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Our Promise & Mission
Excellence, Equity, and Responsiveness: Every Student, Every Classroom, Every Day 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.
2027 Fred Thomas Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Ms. Orton who is the 2027 Frederick D. Thomas Teacher of the Year!
Once a Viking Always a Viking
2026 Educational Support Professional of the Year
Congratulations to Library Manager, Ms. Carri Davis, who is the Fred Thomas Middle School 2026 Educational Support Professional of the Year!
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
![Dr. Jason Hale, Dr. Jenny Nauman and Dr. LouAnn Hudson lead the Long Range Facilities Planning Committee]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785165256/capehenlopenschoolscom/ut25zuxmnwslkkngljtr/LRFP.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785165256/capehenlopenschoolscom/ut25zuxmnwslkkngljtr/LRFP.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785165256/capehenlopenschoolscom/ut25zuxmnwslkkngljtr/LRFP.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1785165256/capehenlopenschoolscom/ut25zuxmnwslkkngljtr/LRFP.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1785165256/capehenlopenschoolscom/ut25zuxmnwslkkngljtr/LRFP.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1785165256/capehenlopenschoolscom/ut25zuxmnwslkkngljtr/LRFP.jpg","width":2200}])
Cape Henlopen School District has officially relaunched its Long-Range Facilities Planning Committee, convening district leaders, staff, and community stakeholders to begin a comprehensive planning process to address the district’s facility needs over the next two decades.
![Cape Henlopen School District honors the community mentors.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782754787/capehenlopenschoolscom/wzrc5vdiudommeyrvrfy/MentorAppreciation.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782754787/capehenlopenschoolscom/wzrc5vdiudommeyrvrfy/MentorAppreciation.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782754787/capehenlopenschoolscom/wzrc5vdiudommeyrvrfy/MentorAppreciation.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1782754787/capehenlopenschoolscom/wzrc5vdiudommeyrvrfy/MentorAppreciation.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1782754787/capehenlopenschoolscom/wzrc5vdiudommeyrvrfy/MentorAppreciation.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1782754787/capehenlopenschoolscom/wzrc5vdiudommeyrvrfy/MentorAppreciation.jpg","width":2200}])
The Cape Henlopen School District recently celebrated its outstanding mentors for their dedication to supporting, encouraging, and inspiring students throughout the 2025-2026 school year.
![FTMS Sharks with CAP 6th grade students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781530642/capehenlopenschoolscom/nakoc8fa0zflktossipa/MSCAPSharkTank_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781530642/capehenlopenschoolscom/nakoc8fa0zflktossipa/MSCAPSharkTank_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1781530642/capehenlopenschoolscom/nakoc8fa0zflktossipa/MSCAPSharkTank_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1781530642/capehenlopenschoolscom/nakoc8fa0zflktossipa/MSCAPSharkTank_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1781530642/capehenlopenschoolscom/nakoc8fa0zflktossipa/MSCAPSharkTank_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1781530642/capehenlopenschoolscom/nakoc8fa0zflktossipa/MSCAPSharkTank_1.jpg","width":2200}])
Sixth-grade students enrolled in the Cape Accelerated Program (CAP) at all three Cape Henlopen School District middle schools are stepping into the role of entrepreneurs as they prepare to present original business concepts during a Shark Tank-style pitch competition this spring.
![Sales and Vendor Professional, Jeremy Navarre with students, Flora Monroe-Brown, Charley Ginion, Emery Goldmeier, and Benjamin Adkins]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781092300/capehenlopenschoolscom/z7d7qcfwv765w4qnyifq/CareerFair_3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781092300/capehenlopenschoolscom/z7d7qcfwv765w4qnyifq/CareerFair_3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1781092300/capehenlopenschoolscom/z7d7qcfwv765w4qnyifq/CareerFair_3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1781092300/capehenlopenschoolscom/z7d7qcfwv765w4qnyifq/CareerFair_3.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1781092300/capehenlopenschoolscom/z7d7qcfwv765w4qnyifq/CareerFair_3.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1781092300/capehenlopenschoolscom/z7d7qcfwv765w4qnyifq/CareerFair_3.jpg","width":2200}])
Earlier this spring, Fred Thomas Middle School students transformed every classroom into a window to the professional world during its first building-wide Career Fair.
![Eight Cape Henlopen Students Recognized at Delaware Tech Academic Challenge Awards Ceremony]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781017459/capehenlopenschoolscom/cem9pwin5d3ujdv589xp/AcademicChallenge.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781017459/capehenlopenschoolscom/cem9pwin5d3ujdv589xp/AcademicChallenge.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1781017459/capehenlopenschoolscom/cem9pwin5d3ujdv589xp/AcademicChallenge.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1781017459/capehenlopenschoolscom/cem9pwin5d3ujdv589xp/AcademicChallenge.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1781017459/capehenlopenschoolscom/cem9pwin5d3ujdv589xp/AcademicChallenge.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1781017459/capehenlopenschoolscom/cem9pwin5d3ujdv589xp/AcademicChallenge.jpg","width":2200}])
Eight outstanding Cape Henlopen School District students were recently recognized at the annual Academic Challenge Awards Ceremony hosted by Delaware Technical Community College.
![Mrs. Pastuszaks Award Winner Class at Fred Thomas Middle School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780936740/capehenlopenschoolscom/iaskdeufvk7ok5a1tis9/SecondaryMath.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780936740/capehenlopenschoolscom/iaskdeufvk7ok5a1tis9/SecondaryMath.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780936740/capehenlopenschoolscom/iaskdeufvk7ok5a1tis9/SecondaryMath.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1780936740/capehenlopenschoolscom/iaskdeufvk7ok5a1tis9/SecondaryMath.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1780936740/capehenlopenschoolscom/iaskdeufvk7ok5a1tis9/SecondaryMath.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1780936740/capehenlopenschoolscom/iaskdeufvk7ok5a1tis9/SecondaryMath.jpg","width":2200}])
Students across Cape Henlopen School District's three middle schools and high school were recognized this spring for their outstanding participation and achievement in a digital math competition designed to promote student engagement, strengthen mathematical skills, and support academic growth.