Welcome to BSD!

Welcome to BSD! The Brandywine School District is a comprehensive district comprised of dedicated teachers, administrators, students, families, and professionals. Our mission at Brandywine School District is to embrace, inspire, and challenge every student every day. Together we make up one of the most successful school districts in the State of Delaware. Our district team members work hard to support our schools, students, and families to fulfill our mission to educate all students to the highest levels of academic achievement, to enable them to reach and expand their potential, and to prepare them to become proud members of our strong community.  We strive to provide safe and equitable learning environments for our students to achieve, play, and grow. Our award-winning teams and programs offer opportunities for all students to cultivate their individual strengths.

We are the northern-most district in Delaware, covering 33 square miles of New Castle County, including a portion of the City of Wilmington, Claymont, Brandywine Hundred, Bellefonte, and Arden. BSD schools remain very popular for students and families who take advantage of the state’s School Choice program.  We are proud of our schools and we know they have a great deal to offer your family.  We are... 16 Great Schools - 1 Strong Community. 

 

 

 

By the Numbers!

• More than 1,000 employees
• More than 10,000 students
• 17 school sites and programs
• One of the highest teacher salary schedules in Delaware
• STEM-focused education (PK-12)
• Gifted Services (K-8)
• Spanish Immersion and Spanish Immersion Continuation Program
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Program (6 - 12)
• Largest Vex Robotics program in Delaware
• AVID Program in all secondary schools
• Army JROTC program
• Delaware State Teachers of the Year:
  • Jahsha Tabron (2022)
  • Wendy Turner (2017)
  • Mary Pinkston (2010)
  • Courtney Fox (2008)
  • Tonya Marcinkewicz (2002)
  • Ronni Cohen (2000)
  • Lyn Newsom (1999)
  • Francis O'Malley (1997)
  • Doris Stevenson (1986)