Principal's Message
Conrad Families -
As we reach the midpoint of the first marking period and the heart of the Fall season, I want to thank you for the incredible support you continue to show our students, athletes, and school initiatives. Your presence at games, events, and activities makes a meaningful difference and reflects the strong community we are so proud of at Conrad.
This Fall, we look forward to continuing cherished traditions like the Fall Festival, Homecoming, and our annual food drive, as well as celebrating important academic milestones such as PSAT Day on October 15th. These moments highlight both the pride and purpose that define our school community.
As the end of the first marking period draws near, let’s encourage our students to finish strong—with focus, effort, and determination. Staying engaged in athletics, clubs, and leadership opportunities enriches their experiences and fuels the unique Conrad spirit.
Together, we will keep Conrad moving forward with excellence!
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.
Master Calendar
Save the Date!
- Mon, Oct 6 - Thurs Oct 9 - Spirit Week
- Fri, Oct 10 - No School, In-Service Day
- Sat, Oct 11, 11:00 am - Conrad Homecoming Football Game - Conrad Stadium
- Sat, Oct 11, 7:00 pm - Conrad Homecoming Dance - Conrad Gymnasium
- Wed, Oct 15 - PSAT
- Mon, Oct 20 - No School, In-Service Day
- Wed, Oct 22 - Picture Retakes
- Sat, Oct 25, 9:00am - 2:00pm - Conrad Alumni Craft Fair
- Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 1:30pm - Fall Festival
- Mon, Oct 27 - Blood Drive
- Thurs, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm - Middle School Fall Dance
- Thus, Oct 30 - End of First Marking Period
- Fri, Oct 31 - No School, In-Service Day
- Mon, Nov 3 - School Choice Opens
Upcoming Events / Important Information
Spirit Week
High School Homecoming Dance
Middle School Dance
Sunrise, Sunset, Sunburn! Come set your heart on fire at the Middle School Dance on October 30 at 6:30-8:30pm. Tickets ($10) go on sale October 27.
Infinite Campus Registration
Families, please be sure to register your students in Infinite Campus. This digital registration acts as the Student Data Card, and keeps our records up to date. Students must have a completed Data Card in order to be seen by the nurse, attend field trips, and participate in activities. Instructions on how to register your family in Infinite Campus are below.
Transportation Reminder
To ensure students remain safe and to adhere to traffic patterns, please be aware of the following:
For car riders, there is a one-way traffic pattern from Boxwood Road to Victoria Avenue during the hours of 7:00-7:30am and 2:00pm- 2:30pm. Cones have been placed strategically to ensure student safety and maintain the flow of traffic. Please do not move them.
The front circle is reserved for buses during the times posted (7:00-7:30am and 2:00pm- 2:30pm). No car riders should be picked up or dropped off at the front during this time.
PSAT DAY - October 15 - Juniors
School Picture Day and Retakes
Picture Day was on Thursday, September 4. Photo packages can be purchased directly from Legacy Studios in the link below (code 4673). Picture retakes will take place on Wed, Oct 22.
Yearbooks
Order your student's middle school or high school yearbook at the lowest price of the year! Middle School Yearbooks are $50 and High School Yearbooks are $90. Don't delay, prices go up on November 14!
Senior Spotlight
FAFSA 2026-2027 is open
Families are now able to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026-2027 School Year.
Senior - Counselor Check-Ins
Senior students should schedule their Senior Check visit with their school counselors. These are 15 minute appointments, and students should bring their Chromebooks and any questions with them. See links below to schedule
College Visits
Please review the list of college visiting Conrad in the link below. To sign up for the College Visit, click on the name of the college in the document. You must sign up at least one day prior to the scheduled visit. All college visits will occur during Advisory (10:15-10:45 am) in the Library unless otherwise noted.
Disney Trip
Dreaming of Disney before graduation? Check out the flyers posted outside Ms. Perez’s room or outside of the library for all the details!
Pack your Mickey ears, bring your best Disney vibes, and get ready for FUN in the SUN!
Senior Portraits
Senior Portraits are captured by Legacy Studios on a monthly basis. Please see the link below to sign up for a session, held during the school day, each month. Students must sign up for a free Bronze session, or you can choose to pay a sitting fee to take more poses or outfits.
Senior Recognition Ads in the Yearbook
Senior families, show your student how proud you are with a Senior Recognition Ad in the Yearbook!
Conrad Connections
Kinetic Energy with Car Ramps in 8th Grade Science
Eighth Grade students in Mrs. Brazill's Science class studied and calculated kinetic and potential energy using car ramps
Exploring Conflict with Pixar Films
Students in Mrs. Scott-Cosden's English class studied and analyzed conflict using Pixar short films
Making Cheese in Fundamentals of Biotechnology
Freshmen students in Mr. Trent's Biotech 1 classes learned about scientific technique and food biotechnology by testing different curdling agents (natural and genetically engineered) to make cheese!
The War of 1812 in AP US History
Students in Mr. Kobosko's AP US History class learn about the War of 1812
Clubs and Activities Resource
Clubs and Organizations officially begin on October 1. 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 student involved.
Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society
Spring Break 2026 Dominican Republic
Get to know the Dominican Republic, a playground of tropical ecosystems and rich cultural history. More than beautiful beaches, learn the rich history of the second largest island in the Carribean Sea. Nature blends into metropolitan life as you admire beautifully restored monasteries, learn about the country’s reforestation efforts. Experience the Colonial District, the Pomier Caves, and the Dominican Republic's cultural center
Email Ms. Perez (martha.perez@redclay.k12.de.us) or Mr. McFarland (brian.mcfarland@redclay.k12.de.us) with any questions.
Deadline to sign up is December 12th.
