Principal's Message
Conrad Families, As we look ahead to next week’s Teacher Appreciation Week and School Nurse Day, we are reminded that Conrad would not be the incredible place it is without our dedicated, hardworking staff, whose care and support extend beyond the classroom- as coaches and club advisors, and I am incredibly proud to do this work alongside them. As we continue through the final quarter of our school year, we are entering a critical two-week period of state and end-of-course testing. This is an important opportunity for our students to demonstrate all that they have learned throughout the year. We encourage each student to approach testing with confidence, give their best effort, and continue to make us proud. Your support at home—ensuring students are well-rested, on time, and prepared—makes a meaningful difference during this time. Alongside testing, we have also begun many of our culminating end-of-year celebrations. Prom last week was a beautiful and memorable evening for our high school students and truly set the tone for the exciting weeks ahead. Yesterday was a special highlight for our school community as we celebrated our seniors during our Decision Day Breakfast. It was an honor to witness them proudly reveal their post–K-12 plans and to recognize all they have accomplished. We are incredibly proud of the Class of 2026 and look forward to continuing to celebrate their journey. We are also excited to host our upcoming 8th Grade Formal on May 15th and create a similarly memorable experience for our middle school students as they prepare for their next chapter. Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership and support in helping our students stay focused and finish the year strong.
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!
- Sat, May 2, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Farm to Fork Day, Conrad Barn
- Mon, May 4 - Fri May 15 - AP Testing
- Tue, May 5, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Breathe Walkathon, Conrad Track
- Mon, May 11, 6:30 pm - Choir / Jazz Band Concert, Conrad Auditorium
- Tue, May 12, 6:30 pm - MS/HS Band Concert, Conrad Auditorium
- Fri, May 15, 6:30 - 9:00 pm - Eighth Grade Formal, Conrad Gymnasium
- Thu, May 21, 7:00 pm - National Honor Society / National Junior Honor Society Induction, Conrad Auditorium
- May 22, 26, 27, 28 - Senior Finals
- Mon, May 25 - No School, Memorial Day
- Thu, May 28, 6:00 - 8:00 pm - Senior Awards Ceremony, Select Students, Conrad Auditorium
- Tue, June 2, 9:30 - 11:30 am - High School Incentive Day, Select Students, Conrad Track
- Tue, June 2, 12:00 - 2:00 pm - Middle School Incentive Day, Select Students, Conrad Track
- Wed, June 3, 8:30 - 10:30 am - High School Awards Ceremony, Select Students, Conrad Auditorium
- Thu, June 4 - 8th Grade Field Trip to Dorney Park
- June 4, 5, 8, 9 - High School Final Exams
- Fri, June 5, 10:30 am - Graduation Rehearsal and Senior Picnic, Conrad Auditorium
- Sat, June 6, 12:00 pm - Conrad Class of 2026 Graduation, Chase Fieldhouse
- Mon, June 8, 8:30 am - 8th Grade Move-Up Ceremony, Conrad Auditorium
- Wed, June 10 - Last Student Day
Upcoming Events / Important Information
Farm to Fork Day
Middle School Smarter Balanced Testing
Breathe Month Walkathon
On Tuesday, May 5th from 3:00–4:30 PM, the Biomed Pathway, Conrad Track & Field, and HOSA will host our 2nd Annual Breathe Month Walkathon on the track to raise $ for the Boomer Esiason Foundation. Register your team HERE (or you can walk solo). Make a donation HERE.
Eighth Grade Formal
This year's Eighth Grade Formal will be on Friday, May 15, 6:30 - 8:30 pm in the Conrad Gymnasium. Tickets for the 8th Grade Formal will go on sale May 4-May 13th in the cafeteria.
Please sign up to donate snacks and volunteer time to chaperone!
DEAR: Drop Everything and Read!
Starting May 18th, Conrad will participate in DEAR: Drop Everything and Read! and read during Advisory on Mondays and Tuesday. Students can download books on Sora, Libby, Project Gutenberg, Open Library, and Epic! See information below to get more details on how to find books.
ALMOST SOLD OUT: Less than 30 copies of each Yearbook left for sale!
Order your student's middle school or high school yearbook before we sell out! Middle School Yearbooks are $60 online and High School Yearbooks are $100 online, but can be purchased at a $10 discount if cash or check payment is sent to Ms. Tran in room 207 ($50 for middle school and $90 for high school). Please send exact cash amounts or check payable to Conrad Schools of Science. Email jennifer.tran@redclay.k12.de.us with any questions or concerns. There are less than 30 copies for each book available for pre-purchase. Yearbooks will be delivered and distributed in June.
