School Life

Cape mock trial student places first at states

Ellen McIntyre
1 month ago
The Cape High mock trial team competed in the state-level competition in Wilmington Feb. 28 and...

Sussex Tech Coast Guard JROTC succeeds in drill...

1 month ago
Sussex Technical High School Coast Guard JROTC students participated in a statewide drill...

Sussex Tech students take part in county science fair

1 month ago
Sussex Technical High School students Violet Giordano, Aimee Velasquez-Garcia, Alondra Lopez-Juarez...

Alliance honors Rehoboth elementary students

1 month ago
The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice recently honored Rehoboth Elementary School...

Sussex Academy teams take part in Science Olympiad

1 month ago
Sussex Academy participated in the Delaware Science Olympiad for the first time March 1, at Cab...

Berberian study abroad scholarship recipients announced

1 month ago
The Berberian family announced the three recipients of the 2025 Rambo Rozi Berberian Scholarship,...

‘Chicago’ roars into Cape

Dan Cook
1 month ago
Cape Henlopen thespians presented "Chicago: Teen Edition" at the high school theater March 13-16...

Delaware’s top spellers compete at Scripps Regional...

Ellen McIntyre
1 month ago
The first-place Scripps Delaware Regional Spelling Bee trophy was nearly as tall as its recipient,...

Sussex Tech students assist with tree-planting project

1 month ago
Sussex Technical High School students in the landscape management and environmental technologies...

Sussex Academy seniors named Secretary of Education...

1 month ago
For their exemplary work ethic, dedication and accomplishments, Sussex Academy seniors Shannon...

Beacon Middle School presents GEM awards to John...

Ellen McIntyre
1 month ago
Beacon Middle School presented its Going the Extra Mile awards to teacher John Parker and...

Fins Hospitality named Sussex Consortium Community...

Ellen McIntyre
1 month ago
The Sussex Consortium named Fins Hospitality Group its Community Champion for February. Students at...

Sussex Academy staff recognized for response to...

1 month ago
Two Sussex Academy employees, Nurse Dawnyel Furlong and Athletic Trainer Brian Huebler, were...

Sussex Academy students solve problems through art

1 month ago
When the students in Rebecca Frankum’s sculpture and 3D design class enhance their problem-solving...

Sussex Academy students rank in New York Times...

1 month ago
Four Sussex Academy eighth-graders ranked among the top 15% of all submissions entered in The New...

Forensic scientist brings DNA knowledge to Lewes...

1 month ago
Lewes Elementary fourth-graders recently got to experience a special presentation from forensic...

DSP Trooper Youth Week applications accepted until...

1 month ago
The Delaware State Police and the American Legion will be sponsoring the 52nd Annual Trooper Youth...

Delmarva Christian students share J-Term experiences

2 months ago
Delmarva Christian High School students recently participated in their annual January Term...

Delaware dragonfly student art and essay contest...

2 months ago
Sen. Stephanie Hansen, D-Middletown, in collaboration with state partners, community organizations...

Cape school board elections: Who’s running, voter...

Ellen McIntyre
2 months ago
Six candidates have filed for the Cape Henlopen School District school board election, which will...

Cape High fashion program partners with Lodge

Ellen McIntyre
2 months ago
Cape High fashion students and residents at the Lodge at Historic Lewes, a local senior living...

Cape DECA holds second annual Come on Down fundraiser

Ellen McIntyre
2 months ago
The Cape High DECA Club hosted its second annual Come on Down game show-style event Feb. 22 in the...

‘Chicago: Teen Edition’ to open at Cape High March 13

2 months ago
Cape Henlopen High School will present “Chicago: Teen Edition” from Thursday, March 13 through...

Cape High holds National Honor Society inductions

2 months ago
The Cape Henlopen High School National Honor Society recently inducted 130 new members, recognizing...

Sussex Academy student inspires young firefighters

2 months ago
Freshman Ethan Evans was a new Sussex Academy student when his school bus driver, Bob Schappert,...

Sussex Academy math club combines learning with fun

2 months ago
An after-school math program at Sussex Academy’s elementary campus combines fun with learning in a...

Cape’s Welcoming Schools program promotes LGBTQ+,...

Ellen McIntyre
2 months ago
Facilitators for the Welcoming Schools program in the Cape Henlopen School District hosted a...

Performing and culinary arts grant applications due...

2 months ago
Paul Kares is now accepting applications for first-quarter grants, and the deadline for submission...

Sussex Academy students raise funds for childhood...

2 months ago
Over the course of just three lunches Feb. 13, the Sussex Academy Leo Club raised $894 for...

Worcester Prep students excel in patriotic essay...

