Awards and recognition

2000- PRESENT Ross partners with the University of Delaware for the PDS (Professional Development School Program)

2006 - Ross is named a Delaware Distinguished Title I School

2004 Ross Elementary is named a No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. To learn more about the Blue Ribbon School Program click here.

2003 - 2004  Ross Elementary is named a State Blue Ribbon School

2003 - Ross is named a Model of Excellence by Lt. Governor Carney

2003-2007- Recepient of the Sussex County Elementary School Author Visits - A prize for winning the "Delaware Reads" annual competition.  More information is available under special reading events.   The Delaware Legislature passed House Bill 667 naming the Ladybug as the Official Delaware Bug. This happened after Mrs. Brown's class campaigned for the Ladybug.  For details click here.   

1998 - 2007 Ross elementary receives the HOSTS National Exemplary Award. For information about our HOSTS program click here

April 25th, 1974

1957 Ross Elementary opened. The School was named after Lulu M. Ross, a first grade teacher who taught in the Milford School District for 52 years (1898-1950).  Ms. Ross taught many important Milfordians including Ruth Ann Minner (Governor of Delaware) and Marvin Schelhouse (President of the Milford School Board).