Senior Spotlight
Decision Day - May 1
Senior Students enjoyed breakfast, made pennants with their future plans, read letters they wrote themselves in ninth grade, and enjoyed the company of fellow seniors in Conrad's Decision Day event. It was a great day celebrating the successes of the Class of 2026.
FAFSA Completion Support
Any seniors who have yet to complete FAFSA can use the free one-on-one FAFSA Completion support provided by Stand by Me (in person or via Zoom). It is free with flexible scheduling for families, and they provide Spanish consulatations and help to complete it.
Seniors - Last Day of School - Friday, May 29th
Due to inclement weather closures, the last day of school for seniors has been adjusted. Senior Students will have their last day on Friday, May 29th.
Graduation Rehearsal / Senior Picnic
Graduation rehearsal is mandatory and will be held Friday, June 5 at Conrad, followed by the Senior Picnic. Students will be given their caps and gowns (ordered from Jostens), their ten tickets for graduation attendees, and yearbooks (if ordered).
Save the Date: GRADUATION
The Conrad Schools of Science Class of 2026 Graduation will be celebrated on Saturday, June 6, 2026 att 12:00PM at the Chase Fieldhouse (401 Garasches Ln Wilmington,DE 19801). Each senior student will be given ten (10) total tickets for family and friends to attend the ceremony. The 2026 Graduate does not need a ticket. More details to come at the mandatory Graduation Rehearsal and Senior Picnic on Friday, June 5, where senior students will pick up ordered caps and gowns and ordered yearbooks and celebrate four years of success!
Scholarship Information
Senior students should check the Class of 2026 Seniors Schoology regularly for additional local scholarships and opportunities!
Conrad presents DEAR: Drop Everything and Read
Starting May 17th during Advisory, students will drop everything and read to promote literacy. Students can bring in their own books, use the Sora app, the Libby app, Project Gutenberg, Open Library, or Epic!
Young Financial Leaders
Free Tutoring Program
WHACC sponsors free tutoring, homework help, arts and crafts, and recreational activities and more until June 13th. For ages 5-17.
STEM Achievers Program at Lincoln University
SMArtSummer presents Summer Camp Opportunities
SMArtSummer presents summer camp opportunities housed at the Conrad Schools of Science and the Cab Calloway School of the Arts. Click the link below for details about Mr. Trent and Mrs. Fontinha's camp opportunities
Volunteering for SMArt Summer
Dear Students and Families, We are excited to invite students to become part of our summer program in a meaningful and rewarding way by volunteering! As a nonprofit organization, we are proud to offer students the opportunity to earn official community service hours while gaining valuable experience in leadership, teamwork, and mentorship. Volunteering with our program is not only a way to give back, but also a chance to build skills that support future academic and career goals. Volunteer Roles May Include:
- Assisting teachers with daily camp activities
- Supporting younger students in hands-on learning projects
- Helping with organization, setup, and transitions
- Serving as positive role models and leaders
All volunteer hours will be documented and can be applied toward school or organizational service requirements. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the attached volunteer form and email to claire@cabsummer.org, please put in the subject line CONRAD VOLUNTEER We encourage students who are enthusiastic, responsible, and eager to make a difference to apply. This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a vibrant learning community while making a lasting impact. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to nan@cabsummer.org
Conrad Connections
Sienna Cox wins 2026 ReNEW Essay Contest
Sienna Cox (10th Grade) submitted an essay for the 2026 ReNEW (Reflective Essays on Nature, Earth, and their Wonders) Essay Contest and was one of 10 winners in the State of Delaware! She received an awards package with personal letters thanking and congratulating her, from US Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester and Chris Coons, and Congresswoman Sarah McBride.
National Biomechanics Day at UD STAR Campus
The PT2 and Biomed2 students visited the University of Delaware STAR Campus and Biomechanics research labs for National Biomechanics Day. Students toured labs, saw research projects, and learned about the field of biomechanics and the programs at UD.
Class of 2027 presents Prom
The Class of 2027 presented Once Upon a Prom, an enchanting fairy tale themed prom night at the Chase Center on the Riverfront on Friday, April 24. Juniors and Senior students dazzled and shined in stunning gowns and sharp suits. Senior students voted Prom King Daniel Woodward and Prom Queen Moira (Molly Conner).
