IRSD Spotlight

Erin Crooks of Georgetown Middle School discusses her role as school counselor and her recent selection as Delaware's School Counselor of the Year for 2017.

An audio recording of the special Board of Education meeting on May 8, 2017.

A conversation with Lisa Richardson, the Indian River School District's Teacher of the Year for 2017-2018. Lisa discusses her teaching career and her philosophies on education.

An audio recording of the regular Board of Education meeting on April 24, 2017.

An audio recording of the special Board of Education meeting on April 10, 2017.

Phil Shultie discusses his 41 years as Sussex Central High School's wrestling coach and the Golden Knights' 2017 dual meet state championship.

An audio recording of the regular Board of Education meeting on March 27, 2017.

A conversation with Indian River High School senior Erin Haden, who is ranked second in her class, is a three-sport varsity athlete and has performed numerous community service activities.

An audio recording of the special Board of Education meeting on March 21, 2017.

An audio recording of the regular Board of Education meeting on February 27, 2017.

Interim Superintendent Mark Steele discusses the upcoming current expense referendum on March 2 and its importance to the future of the Indian River School District.

In this episode, we revisit the controversial 1983 Sussex Central-Indian River football game. John Wells and Jim Smith share their recollections of perhaps the most bizarre chapter in this long-time high school gridiron rivalry. “Smoke and Mirrors” courtesy of Gotye and Eleven Records, 2011. “Your Hand in Mine” courtesy of Explosions in the Sky and Temporary Residence, 2003.

John Wells discusses his more than two decades as a football and softball coach at Sussex Central High School. "29" courtesy of the Gin Blossoms and A&M Records, 1992

Dr. Heather Statler and Dr. Jay Owens discuss the district's first-ever Special Education Week to be held February 27 through March 3.

Audio recording of the regular Indian River Board of Education meeting on January 31, 2017.

Audio recording of the special Indian River Board of Education meeting on January 18, 2017.

Audio recording of the regular Indian River Board of Education meeting on December 19, 2016.

Adamari Rodriguez is a senior at Sussex Central High School. She is an honors student who is ranked in the Top 10 of her class, she is senior class president for 2016-2017, she is captain of the cheerleading team and she is enrolled in the school’s International Baccalaureate program. She also has an impressive list of community service activities. Adamari is the featured guest in this student pro...

Audio recording of regular Board of Education meeting on November 28, 2016.

Audio recording of regular Board of Education meeting on September 26, 2016.

Audio recording of special Board of Education meeting on September 19, 2016.

Audio recording of regular Board of Education meeting on August 22, 2016.

Audio recording of regular Board of Education meeting on July 25, 2016.

Sussex Central High School drama teacher David Warick offers a preview of the Take II Drama Club's upcoming season, which includes productions of "Throne of Blood," "Cinderella" and "David Copperfield." “Limelight” courtesy of Rush and Mercury Records, 1981.

Indian River High School senior David Clark is an honors student, a two-sport athlete and a state officer in Business Professionals of America. David also has the honor of being first student guest in the IRSD Spotlight.