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District Statement

Aug 19, 2025

Please see the District statement below regarding the indictment of Gordon Cordell.

Mr. Gordon Cordell was an assistant coach for our JV softball team for the 21-22 and 22-23 seasons. Mr. Cordell was also under contract as our sports photographer for those two years.

All FBI and BCI background checks were on file and did not reveal any past issues of concern.
To date, no Wilmington City School District students have filed complaints with school personnel against Mr. Cordell.
To our knowledge, no hidden video recording devices were found in school facilities.
Upon his arrest (in 2023), the district cut all ties with Mr. Cordell as a coach and athletic photographer.

(Edited 8/20/25 at 4:30pm to add "(in 2023)" to clarify when the district cut ties with Mr. Cordell.)