FFA and the Animal Science Program's Pet Clinic
Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 through October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. The Latinx Student Union have decorated the building and prepared information to help celebrate!
National Technical Honor Society
Conrad is starting a National Technical Honor Society chapter this spring! NTHS is an honor society celebrating the achievements of our students in their career pathways. Please see the informational flier below for more information and email angel.allen@redclay.k12.de.us to be added to the Schoology group.
Sports
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.
BSN Team Store Contest
BSN, who is a supplier for Conrad Athletics and many other schools in the state of Delaware, has a created a Team Store Contest throughout the state to see which school has the greatest school spirit and can lead the way in purchasing their schools apparel. Anything purchases will ship within 1-2 days directly to your home. The top 3 schools at then end of the contest will be eligible to win logo tents, banners, signs, etc. The link to the store is below and will close on October 28th. Thanks for all your support and go Redwolves!
Marching Band Fundraisers
Please consider supporting the Conrad Marching Band! They are hosting a Joe Corbi's / Otis Spunkmeyer fundraiser
Purchase Homecoming Game Tickets from HomeTown Ticketing
The Conrad Homecoming Game is on Sautrday, October 11 at home against Christiana High School. Please purchase tickets to the Homecoming Game online at the link below! Tickets are $5 and are not sold at the gate. We will be inducting into the Hall of Fame, and announcement Homecoming King and Queen at the game!
Conrad Wins!
- Varsity Boys Soccer defeated Odessa HS 4-2 on Sept 24
- JV Boys Soccer defeated Odessa HS 3-0 on Sept 24
- Varsity Field Hockey defeated Newark HS 9-0 on Sept 25
- JV Girls Volleyball defeated Appo HS 2-1 on Sept 25
- MS Girls Volleyball defeated Stanton MS 2-1 on Sept 29
- Varsity Boys Soccer defeated Wilmington Christian 3-2 on Sept 30
- JV Soccer defeated Newark HS 3-1 on Oct 3
- Varsity Girls Volleyball defeated Milford HS 3-0 on Oct 3
- JV Girls Volleyball defeated Milford HS 2-0 on Oct 3
- The Football team defeated Glasglow HS 34-12 on Oct 4
- Cross Country participated in several meets - see medals below
Six Flags Wilf Safari Invitational
The Redwolves Runners were ready to RIP at the Six Flags Wild Safari Invitational in Jackson Township, NJ on Saturday! 13 of the competitors ran ALL TIME personal bests with our top 5 boys all running under the 19 min mark. The boys were led by junior Sebastian Bergstrasser who ran a school record 16:44.8 for an 18th place finish in the Boys Varsity C race. Rounding out the top 5 scoring runners were Tyler Gizzi (PR - 18:08.3), Skyler Evans (PR - 18:24.7), Ryder Gray (PR - 18:44.1), and Alex Ortega (PR - 18:47.7) who combined for a 10th place finish out of 21 scoring teams.
The girls, led by Scarlett Russell (PR - 21:12.1), finished in 11th place out of 17 scoring teams and improved their season top 5 average time by 1:17! Rounding out the top 5 were Ira Gokarn (PR - 22:51.3), Alexis Haase (PR - 23:10.2), Sydney O'Connor (PR - 24:12.5), and Claire Welch (PR - 27:03.5).
Contacts and Social Media
If you have any questions, please contact Matt Brainard (Athletic Director) at matthew.brainard@redclay.k12.de.us or Rebecca Alexander (Assistant Athletic Director) at rebecca.alexander@redclay.k12.de.us.
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!
The School-Based Health Center is staffed by a Family Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority, a Registered Dietician, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, & Community Health Worker
Services include sports, school, and camp physicals, diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury, vaccines and PPDs, reproductive health (with parental consent), individual, family, and group counseling, depression, anxiety, and stress management, substance abuse assessment and referrals, crisis and suicide intervention, nutrition and weight management, sports nutrition and meal planning, assistance with health insurance, food insecurity, finding medical/ dental/ specialty care
There are NEVER copays or out of pocket fees. The SBHC does not take the place of you doctor. If your student has a Sports Physical with the Wellness Center, they can still see their doctor for their annual exam, because it will not be billed to insurance. All children enrolled at the school may use the SBHC regardless of income or health care coverage.
Meetings
- The next PTO meetings are at 7:00 pm in the Library on October 9 & November 13
- Sports Boosters meet every 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM in the Library
Donate or Volunteer for the Homecoming Dance!
The PTO is looking for families to volunteer to chaperone or donate snacks and drinks to the Homecoming Dance on Saturday, October 11. Click below to sign up.
Community Cleanup
an upcoming Community Cleanup on Saturday, October 11 from 8:45am to 10:45am at the Irish Society located at 1301 S. Rodney Street, Wilmington, DE 19805.
The cleanup is part of a larger community effort to beautify and improve the Route 4/ Maryland Avenue corridor, and we are eager to engage local students in service that fosters pride, teamwork, and leadership. Harvey Hanna & Associates, a local small business based in Newport, Delaware is sponsoring the event along with State Senator Tizzy Lockman. Volunteer hours can also be applied toward community service requirements or club initiatives.
All interested volunteers can email jseemans@harveyhanna.com or call at 302-530-1289
DHSA/DIMER Pathway to Physician Event
Delaware Health Sciences Alliance and the Delaware Institute for Medical Education and Research are hosting virtual informational sessions for students in Delaware who may be considering medical school. During these events, students will have the opportunity to engage with some of Delaware’s top medical professionals, including practicing physicians, college counselors, and medical directors. They will gain valuable insights from the experiences of others in the field and learn tips essential for their own success. See flyer for more details
Conrad Social Media
Follow the social media accounts below for Conrad Academic information!
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