School Life

Fifth-graders highlight projects at science fairs

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Love Creek and Lewes elementary schools were abuzz the day before spring break, as fifth-graders...

Sussex Tech Coast Guard JROTC holds inaugural...

2 years ago
The Sussex Technical High School Coast Guard JROTC held its inaugural military ball at the end of...

Worcester Prep second grade hosts habitat fair

2 years ago
Worcester Preparatory School’s second-grade students hosted a habitat fair March 31 for fellow...

Five Cape teams heading to Odyssey of the Mind world...

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
After strong performances in the Odyssey of the Mind state contest in March, five Cape district...

Lewes Elementary Color Run set at Cape High May 7

2 years ago
Lewes Elementary School PTO announced the Madison Handley Color Run is set for 3 p.m., Sunday, May...

Hopping for funds at Milton Elementary

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Milton Elementary students hopped, skipped and jumped their way to earning funds for the school PTO...

April 28 barbecue to benefit student selected for...

2 years ago
This summer, Levi Maker of Georgetown will join outstanding elementary school students from across...

Cape High sophomore wins bronze in carpentry contest

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Cape High sophomore Keller Mancari brought home the bronze at the Delaware SkillsUSA cabinetmaking...

Sussex Academy students place in Math League state...

2 years ago
Students from across the state convened In Dover March 28 to participate in the Delaware Secondary...

Sussex Tech provides pre-apprenticeship opportunities

2 years ago
Sussex Technical High School provides opportunities for students in their junior year to...

Local teen launches Earth Day recycling initiative

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Cape High junior Chris Runde says his community means a lot to him, so he wants to do his part to...

Long Neck Elementary students learn about cyberbullying

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Long Neck Elementary students are superheroes with the power of choice, said guest speaker David...

Cape High students take part in business competition

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Nine Cape High business students traveled to Orlando, Fla., April 22-25 for the DECA International...

Sussex Tech team members volunteer for Habitat for...

2 years ago
In recognition of National Women’s Month, members of the Sussex Tech High School faculty and staff...

Kathleen Sheehan named Mariner Middle assistant...

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
A desire to take on new challenges prompted Beacon Middle Assistant Principal Kathleen Sheehan to...

Love Creek’s Declan Durand wins regional spelling bee

Ryan Mavity
2 years ago
Declan Durand, a 10-year-old fifth-grader at Love Creek Elementary School, was the winner of the...

Cheerful mural greets Sussex Consortium students, staff

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
A cheerful mural greets Sussex Consortium students and staff, thanks to the work of head custodian...

Cape High 1973 girls’ basketball state champs feted

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
The Cape High 1973 state champion girls’ basketball team reunited March 23 to celebrate the 50th...

Cape High allied health students host blood drive

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Cape High students in the allied health pathway earned professional-level experience by hosting a...

Beacon AVID students visit Goldey-Beacom College

2 years ago
Seventh- and eighth-grade AVID students from Beacon Middle School recently visited the campus of...

Cape district community champions recognized

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
All Saints’ and St. George's Parish Thrift Shop and Outback Steakhouse were named Cape Community...

Cape senior wins Why I Love Sussex essay contest

2 years ago
I Am Sussex, a media outlet that celebrates the people and life in southern Delaware, announced the...

Local forensic scientist visits Lewes Elementary class

2 years ago
Lewes Elementary fourth-graders who are wrapping up their mystery novel unit had a special treat...

Delmarva Christian High School holds career day

2 years ago
Delmarva Christian High School hosted a career day March 17, giving students the opportunity to...

Cape High culinary students earn first place in...

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Cape High culinary students Hazel Getzlaff, Jacqueline Nelms and Wiley Owens are heading to...

HOB robotics teams heading to world championships

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
In what is becoming an annual rite of spring, two H.O. Brittingham Elementary robotics teams are...

Cape High JROTC cadets participate in leadership...

2 years ago
On March 10, six selected senior JROTC cadets attended a leadership seminar at Sussex Central High...

Johnson Orthodontics thanks Cape educator with gift...

2 years ago
Dr. Jonathan Johnson recently presented a $200 gift card to Christopher Burkhart, Cape Henlopen...

Milton Elementary FAME students showcase Disney tunes

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Students enrolled in the Friends At Milton Elementary program continue to delight audiences with...

Local students excel at universities in 2022

2 years ago
Millsboro woman earns doctorate from Georgia Tech Lacey Birnbaum of Millsboro has earned a doctor...

