More than 6,200 Vikings enrolled in nine district schools
Founding member of Citizens Budget Oversight Committee now capital projects coordinator
Alumni gathering yearbooks, photos, uniforms to showcase in elementary building
Parents with children riding buses in the Cape Henlopen School District will soon be able to see the location of buses in real time via an app on their phones.
Jessica Zimmerman to enhance programs for special education students
Three Cape Henlopen School District administrators received awards June 28 during the 20th Annual Policy & Practice Institute: Delaware's Conference on Public Education at Dover High School.
Hoey Stevenson, Aufmuth, Jordan among county award recipients
Demolition of Shields Elementary School is set to begin in early to mid-August, said Cape Director of Special Projects Brian Bassett.
Top honors were bestowed upon Cape Henlopen School District Superintendent Bob Fulton June 28 during the 20th Annual Policy & Practice Institute: Delaware's Conference on Public Education at Dover High School.
Retired administrator was state Special Education Director of the Year in 2018-19
Former school psychologist advocates for students and families
Summer is always a good time to read a book, and the Cape Henlopen School District, in collaboration with local libraries and community organizations, held the Summer Book Party at Cape Henlopen High School July 16.
The Cape Henlopen School District recently announced its partnership with Family Promise of Southern Delaware, a local organization working to prevent and end homelessness for families with children.
Audrey Carey named supervisor of early learning
Longtime teacher and administrator takes on new role with district
Jason Hale to oversee information technology, child nutrition, facilities, transportation
Cape Henlopen School District and Lewes Public Library have partnered to offer a summer enrichment reading program for pre-K students ages 3 to 5 on Tuesdays and Thursdays in June and July.
The Cape Henlopen School District hosted the inaugural Cape Community Day in the Park May 21 at the Slaughter Neck Recreation Center.
After successfully defending their action research dissertations, seven Cape district administrators are set to receive their doctoral degrees from Wilmington University May 22.
High school math teacher values parental support, student thirst for knowledge
The Cape Henlopen School District will announce its 2023 Teacher of the Year May 3, at a special celebration honoring teachers earning building-level honors and their invited guests.
Beacon, Love Creek, Milton, HOB, Rehoboth, and Shields students participate in Young at Art exhibition
The members of Girl Scout Troop 701 have been caring about the community since they first joined together in 2015, when the girls were in kindergarten at Shields Elementary.
95,000-square-foot, $38 million school blends historic elements with new construction
Most students, staff go maskless; others choose to keep face covering
LifeChanger of the Year Award recognizes educators making a difference
Shortly before winter break, the Cape Henlopen School District once again hosted its Community Caring event, an effort designed to help local families within the district over the holiday season.
At times, students are faced with an illness, injury or disease that may require extensive traveling for treatment. Now, thanks to the Get Well Map Foundation, those students and their families will receive a Get Well Map as well as a gift card to Wawa to help with traveling expenses.
Volunteers needed to match with students from kindergarten through 12th grade
Recognition follows school’s 2019 national award for bridging achievement gap
The Cape Henlopen High School Homecoming festivities brought smiles of joy to thousands of Vikings fans and alumni. (A Homecoming Photo Gallery by Dan Cook)
Mariner Middle School paraeducator Bryant Hazzard was named the Cape Henlopen School District 2021-22 Educational Support Professional of the Year at the Sept. 23 school board meeting.
Low participation rates prevent comparison to previous years, state says
As school construction projects continue, new year sees more than 6,000 Vikings enrolled
Taquil Foster Lewis to support administrators, teachers through professional development
New construction planned to blend with renovation of historic elements in 1920s-era building
Earlier this summer, Joe Zuber and Darryl Ciarlante, owners of Diego’s Hideaway in Rehoboth, held a school supply fundraiser to benefit Cape Henlopen School District students.
Students participating in the Cape Henlopen School District’s Extended School Year program recently read the novel “A Long Walk to Water” by Linda Sue Park.
Luis Cosme to oversee efforts on safety, discipline, homelessness, truancy
Final recommendation to be announced at Aug. 19 board meeting
Vikings’ class president recognizes classmate who started petition for in-person ceremony
Secondary students now have 10-point grade scale
Assessed value of homes continues to increase
Myers re-elected president; Derrick elected vice president
With skies darkening and thunder rumbling, just over 400 seniors took their last walk as students June 8 as they entered Legends Stadium to become the 52nd graduating class of Cape Henlopen High School.
The Cape Henlopen School District named Shields Elementary’s Maura Johnson as the 2022 Teacher of the Year in an intimate June 2 ceremony that also honored teachers earning building-level honors.
