Applications Being Accepted for Student Seat on State Board of Education
Governor John Carney announced on Thursday the application period for the student seat on the State Board of Education is open through March 20, 2020. One qualified student applicant will be appointed to the Board to serve as a non-voting member. The student must be a Delaware resident and be enrolled in eleventh or twelfth grade at a Delaware public school during the 2020-21 academic year. Applicants who demonstrate a commitment to ensuring quality education for Delaware students will be given priority consideration. The non-voting student seat was approved by the General Assembly in 2018 with the passage of House Bill 455. The Governor annually appoints to the Board an eleventh or twelfth grade student, and a former State Teacher of the Year who also is a current educator.
“When we make big decisions that impact schools in our state, it’s important Delaware students have a seat at the table. I encourage rising juniors and seniors to consider applying for this opportunity.”said Governor Carney, who appointed the first-ever student representative to the board last year.
The Board’s regular monthly meetings are open to the public and typically scheduled for the third Thursday evening of the month. The Board rotates its meetings to be held in all three counties.
Click for State Board of Education 2020 Student Board Member Application.
Business Expo at Fire Hall March 5, 2020
The Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating its 12th Annual Expo with over 100 vendors, networking, fabulous fare and prizes, not to mention complimentary food and beverages, wine tastings, and samples of some of the menu items from the area’s newest restaurants
Admission is FREE to the public and last year over 1,500 attended.
When: Thursday, March 5, 2020 Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Inclement Weather Date: March 12, 2020
Scheduled Town Events for 2020
Mayor & Council hope you will enjoy the Town events that have been scheduled for this year:
2020 TOWNSEND EVENTS
MARCH 29 Easter Egg Hunt (Rain Date April 5)
APRIL Autism Awareness Event (Date TBA)
JUNE 12 Movie Night Under the Stars (Rain Date June 13)
JULY 10 Movie Night Under the Stars (Rain Date July 11)
AUGUST 14 Movie Night Under the Stars (Rain Date August 15)
SEPTEMBER 26 Town Fair & Parade (Rain or Shine Event)
OCTOBER 31 Trunk or Treat
DECEMBER 6 Christmas Caroling/Tree Lighting
DECEMBER Holiday Lighting Contest (Date TBA)
Contact Town Hall at 302-378-8082 if you would like additional information.
Craig Tufts Educational Scholarship Fund
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: The Craig Tufts Educational Scholarship Fund and the National Wildlife Federation announce the 11th annual essay contest for the Craig Tufts Educational Scholarship Award.
The essay competition is open to kids ages 8-18. The award recipient and a parent or guardian, will receive a once-in-a-lifetime experience to attend an outdoor adventure camp at the 2020 Redwood Coast Family Summit July 11-17. Entries are due by Friday, March 20.
Encourage your young naturalist to enter today! www.nwf.org/craigtufts
Applications for Camp Barnes will be open March 1, 2020.
Camp Barnes is a recreational summer camp that is run and operated by the Delaware State Police. Camp Barnes is an overnight camp that is FREE to those attend. Children between the ages of 10-13, who are residents of the State of Delaware, are eligible to apply.
Applications for Camp Barnes will be available online or at any Delaware State Police Troop on March 1st 2020. Applications can be downloaded at the camp’s website www.campbarnes.net starting March 1st. Dates for the camp and camp orientation dates will be included with the application and listed on the website.
Some of the many activities campers participate in throughout the week include the following:
* Swimming in an Olympic size pool
* Kayaking in Millers Creek
* Archery
* Basketball
* Soccer
* Lacrosse
* Arts and Crafts
* Nature Walk
* Fishing/Crabbing
* Talent Show
* Camp Olympics
Camp Barnes has a staff of 16 counselors (eight male and eight female). All Counselors are required to submit to a criminal background and are interviewed prior to being hired. The staff also includes one on site nurse, one head cook, and one assistant cook. A Delaware State Trooper will be on duty at all times when the camp is in session.
Camp Barnes is NOT a boot camp or intended for youth with behavior or disciplinary problems.
It is encouraged that all parents get an updated physical for their children as soon as possible, because spots fill up quickly. Campers will not be assigned a week until an up-to-date physical is received.
If you have any questions please contact Cpl/3 Shawn Hatfield at 302-752-3834, or at James.Hatfield@delaware.gov
Town Hall Closed Monday, February 17, 2020
Town Hall will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2020 in observance of Presidents’ Day. Trash & recycling will be picked up on Monday per the usual schedule.
