Conrad Bi-Weekly Memo January 17, 2025

Principal's Message

Happy New Year!

As we welcome 2025, we are nearing the close of the second marking period, and I am proud to reflect on the many accomplishments of our students. From those leading our clubs to our talented performers preparing for the spring concert and play, and our dedicated winter sports teams competing with determination—our school community is vibrant and thriving. There is so much to engage with, so I encourage everyone to come out and support our students and their events!

On Monday, we will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader whose teachings continue to inspire us. He reminds us: "The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education." Let us embrace this wisdom as we dedicate ourselves to learning, building character, and uplifting one another throughout the year.

Thank you for your ongoing commitment to making our school a place where everyone can grow and thrive. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!

Mission- Conrad Schools of Science… teaching life science and life lessons in a kind and inclusive environment, inspiring students and improving the world.

Vision- Conrad Schools of Science will empower students to achieve their goals and impact the community.

Calendar

Master Calendar

Save the date!

  • Mon, Jan20- School Closed- MLK Day
  • Thurs, Jan 23- Marking Period 2 ends
  • Fri, Jan 24- School Closed- In-Service Day
  • Fri, Jan 31-Deadline- Senior Ads for Yearbook
  • Thurs, Feb 6- PTO meeting- 6PM Library
  • Thurs, Feb 13- Parent/Teacher Conferences-2:45-6:15PM
  • Fri, Feb 14- School Closed-Parent/Teacher Conferences- by appt
  • Mon, Feb 15- School Closed- Presidents Day
Please click the buttons below for important updates from our administrators and guidance counselors.

Upcoming events/ Important info

LAST CHANCE!- Senior ad deadline 1/31

Honor your senior with an ad in the yearbook! Deadline is 1/31/25

FAFSA now available!

Engineering your tomorrow

After School Academic Support

Conrad Connections

Conrad Connections

Congratulations to Ms. O'Malley and the Conrad Green Club!

The Conrad Green Club was awarded $1000 towards their campus beautification project by the Hertrich Cash for Class Competition.

Intro to Health class explores forensic toxicology

Ms. Tran's 9th Grade Intro to Health Science students use forensic toxicology tests to identify a pill found at a crime scene.

Standout student making a difference

Conrad Junior, Sydney O'Connor, spent her summer making hand made cards for the patients at Nemours Children's Hospital. She made 45 individually crafted uplifting cards to brighten their day. She also inspired Multiplying Good to continue her efforts to make even more cards to brighten more patients' days. Way to go, Sydney!

Conrad PT Alum, Mallory Margherita, seen on the sidelines of Eagles/ Packers game!

Mallory Margarita (PT pathway c/o 2019) working on the sidelines of the Packers/Eagles game on Sunday! She has been doing her Athletic Training internship with the Green Bay Packers since this summer as part of her AT masters program at UD.
Parent Groups

We love our parent groups!

Wellness Center

Conrad Schools of Science has an On-Site Wellness Center which is staffed with a Family Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority, a Registered Dietician, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Should you need any further information, don't hesitate to contact the Wellness Center at 302-992-5532.

Clubs

Clubs

Mark your calendars for game night!

Join us for a night of fun and games supporting DFRC and the National Marrow Donor Program (formerly Be the Match). We are currently seeking donations for basket raffles as well. Please contact Mrs. Allen (angel.allen@redclay.k12.de.us) for more information on how you can support this exciting event!

Mark your calendar and plan to join the Blue-Gold Club and HOSA for our annual Game Night on Saturday, February 8th from 6-9pm at Mary's Kountry Kitchen! $30 for buffet dinner, homemade desserts, soft drinks, 1 adult beverage ticket with cash bar, and 1 basket raffle ticket. We have an online store so you can purchase tickets through this link. This is more than just trivia - although we play music and pop trivia, we also play speed BINGO, Survey Says (like Family Feud), and other games. The Marshdog is our MC so you know it will be a great time! 😄 There will be prizes and basket raffles! I am looking for donations for prizes and raffle items as well so if you would like to support the cause with a basket/item donation it would be greatly appreciated! PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!! Funds raised will be split between the DFRC and the National Marrow Donor Program (formerly Be the Match).

World Travelers' Club 2026 Trip: Dominican Republic!

Dear families, Educational travel exposes students to new people, places, and cultures which in turn expands their knowledge of the world and their knowledge of themselves. That’s why we are thrilled to bring this opportunity to your family and our community.

These trips are an incredible opportunity for our students to explore a new country, culture, and language, and we can’t wait to see them discover more about themselves, gain leadership skills, and grow more confident in the process.

Space is limited and comes on a first-come, first-serve basis for this trip. Our group had reserved spots. Please be sure to sign up as soon as possible! This trip will fill up fast!

If you are interested in learning more about our Spring Break to Dominican Republic for Spring 2026, click below: www.explorica.com/Perez-6297 Click I am interested and the zoom link will be sent to you.

Zoom Interest Meeting will be held on January 22nd at 7pm.

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need more information. Ms.Perez:martha.perez@redclay.k12.de.us Mr.McFarland:brian.mcfarland@redclay.k12.de.us

Spread the word inclusion shirts for sale!

Orders must be returned to Nurse Brown or Mrs. Allen (in room 112) by Wednesday, February 12th

Spread the Word to End the Word dress down will be on Wednesday, March 5th and everyone is encouraged to wear a Spread the Word shirt (from any year)! 🙂

Animal clinic- spots available for your pets this winter!

Gaming for Good- Please join us!

Gaming for Good started this week! Students visited the club house at Nemours Children's Hospital to play games with the patients. Any student 16 or up with their own transportation can join us. Please grab a permission slip outside of room 225 and see Mrs. Gillin for more info.

Clubs and Activities Resource

Here is a Google Resource breaking down the Clubs and Activities offered here at Conrad for both Middle and High School Students. This document is a great resource to use to get your child involved here at school.

Athletics

Sports

An update from our A.D.s

Spring Sports Registration on Arbiter Sports is open. Please get your athlete registered for their Spring sport! Spring sport athletes must have a 2024/2025 DIAA physical signed after April 1st, 2024 in order to be eligible.

Please find necessary links here:

Need Basketball Tickets?

Tickets for home HS boys and girls basketball games must be purchased by 2:00 on game days. Tickets can be purchased at the link below:

Save the Date!

Conrad Athletics Website

Stay on top of Schedule Updates for all of our Sport Programs and changes due to weather. Please check the website for updates on weather instead of calling the main office. We also encourage you to use the apps of communication for your respective team as coaches will often communicate updates through those services.

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact Pat Williamson (Athletic Director) at patrick.williamson@redclay.k12.de.us

Athletics Social Media

Follow Conrad Athletics on the IG, Twitter, and Facebook! By following these accounts, you will see updated DIAA info, sport announcements, and student athlete features/celebrations! You do not want to miss out! Follow Conrad Athletics today!

Alumni

For alumni information, contact Patti Caudell Reinbold (class of 1969) at kerrpatti@aol.com or 302-981-7077 or visit: Facebook Website

Social Media

Follow the social media accounts below for Conrad Academic information!

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