Conrad Bi-Weekly Memo May 2, 2025

Principal's Message

As we enjoy the beauty of spring—with longer days, brighter weather, and memorable moments like tonight’s Prom—let’s keep the momentum going and encourage our students to finish the year strong! Testing begins next week (SBAC and AP), and our students have been working hard to prepare. Let’s continue to motivate them to do their best. With just six weeks remaining, let’s support them in closing out the year successfully—academically, athletically, and through the many exciting events still ahead. Let’s embrace the Conrad way and finish 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.

Calendar

Master Calendar

Save the date!

Fri, May 2- Jr/Sr. Prom- Waterfall- 7-10pm
Mon, May 5- Fri, May 16- AP exams
Weds, May 7- BEF Walkathon- 3:30PM- Track
Thurs, May 8- Softball Unlocke the Light Fundraiser- 4PM
Fri, May 16- 8th grade formal- 6:30-9pm- gymnasium
Mon, May 19- Thurs, May 22- Senior Final Exams
Fri, May 23- Seniors' Last Day
Mon, May 26- School Closed- Memorial Day Observed

Please click the buttons below for important updates from our administrators and guidance counselors.

Middle School Minute

Class of 2025: important senior year info- important new updates!

Upcoming events/ Important info

Tomorrow! Health and Wellness Fair!

Calling all families, friends, and neighbors – come one, come all to the Health & Wellness Fair! Together, let's make MAY 3 a day to remember as we prioritize our health and happiness. This event is FREE & FUN! See you there! www.redclayschools.com/health #RemarkableRedClay | #HealthyStrongRemarkable

Important upcoming testing info

In order to maintain a secure testing environment, RCCSD does not permit cell phones or other electronic communication devices (smart watches, AI glasses, tablets, etc.) into testing rooms. Students should leave these items at home, secure them in lockers or hand them over to their teacher/test administrator prior to starting a testing session. Any student found in possession of a cell phone or other electronic device during a testing session will have their device removed from their possession and turned over to school administration. The device will be returned to the student at the end of the school day following parent/guardian notification. The use of a cell phone or other electronic device during testing is considered a testing violation and students will receive disciplinary consequences for the unauthorized use of a cell phone/electronic device in accordance with the Red Clay Consolidated School District Student & Family Handbook. Any cell phones or other electronic communication devices used during a testing session will be subject to search by a school administrator to ensure the security and validity of testing items. The spring testing window runs from April 7, 2025 through May 22, 2025. Individual schools can provide details regarding their specific testing dates. If you have any questions about the RCCSD cell phone and electronic device protocols during State Testing, please contact Dr. Corey Heacock, the District Test Coordinator at corey.heacock@redclay.k12.de.us or 302-552-3757.

Smarter Balanced Testing info

Practice Tests (6th-8th Grade ELA and Math and 9th Grade Biology & 11th Grade Social Studies): Click here. (Leaving the Guest User “On” will allow students to choose any practice test. Students can also log in using their first name and Student ID. Student can also join a training session)

Important AP Testing Info

Week 1 Schedule Week 2 Schedule

Red Clay Launching New Website May 5th

We’re beyond excited to announce that on May 5, 2025, at exactly 10:25 AM, we’re launching a brand-new Red Clay website — and it’s going to be a total game-changer!

Soccer Fundraiser May 5th

PTO needs help for Teacher appreciation week 5/5-9

We need your help to make this possible. The PTO will be hosting an Appreciation Breakfast on Monday 5/5 & a Dessert Bar on Thursday 5/8 & could use your help. Please check the Sign Up Genius link to see how you can help. Thank you!!

Teacher Appreciation Week Sign Up Genius

Join our Walk-a-thon to support Cystic Fibrosis Research

Mrs. Holloway is organizing a Walkathon for Breathe Week scheduled for Wednesday May 7th. Walkers/Teams, water, & snacks, etc are needed. Please consider.

Sign up to help with walkathon

May PTO Meeting- Please attend!

Upcoming meeting for May will be on Thursday, 5/8 at 7PM at Conrad Library. We will be providing pizza & snacks & will be holding elections for Board positions for the 2025-2026 school year. Please consider putting your name on the ballot as all positions are open! Come out & meet the current Board members & other parents! All PTO members can vote in the election & anyone can attend the meeting!

2025 Summer Meals Program Information

Please click here for information on summer meal program

Farm to Fork May 10th!

Join Blue Gold for Mini Golf!

