
TCS Closing Ceremonies – 2022
Good afternoon–my name is Dr. Phil Piercy and I am Interim Director at The College School. I am finishing my first year at the school—while many things remain the same from at a school from year to year, every year has its own “feel.” As I was contemplating a theme for today’s event, I was …
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April Newsletter
Dear College School Families, Greetings! I hope this note finds everyone doing well as we have transitioned from winter weather to the warmth (and rain!) of April. Hopefully, our students and faculty will enjoy some well-deserved time off next week during spring break. School will resume on Monday, April 25th. The College School has been, …
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March Newsletter
Dear College School Families, Greetings! Spring is right around the corner—it’s an exciting time and an opportunity for new beginnings. We celebrate life as it begins anew after a long cold winter. At the same time spring also signals the approaching end to another school year. Although still a little more than three months away, …
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Cold/Inclement Weather Guidelines
We believe that getting the students outside is extremely beneficial so we try to go out as much as possible. There are, however, times when that is not feasible. Our plan is to be outside for morning drop-off and recess unless: it is actively precipitating (rain, snow, ice, or any mix) the “feels like” temperature …
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January Newsletter
Dear College School Families, Greetings! Hoping your year is off to a great start. I have truly enjoyed getting to know the students, staff, and families better over the past three months. I am excited for the second half of the school year and looking forward to all that our students and the school will …
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Revised Schedule 1/3 – 1/7
Dear TCS Families, Greetings! Hoping this note finds you well and enjoying the holiday season. On December 29th, the University of Delaware sent an e-mail stating that all employees must be COVID tested at a UD facility before they can return to campus in January. We are making arrangements to have TCS faculty/staff tested at …
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Greetings from Dr. Phil
Dear TCS Families, Greetings! The last few weeks have been quite a whirlwind for me but I’m starting to settle in quickly. I am truly thankful to have the opportunity to lead The College School as Interim Director. I look forward to getting to know even more about the school and community. I want to …
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from Mrs. Dougherty
Dear Families, As I wrap up my final days at the College School, I want to pause and thank you for being such a positive part of my life. Whether you are an established family or new to us this year, each of you has been an important part of my journey, and for that, …
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“When everyone is moving forward together, success takes care of itself.”
Dear Families, It’s hard to believe we’re moving into October at the end of this week….WOW, time flies, especially when life is busy! Thank you so much for your support of our Scholastic Book Fair and our Mum Sale. Information is forthcoming re: our Mum delivery date….Hoping they’ll arrive by next week. We’ll keep you …
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Interim Director Announcement
Hello, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Philip D. Piercy, Ph.D., to the role of interim director of the College School at the University of Delaware. Dr. Piercy comes to the College School from The Highlands School (THS), an independent K-12 program designed for students with dyslexia, ADHD, and language-based learning differences, located in Bel Air, …
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