School Overview

Principal: Mrs. Jacqueline Gallagher

Assistant Principal: Mrs. Kristen Palma 

Assistant Principal: Mr. Aaron Wright

Student Advisor: Ms. Megan Nork

Secretary: Mrs. Natasha Pantoja

Clerk: Ms. Crismerie Martinez 

Address: 1500 Spruce Ave.     Wilmington, DE 19805

Phone Number: 302-992-5560

Fax Number: 302-992-5518

USE DATA DRIVEN DECISION MAKING TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY INSTRUCTION TO ADDRESS THE UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF ALL STUDENTS(AND THEIR FAMILIES) IN A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT.

BALTZ WILL BE KNOWN AS A TOP-ACHIEVING LEARNING COMMUNITY WITHIN THE DISTRICT AND THE STATE.

At Baltz We:

1. Celebrate successes no matter the size.
2. Utilize firm but loving behavior management.
3. Collaborate to do what is best for students.
4. Look for positive qualities and unique differences in everyone all the time.
5. Are patient and passionate in setting high expectations and goals to achieve.

School Hours: 

8:45 am - Doors Open & Grab and Go Breakfast Starts
9:00 am - Doors Close & Homeroom begins
All students arriving after 9:00am must check in at the office for a late pass.
3:15 pm - Early Dismissal ends
3:50 pm - Dismissal Begins

• High quality Reading and Math instruction
• RTI in Reading, Math and Behavior
• Building and sustaining strong relationships through the use of Restorative Practices, PBS, Responsive Classroom, and Second Step SEL.
• Extended Learning Opportunities
• English Language Development & SIOP Implementation

• Priority 1-Increase percentage of students meeting stretch growth on ELA i-Ready EOY assessment.
• Priority 2-Increase percentage of students meeting proficiency on EOY Acadience assessment.
• Priority 3-Decrease number of behavior referrals for male students.

• Bulletins are sent out on Sundays by our principal.
• Individual homeroom teachers will communicate via:
  • Remind App
  • Email