Shields Students Chat with Author Bruce Coville

Shields Elementary fifth-graders had the opportunity Nov. 12 to interact virtually with popular children’s author Bruce Coville.

Shields Elementary Visits Lewes Fire Department for Fire Prevention Week

Every year during Fire Prevention Week, Shields Elementary School students visit the Lewes Fire Department. Ms. Smith's second grade class walked down Savannah Road to the fire hall Thursday morning.

Cape students observe Thank a Police Officer Day

Sept. 21 was National Thank a Police Officer Day, and several classes in the Cape Henlopen School District made a point to recognize local police officers, even though it fell on the weekend.

Shields Second-Graders Learn About Public Safety

Shields Elementary School recently held its Annual Injury Prevention and Public Safety Day for second-grade students.

Shields Elementary Hosts Events for Hispanic Families

Shields Elementary School has established an ongoing series of events called Unity in the Community, or Unidad en el Comunidad.

Shields Race for Education Top Fundraisers Rewarded

Twelve Shields students were recognized for being the top fundraisers during Race for Education back in October.

Shields Third Grade Students Present Weather Lab

Students showcase their extreme weather posters to family and friends.

Shields Fifth Graders Compete in Spelling Bee

Shields Spelling Bee finalists pose for a photo before the competition begins!

Shields Students Win Lewes Fire Prevention Awards

The Lewes Fire Department presented its annual awards Jan. 11 to Richard Shields Elementary School fire prevention poster and essay contest winners.

Unflagged Support for the Military

Lewes American Legion Women's Auxiliary worked with Shields students to package miniature flags for service men and women on deployment.

Shields' Students Donate More than 1,000 Pounds of Food

Fifth grade students at Shields Elementary spearheaded a food drive for the Food Bank of Delaware.

One Call Services Repairs Playground at Shields Elementary School

The Shields Elementary School Playground was in dire need of some repairs, and One Call Services stepped up to help!

Kick-Off To Jump Rope For Heart

Shields students celebrated the start of jump rope for heart on valentine's day

Cape Gazette: Maker Dads Makes Impression on Shields

Event encourages hands-on creativity

Gov. Carney Declares October, National Principals' Month

The Delaware Association of School Administrators (DASA) announced that Gov. John Carney has declared October 2017 as National Principals’ Month

Shields Elementary School Celebrates 50 Years

On Friday October 20, students and staff at Richard A. Shield’s Elementary School celebrated the school’s 50th birthday.

Shields Students “Stuff the Bus” for Hurricane Harvey and Irma Victims

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.

Shields Students Raise Over $7K for Jump Rope for Heart

My Shields Elementary students raised $7,100 this spring for the American Heart Association.

Colors Abound During Shields Luau Celebration

Shields Fifth Graders Hold Food Drive