P.S. News & Announcements

P.S. duPont Daily Announcements

January 13, 2025 - A Message from Principal Small

January 6, 2025 - A Message from Principal Small

Testing, Movie Theater Incentive, & RESET Presentation

January 2, 2025 - A Message from Principal Small

• Grade Level Class Meetings

• NWEA Math Testing – Periods 1-2-3-4

• NWEA Math Testing – Periods 5-6-7-3

• NWEA ELA Testing – Periods 1-2-3-4

• NWEA ELA Testing – Periods 5-6-7-2

December 16, 2024 - A Message from Principal Small

• Holiday Celebrations with Food: Due to the number of students in our building who have food restrictions and food allergies, we are asking students, parents and families to refrain from sending and bringing in food for students to have holiday celebrations/parties in their classrooms.  This is out of an abundance of caution and to keep everyone in the building safe.
• Homework and Projects We are refraining from giving students distinct work/assignments over Winter Break. While students are certainly free to do schoolwork if they so choose, our administrators and teachers see the value in giving the kids a break so they can decompress and spend some time with family and friends. We all know how stressed out some of our teens are. Maybe this effort will help in easing their stress levels a bit. We hope that you and your family have a tremendous holiday season! 

December 1, 2024 - A Message from Principal Small

Welcome Back! 

I hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday and had an opportunity to spend some valuable time with family and friends. 

As a reminder, our school doors open at 7:55 am for students.  Breakfast is served in the cafeteria from 7:55 am until 8:05 am.  All students should be in their 1st class no later than 8:10 am. 

ALL students eating breakfast should enter through the back of the building directly to the cafeteria (car riders and walkers as well).

It is our building-wide Panther expectation that Cell Phones are to be OFF and AWAY for the day.

Hoods and hats should remain off in the school building.

Refillable water bottles are highly encouraged, as being hydrated is important for learning and overall health.

Panorama Survey 2024

We are launching the Student Panorama Survey this week. We are currently surveying sixth through eighth-grade students in the Brandywine School District to gain insight into their perception of our school and district effectiveness. To ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback. We want to know what you think.

To administer this survey, we have partnered with Panorama Education to conduct our 2024 Student Survey. Panorama safeguards your privacy, keeping your responses confidential.

The survey shouldn’t take more than a few minutes to complete and will be a valuable source of information for us as we work to make our schools and district a safe and supportive environment.

Students will be scheduled to complete the survey during Period 4 on December 2 and Period 3 on December 3.

This Week at a Glance

Monday, 12/2 – 2 Day (Periods 2-7)

Panorama Survey – Period 4

Tuesday, 12/3 – 1 Day (Periods 1-6)

Wednesday, 12/4 – 7 Day (Periods 7-5)

Thursday, 12/5 – 6 Day (Periods 6-4)

Sixth Grade Awards Assembly 9:15 a.m.

Seventh Grade Awards Assembly 1:15 p.m.

Math Night 6:30 p.m.

Friday, 12/6 – Day 5 (periods 5-3)

Eight Grade Honor Roll Assembly 1:15 p.m.

November 27, 2024 - Revised Honor Roll Assembly Programs Dates

Dear PS Parents and Families,

I hope everyone is enjoying the Thanksgiving Holiday and spending some time with family and friends.  Some of our families received invitations for our Honor Roll Assembly Programs scheduled for next week.  We were recently informed that there was an error on the invitation regarding the dates for the assembly programs.

Please note below the following revised dates for all three of our grade level Honor Roll Assembly Programs for 2024-25.  Please disregard the information related to dates on the invitation. 

• 6TH GRADE ASSEMBLY-THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5TH @ 9:15 AM
• 7TH GRADE ASSEMBLY - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5TH @ 1:15 PM
• 8TH GRADE ASSEMBLY - FRIDAY DECEMBER 6TH @ 1:15 PM

Please park in the parking lot located behind P.S. duPont and look for the “Event Entrance” sign.  The programs will begin promptly at the times stated above.

November 17, 2024 - Message from Principal Small

November 3, 2024 - Message from Principal Small

October 21, 2024 - Message from Principal Small

October 7, 2024 - Message from Principal Small

• Thursday, October 24, 2024
• Friday, October 25, 2024

September 23, 2024 - Message from Principal Small

Hello Team PS duPont,

I hope everyone had a good weekend and was able to spend some time with family and friends. Please see below for some friendly reminders.

Sixth – Eighth Grade Open House Program is scheduled for Wednesday, September 25 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM (schedule attached).  

At Open House, you will have an opportunity to see the facilities, meet with teachers, counselors, and administrators.  Due to limited time for each class, this event is not suited to individual conferences.  There will be an opportunity for parent/teacher conferences during the month of October, and of course, you can always contact your child’s teacher with questions and concerns.

Upon your arrival, you should report directly to the Auditorium for a welcome address from the Administrative Team.  Following a few opening remarks, you’ll be dismissed to your first period class.  

*Please ask your child for their Period one classroom number and location. We will also have a copy of this information on hand in the lobby if needed.

We look forward to seeing all of our parents at the Open House!

Picture Day is scheduled for Tuesday, October 1

Students will have their pictures taken at P.S. duPont Middle School on Tuesday, October 1. Students are scheduled to visit the Gymnasium during Math classes. More information will be forthcoming regarding how to purchase pictures.  Be sure to dress to impress on Tuesday, October 1.

