
The Woodbridge School District, in partnership with Finding Me Forward, Inc., invites families to a FREE Family Care Giveaway on Wednesday, October 21, from 4:30–6:30 PM at the Woodbridge ECEC Gymnasium!
Families can receive free personal care and feminine hygiene essentials, brand-new bras and underwear in all sizes, and fresh vegetables.
📅 Wednesday, October 21
⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Woodbridge ECEC Gymnasium
This event is for Woodbridge School District families with young girls. Items are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
We look forward to supporting our Blue Raider families!
#BuiltBlue

🌸💐 Spreading Kindness, One Flower at a Time!
Today, the PWES Conservation Club, led by Pam Vanderwende and parent volunteers, celebrated Petal It Forward, a global initiative focused on spreading kindness and brightening someone's day! This was funded by individuals and they distributed about 400 flowers to all staff at PWES, ECEC, WMS, and SCOPE. Club members shared flowers and heartfelt notes with staff, reminding them just how much they are appreciated and loved.
Students and parent volunteers helped assemble the flowers, and we even had enough to give to the bus drivers at PWES.
What a beautiful example of kindness and the caring spirit of our Built Blue community!





On Friday, October 16th, Phillis Wheatley Elementary School is going PINK in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Students and staff are encouraged to wear pink shirts to show their support and help spread awareness. 💕
Reminder: Dress code bottoms are still required. Students who do not participate must follow the regular dress code.
Let's come together, Blue Raiders, and show our support!









Join Phillis Wheatley Elementary School for a Chick-fil-A Fundraiser on Wednesday, October 21 at the Seaford Chick-fil-A!
Stop by from 5:00–7:00 p.m. and mention PWES when ordering in-store or through the drive-thru.
You can also order through the Chick-fil-A app anytime from 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. using code PWE10.10% of participating sales will be donated to PWES!
#BuiltBlue

Operation Warm: Free Kids Coats
KIDS MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE COAT
October 9th-15th (while supplies last)
Greenwood Public Library
100 Mill Street, Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 855-1242

Staff In-Service on Friday, October 9th. There will be no school for kids.

Thank you to our principals for your vision, dedication, and the positive impact you make every day!

Come out on October 31 at 4 PM for festive music, costumes, and an Indoor Trunk or Treat hosted by WHS Performing Arts!
🍬 Indoor Trunk or Treat for children ages 12 & under
🎵 Concert fun for kids of all ages
🎭 WHS Auditorium
🎟️ FREE admission!
Come in costume and celebrate Halloween with us! 🎃🍁🧡

A special thank you to United Church for stopping by Phillis Wheatley Elementary School yesterday with goodies for our staff! From sodas and snacks to candy and keychains, your kindness was greatly appreciated.
Thank you for supporting our Blue Raider staff and showing them some love! 💙🤍
#BuiltBlue

Scan the QR code to register.

15 Days. One Goal. Let’s Show Up, Blue Raiders!
We’re kicking off our 3-Week Built Blue Attendance Challenge! For the next 15 school days, we’re encouraging every Blue Raider to be present, be on time, and be ready to learn.
Every day at school is an opportunity to learn, connect, grow, and succeed.
🏫 Be Present. Be On Time. Be Engaged. Be Built Blue.
Let’s make every day count! 💙
#BuiltBlue

📸 Picture Day is Coming!
Picture Day is Monday, September 14! Get those smiles ready! 💙📷
Families can conveniently order school pictures online using the link below:
Order Pictures Online
We can’t wait to see all of our Blue Raiders looking picture-perfect!

Take the night off from cooking and support Woodbridge Middle School at the same time!
📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Chick-fil-A Seaford
Chick-fil-A will donate 10% of sales back to WMS! Dine in, carry out, or use the drive-thru—just mention the WMS Fundraiser when ordering.
📱 Ordering through the Chick-fil-A app? Use promo code WMS10. The app code is valid from 7:00 AM–9:00 PM that day, so you can support WMS even if you can’t make it during fundraiser night!
Every order helps support our students. Thank you, Blue Raider families and community! 💙
Please share and help us spread the word!

You could be the next Little Miss Apple Scrapple!
The Little Miss Apple Scrapple Pageant is open to girls aged five through eight who reside in the Woodbridge School District. The contest will be held on Friday, October 9th on the stage behind the Fire Hall.
The registration fee is $25. All proceeds will benefit the Apple Scrapple Festival Scholarship Fund. For more information and a registration form, visit www.applescrapple.com or contact the contest coordinator.
Entry Deadline: September 30, 2026
Rita Hovermale, Contest Coordinator
ritahovermale@comcast.net

Phillis Wheatley Elementary School would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Ryan Stafford of Stafford Property Services for generously donating his time and providing a free power-washing service for the school’s Secret Garden.
The Secret Garden was designed by the PWES Conservation Club and built by volunteers in 2013. Over the years, dirt and algae had accumulated throughout the space. Ryan’s work made an incredible difference, restoring the garden’s walls, sidewalks, bench, and fountain to look like new.
The transformation is especially impressive in the before-and-after photos, and PWES is excited to once again have this beautiful outdoor space available for students and staff to enjoy.
We are grateful to Ryan for his time, generosity, and support as we work to revive and care for our school gardens. His contribution is a wonderful example of the community partnerships that help make Woodbridge Built Blue.
Anyone interested in supporting the PWES Conservation Club and its garden projects is encouraged to contact Mrs. Pam Vanderwende at pam.vanderwende@wsd.k12.de.us.




Open House is coming to Woodbridge! We can’t wait to welcome our students and families back for the 2026–27 school year! Join us at your child’s school to meet teachers, visit classrooms, and get ready for a great year. Check the schedule for your school’s Open House date and time. We’re excited to see you!

On Tuesday, Woodbridge School District joined Delaware Technical Community College, district leaders, cooperating teachers, and the newest Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education residents to celebrate the power of partnership and the beginning of an exciting school year.
We are proud to welcome 8 residents (student teachers) to Woodbridge this year:
🍎 6 from Delaware Technical Community College (pictured)
🍎 1 from Wilmington University
🍎 1 from Relay Graduate School of Education
Our cooperating teachers, new residents, and Human Resources team came together to celebrate this valuable partnership and one of our many Grow Your Own initiatives, developing the next generation of educators who are Built Blue. 💙

