New Bancroft School

      Christina School District is seeking feedback on naming the new school the “Maurice Pritchett, Sr. Academy.” We invite students, parents, staff and our community to participate in the public comment period from August 9-31.

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    •  Christina School District Banner - 2023-2024 Academic Calendar

      Christina School District 2023-24 School Year Calendar Now Available

      Christina School District's 2023-24 Academic Calendar is available for viewing and download on the District's website.

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    • Christina logo. Words 'Meet the 2023-2024 Board of Education'. Member photos.

      Meet the 2023-2024 Board of Education

      At the July 5 Christina School District Board of Education meeting, the Board selected new leadership for the 2023-2024 school year during its annual reorganization of the Board.

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    • Summer Hours swimming pool background

      Summer Hours: June 19-August 11

      The Christina School District will institute a Summer Hours Work Schedule from June 19 to August 11. Business hours for Christina schools and offices will be Monday-Thursday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

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    • Summer Meals Program Free Meals for Children 18 & Under

      Food That's In...When School is Out! - 2023 Summer Meal Program Begins June 27

      Free breakfast and lunch will be available Monday through Thursday during the summer months at the select school sites.

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    • City of Wilmington in the background with words Urban Schools Teacher Job Fair Mon Aug 7 Wilm, DE

      Christina School District to Host Urban Schools Teacher Job Fair, August 7

      Are you passionate about teaching and making a difference in urban schools? The Christina School District invites you to join us at our Urban Schools Teacher Job Fair on Monday, August 7.

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    • Christina watermark words 'Job Fair We're Hiring! #JoinCSD CNS General & Cafeteria Workers'

      Christina School District Looking to Fill Cafeteria Jobs

      Interested applicants are invited to attend our in-person job fair on Tuesday, July 25, from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, at Stubbs Early Education Center in Wilmington, DE.

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    • Image of Dr. Joyner and Dr. Longfellow recognized at annual Policy & Practice Institute

      Christina's Deputy Superintendent & CFO Recognized at Annual Policy & Practice Institute

      Congratulations to Dr. Joyner and Dr. Longfellow for their well-deserved recognition!

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    • Christina School District Job Fair On-Site Interviews Walk-Ins Welcome! We're Hiring! #JoinCSD

      Child Nutrition Services Job Fairs - June 28 & July 18

      Save the dates for our upcoming in-person Child Nutrition Job Fairs!

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    • 'submit a name nomination for the new bancroft school' with a rendering of the new school

      Christina SD Accepting Nominations for Names for the New Bancroft School

      Christina School District is now accepting nominations for the opportunity to name the new Bancroft School. Nominations will be accepted through July 14.

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    • Banner - Urban schools teacher job fair, Tuesday, June 20 - black and white photo of wilmington, de

      Christina School District to Host Urban Schools Teacher Job Fair, June 20

      Join Christina School District for our Urban Schools Teacher Job Fair on Tuesday, June 20, from 10 AM - 7 PM. Come prepared for on the spot interviews.

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    •  Christina School District Last Day of School! Dismissal Schedule

      Christina School District's Last Day of School - Dismissal Schedule

      The majority of students in the Christina School District will follow a staggered early dismissal schedule on the last day of school, Wednesday, June 14. Please check the dismissal schedule carefully to determine the correct date and time of your child's last day of school.

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    • West Street Art Festival Graphic

      4th Annual West Street Art Festival

      Please join us on Sunday, June 11, 2023, from 12 - 4 PM for this FREE, fun-filled event! We hope that you are nourished when you engage with the student work.

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    • Christina School District 2023-2024 Educational Support Professional of the Year with Administration

      Khiry Henderson Named Christina's 2023-2024 Educational Support Professional of the Year!

      Please join us in recognizing Khiry Henderson, as Christina School District's 2023-2024 Educational Support Professional of the Year.

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    • Christina School District's 2023-2024 District Teacher of the Year with administration.

      Brennen's Emily Szymanski named CSD Teacher of the Year!

      Congratulations to Emily Szymanski for being selected as Christina School District's 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year!

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    • Christina School District images of Board Honor Roll Recipients 2023

      Board Honor Roll Recipients - May 2023

      The Christina School Board honored three Christina School District students during its May 10 meeting.

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    •  School Board Election Results May 2023

      Christina School Board Election Results

      Here are the official election results for the Christina School Board 2023 Elections.

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    •   Employee Champions of the Year

      Congratulations to Christina's 2023-2024 Employee Champions of the Year!

      Christina School District is delighted to announce the 2023-2024 Employee Champions of the Year! We are proud of our employee champions and their accomplishments.

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