Phillis Wheatley Elementary School

08/27/2026

💙💙 The Blue Raiders are BACK! 💙💙

There’s nothing better than seeing our schools filled once again with the energy, smiles, and excitement of our students and staff! We’re ready for another incredible year of learning, growing, connecting, and making memories together.

Welcome back, Blue Raiders! Here’s to a great school year!

Every Story. Every School. Built Blue.

08/26/2026

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.
There is a $25 registration fee. All proceeds will benefit the Apple Scrapple Festival Scholarship Fund. For more information and a registration form visit the Festival website at www.applescrapple.com or contact the contest coordinator.

Entry Deadline: September 30, 2026

Rita Hovermale, Contest Coordinator
[email protected]

08/25/2026

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 [email protected].

08/18/2026

Woodbridge School District Seeks Certificate of Necessity for New Middle School

The Woodbridge School District is seeking a Certificate of Necessity (CN) from the Delaware Departm...

08/14/2026

Woodbridge Welcomes Dr. David R. Legates to Board of Education

The Woodbridge School District is pleased to welcome Dr. David R. Legates as a new member of the ...

08/10/2026

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 and get the year Built Blue! 💙

08/06/2026

📚🤝 Growing the next generation of educators!

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. 💙

08/03/2026

Join the Woodbridge School District as a K-12 Substitute Teacher!!! Visit our website for more information: https://www.woodbridgeblueraiders.com/page/human-resources

07/20/2026

PWES families,

Our 2026–2027 school supply lists are attached below! Please review the list for your child's grade level to see the supplies they'll need for the school year.

We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

06/18/2026

Mrs. Roey McGill Named Woodbridge School District Teacher of the Year

Woodbridge School District is proud to announce that Mrs. Roey McGill, Woodbridge High School Socia...