Conrad's first group of students was inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. Twenty-two students met the organization's high standards including maintaining a 3.0 GPA in their pathway courses, participating in either TSA, FFA, or HOSA, and completing a minimum of 10 Conrad-based community service hours
FFA - Farm to Fork Day
FFA presents its annual Scavenger Hunt!
Blue Gold: Ice Cream Social
Blue Gold: Can-Do Playground at Alapocas Run State Park
Spring Break 2027: Spain
🌍✈️ Spring Break 2027: Spain Awaits! Ready to trade your ordinary spring break for something unforgettable? Join the Conrad travel experience as we head to Madrid & Barcelona, two of the most vibrant, culture-packed cities in the world! ✨ Imagine this:
- Walking through royal palaces and historic plazas in Madrid
- Exploring the colorful streets and stunning architecture of Barcelona
- Tasting authentic Spanish food (churros, paella, tapas 😍)
- Experiencing a new culture with your friends
- Making memories that go WAY beyond the classroom
This trip is open to ALL Conrad students (grades 6–12) ... families are welcome too! 🌟 💰 Early enrollment pricing is available 📅 Spring Break 2027 🎒 Spots are limited. Don’t miss out! 👉 Interested? Talk to Mr. McFarland or check the sign-up link to learn more!
Blue Gold and HOSA Merchandise
Looking for some Conrad HOSA or Blue Gold merch? Check out the link below to our online store! Everything is "print on demand" so you can order any time and there's no long waiting period!
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.
Conrad Wins!
- Varsity Baseball defeated William Penn HS 13-3 on April 18
- MS Softball defeated AI duPont MS 18-5 on April 20
- MS Baseball defeated AI duPont MS 17-0 on April 20
- Varsity Softball defeated Polytech HS 6-5 on April 20
- Varsity Boys Volleyball defeated McKean HS 3-0 on April 20
- JV Boys Volleyball defeated McKean HS 2-0 on April 20
- Girls Tennis defeated Christiana HS 4-1 on April 21
- Varsity Baseball defeated Woodbridge HS 11-6 on April 21
- MS Softball defeated Dickinson School 14-2 on April 22
- MS Baseball defeated Dickinson School 15-5 on April 22
- MS Girls Lacrosse defeated Newark Charter School 8-7 on April 22
- Girls Tennis defeated Christiana HS 5-0 on April 22
- Boys Tennis defeated William Penn HS 4-1 on April 22
- Varsity Boys Volleyball defeated Archmere 3-0 on April 22
- Varisty Softball defeated Milford HS 6-2 on April 23
- Varsity Baseball defeated St. Georges Tech HS 6-2 on April 23
- Girls Lacrosse defeated Mt. Pleasant HS 11-6 on April 23
- Boys Lacrosse defeated Mt. Pleasant HS 11-1 on April 23
- Varsity Baseball defeated Middletown HS 17-16 on April 25
- Varsity Softball defeated Middletwon HS 8-4 on April 25
- MS Baseball defeated Brandywine Springs 13-7 on April 27
- MS Softball defeated Brandywine Springs 10-2 on April 27
- Girls Soccer defeated Red Lion Christian Academy 2-1 on April 27
- JV Volleyball defeated Brandywine HS 2-1 on April 27
- Golf defeated Padua 194-255 on April 27
- Girls Lacrosse defeated Dover HS 12-6 on April 27
- Varsity Volleyball defeated MOT Charter 3-2 on April 28
- Varsity Baseball defeated Newark Charter 4-1 on April 28
- Varsity Softball defeated Neward Charter 10-0 on April 28
- Varsity Baseball defeated Odessa HS 10-0 on April 29
- Boys Lacrosse defeated First State Military 11-6 on April 30
- Varsity Softball defeated Mt. Pleasant 19-1 on May 1
- Spring Track Highlights Below!!
Spring Track Highlights
The boys and girls T&F teams took on CSW on Monday and the boys came away VICTORIOUS, defeating CSW 75-43 while the girls fell short, scoring 41 points to CSW's 78. It was a chilly, windy day on the track with a headwind for the sprint events, but our athletes showed up and competed hard. Event Winners GIRLS
- Ke'niya Robinson, 100mH
- Donna Wimes, 100m
- Scarlett Russell, 1600m
- Ke'niya Robinson, 300mH
- Scarlett Russell, 800m
- 4X100m relay (Harry, S Johnson, Wimes, Robinson)
- 4X400m relay (O'Connor, Gokarn, Haase, Russell)
BOYS
- Smit, 100m
- Evans, 1600m
- Gray, 400m
- Shelton, 300mH
- Evans, 800m
- Davis-Spencer, 200m
- Nesmith, long jump
- Cauley, high jump
- 4X400m relay (Evans, Saylor, Gizzi, Gray)
The Conrad Track & Field teams had a great showing at the DSAC Championship meet hosted by Archmere. The girls finished in 4th place, scoring 63 points and the boys recorded their highest place ever, coming in 3rd and scoring a program high 107 points! Great work by all our competing athletes. We saw many great performances, personal and season bests, and outstanding team spirit. *Meet Highlights* Senior Recognition - we celebrated Clinton Cauley, Marcel Ramirez, Hailie Rosario, Sydney O'Connor, and Shalom-Princess Che at the beginning of the meet. All 5 of these athletes showed their contributions to the team throughout the meet, with each earning a medal in their respective events. Congratulations - you all will be missed. All-Conference athletes (event winners) - Matt Davis-Spencer, 100m (school record, DSAC meet record) Shalom-Princess Che, 100m Boys 4X1: L Smit, C Cauley, D Walker, M Davis-Spencer Boys 4X2: L Smit, M Ramirez, J Nesmith, M Davis-Spencer (school record, DSAC meet record) Boys 4X8: S Evans, A Ortega, T Gizzi, R Gray (school record) Medal winners (top 3 finishers) - Matt Davis-Spencer: 200m, 2nd Shalom-Princess Che: 200m, 2nd James Nesmith: 400m, 2nd James Nesmith: long jump, 2nd Lucca Smit: 100m, 3rd Donna Wimes: 100m, 3rd Aiden Callhan: 110mH, 3rd Jake Shelton: 300mH, 3rd Hailie Rosario: discus, 3rd Hailie Rosario: shot put, 3rd Girls 4X2 (C Harry, K Kelly, D Wimes, S Che) - 3rd Girls 4X8 (I Gokarn, S O'Connor, A Haase, S Russell) - 3rd Shout out to the boys 4X4 for a great effort and a huge comeback at the conclusion of the meet - unfortunately the relay was disqualified, but we'll get redemption at the NCC meet next weekend!
Boys Soccer volunteers for Special Olympics Delaware
The Boys Soccer Team volunteers as officials for the Special Olympics soccer games that took place on Wednesday, April 29.
Senior Signing Night - April 20, 2026
Hard work and grit... thirteen seniors made their commitment to their schools official on Signing Night. Join us in congratulating these students on their next chapter in athletics.
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.
Sign Up to Donate to Teacher Appreciation Week
Sign Up to Donate to the 8th Grade Formal
Conrad PTO Spirit Week Sale
🎉 Spirit Wear Sale is LIVE – Shop Now! Hi Conrad Families, We’re excited to share that our online Spirit Wear Store is officially open! 🎉 Now is the perfect time to grab your Redwolves gear and show your school spirit! 🛍️ Shop here: CSS Spiritwear Store Sale Details:
- The store will be open until May 10
- All orders will be delivered over the summer
- Once items arrive, we will email families with pickup details
Whether you're stocking up for next school year or just want to rep Conrad in style, there’s something for everyone!
Meetings
- The next PTO meeting is on Thursday, May 7 at 7:00 pm in the Library
- The next Athletic Boosters meeting is on Thursday, May 14 at 6:30 pm in the Library
DSWA Collection Event
The Delaware Solid Waste Authority will host a Collection Event May 9 at the Independence School from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
NCC Police and Paramedics Summer Youth Program
Students aged 13 to 17 who are interested in becoming first responders have the ability to learn more about the profession this summer. New Castle County Police and Paramedics are holding a summer youth program, and applications are now open. The students will be able to learn from local law enforcement and EMS professionals through classroom instruction, hands-on activities, and more. They will work on well-being, mental health, and physical health resilience that is needed in the field. Additionally, students will become certified in CPR and First Aid. Kids interested in participating must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and cannot have any prior convictions for violent crime. The free program runs from July 7 to the 17th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Applications are due by May 1.
2026 RCEF Golf Tournament
Conrad Social Media
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