Milton Elementary students win Americanism contest

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Milton Elementary fifth-graders were named winners of the Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540’s annual...

Emily Lehne named Beacon Middle principal

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
A familiar face will return to Beacon Middle School when Emily Lehne takes over as principal July 1...

Cape High mock trial team takes third in state...

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Competing in person for the first time since winning the state title in 2020, the Cape High mock...

Wescoat Scholarship applications due April 7

2 years ago
Members of the Cape Henlopen High School class of 2023 and prior graduates who wish to be...

Karmina Zlotkowski named Rehoboth Elementary...

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Correctly spelling the word “apparent” propelled Rehoboth Elementary fourth-grader Karmina...

Cape High JROTC cadets receive key promotions

2 years ago
On March 6, Cape High JROTC seniors Zoe Henderschott and Janiah Maltbie were promoted to the cadet...

Mariner Middle business students headed to nationals

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
The Mariner Middle Business Professionals of America chapter continues to dominate state...

Pete the Cat marks Read America Day at Lewes Elementary

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Special guest Pete the Cat visited Lewes Elementary to celebrate Read Across America Day March 2...

Sherman the Shorebird visits Lewes Elementary

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
The Delmarva Shorebirds minor league baseball mascot, Sherman, visited Lewes Elementary Feb. 24 to...

Child care professional bonus submissions due April 30

2 years ago
Delaware child care professionals now can submit to receive $700 for a second round of direct...

Worcester Prep student nominated for Presidential...

2 years ago
Worcester Preparatory School graduating senior Parker Tingle of Fenwick Island has been named one...

Fun night at Rehoboth Elementary Festival of Learning

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Families flocked to the Festival of Learning at Rehoboth Elementary March 2, wen they enjoyed an...

Racial justice alliance scholarship applications due...

2 years ago
The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice is accepting applications for its 2023 Charlotte...

Sussex County Science Fair winners announced

2 years ago
The Sussex County Science Fair was held March 5. The fair offers an opportunity for middle and high...

Robotics club gets new charge at Lewes Elementary

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
A robotics club that formed the week before COVID forced the closure of schools has relaunched at...

Cape High to present ‘Matilda the Musical’ March 16-19

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
In between practicing for the upcoming performance of “Matilda the Musical,” Cape High students are...

Governor’s Summer Fellowship accepting student...

2 years ago
Gov. John Carney announced applications are now being accepted for the Governor’s Summer Fellowship...

Cape High JROTC cadets volunteer at Home of the Brave

2 years ago
On Feb. 25, nine Cape High JROTC cadets assisted members of Amvets Post 22 with its annual...

Brynn Evick named Lewes Elementary spelling bee...

2 years ago
By spelling the word infusoria, Brynn Evick triumphed in the Lewes Elementary spelling bee to...

Worcester Prep seniors named National Merit finalists

2 years ago
Two Worcester Preparatory School seniors are one step closer to earning the title of National Merit...

Gavin Serman crowned Love Creek spelling bee champion

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
By correctly spelling the word “pioneered,” fifth-grader Gavin Serman persevered in the ninth round...

Sussex Academy juniors deliver donations to Shepherd...

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Collecting donations to help the homeless came immediately to mind for Sussex Academy juniors Riley...

Children’s author Jordan Saez returns to H.O....

Aaron R. Mushrush
2 years ago
Once a teacher, always a teacher. “Class! Class!” Jordan Saez said to a library full of chatty...

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority local chapter offering...

2 years ago
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Alpha Alpha Mu Omega Chapter will be awarding two scholarships for...

Delaware ProStart Competition to be held March 10 in...

2 years ago
The Delaware Restaurant Association Educational Foundation will host its 10th annual Delaware...

Worcester Prep presents ‘Lion King Jr.’

2 years ago
The Worcester Preparatory School performing arts program presented “The Lion King Jr.” Feb. 24 and...

Cape district thanks community champions

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
New Life Thrift Shop and Bad Hair Day? were named Cape Community Champions at the Cape Henlopen...

Cape board honors Rehoboth Elementary teacher,...

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
The Cape Henlopen school board recognized Rehoboth Elementary K-3 specialized setting teacher...

Cape students attend youth leadership conference

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
About 100 students from Cape district schools gathered at the high school Feb. 21 to attend a...

Milton Elementary students promote acts of kindness

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
The fifth-grade leadership team at Milton Elementary School is working to promote acts of kindness...