Posts by Ellen Driscoll

With National Board Certified Teacher Week celebrated at the end of January, Sussex Academy teachers who have earned the standard say the process is rigorous and rewarding. NBCT Week highlights…

Sussex Academy had another stellar outing at the aquatic center on its own campus on Saturday. The Seahawks played host to the 2026 Henlopen Conference Swimming Championships and used the…

Sussex Academy junior Biloxi Buffington has been selected to the inaugural class of interns for local nonprofit Speak Out Against Hate. As a SOAH Youth Ambassador Leadership intern, Biloxi is…

In addition to providing rigorous academic opportunities to its own students, Sussex Academy also hosts professionals training in post-secondary education programs as well. Nurse Anne Keck from Rutgers School of…

Our boys and girls indoor track teams had great showings at the 2025-26 Henlopen Conference Championships Jan. 22 at the Worcester County Recreation Center! The girls team won their first…

Sussex Academy civics students presented month-long research projects on local and state needs to legislators, community members and families during the inaugural Project Citizen event Jan. 15 in the school…

The Sussex Academy Elementary gym teemed with activity at Wellness Night Jan. 15, allowing students and families to access resources and information, and have fun while learning. Students and families…

The artistic talents of three Sussex Academy Elementary students were recognized by Sussex Conservation District’s annual poster contest. First graders Scarlet Garson and Elijah Schrock won first and second place,…

Texas-based string quartet Invoke visited Sussex Academy Jan. 9 to hold an intimate Q&A session with band students before performing a concert for the middle school. Sponsored by Coastal Concerts…

By taking advantage of the campus Aquatic Center, students in Sussex Academy’s swim fitness class earn lifesaving certifications along with physical education credits. The course builds on fitness concepts and…