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Mr. Collick & Mr. Fulton Talk History
June 2023 Construction Aerial
Our Promise
Excellence, Equity, and Responsiveness: Every Student, Every Classroom, Every Day
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
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.
History of Frederick D. Thomas
Frederick D. Thomas was the first African American administrator in the Cape Henlopen School District.
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.
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News & Announcements
![Top 12 Finalists in the Civil Rights Park Speech Presentations]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749825464/capehenlopenschoolscom/ix9vznm7k2ifd8edzvem/FTMSCivilRightsPresentations.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749825464/capehenlopenschoolscom/ix9vznm7k2ifd8edzvem/FTMSCivilRightsPresentations.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749825464/capehenlopenschoolscom/ix9vznm7k2ifd8edzvem/FTMSCivilRightsPresentations.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1749825464/capehenlopenschoolscom/ix9vznm7k2ifd8edzvem/FTMSCivilRightsPresentations.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1749825464/capehenlopenschoolscom/ix9vznm7k2ifd8edzvem/FTMSCivilRightsPresentations.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1749825464/capehenlopenschoolscom/ix9vznm7k2ifd8edzvem/FTMSCivilRightsPresentations.jpg","width":2200}])
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.
![Ian Roth shows Alperen Telingun and Chase Rash how a special tool is used to shape the edges of a surfboard.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747139854/capehenlopenschoolscom/gil5cjlmqe8dflxresin/FTMSSurfboard.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747139854/capehenlopenschoolscom/gil5cjlmqe8dflxresin/FTMSSurfboard.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747139854/capehenlopenschoolscom/gil5cjlmqe8dflxresin/FTMSSurfboard.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747139854/capehenlopenschoolscom/gil5cjlmqe8dflxresin/FTMSSurfboard.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747139854/capehenlopenschoolscom/gil5cjlmqe8dflxresin/FTMSSurfboard.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747139854/capehenlopenschoolscom/gil5cjlmqe8dflxresin/FTMSSurfboard.jpg","width":2200}])
Students at Fred Thomas Middle School recently had the chance to connect with a local artist through an engaging class presentation.
![Cape Students Participate in DelDot Bridge Building Contest]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747073745/capehenlopenschoolscom/k9emdpgaoip6embtvra0/CHSDBridgeKids.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747073745/capehenlopenschoolscom/k9emdpgaoip6embtvra0/CHSDBridgeKids.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747073745/capehenlopenschoolscom/k9emdpgaoip6embtvra0/CHSDBridgeKids.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747073745/capehenlopenschoolscom/k9emdpgaoip6embtvra0/CHSDBridgeKids.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747073745/capehenlopenschoolscom/k9emdpgaoip6embtvra0/CHSDBridgeKids.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747073745/capehenlopenschoolscom/k9emdpgaoip6embtvra0/CHSDBridgeKids.jpg","width":2200}])
On Thursday, April 10, students from Cape Henlopen High School, Beacon Middle School and Frederick D. Thomas Middle School competed in the DelDOT bridge design competition held at Polytech High School.
![ennfier Bradshaw, Billy Petrone, Kalieah Boyer, Jaelynn Martin, Parker Matthews, Zaydin Hutchinson, Samantha Matthews, Natalie Malago and Sam Schubert in the back.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747138733/capehenlopenschoolscom/ncfjwbvjwvg9fqsr4fuv/FTMSSolarSprintCup.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747138733/capehenlopenschoolscom/ncfjwbvjwvg9fqsr4fuv/FTMSSolarSprintCup.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747138733/capehenlopenschoolscom/ncfjwbvjwvg9fqsr4fuv/FTMSSolarSprintCup.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747138733/capehenlopenschoolscom/ncfjwbvjwvg9fqsr4fuv/FTMSSolarSprintCup.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747138733/capehenlopenschoolscom/ncfjwbvjwvg9fqsr4fuv/FTMSSolarSprintCup.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747138733/capehenlopenschoolscom/ncfjwbvjwvg9fqsr4fuv/FTMSSolarSprintCup.jpg","width":2200}])
On Thursday, April 10, two teams of students from Frederick D. Thomas Middle School visited Delaware State University for the 2025 Jr. Solar Sprint Competition.
![Middle School Unified Teams]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740169055/capehenlopenschoolscom/xcd70gb8leeuhmhlmgyv/CHSDUnifiedBBall.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740169055/capehenlopenschoolscom/xcd70gb8leeuhmhlmgyv/CHSDUnifiedBBall.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740169055/capehenlopenschoolscom/xcd70gb8leeuhmhlmgyv/CHSDUnifiedBBall.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740169055/capehenlopenschoolscom/xcd70gb8leeuhmhlmgyv/CHSDUnifiedBBall.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1740169055/capehenlopenschoolscom/xcd70gb8leeuhmhlmgyv/CHSDUnifiedBBall.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1740169055/capehenlopenschoolscom/xcd70gb8leeuhmhlmgyv/CHSDUnifiedBBall.jpg","width":2200}])
Host battles it out with Beacon and Fred Thomas on the court
![FTMS and LES showcase]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740158594/capehenlopenschoolscom/xm2ayebz6r9uaaqstt4l/FTMS7thGradeShowcase.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740158594/capehenlopenschoolscom/xm2ayebz6r9uaaqstt4l/FTMS7thGradeShowcase.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740158594/capehenlopenschoolscom/xm2ayebz6r9uaaqstt4l/FTMS7thGradeShowcase.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740158594/capehenlopenschoolscom/xm2ayebz6r9uaaqstt4l/FTMS7thGradeShowcase.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1740158594/capehenlopenschoolscom/xm2ayebz6r9uaaqstt4l/FTMS7thGradeShowcase.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1740158594/capehenlopenschoolscom/xm2ayebz6r9uaaqstt4l/FTMS7thGradeShowcase.jpg","width":2200}])
The 7th-grade students at Fred Thomas Middle School (FTMS) showcased their research, creativity, and critical thinking skills during a dynamic presentation on their Informational Research Lab curriculum.
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