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Downes Elementary School

National PTA School of Excellence 2018-2020

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    • Image of CSD Student Manual Feedback Form

      Share Your Feedback: 2023-2024 Student Manual

      Please send us your feedback by February 1, 2023!

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      #CSDintheNews: Donald Patton Appointed to Wilmington Learning Collaborative’s Governing Council

      Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki is pleased to announce the appointment of Donald B. Patton to serve as his representative on the Wilmington Learning Collaborative’s Governing Council.

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      Christina to Offer Halal Meal Options at Select Schools

      Beginning January 9, Christina School District is excited to offer menu items that include halal meal options for our students at select schools. 

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    • Image of Polar Bear with information on Polar Bear Plunge Event

      Rise Up for Special Olympics - Take the Plunge February 5, 2023

      The courage of the athletes of the Special Olympics Delaware inspires us all, and it moves us to RISE UP and TAKE THE PLUNGE!

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    • Mother and daughter walking and holding hands

      Tuesday Tours at Christina

      We invite you to visit Christina School District and get acquainted with our schools and unique programs.

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    • Christina Goes Cashless for Athletic Tickets

      Effective Friday, December 2, 2022, Christina School District middle and high schools are moving to an online payment system for tickets to athletic events.

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    • Image Free COVID-19 Home Test Kits

      Christina School District is Offering Free COVID-19 Testing Kits for All Christina Students and Staff

      In partnership with the Delaware Division of Public Health, Christina School District is offering free COVID-19 testing kits for all Christina students and staff.

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    • Update - Important information about lead water testing in Christina schools

      December 13 Update

      Delaware Department of Education contracts with private firm to test school drinking water.

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    • Christina School District December 2022 Winter Concerts

      Join Us for a Winter Concert!

      Join the Christina School District as we celebrate the season with music in our schools.

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    • New Online Attendance Form

      New Online Attendance Form

      Christina School District is delighted to announce the launch of a new and improved online attendance form for Christina students. The new form will simplify–and speed up–the absence reporting process for all.

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    • School Choice Information Night at Christina School District - October 12

      [Video] Explore Christina Schools & Programs

      Delaware parents and students interested in exploring school options are invited to watch our recorded School Choice Information webinar.

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    • Downes Elementary Holds Community Outreach Events at Local Apartment Complexes

      #CSDintheNews: Downes Elementary Holds Community Outreach Events at Local Apartment Complexes

      Seeking to engage with students and parents on their own turf, Downes Elementary School is holding family fun nights at apartment complexes in Newark.

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    • Please complete our survey! - Christina School District

      What Do Parents Want In Communication?

      Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey (only one per household) regarding communication practices by the district. This survey will only take 3 minutes.

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    • Child Nutrition Job Fair - November 14, 2022

      Child Nutrition Job Fair - November 14, 2022

      Save the date for our upcoming in-person Child Nutrition Job Fair! Once again, we will have on-site interviews for general workers and cafeteria workers. Walk-ins Welcome!

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    • Round Up for Christina - THANK YOU!

      Giant Food presented Christina School District with a check for $26,413.00 to help with the fight against hunger in our community.

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      #CSDintheNews: Downes Elementary Students Send Care Packages to Soldiers Stationed in Slovakia

      A platoon of American soldiers will soon receive care packages from home thanks to students at Downes Elementary School.

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    • Close up of a woman using a laptop and talking on a phone

      New School Meals System for 2022-2023 SY

      Christina School District’s Child Nutrition Services is pleased to announce Titan School Solutions, our new comprehensive, fully-integrated, 100% cloud-based school nutrition software solution with real-time information on demand.

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    • Students at a lunch table eating a meal. Text reads Christina Free Meals for All Students

      Free Meals for All Students

      All students in the Christina School District will receive free breakfast and lunch each day of the 2022-2023 school year.

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    • We're Hiring School Bus Drivers & Bus Attendants - #JoinCSD

      Join Our Team!

      We are looking for part-time and full-time Bus Drivers and Bus Attendants to join our team here at Christina School District.

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    • A light blue backpack filled with school supplies. Text: 2022-2023 Back to School Information

      Welcome Back to School!

      Information relating to the 2022-2023 school year will be posted in this section of the website.

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