Today it continues to thrive with 385 students in 18 classrooms.  The school services children from Newark, Bear, Middletown, Hockessin, Wilmington, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. 

There are over forty-five dedicated and professional faculty and staff serving our families, guided by the principal. The school, under the direction of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, offers a complete academic program and Holy Angels was most recently accredited by the Commission on Elementary Schools of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Acknowledging the role of parent as the primary teacher, the school takes great pride in fostering, developing, and enhancing the family values and spiritual growth of its students through its strong religious and academic program.

The Home and School Association is also a very active functioning organization that adds to the non-academic program with many social and creative activities.

Within the parish there is a very large athletic association, under the guidance of the CYM (Catholic Youth Ministry), that involves students in a variety of fall, winter, and spring sports.

Since its beginning, the school has been an integral part of the parish life, and continues today steep in the traditions of the Catholic Church. Our emphasis is on the whole student, living and learning in Christ. 

We welcome you to peruse our web site and visit one of our school day open houses, held on various dates during the fall and winter. 

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The curriculum at Holy Angels School follows the guidelines set and provided by the Diocese of Wilmington. These guidelines are based on state and national standards. Our school’s philosophy and mission are the foundation of our instructional methods. Our teachers utilize a variety of strategies to address the needs of each child. We strive to create an atmosphere in which each child can feel secure and confident, thereby achieving optimal learning potential.  We hold the belief that opportunities for living and learning our Catholic faith are intrinsic to every aspect of school life.

Religion Program

All students receive daily instruction in knowledge of our Roman Catholic faith. The Family Life program provides a comprehensive approach to the understanding and reverence for human sexuality and respect for all life, consistent with Catholic values. Classroom prayer and community worship is an integral part of our religion program. Our students receive sacramental instruction in collaboration with the parent as primary teacher. Throughout the year, students participate in many outreach projects that put their faith into action.

Academic Programs

Language Arts
Our Language Arts program follows an integrated approach to language usage. Through listening, speaking, reading, and writing, our students will become effective users of language. 

Parallel Programs and Title 1
We offer a special needs, small group Parallel Language Arts program for students in grades one through four which follows the same curriculum. These classes are held the same time as the homeroom class, therefore, reducing the class size for all students.

Supplemental pull-out programs (Title 1) are available in reading and math to qualifying students in grades Kindergarten through third grade. Catapult Learning administers this program under the direction and supervision of the principal.

Math
Our math program enables our students to solve problems, to communicate, and to reason mathematically. In addition to the parallel math program for students in grades three through eight, an accelerated pre-algebra and algebra program is offered to the junior high. 

Science
Through our inquiry-based science program, our students learn to ask questions, to investigate the answers and to communicate that knowledge to others. 

Social Studies
Our social studies program teaches our students how history has an impact on their lives today. By studying history, current events, geography and cultural differences, our students will become respectful, responsible citizens in our changing world.

Special Subjects

In addition to the basic academic program, students have the opportunity to participate weekly in art, physical education, music, computer, and library.
 

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Ambassadors
Each summer, parent volunteers contact the new incoming families to welcome and inform them of all upcoming events. The ambassadors are available to their assigned family throughout the school year to answer any questions.

Athletics
The Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM) oversees the athletic programs for all Catholic parishes in the Diocese of Wilmington. Holy Angels participates in this program, affording all students the opportunity to participate in an organized athletic program, which includes junior varsity and varsity programs in each of the following sports: 

Football
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Soccer (boys and girls)
Cross-Country (boys and girls)
Basketball (boys and girls)
Wrestling
Baseball
Track

More information, including schedules for all youth sporting events, can be obtained by contacting the Holy Angels Athletic Association or by visiting the CYM web site.

Assemblies
Several times throughout the school year, school-wide assemblies are held for all students. Topics usually coincide with the current curriculum. 

Band
Band lessons are available to children in grades four through eight for a small tuition. Lessons are held during the school day. Information is sent home in the fall to all eligible students.

Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts
Holy Angels Parish offers several troops of Daisies, Brownies, Girl Scouts and Cadets. The parish also hosts local Boy Scout and Cub Scout Packs. Information regarding membership is sent home to eligible boys and girls.

Before Care and After Care Program
We are happy to offer a daily before school and after school care program that is open in accordance with the school calendar. Teachers staff the morning care program at the beginning of each school day at 7:00 am. The children remain in Fremont Hall, supervised by staff until 7:35 am at which time they are escorted to their classrooms.