8th grade formal May 16th

Hawaii 2-5! The 8th Grade Formal is on Friday, May 16, 2025 at 630PM-9PM at Conrad Schools of Science Gym. Tickets will be on sale the week of May 12th for $20/ea. We hope that all 8th graders will be in attendance. We need some assistance with the dance so please take a look at the link (decorating/setting up, chaperoning, cleaning up, & donations). You don’t need to have an 8th grader to help.

Please sign up to help with 8th grade formal

Conrad Connections

Annual Visit to the Alpaca Farm

Animal Science 3 students visited the Painted Sky Alpaca Farm on a field trip.

Tying the knot

Students in Ms. Tran's Senior Advisory practiced tying ties - four in hand, half Windsor, and full Windsor knots.

PT 2 Students visit UD

The PT2 Juniors went to the University of Delaware. They got to tour the campus and the Whitney Athletic Complex where they learned about UD as a whole and in particular the Health Science and athletics programs. They then went to the STAR cadaver lab to see the anatomy they have been learning all year in real life.

Animal Science 2 learns to draw blood

Animal Science 2 students practice drawing blood from animals with a simulator.

6th Graders Prepare for Smarter Balance Test

6th grade students are preparing for Smarter Balance next week. As a review, they played CLUE- A Who Did It? Mystery. Students had to answer questions to eliminate person, places and items to solve the mystery.

Parent Groups

We love our parent groups!

PTO Newsletter Click Here

Athletic Boosters Updates Click Here

Wellness Center

Sports Physicals Starting 4/1

Stop by the Wellness Center to schedule yours now!

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.

Wellness Center

Clubs

World Travelers Club Visited Italy!

43 Conrad students, staff and family members traveled to Italy over Spring break on a tour led by Mr. McFarland and Ms. Perez! They visited Rome, Capri and Sicily and had an unforgettable time. Next Spring they travel to the Dominican Republic- sign up now before it's too late!

FFA Scavenger Hunt a Success!

FFA scavenger hunt was a blast! Students and parents were running through the halls and campus grounds looking for clues, trying to be the top 3 winners! Seniors Myles Orazi and Justin Cline and Camryn Martinez did an amazing job putting it together and executing the hunt!

Don't miss out! Order your yearbook today!

Conrad has placed it's order for yearbooks. There are a limited number of copies remaining. The yearbooks are now being sold on a first-come first-served basis. If you want to make sure to get a yearbook, please place your order now.

Order your high school yearbook here

Middle school yearbook- only 10 left!

There are only 10 yearbooks left, so we are now at first come, first served status. Yearbook orders will be entered in the order in which payment is received. Please do not delay if you are still interested in purchasing a yearbook. If you are unable to purchase one on the website, it means the yearbooks are now sold out. We may have extra copies available from the publisher in June; please email Jennifer.tran@redclay.k12.de.us to be added to the waitlist. Don’t delay – there are less than 10 copies left!

Order Middle School Yearbook Here!

Spring Break 2026 Dominican Republic

Now is the time to sign up so you don't miss the trip! Please See Ms. Perez or Mr. McFarland with any questions!

April and May Clinic Slots Available

April and May spots available! Sign up here for clinic

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.

Clubs and Activities

Athletics

Sports

Spring sports

We are accepting physicals for the 2025-2026 school year! All athletes that want to participate in a sport next school year will need a completed DIAA physical dated after 4/1/2025. Arbiter Registration will open for the Fall season on 5/2/2025. Please see conradsports.com for more information.

Softball is hosting their SL24 game vs. Caravel Academy on 5/8/2024. Please come out and support the Unlocke the Light Foundation. We are requesting a $5 donation at the door.

During Spring Break, our baseball team swung for a cause! They laced up their cleats in support of Go4theGoal and their fight against pediatric cancer. This was an awesome event when they raised money towards the Go4theGoal foundation.

Congratulations to our outdoor track girls 4x200 relay team for earning 1st place All Conference during the DSAC championship on Wednesday! Our entire track team had an outstanding performance, including Brandon Cooper and Ke'Niya Robinson who set school records in their respective events!

Max Hansen, Dylan Pirrung, Aubrey Mundy, Eva Walker, Brady Wardell, AJ Shute, Andrew Peffley and Adriana Pesce signed to play their sport in college!

Congratulations to our senior athletes who participated in Signing Night on Wednesday! We are proud to celebrate our student-athletes as they sign to continue their athletic and academic journeys in college. All their hard work is paying off and we can't wait to see them be successful at the next level.

Summer Football Camp

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 Sports

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!

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Alumni

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

Alumni Facebook Page

Social Media

Follow the social media accounts below for Conrad Academic information!

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