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Congratulations to Mr. Burkhart who is the 2026 District Teacher of the Year!
The Cape Henlopen School District celebrates the diversity of our students, staff, and community. We cultivate compassionate and innovative thinkers by providing every student with a welcoming, safe, equitable school community that is affirming and inclusive. Cape Henlopen engages and challenges ALL students by providing a responsive educational experience to prepare for post-secondary education and/or career opportunities.
Congratulations to Mr. Zach Coffman, Computer Lab Manager at Milton Elementary, who is the 2025 CHSD Educational Support Professional of the Year.
News & Announcements
The Cape Henlopen School District and the Cape Henlopen Support Staff Association (CHSSA) are proud to announce the successful completion of contract negotiations for the upcoming term.
The Cape Henlopen School District is proud to share that seven dedicated staff members have recently earned their doctoral degrees, marking a significant academic and professional achievement within the district.
Lewes Mayor and City Council honored the Odyssey of the Mind winners from Lewes Elementary School at a June 9 meeting. The group of girls finished second in the world at a competition held in Michigan. Students from 20 countries were represented.
Mariner Middle School hosted Milton Elementary and H.O.Brittingham Elementary fifth graders on May 29 and June 4 respectively, as the elementary students got a chance to take a peek at their new school for the next three years.
Twenty-five talented students from the Sussex Consortium participated in an After-School Art Show, celebrating the culmination of a seven-session artist residency program led by teaching artist Kizzie Cobb.
Lewes Elementary’s Student Leadership Team, led by the fifth-grade student leaders, finished out their year by creating a beautiful and meaningful gratitude rock garden as part of their community-impact initiative.