CONRAD BI-WEEKLY MEMO September 19, 2025

Principal's Message

Conrad Families -

As we move further into the school year, it has been wonderful to see our students thriving in the classroom and our athletes giving their best on the field and court. The great fall weather has made these first competitions and practices especially enjoyable, and your support at games continues to make a meaningful impact on school pride and spirit.

We are also looking forward to some of our favorite traditions, including Homecoming Weekend and Spirit Week. Don’t forget to purchase your shirts and join us in celebrating Conrad pride! With so many exciting events on the horizon, I encourage you to check our athletics and activities calendar regularly to stay connected and engaged.

Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership—together, we’re making this a fantastic year for our students.

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, Sept 22 - No School, In-Service Day
  • Tues, Sept 23 - No School, Rosh Hashanah
  • Tues, Sept 30, 6:00 pm - Conrad Back to School Night
  • Thurs, Oct 2 - No School, Yom Kippur
  • Fri, Oct 3, 5:00 pm - Conrad Sports Booster Bag Bingo - Conrad Cafeteria
  • 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

Welcome to the Pack!

Join us in welcoming Conrad's newest staff members:

Upcoming Events / Important Information

Student SED Universal Screener

The 2025–2026 Student SEB Universal Screener is based on the Social, Academic, and Emotional Behavior Risk Screener (SAEBRS). Conrad students will participate in this screener on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Please use the link below for additional information. Thank you.

i-Ready Scores

To access i-Ready score reports, please see the instructions in the link below

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!

Information for Class of 2026 Families

Senior Spotlight

Senior Parking Lot Painting

Last weekend, senior students painted their parking spots to celebrate their last year of high school!

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! Don’t miss the Informational Zoom in October where we’ll go over all the exciting specifics.

Pack your Mickey ears, bring your best Disney vibes, and get ready for FUN in the SUN!

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

Conrad Connections

Wound Lab in Physical Therapy Athletic Healthcare 3

Seniors in Mrs. Allen's PT3 course created simulated wounds using vaseline, food coloring, glue, toilet paper, and makeup

Sixth Grade Math Practice

Students in Ms. Rees' sixth grade math classes practice finding the constant in a proportional relationship

Making the Internet with String in AP Computer Science Principles

Students in Mr. Seifert's AP Computer Science Principles course model how the Internet is interconnected using ribbon

Government and Citizens in 7th Grade Social Studies

Students in Ms. Torkelson's 7th Grade Social Studies class decided and discussed what governments owe their citizens

Clubs and Activities

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.

Homecoming Shirts

The Senior, Junior, and Sophomore classes are selling shirts for Homecoming. Please see details, pictures, and links below:

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

Sign ups are available for this month's pet clinic still, as well as dates posted through December. Come have your pet's vaccines done, nails trimmed, or ears and eyes cleaned!

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.

Blue-Gold Club

The Conrad Blue-Gold Club is celebrating their 15th year! Watch the video below of current and alumni members sharing Blue Gold's message. Events and fundraising below

Sports

Sports

Our middle school and high school athletes are off to a great start! Our high school sports are all a few games in and our middle school sports kick off their first game on 9/24. Visit conradsports.com for each sport's schedule and make sure you come out to support your favorite Red Wolves.

All middle school and high school athletes had their team and individual pictures taken. Please visit https://legacyeventphotos.shop/ and use the code- 467326 to purchase your athlete's pictures! Middle school soccer pictures will be taken on October 3rd.

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.

High School and Middle School Soccer held a joint practice to build camaraderie amongst the two programs

Marching Band Fundraisers

Please consider supporting the Conrad Marchind Band! The proceeds help run school programs, so get your merchandise while the store is open!

Conrad Wins

  • Varsity Girls' Volleyball defeated AI Tigers in three sets on 09/11/25
  • JV Girls' Volleyball defeated AI Tigers 2-0 on 9/11/25
  • Boys' Soccer defeated MOT Charter 3-2 on 09/10/25
  • JV Boys' Soccer defeated MOT Charter 1-0 on 09/10/25
  • 3rd Team Boys' Soccer defeated Concord HS 3-0 on 09/08/25
  • Varsity Football defeated Milford in the season opener on 09/05/25
  • JV Football defeated Concord HS 20-0 on 09/08/25
  • Cross Country participated in several meets - see medals below

Cross Country Highlights

Cross Country participated in several meets in the last few weeks, with many athletes medalling and improved times! Below are some highlights:

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!

School-Based Health Center

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.

Conrad Parent Groups

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

Conrad Boosters Bag Bingo

Community

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

Conrad Alumni

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

Conrad Social Media

Conrad Social Media

Follow the social media accounts below for Conrad Academic information!

Credits:

Created with images by Yuliia - "White blank page with paper clips as a template for Administrative Professionals week, Secretaries Day or Admin Day. Holiday concept, business workspace flat lay" • nateejindakum - "Silhouette action sport outdoors of diversity of kids having fun playing soccer football for exercise in community rural area under the twilight sunset sky." • Africa Studio - "Business people hands, top view. Teamwork concept." • Looker_Studio - "Social media and digital online concept, woman using smart phone on sofa at home. The concept of living on vacation and playing social media."