Months ahead of schedule, the $16 million, 37,000-square-foot expansion at Cape High is nearing completion and may be able to host students taking Advanced Placement exams in April, officials said.
Middle, high school and Consortium students to gain extra days
The Sunshine Circle Club continued its Morning Break Program Feb. 23 by delivering coffee and cookies to Cape district employees at Beacon and Mariner middle schools, Cape High, Sussex Consortium, and the transportation department in the Frederick Thomas Building.
This time of coronavirus – with so much focus on remote learning via computer screens – has forced a radical shift in how local school districts are teaching their students.
$16 million project to house 400 students when it opens in fall 2021
Archambault named supervisor of elementary education.
On June 12, all five of the CHSD Elementary Schools hosted 5th grade "graduation" parades for students, to celebrate moving on to Middle School next year.
Elementary education supervisor ready for next challenge.
Country music star, Cape grad Jimmie Allen to address graduates.
Top teachers from each building honored.
Cape district students earning top honors the Delaware Secondary School Mathematics League.
Free internet access for remote learning
Graduation set for June 9; last student day June 12
Despite the school closure in effect, students and staff throughout the Cape Henlopen School District celebrated World Down Syndrome Day’s Rock Your Socks, by doing so virtually.
Lewes Weis Markets brought 100 bags of food for families to H.O. Brittingham Elementary School for distribution April 9.
Members of the Ethnic Minority Affairs Committee from the Cape Henlopen School District attended the Delaware State Education Association’s 10th Annual Minority Leadership Conference Feb. 29.
One Cape High School student and two Beacon students show case their research and inventions at annual competition
The Sussex Consortium is set to open to students Monday, March 16.
Operating expenses require tax increase.
Memories, tears shed at site of beloved lakeside school
In an effort to raise funds for upcoming tournaments and travel expenses, Cape Henlopen School District’s Odyssey of the Mind program is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser through Thursday, March 26.
Cape Superintendent Presents Case for Tax Increase
State of the district event highlights history, accomplishments, challenges.
For the last several years, Cape Henlopen School District homeless liaisons have coordinated a community caring event around the holidays.
On Thursday, January 30, the Cape Henlopen School District held its first ever "State of the District."
Pre-K Parent Academy provides early exposure to school
Cape High administrator now vies for national honor.
Demolition is complete at Rehoboth Elementary and underway at Milton Elementary, while construction nears completion at Sussex Consortium, now set to open in March.
Beacon Middle; Love Creek, Milton elementaries earn state recognition
Goal to show support, raise minority student test scores
Cape Henlopen High School is expanding once again and this time with a new 400 student addition to their campus. School officials, state and county legislators and others broke ground on a $16 million expansion.
The Sussex Consortium, Cape Henlopen High School and Milton Elementary School students and staff recently joined forces to keep inclusion of all students at the front of their minds.
Parents, staff, community can sign up for Board E-Report
The Cape Henlopen High School homecoming parade travelled from Lewes Beach to Legends Stadium Oct. 5. The halftime show highlighted the homecoming court.
Michael Varhola, owner of Solar Empowerment Initiative in Silver Spring, Md., recently donated solar lanterns to the Cape Henlopen School District through the Village Improvement Association.
Annual unit count determines funding, staffing
Cape district’s Brennan Clarke vying for top honor.
School named a Special Olympics Delaware Unified Champion.
For the seventh summer, the Cape Henlopen Bookmobile made its rounds throughout the district delivering books to students.
Local historian Hazel Brittingham recounts the history of Cape Henlopen School District.
Harmon seeks to mentor, build relationships with students.
Career and technical programs prepare students for college, workforce.
Rehoboth Public School has a date with a wrecking crew before the year is out. In the decades that have passed since masons mortared its 1939 cornerstone into place, thousands of young people have been educated in its classrooms.
More than 5,600 students start school year in Cape Henlopen School District.
Consortium teacher Lacey Brown elected president of CHEA.
Rehoboth High School Alum have fond memories of their time in the building.
Restorative practices replace conventional discipline.
Cape administrator works to help all students reach potential.
Cooking, sewing, fitness activities build confidence.
Dan Kimmel artwork beautifies school lobby.
Cape Henlopen School District held a beam signing ceremony at the new Sussex Consortium on Sweetbriar Road.
Opportunity funding initiative aims to close achievement gap.
Rising senior Autumn Davis raises $40,000 in seven weeks
Local community groups came together at Lewes Public Library June 2 for members to show their shared love for reading.
Up to $1.6 million available in renewable grant
Cape High teacher helps students become safe, successful drivers
Beacon Middle places first in spontaneous problem.
