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P.S. duPont Middle School

Building and Campus

P.S. duPont Middle School is proud to boast one of the most historic, yet ultra modern, educational facilities in the state. Build in 1935 by the City of Wilmington with a generous gift from Mr. Pierre Samuel duPont, P.S. was hailed as the greatest educational facility in the nation. The entire campus underwent a $44 million renovation project that took nearly two years to complete. As it did in 1935, P.S. once again has become the subject of newspaper and magazine articles across the country and the world.

The three-story structure has been designed to accommodate up to 950 students. Designing architects masterfully preserved the historic charm and character of the school while complimenting with all the modern amenities of a new building. A few of the building's features include:

     - 1200 seat auditorium with a “fly away curtain” stage, new lighting and sound
       system

     - newly constructed Technology Education Center

     - cafeteria with restaurant style seating and brand new food prep and kitchen
       areas

     - two gymnasiums

     - art display gallery

     - restored historic library with all original oak casework

     - three full computer labs

     - a variety of instructional technology to enhance learning (LCD projectors,
       document cameras, interactive SMART boards, etc.)

     - renovated competition size pool

     - football/soccer stadium with a new rubberized track

     - enclosed courtyard is now know as the  “P.S. Students' Garden”

     - newly constructed Family Consumer Science Center

As impressive as these highly lighted features are, they pale in comparison to the historic architectural design that continues to honor its long held reputation as the most majestic and impressive school in the state.

 

Mission and Vision Statements

The Brandywine School District Strategic Plan and P.S. duPont Annual School Improvement Plan guides administrators, teachers, staff, parents, and students to do their best every day. This work can be summarized in the District's Vision and Mission Statements which P.S. has adopted as its own:

Vision: Create a community of life-long learners so that each may excel in the world

Mission: Embrace, inspire, and challenge every student every day