2 months ago
Worcester Preparatory School recently honored its student winners in the national Elks Americanism...

Cape sophomore places first in career and tech ed...

2 months ago
For Career and Technical Education Month in February, the Delaware Advisory Council on Career and...

Sussex Academy students spread awareness about Black...

2 months ago
During Black History Month, students in the Sussex Academy Minds Matter club have worked to spread...

BASSE welcomes Brian Moore as school launch leader

2 months ago
The Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence recently announced the appointment of Brian N. Moore...

Beacon eighth-graders excel in national writing contest

2 months ago
A group of 28 talented eighth-graders from Beacon Middle School has been recognized for their...

Sussex Academy holds Science National Honor Society...

2 months ago
Sussex Academy inducted 28 new members of its Science National Honor Society chapter during a...

Sussex Academy students give speeches about civil...

Ryan Mavity
2 months ago
Sixth-graders at Sussex Academy took part in a class initiative to write speeches about Dr. Martin...

Guys with Ties participation fosters leadership at H...

2 months ago
During the 2023-24 school year, H.O. Brittingham Elementary School launched the Guys with Ties...

Five Cape district educators earn national board...

2 months ago
The Cape Henlopen School District announced five of its dedicated educators have earned national...

Cape band, chorus students earn All-Eastern...

Ellen McIntyre
2 months ago
Several Cape High band and chorus students recently earned All-Eastern recognitions from the...

Sussex Tech Coast Guard cadet awarded for...

2 months ago
Sussex Technical High School Coast Guard JROTC instructor Guy Rush recently presented Cadet Emily...

Local students graduate from universities in 2024

2 months ago
Local student graduates from Tampa The University of Tampa announced Ethan Hatfield of Lewes...

Cape DECA sweeps career development conference

Ellen McIntyre
2 months ago
Cape Henlopen High School had 42 students – its highest number in several years – compete in the...

All-County Honors Bands to perform at Cape Feb. 27

2 months ago
Cape Henlopen School District recently announced nine Mariner Middle School musicians have been...

Programs enhance elementary students’ leadership skills

2 months ago
Two programs at Sussex Academy Elementary are allowing students to form relationships and enhance...

Sussex Consortium holds pre-K literacy night for...

2 months ago
The Cape Henlopen School District and Sussex Consortium welcomed families with children ages 3 and...

Sussex Academy students shine in 4-H public speaking...

2 months ago
Sussex Academy students made a great showing in the Sussex County 4-H public speaking contest held...

Fred Thomas Middle School students present research...

3 months ago
Seventh-grade students at Fred Thomas Middle School recently showcased their research, creativity...

Optimist Club presents awards to student essay...

3 months ago
With her entry based on the theme, How Optimism Has Paved My Road to Success, Parker O’Shields, a...

Grant funds Sussex Tech Adult Ed 4-wheel-drive...

3 months ago
With funds from a federal Perkins grant, Sussex Tech Adult Education recently purchased a John...

Sussex Academy lottery invites 146 new families to...

3 months ago
Sussex Academy, a tuition-free, K-12 public charter school in Georgetown, announced the results of...

Beacon Middle School hosts Breakfast with Heroes

3 months ago
Beacon Middle School students were recently asked to think of someone in their lives whom they...

SDARJ honors Cape district students for excellence

3 months ago
The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice recently honored select students at the Sussex...

Dolle’s named Cape’s January Community Champion

Ellen McIntyre
3 months ago
Cape Henlopen School District, the school board and the Sussex Consortium recognized Dolle’s...

Sussex Tech students prepare for Skills USA state...

3 months ago
Sussex Technical High School hosted a career technical education internal competition Jan. 18 to...

Sussex Academy to host blood drive Feb. 6

3 months ago
Sussex Academy will host the Blood Bank of Delmarva for a blood donation drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m...

Cass Spinosa repeats as Love Creek spelling bee...

Ellen McIntyre
3 months ago
After a grueling 27-round showdown, fifth-grader Cass Spinosa clinched the title of Love Creek...

Fifth-grader Mia Barnes wins Rehoboth Elementary...

Ellen McIntyre
3 months ago
Fifth-grader Mia Barnes won the Rehoboth Elementary spelling bee Jan. 23, qualifying her for the...

Legacy Academy to host open house Feb. 14

3 months ago
Legacy Academy, the only classical Christian school in Sussex County, will hold an open house from...

Substance use and prevention family session set at...

3 months ago
The Cape Henlopen School District and Beebe Healthcare have partnered to bring an educational...

Sussex Academy holds World Language Honor Society...

3 months ago
Sussex Academy inducted seven new members of the World Language Honor Society in an intimate school...