Tommy Coveleski remembered for stating the event
In only its second year as a club, Mariner Middle Business Professionals of America members rank among the best in the country.
On June 4, 365 seniors took their last walk as high school students as the 50th graduating class of Cape Henlopen High School entered Legends Stadium.
Mariner, Beacon and CHHS girls explored STEM careers Sussex County’s first DigiGirlz Day.
Four of the CHSD Elementary Schools participated in the American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge
Bill Collick, Janet Maull-Martin and Alison Myers were elected to the Cape Henlopen School Board May 14.
Shields Elementary’s Brennan Clarke takes top honor
Shields, Beacon, Mariner teams qualify; Shields team nets perfect score
Sock hop, school tour highlight June 1-2 events
The Optimist Club of Sussex County announce two CHHS award winners
Partnerships help businesses, students succeed
New bargaining technique yields raises, more special education coordinators.
In April, Browseabout Books in Rehoboth Beach will host a local book drive to collect new or gently used books for the Cape Henlopen School District Bookmobile.
Odyssey of the Mind teams from schools throughout the Cape Henlopen School District competed in qualifying tournaments in March, each working to earn a spot at the state competition.
Budget forces design shift at Cape High, Milton and Shields Elementaries
Funds will provide housing, food, transportation, supplies
Cape Henlopen School District officials want the community’s help in developing a strategic plan to guide district-wide goals for the next five years.
Vienna Iacona, Alexandra Chiartas earn $35,000 in scholarships.
Cape students are excelling and succeeding in a variety of different ways!
Rehoboth, Shields and Love Creek Elementary were all presented with Exceeding Expectations Banner by Dr. Susan Bunting.
The Big Fish Foundation and the CHHS Class of '88 donated money to help provide necessities for homeless students in the District
Job switch gives administrators fresh perspective
District: 130 homeless, 317 children need bedding, gifts
Annual unit count determines funding and staffing.
Wycliffe Gordon spent time with CHHS students while Matt Marshak presented to Rehoboth Elementary fifth graders.
The Harry K Foundation has graciously extended a donation to help the students of the Cape Henlopen School District.
Teachers, administrators cover bathroom stalls with positive quotes.
Four local organizations help CHHS Students to see To Kill A Mockingbird on Broadway
The beginning of the School year is an exciting time for everyone, but this exciting time also comes with a price tag for new school supplies, and clothes just to name a few things.
For the sixth summer, the Cape Henlopen Bookmobile made its rounds throughout the District delivering books to students.
Cape Henlopen School District hosted a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony for the new H.O. Brittingham Elementary School on Monday August 27, 2018.
The Freeman Foundation and Artist John Donato worked with Mariner students to create a moving pastel fish movie.
On Wednesday, April 11 administrators, teachers, community members and legislators gathered together to hold a ceremonial groundbreaking event for the new Rehoboth Elementary School.
H.O.B was recently honored with a Recognition Award from the Department of Education for their student's academic achievements.
Two teachers at Cape Henlopen High School are making it their mission to address SAT concerns for the local sophomores and juniors in our area.
School board members and administrators gather together to sign a steel beam at the new H.O.B elementary school.
Throughout the District during the week of November 6 through November 9, students and staff celebrated and honored our local veterans.
Donna Kolakowski was the recipient of the Jean Martin Outstanding Leadership in Literacy Award.
Several of our Cape Henlopen High School juniors were selected by the Driver’s Education department, to participate in recording radio PSA’s promoting teen safety while driving.
Four fifth graders received recognition for the Coast Day Essay's, at the annual Coast Day event in Lewes.
Throughout the week of September 18-22, Shields students and staff were collecting items for families in Florida and Texas affected by Hurricane Harvey and Irma.
School officials and H.O. Brittingham faculty celebrated the official groundbreaking March 23 of a new elementary.
Cape’s graduating class of 2017 earned an impressive $2.8 million dollars in college scholarships for their future academic endeavors.
Shield's students broke the school's 5 year record for most money raised during Jump Rope for Heart.
The Lewes Chamber of Commerce pledged to support Cape Henlopen High School's marketing students with funding to create a fully functioning school store.
The next generation of teachers is in high school today, and a new teaching program is poised to take advantage of potential Delaware teachers.
After a presentation by the Food Bank Director, shields students decided they wanted to make an impact locally.
Cape Henlopen High School students, staff and volunteers participated in Challenge Day April 11 and 12.
A group of 15 cadets from CHHS assisted at the Milton Elementary School Health Fair.
Our Promise:
Excellence, Equity and Responsiveness: Every Student, Every Classroom, Every Day!
Our Mission:
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.
