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Indian River School District - Delaware

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Indian River School District in Southern Delaware is a public district serving 10,620 students.

The Indian River School District, located in Southeastern Sussex County, is one of the largest school districts in the State of Delaware. Formed in 1969 by the consolidation of several smaller districts, the Indian River School District serves the towns of Selbyville, Frankford, Dagsboro, Fenwick Island, Bethany Beach, Ocean View, Millville, Clarksville, Gumboro, Millsboro and Georgetown. Based on enrollment, Indian River is the fifth largest of the state's 19 school districts. Geographically, it is the largest non-technical school district in Delaware, covering more than 360 square miles. A 10-member elected Board of Education serves as the main governing body. The district consists of seven elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one special school, an early learning center, an arts magnet school and an outdoor education center. Its schools serve 10,799 students and its workforce is among the largest in the state. The district has more than 900 teachers and 200 paraprofessionals. The Indian River School District has 10 National Blue Ribbon School awards and five schools that have been named a National Distinguished Title I School a combined 10 times. Its students annually achieve some of the state's highest test scores. In 2012, Superintendent Susan Bunting was one of four finalists for the National Superintendent of the Year Award sponsored by the American Association of School Administrators. These accomplishments, along with 22 state Superstars in Education awards and numerous other accolades, make Indian River one of the finest public school districts in the State of Delaware.

11/02/2026

This past month, Sussex Central High School and Sussex Central Middle School invited almost 200 selected students from across Sussex County to participate in SCMEA's 2026 Junior & Senior County Honors Choir Festival.

Hosted this year by SCHS's Thomas Oxbrough & SCMS's Stephanie Buchert, students visited the newly renovated arts wing for a festival filled with fast-paced and professional rehearsals. The festival concluded with two full days of rehearsals and a final concert Thursday night, led by two amazing guest clinicians: Reuben Burrows, Maryland (Junior Choir), and Dr. Addison Walton, Virginia (Senior Choir).

This past Thursday, October 29, both choirs performed their selections to a packed house with "standing room only." Congratulations to the participating students from SCHS, SCMS, Southern Delaware School of the Arts, Selbyville Middle School and Indian River High School on a stellar concert. Congratulations also to all participating directors who helped make this magical event happen! Surely, this year's festival is one we will never forget!

10/30/2026

A few scenes from the performance by acapella singing group Backtrack Vocals at Southern Delaware School of the Arts on Thursday afternoon! The performance was sponsored by the Freeman Arts Pavilion and the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation.
Freeman Arts Pavilion

10/29/2026

The acapella singing group Backtrack Vocals performed for students at Southern Delaware School of the Arts on Thursday afternoon. The performance was sponsored by the Freeman Arts Pavilion and the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation.
Freeman Arts Pavilion

10/29/2026

Thank you Senator Pettyjohn for visiting Georgetown Elementary School on Wednesday!

10/28/2026

Here's our own Taylor Howard listed among the nation's Outstanding Project Lead The Way Gateway Teachers for 2026-2027...and the beautiful award he received for this honor! Congratulations Taylor!

10/28/2026

A few scenes from Saturday's We Are IRSD Community Festival! (Courtesy of Janice Jester)

10/28/2026

On October 21, district-wide building-level teams gathered after school to continue their book study around scaffolding techniques to support all of our learners. Through deep collaboration around best-practices, our IRSD teachers are working each day to strengthen instruction for ALL!

10/28/2026

10/26/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Lulu Ross community as they recover from Sunday's devastating fire. Schools serve not only their students but also the communities around them, and we recognize that this loss is felt throughout the entire Lulu Ross community.
In times of tragedy, we must come together to care for one another and support the recovery ahead. The Indian River School District stands ready to offer support during this difficult time.

Address

31 Hosier Street
Selbyville, DE
19975

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+13024361000

Website

http://irsd.net/

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