Brandywine School District Awards

We are excited to announce the launch of our new monthly recognition program, celebrating exceptional staff members across our district who significantly impact our educational environment and community. Starting this month, we will honor three outstanding individuals in BSD with the following awards:

• Beyond the Call Award: This award recognizes employees who consistently go above and beyond their usual duties to enhance our educational environment and community.
• Service to Others Award: This award honors staff members who demonstrate exceptional dedication in their service to the school community, including their support of students, colleagues, and school initiatives.
• Dedication to Excellence Award: This award is given to those who exhibit an exceptional commitment to excellence, significantly contributing to the success of our district.

We believe in the power of recognition and appreciation and are proud to highlight our staff's hard work and dedication.

We invite all staff, students, families, and community members to participate in this exciting new initiative by submitting nominations for staff members they believe deserve recognition. This is an excellent opportunity to acknowledge our staff's outstanding efforts and celebrate their achievements as a community.  Please visit www.brandywineschools.org/BSDAwards for more information.

This week at a glance

Monday, 9/23 – 6 Day (Periods 6-4)

Tuesday, 9/24 – 5 Day (Periods 5-3)

Wednesday, 9/25 – 4 Day (Periods 4-2)

Open House Program 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 

Thursday, 9/26 – 3 Day (Periods 3-1)

Friday, 9/27 – 2 Day (Periods 2-7)

September 15, 2024 - Message from Principal Small

Hello Team PS duPont,

It’s hard to believe that we are already into our fourth week of school and the fall season is right around the corner.  I hope everyone had an amazing weekend and was able to spend some time with family and friends.

Please note a couple of reminders and upcoming school activities:

Morning Drop-Off and Afternoon Dismissal

School hours are from 7:55 am until 2:50 pm.  For the safety of everyone, parents should ONLY drop their children off in the designated drop off circle. Parents, please use extreme caution while driving through the campus and follow the guidance of our staff members who are there to assist you.

Parents, please note students will not be received at school until 7:55 am.  Please do not drop students off earlier as they will not be able to enter the building.

The front of the building drop-off in the “horseshoe” will be reserved for car riders that will not be eating breakfast in the cafeteria.  Walkers that will not be eating breakfast in the cafeteria will also enter through the front entrance adjacent to the “horseshoe.” Car riders who wish to eat breakfast are to be dropped off at the rear of the building in the drop-off zone. Designated staff will admit students 5 minutes early for those car riders who want breakfast.  

Open House – September 25

A friendly reminder that Our Open House Program is scheduled for Wednesday, September 25 at 5:30 p.m. The purpose of our open house program is to provide families with an opportunity to meet teachers, receive course expectations and class guidelines (more details to follow). 

Picture Day – October 1

Don’t forget to “dress to impress” for picture day on Tuesday, October 1.   

Personal Appearance (Student Dress Code)
 
The goal at the Brandywine School District is to create a positive learning environment in which all students are afforded the opportunity to learn in a distraction and disruption-free setting. To assist in promoting such a learning environment, the following conditions for student dress are in effect in all schools across the District. Please note that items of clothing not specifically covered in the list below can be prohibited at the discretion of the building and/or District administration. Building and district administration commit to the equitable application of the student dress code for all students.  Students in violation of the dress code will be required to change into clothes that meet the school’s expectations. Students must adhere to the following guidelines in school and at school-sponsored events.

• All shirts must cover shoulders, chest, and midriff.
• Pants and shorts are to be worn at the waist (pajamas are prohibited).
• The length of skirts, skorts and shorts must be at least mid-thigh in length.
• Heavy, bulky jackets, or overcoats should be placed in lockers.
• Footwear must be worn at all times.
• Clothing with inappropriate, suggestive, or derogatory pictures or phrases may not be worn.
• Clothing designed to be worn as undergarments may not be visible.
• No headwear is to be worn in the building during the school day. This includes, but is not limited to hats, bandanas, scarves, earmuffs, sunglasses, or any other head coverings, including hoods.
• Clothing with holes or ripped in areas above mid-thigh are not permitted unless there is a layer of clothing under the frayed item.
• Students wearing jewelry or accessories that may be considered unsafe or inappropriate to the learning environment may be subject to review by the administration.
• Any other garments or accessories that would be a distraction to an orderly educational process are prohibited.

This Week at a Glance:

Monday, 9/16 – 4 Day (Periods 4-2)

Tuesday, 9/17 – 3 Day (Periods 3-1)

Wednesday, 9/18 – 2 Day (Periods 2-7)

Fire Drill 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, 9/19 – 1 Day (Periods 1-6)

Friday, 9/20 – 7 Day (Periods 7-5)

Student Assembly Programs – “All are Welcome.”

Thank you.

September 3, 2024 - Message from Principal Small

• Talk to your child about how going to school every day will help them do well in school and achieve their hopes and dreams.
• Keep an attendance chart at home to track absences.
• Recognize your child for attending school every day.
• Find a relative, friend, or neighbor who can take your child to and from school if you can’t.
• Set up medical appointments for weekdays after school.
• Make attending school every day a priority unless your child is truly sick.