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![BSD Teachers Receive National Teaching Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736963666/brandywineschoolsorg/leoga2ncizkzgixssi4l/PAEMSTstory11525newspostUSE.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736963666/brandywineschoolsorg/leoga2ncizkzgixssi4l/PAEMSTstory11525newspostUSE.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736963666/brandywineschoolsorg/leoga2ncizkzgixssi4l/PAEMSTstory11525newspostUSE.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736963666/brandywineschoolsorg/leoga2ncizkzgixssi4l/PAEMSTstory11525newspostUSE.jpg","width":1072}])
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
![Claymont student playing the violin]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731000490/brandywineschoolsorg/lcwxbcjuie2cg46eyznl/SchoolNewsletter-Claymont.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731000490/brandywineschoolsorg/lcwxbcjuie2cg46eyznl/SchoolNewsletter-Claymont.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731000490/brandywineschoolsorg/lcwxbcjuie2cg46eyznl/SchoolNewsletter-Claymont.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731000490/brandywineschoolsorg/lcwxbcjuie2cg46eyznl/SchoolNewsletter-Claymont.png","width":1080}])
Important updates, upcoming events, and other news for Claymont families!
![Celebrating our Educational Support Professionals of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737130859/brandywineschoolsorg/onxyeehjhy7e7xqewfju/2024-25ESPOYCelebration-39.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737130859/brandywineschoolsorg/onxyeehjhy7e7xqewfju/2024-25ESPOYCelebration-39.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737130859/brandywineschoolsorg/onxyeehjhy7e7xqewfju/2024-25ESPOYCelebration-39.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737130859/brandywineschoolsorg/onxyeehjhy7e7xqewfju/2024-25ESPOYCelebration-39.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1737130859/brandywineschoolsorg/onxyeehjhy7e7xqewfju/2024-25ESPOYCelebration-39.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1737130859/brandywineschoolsorg/onxyeehjhy7e7xqewfju/2024-25ESPOYCelebration-39.jpg","width":2200}])
A night full of love and pride for a special group of individuals who go above and beyond to support our students and schools.
![Meet Howard Laws our 2024-25 Educational Support Professional of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736878227/brandywineschoolsorg/hnnqruegj9r9exsufxn9/HowardLawsSITEACTION.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736878227/brandywineschoolsorg/hnnqruegj9r9exsufxn9/HowardLawsSITEACTION.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736878227/brandywineschoolsorg/hnnqruegj9r9exsufxn9/HowardLawsSITEACTION.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1736878227/brandywineschoolsorg/hnnqruegj9r9exsufxn9/HowardLawsSITEACTION.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736878227/brandywineschoolsorg/hnnqruegj9r9exsufxn9/HowardLawsSITEACTION.jpg","width":1463}])
As the district's dedicated mail carrier, Howard Laws does far more than deliver mail. His work with our SITE program is empowering young adults with special needs to take big steps toward independence.
![BSD Student Wins DE State Firefighters Essay Contest]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736361944/brandywineschoolsorg/try2tzsfueoxagvatygw/ForwoodBeauWinsFirefighterEssayContest-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736361944/brandywineschoolsorg/try2tzsfueoxagvatygw/ForwoodBeauWinsFirefighterEssayContest-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736361944/brandywineschoolsorg/try2tzsfueoxagvatygw/ForwoodBeauWinsFirefighterEssayContest-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1736361944/brandywineschoolsorg/try2tzsfueoxagvatygw/ForwoodBeauWinsFirefighterEssayContest-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1736361944/brandywineschoolsorg/try2tzsfueoxagvatygw/ForwoodBeauWinsFirefighterEssayContest-1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1736361944/brandywineschoolsorg/try2tzsfueoxagvatygw/ForwoodBeauWinsFirefighterEssayContest-1.jpg","width":2200}])
Forwood Elementary 5th grader who splits his day at the DE School for the Deaf earns state recognition for creating a bilingual approach to his written essay
![Goodbye 2024, Hello 2025!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735850593/brandywineschoolsorg/atxxcieaqod5lo1xcifj/GreenandGoldElegantHappyNewYearInstagramPost.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1735850593/brandywineschoolsorg/atxxcieaqod5lo1xcifj/GreenandGoldElegantHappyNewYearInstagramPost.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1735850593/brandywineschoolsorg/atxxcieaqod5lo1xcifj/GreenandGoldElegantHappyNewYearInstagramPost.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1735850593/brandywineschoolsorg/atxxcieaqod5lo1xcifj/GreenandGoldElegantHappyNewYearInstagramPost.png","width":1080}])
Concerts, and sporting events, and celebrations, oh my! It's going to be a busy start to the new year in the Brandywine School District!
![Lombardy Cheerleaders during EBL]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734466677/brandywineschoolsorg/d1e1y7rv4fyaonlj9e9m/December2024SizzleYTBILLBOARD.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734466677/brandywineschoolsorg/d1e1y7rv4fyaonlj9e9m/December2024SizzleYTBILLBOARD.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734466677/brandywineschoolsorg/d1e1y7rv4fyaonlj9e9m/December2024SizzleYTBILLBOARD.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1734466677/brandywineschoolsorg/d1e1y7rv4fyaonlj9e9m/December2024SizzleYTBILLBOARD.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1734466677/brandywineschoolsorg/d1e1y7rv4fyaonlj9e9m/December2024SizzleYTBILLBOARD.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1734466677/brandywineschoolsorg/d1e1y7rv4fyaonlj9e9m/December2024SizzleYTBILLBOARD.jpg","width":2200}])
While the weather outside is frightful, inside the Brandywine School District it's so delightful! Check out the learning, laughter, and warmth filling our halls this December.
![Gifted Education Referrals]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734349007/brandywineschoolsorg/giwob3bnzyxescvstmu9/GiftedEducation121624.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734349007/brandywineschoolsorg/giwob3bnzyxescvstmu9/GiftedEducation121624.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734349007/brandywineschoolsorg/giwob3bnzyxescvstmu9/GiftedEducation121624.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734349007/brandywineschoolsorg/giwob3bnzyxescvstmu9/GiftedEducation121624.png","width":1080}])
The referral period for all students entering grades 1-8 for the 2025-26 school year is open from December 1, 2024 through January 31, 2025.
![Adopt a Family Event Brings Holiday Cheer to Local BSD Families]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733869804/brandywineschoolsorg/lfmmmuwml7wgijrxju30/CarrcroftMaribethBaxterSantasWorkshop-7.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733869804/brandywineschoolsorg/lfmmmuwml7wgijrxju30/CarrcroftMaribethBaxterSantasWorkshop-7.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733869804/brandywineschoolsorg/lfmmmuwml7wgijrxju30/CarrcroftMaribethBaxterSantasWorkshop-7.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1733869804/brandywineschoolsorg/lfmmmuwml7wgijrxju30/CarrcroftMaribethBaxterSantasWorkshop-7.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1733869804/brandywineschoolsorg/lfmmmuwml7wgijrxju30/CarrcroftMaribethBaxterSantasWorkshop-7.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1733869804/brandywineschoolsorg/lfmmmuwml7wgijrxju30/CarrcroftMaribethBaxterSantasWorkshop-7.jpg","width":2200}])
What began as a small initiative 20 years ago by a proud BSD parent to help a handful of families has grown into a full-scale holiday operation!