About McCullough
Our Vision: McCullough Middle School is challenging students to be academically, socially and technologically prepared for high school and beyond.
Our Motto: Believing, Persevering and Succeeding
The McCullough staff is committed to the Colonial School District goal: “Improving the Academic Achievement of All Students.” At McCullough Middle School, we provide many opportunities for students to succeed and offer an inviting school environment that facilitates the intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development of children. We hold fast to the idea that learning encourages success and that assessment, including self-assessment, is a critical part of learning. We realize that students have multiple intelligences that need to be recognized and nurtured, and students learn by taking risks in a student-centered, accepting environment.
- McCullough Middle School serves approximately 760 students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades in preparation for future success in high school, college and career.
- Students have the daily opportunity to interact with technologies such as Smart Boards, iPads, and Chromebooks to enhance their learning experiences.
- All students are enrolled in a daily Enrichment period to accelerate and remediate academic and life skills. • Academics
- More than 100 students perform in music programs, including Band, Chorus, and the annual Spring Musical Production.
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McCullough offers several extra-curricular activities, including:
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Sports – Soccer, Field Hockey, Cheerleading, Wrestling, Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Track, Baseball, and Softball
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Clubs – Business Professionals of America, Student Council, Yearbook, Choir, Newspaper, Math 24, Science Olympiad, Girls on Track, among others
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Who was Calvin R. McCullough?
Calvin R. McCullough (1902–1984) was a dedicated public servant and influential Democratic leader in Delaware, whose decades of service helped shape the state’s legislative landscape.
Born on September 29, 1902, in Wilmington, McCullough went on to represent New Castle County in the Delaware General Assembly for nearly 30 years. He served in the Delaware House of Representatives beginning in the late 1940s before transitioning to the Delaware State Senate, where he represented the 12th District from 1955 to 1964 and again in the 1970s. Throughout his tenure, he was a committed member of the Democratic caucus and a respected voice in state government during a pivotal era of growth and change.
McCullough’s legacy continues through Calvin R. McCullough Middle School, named in his honor. Located in New Castle, the school serves students in grades 6–8 and stands as a lasting tribute to his commitment to public service and community.
He passed away on October 8, 1984, in New Castle at the age of 82. McCullough is remembered not only for his contributions to Delaware’s government but also for his deep roots in the community he served.
