Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy

📢 Attention Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy Families!

As we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year, we ask all families to review and update their student's information to ensure our records are accurate and up to date.

Please contact the school if any of the following has changed:
✅ Home Address (Lease/Deed and Utility Bill required for address verification)
✅ Phone Numbers
✅ Email Addresses
✅ Emergency Contacts
✅ Custody or Guardianship Information
✅ Any Other Important Student Information

We look forward to a successful 2026–2027 school year!

📣 Middle School Schedule Update 🦁

Beginning Monday, August 31, 2026, our Middle School schedule will change to 7:05 a.m. – 2:05 p.m.

This change is designed to better align students with a traditional middle school experience while promoting independence, responsibility, and preparation for high school.

To support families, before and after school care will be available for elementary students who are escorted to and from school by their middle school siblings.

❓ Quick FAQs

Why is the schedule changing?
To better prepare students for middle and high school expectations.

What are the new hours?
🕖 7:05 a.m. – 2:05 p.m.

Will before/after care be available?
✅ Yes, for eligible elementary students accompanied by middle school siblings.

When will more information be shared?
Additional details regarding enrollment, supervision, procedures, and any fees will be shared in the coming weeks.

💙 Thank you for your continued partnership and support! 🦁

Christina School District is throwing TWO awesome community carnivals to kick off the 2026-2027 school year — and YOU’RE invited! Get ready for games, bounce houses, tasty treats, and lots of smiles. Best part? It’s all FREE!

📅 Saturday, August 15 | 12:00-4:00 PM
Glasgow High School
1901 S. College Ave., Newark, DE

📅 Wednesday, August 19 | 3:00-7:00 PM
The Bayard School
200 S Dupont St., Wilmington, DE

Shuttle Service Available!! Worried about parking? Don't want to drive? No worries, catch a CSD Shuttle Bus. Shuttles will run on a loop. Check the website for a list of locations: www.christinak12.org/carnivals

Bring the whole family, meet neighbors, and let’s make some great memories together. We can’t wait to see you there!

Christina School District's Summer Cafeteria Crew will be participating in the 2026 Summer Food Service Program, which will be offered at seven Christina schools. The federally-funded program provides free breakfasts and lunches during the summer months and will be available Monday through Thursday at the sites listed below.
All children 18 years of age and under are eligible to receive NO COST breakfast and lunch. No need to apply for the program - just bring yourself and enjoy tasty and nutritious meals.

🍎 https://www.christinak12.org/schoolmeals

Another doing amazing things! Awesome job Ms. Threats!

We are so proud of Ms. Harmon!

Featured: Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy Dance Team and Dance Directors Edwina Thertulien and Jazzmine Harmon

Pictures from: Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy’s End of year dance recital.

Catch us today for a special performance at the Belonging Conference - you don’t want to miss it!

MPA students and families, tomorrow, June 10th, is our last day of the 2025-2026 school year! We are so proud of all your hard work. Please note that our last day of school is a half-day. Students will be dismissed at 10:45 am.

Have a wonderful summer! ☀️

🎓✨ Celebrating the Class of 2026! ✨🎓

We are excited to celebrate our amazing 8th grade students as they take the next step in their educational journey during our 8th Grade Move-Up Ceremony.

🗓 Tuesday, June 9, 2026
⏰ Ceremony Begins Promptly at 9:00 AM
🚪 Doors Open at 8:30 AM

This special occasion honors the hard work, growth, resilience, and achievements of the Maurice Pritchett Academy Class of 2026. We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished and look forward to celebrating this milestone with their families and loved ones.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! Your future is bright, and we can't wait to see all that you achieve. 💙💛

Our 8th Grade Formal was a wonderful celebration of a remarkable group of students! From the moment they arrived, our students truly showed up and showed out, bringing style, confidence, energy, and positivity to a night filled with fun and unforgettable memories. 💙✨

The evening was filled with laughter, dancing, friendship, and celebration as we recognized the hard work and growth of our students throughout their middle school journey. Seeing our students dressed to impress and enjoying this special milestone together was a reminder of just how bright their futures are.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible. Most importantly, thank you to our 8th graders for making the night so special. We are proud of all you have accomplished and can't wait to see what comes next!

Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎉🎓