Gunning Bedford Middle School - Colonial School District

⏰ Reminder for Colonial Families ⏰
Friday, June 5, is a half day for students in grades K-11 and the last day of school for the 2025-2026 school year!
Please note the following dismissal times:
🎓 William Penn High School (Tier 1)
• Make-Up Exam Day
• No transportation will be provided
📚 Middle Schools & John G. Leach School (Tier 2)
• Drop-off: 7:55 AM
• Dismissal: 11:55 AM
🍎 Elementary Schools (Tier 3)
• Drop-off: 8:45 AM
• Dismissal: 12:55 PM
🧸 Colwyck Pre-K (Tier 4)
• No school
Thank you for an amazing school year! We wish all of our students, staff, and families a safe, fun, and relaxing summer. ❤️🖤

END OF YEAR SIGNS
Celebrate the end of the school year with our Colonial School District End-of-Year Signs! Download, print, and share your student’s last-day photos as we celebrate another incredible year across Colonial Nation.
📸 Download the signs here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yqUMepAmlUuZivFWIuIwMmEh9cR9O2c7?usp=drive_link
We can’t wait to see your photos and memories as we finish the year strong and celebrate the Power of WE! ❤️🖤

Celebrating our Retirees - Theresa Martin
A legend is retiring! After 28 years of dedication, passion, and service to the students of Colonial School District, we congratulate the one and only Theresa Martin on her retirement!
For nearly three decades, Theresa has made a lasting impact in the classroom, inspiring generations of students while helping them learn, grow, and succeed. As she begins this exciting new chapter, we thank her for the countless lives she has touched and the difference she has made throughout her remarkable career. Thank you for 28 incredible years, Theresa. You will always be part of the Power of WE.

Please join us in celebrating Theresa and wishing her a happy, healthy, and well-deserved retirement!

Congratulations to our GB Educational Support Professional of the Year, Ms. Chelse Wilburn! Thank you for all you do to support our school community. We appreciate you! 🧡🖤

Parents & Guardians — the countdown to summer is officially on! ☀️🎉

Celebrate the end of the school year with our Colonial School District End-of-Year Signs! Download, print, and share your student’s last-day photos as we celebrate another incredible year across Colonial Nation.

📸 Download the signs here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yqUMepAmlUuZivFWIuIwMmEh9cR9O2c7?usp=drive_link

We can’t wait to see your photos and memories as we finish the year strong and celebrate the Power of WE! ❤️🖤

Become a Vendor at the
2026 HOMECOMING
FALL FESTIVAL

Becoming a vendor at the 2026 WPHS Fall Festival is a great way to promote your products, services, or organization while engaging with the Colonial community.

October 10th, 2026 from 9 am - 12 noon

Register at
https://form.jotform.com/261195191989169

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Throughout the Colonial School District, we proudly remember the former students and graduates whose names are forever etched into our history — young men who answered the call to serve and gave their lives in service. Their courage, sacrifice, and dedication to something greater than themselves will never be forgotten.

As we gather with family and friends this Memorial Day weekend, we reflect with gratitude on the freedoms we enjoy because of those who served and sacrificed for our nation.

May we always remember.
May we always honor.
May we always be grateful. 🇺🇸

Dear Colonial Nation Families,

We want to make you aware of an important update regarding students in grades 6- 12 report cards.
Beginning this marking period, a physical report card will no longer be provided for students in grades 6-12. Instead, all report cards will be available exclusively through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

This is available via the website or the mobile app available at https://www.colonialschooldistrict.org/parents-students/infinite-campus

To view your child’s report card, you must have an active Infinite Campus Parent Account.

If you have not yet created an account, we encourage you to do so as soon as possible. Please check your email for instructions on how to do so. Otherwise, use the link below for more information:

https://www.colonialschooldistrict.org/parents-students/infinite-campus

Through the Parent Portal, you will be able to:
- View report cards and grades
- Monitor attendance
- Update contact information
- Stay connected to your child’s school
- Check your student’s transportation information

If you have an Infinite Campus account, you will simply need to log in to see your students' grades. Grades will be available by June 18th, 2026

For those without an Infinite Campus parent account:
- Email instructions are sent out every Thursday with instructions and your access code.

If you need assistance creating or accessing your account, please visit https://form.jotform.com/252254619385059 for support.

Thank you for your partnership and for staying connected to your child’s education.

What an incredible performance by the Gunning Bedford Dance Club today! 💃✨

Our dancers lit up the stage after months of hard work, dedication, and preparation. From countless rehearsals to fundraising for their own costumes, these students showed true commitment and passion every step of the way.

This year’s showcase featured amazing choreography created by our talented students alongside Coach Taylor, and the creativity on display was outstanding. We are so proud of the confidence, teamwork, and heart our dancers poured into today’s performance.

Congratulations to the Gunning Bedford Dance Club on an unforgettable show! ❤️🖤

🗳️ REMINDER: The Colonial School Board Election is TOMORROW — Tuesday, May 12!

School board members play an important role in helping guide district policies, priorities, and the future of our schools.

🕖 Polls will be open from 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

Community members are encouraged to stay informed and review important details such as candidates, polling locations, and voting information.

👉 Learn more here: https://elections.delaware.gov/school/colonial/board/2026/index.shtml