The AfterCare program, which is offered every full day of school from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm,
is headed by Mrs. Dolores Schmitt. She oversees a staff of 15-20, which consists of parents, grandparents and University of Delaware students. Holy Angels’ students are given a snack, engage in free play time outdoors (weather permitting) and are encouraged to begin homework in a supervised setting. Alternate child care must be found on days off and half-days.

Communication
On the second to last day of each school week, typically Thursday, a folder is sent home with each child with any important papers from the school office. An online weekly newsletter, entitled Thursday's Thoughts, is published to the website the same day folders are sent home. All faculty and staff of Holy Angels School have e-mail addresses which are given to parents at the beginning of the school year.

Community Service
Throughout the year, Holy Angels actively serves those less fortunate through service projects. These include a fall coat drive, Easter baskets, monthly peanut butter and jelly days, canned food drives and any other needs, as they arise.

Field Trips
In accordance with diocesan recommendations, each class takes two educational field trips per school year. Several in-school field trips are also held throughout the year. These field trips are integrated into the regular curriculum. 

Geography Bee
Students in grades four through eight participate in classroom and school-wide geography bees to qualify for local and state competitions. 

Guidance Counselor
A counseling program at Holy Angels is available to students, parents, teachers, and staff where spiritual, intellectual, social, physical, and emotional issues are addressed. The goals of the counseling program are as follows:

• To increase student understanding and acceptance of him/herself.

• To help each student develop greater self-direction and responsibility. Each student is aware and
   taught our non-bullying program, which is based on student choices and responsibility for self-
   behavior.

• To help students develop effective decision making skills and to teach and enhance coping skills.

• To assist parents, students, teachers, and staff with any necessary referrals for educational
   testing, psychiatrists, psychologists, and outside counseling.

Junior Achievement
Each year, parent volunteers staff this enrichment program for all students to teach various business skills.

Junior Youth Group
Seventh and eighth graders of the parish are invited to join this ministry which centers around spiritual, social and service oriented activities. Click here to go to the Junior Youth Ministry web page. 

Hot Lunch Program
The hot lunch program will be offered five days a week this year.  Parents will have access to account balances through the PowerSchool website.  We also offer McDonald's Days and Pizza days each month.

Math Counts
A program open to seventh and eighth grade to students to help them review and develop math computational and problem solving skills, both at and above grade level. It helps those interested prepare for a statewide competition. 

Nurse
A registered nurse is on staff each school day to conduct health screenings, maintain student health records, and deal with students’ minor illnesses and injuries.

Parish Ministries
In accordance with our mission statement, all students of Holy Angels are encouraged to actively participate in the ministries of the church so they may grow spiritually. Some of these ministries include; altar servers, children’s choir, lectors, and cantors.

PowerSchool^™
All parents of students in grades one through eight have access to an online, password protected database of their child’s grades. In addition to grades, parents can utilize this tool to monitor current assignments, progress, and attendance. 

Science Olympiad
Designated teachers oversee students in grades four through eight who wish to seek challenges in science. A competition is held each spring at St. Mark’s High School. Our school consistently scores in the top percentages.

Spelling Bee
Students may participate in classroom and school-wide spelling bees to qualify for diocesan and state competitions. 

Student Council
Students are encouraged to use their leadership skills for service in the school and community as student council officers and representatives. Student Council sponsors many holiday activities and service projects.  The Student Council sells soft pretzels for snack twice a week as a primary source of funds to support their activities.

Transportation
All students are driven to school and encouraged to carpool. Assistance is available to make carpool arrangements. The State of Delaware subsidizes each family with some transportation assistance. 

WINGS
A new positive behavior reinforcement program has been implemented this year to recognize our wonderful children called WINGS (When Instructors Notice Good Stuff). Children earn WINGS for random acts of kindness, uniform checks, exceptionally good behavior, the Principal’s birthday, and a completed Box Tops sheet. At the end of each trimester, the children will redeem their coupons for prizes. The Home and School Association sponsors this reward program.
 

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Follow the directions below to access our link on the Commission on Elementary Schools of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

• Click here to visit their website:  www.ces-msa.org

• Click on MSCES membership

• Click on locate MSCES Accredited or Candidate School

• On the advanced search screen, type in Holy Angels and enter DE for the state, then click on 
  search

• Click on Holy Angels School

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