Irsd Spotlight

This episode sets the stage for the 2018-2019 school year, which begins on September 4. First, Superintendent Mark Steele addresses the state of the school district and the important initiatives on tap for the coming months. Directors of Education Kelly Dorman and Renee Jerns then stop by to talk about the K-12 curriculum and what parents need to know entering the new school year. Finally, Supervisor of Early Learning Dr. Audrey Carey discusses preschool services in the district.

An audio recording of the Board of Education regular meeting on July 16, 2018.

An audio recording of the Board of Education organizational meeting on July 3, 2018. (Portions of the recording missing due to technical problems.)

An audio recording of the Board of Education regular meeting on June 25, 2018.

A look back at the 2017-2018 school year.

An audio recording of the Board of Education special meeting on June 12, 2018.

An audio recording of the Board of Education regular meeting on May 21, 2018.

An audio recording of the Board of Education special meeting on May 9, 2018.

In this episode, Superintendent Mark Steele discusses the district’s future major capital improvement needs and we highlight the recent accomplishments of our students and staff. We also share some important information that parents will need as the 2017-2018 school year draws to a close.

A conversation with Courtney White, 2018-2019 IRSD Teacher of the Year. Courtney discusses the Teacher of the Year award, her philosophy on classroom instruction and her interesting journey to becoming a decorated teacher.

An audio recording of the Board of Education regular meeting on April 23, 2018.

An audio recording of the Board of Education regular meeting on March 26, 2018.

In Part 2 of our Indian River “Glory Years” retrospective, Chris Shelton visits the Spotlight again to discuss the success of the 1980 and 1981 IRHS boys’ basketball teams.

From 1979-1981, Indian River High School reached the pinnacle of athletic success in the State of Delaware. The accomplishments of the school’s football and boys’ basketball teams whipped the community into a frenzy and made Indian River a force to be reckoned with in Delaware high school athletics. A special guest who was member of all of these teams steps into the Spotlight to discuss the IRHS “glory years.”

An audio recording of the Board of Education regular meeting on February 26, 2018.

Selbyville Public Library Director Kelly Kline and social worker Dorian Baker talk about a unique partnership that is making social workers available to Indian River School District residents.

Lord Baltimore Elementary School Assistant Principal Travis Bower and two district students – Addison Lane and Ruby DiSabatino – talk about the upcoming “SuperBot Saturday” VEX IQ robotics competition. The competition will be held on Saturday, February 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Georgetown Elementary School.

An audio recording of the Board of Education special meeting on January 24, 2018.

An audio recording of the Board of Education regular meeting on January 22, 2018.

As 2017 draws to a close, Superintendent Mark Steele offers a special thank you to parents, staff and community members for their support during the past year.