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SRO Yatsko welcomes students
SRO Yatsko Welcomes Students
AVID Students Working Hard
AVID Students Working Hard
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FTMS's First Band
Mrs. Richardson Welcomes 8th Graders
Mrs. Richardson Welcomes 8th Graders
Mr. Collick & Mr. Fulton Talk History
Mr. Collick & Mr. Fulton Talk History
June 2023 Construction Aerial
June 2023 Construction Aerial

Our Promise

Excellence, Equity, and Responsiveness: Every Student, Every Classroom, Every Day

Meghan Catts and Dave Frederick
2026 Fred Thomas Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Mr. Berman who is the 2026 Fred Thomas Teacher of the Year, and the very first Teacher of the Year for the building!

Mission Statement
Mission Statement

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. 

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History of Frederick D. Thomas

Frederick D. Thomas was the first African American administrator in the Cape Henlopen School District.  

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Major Capital Projects
Construction Update

The Frederick D. Thomas Middle School is set for completion on June 30 and will open its doors to students for the first time on September 4. To see if your child will be attending the new middle school, please check out the DOE School Locator.

DOE School Locator

News & Announcements

Top 12 Finalists in the Civil Rights Park Speech Presentations

In a powerful display of research, writing, and public speaking, seventh grade students from Frederick D. Thomas Middle School recently brought history to life during a special event hosted at the Lewes Historical Society. Inspired by a class project of a fictional Civil Rights Park in Lewes, students were challenged to make the case for which a prominent civil rights figure should be the first honored in this imagined space.

Read More about Frederick D. Thomas Middle School 7th Graders Inspire with Civil Rights Park Speech Showcase at Lewes Historical Society

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