School Life

Lewes Elementary spelling champs heading to regionals

2 years ago
Lewes Elementary fifth-graders Anna Liang and Sophia Zhou were crowned champions of the school...

Worcester Prep seniors celebrate pre-graduation...

2 years ago
The Worcester Preparatory School Alumni Association held a celebration for the Class of 2024 to...

Literacy initiative improves opportunities for non...

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
A literacy program launched in Rehoboth 20 years ago by a handful of volunteers has transformed...

Sussex Tech spotlights students of the quarter

2 years ago
Sussex Technical High School administrators and teachers recently presented certificates to...

Walgreens, CIS create internship program for Cape...

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Walgreens and Community Integrated Services were recognized by the Cape school board Jan. 25 as...

Sussex Tech Adult Ed adds articulation programs for...

2 years ago
Sussex Tech Adult Ed offers the following articulation programs for seniors at Sussex Technical...

Worcester Prep spotlights wellness practices

2 years ago
Worcester Preparatory School announced the successful launch of its Wellness @ Worcester initiative...

Milton Elementary employees feted

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
The Cape Henlopen school board recognized Milton Elementary employees Joseph Austin and Patsy Wells...

Johnson Orthodontics awards gift card to Lord...

2 years ago
Dr. Jonathan Johnson recently surprised another local teacher with a $200 gift card as part of his...

First assistant principal named for Frederick D....

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Lewes Elementary teacher Meghan Catts is set to take on a new role as the first assistant principal...

Delmarva Christian students showcase J-Term experiences

2 years ago
Delmarva Christian High School hosted a special January Term Showcase Jan. 12, inviting family and...

Cape High business students heading to international...

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
After a strong showing in state competition, Cape High business students heading to the...

Rehoboth Elementary student wins regional geography bee

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
National flags sparked an interest in geography for Rehoboth Elementary fifth-grader Ben Bowman,...

Environmental essay contest student entries due...

2 years ago
Delaware Interfaith Power & Light announced its third annual essay contest, open to all high...

Court of Chancery historical art contest entries due...

2 years ago
The Delaware Court of Chancery announced its second annual legal history art contest for Delaware...

Cape High allied health students host blood drive

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Through the efforts of Cape High allied health students, a blood donation drive held at the school...

Wescoat Scholarship applications due April 6

2 years ago
Cape Henlopen High School class of 2024 students and prior graduates who wish to be considered for...

Cape district educators earn national board...

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Four Cape district teachers who recently earned national board certification in their fields say...

‘Legally Blonde’ musical set at Sussex Tech Feb. 15-18

2 years ago
The Sussex Tech drama program will present its winter musical, “Legally Blonde,” from Thursday to...

Mariner Middle named AVID Site of Distinction for...

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
The Mariner Middle AVID classroom buzzed with activity Jan. 31, as groups of students worked out...

‘Ice Ice Bladey’ bulldozes competition in state plow...

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Rehoboth Elementary fourth-grader Sophie Rowley bulldozed her way to a win in Delaware Department...

Cape High students learn smart-driving tips around...

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
A free road safety program literally puts students in the driver’s seat to help them better...

CHEF welcomes Carol Hall as new board member

2 years ago
The Cape Henlopen Educational Foundation has elected Carol Hall to a three-year term on its board...

Delaware Farm Bureau internship applications due...

2 years ago
The Delaware Farm Bureau is currently accepting applications from students pursuing a bachelor’s...

Legacy Academy sets prospective student open house...

2 years ago
Legacy Academy, the first classical Christian school in Sussex County, invites families to an open...

Cape district students selected for all state band,...

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Cape Henlopen School District musicians and singers took a number of positions on the all state...

Delmarva Christian Schools to host open house Feb. 8

2 years ago
Delmarva Christian Schools, a nondenominational Christian school system with locations in Milton...

Cape High English teacher awarded writing fellowship

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Delaware Division of the Arts recognized Cape High English instructor Michael Kardos, PhD, as a...

Mountaire Farms scholarship applications due March 4

2 years ago
Mountaire Farms, the country’s fourth-largest chicken processor, has dozens of $2,500 scholarships...

Sussex Academy student wins Optimist Club essay contest

2 years ago
Sussex Academy senior Sienna Tunnell recently won the Optimist Club of Sussex County’s essay...

Indian River alumni group scholarship applications...

2 years ago
The Indian River High School Alumni Association will offer three scholarships this spring to IR...

CHEF welcomes new board member

2 years ago
The Cape Henlopen Educational Foundation has elected Jennifer Kaufmann to a three-year term on its...

Rehoboth Elementary class runs successful food drive

2 years ago
For the last several years, students in Scott Pierce’s class at Rehoboth Elementary School have...

Milton-area students win fire prevention contest awards

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Milton-area students were recognized for their award-winning posters and essays in the Milton Fire...

Racial justice alliance honors Milton Elementary...

2 years ago
The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice recently honored Milton Elementary third-grader...

New leadership announced at Sussex Consortium

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Dr. Trish Wilson has been named assistant principal at Sussex Consortium, taking the position of...

Cape High theater students meet ‘Hamilton’ star

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Cape High students participating in a “Hamilton” Broadway rehearsal workshop in New York City just...

Thompson Island guest bartending nets $2,200 for CHEF

2 years ago
Patrons packed the Thompson Island Brewing Company beer garden Dec. 8 for the Cape Henlopen...

Sussex vocational technical school district...

2 years ago
In 2023, Sussex County Vocational Technical School District Adult Education saw increased...

AVID graduates discuss college life with Beacon...

2 years ago
The Advancement Via Individual Determination program is available to middle and high school...

Civics, legislative program open to high school...

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
High school students interested in the actual hands-on roles of elected and appointed officials...

Sussex Tech Adult Ed salutes health profession...

2 years ago
A group of 65 students graduated Dec. 20 from Sussex Tech Adult Education’s Health Professions...

Lewes Elementary teachers honored at Cape school...

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Cape Henlopen School District officials recognized Lewes Elementary teacher Brennan Clarke and...

Cape High grad Zach Simpler first to complete...

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Former Cape High student-athlete Zach Simpler has returned to his alma mater as an employee after...

Racial justice alliance honors Cape district students

2 years ago
The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice recently honored Shawnette Bree Owusu, a...

Cape district honors Buffalo Wild Wings for work...

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Buffalo Wild Wings was named the Cape Community Champion for December at the Dec. 14 school board...

Racial justice alliance recognizes Lewes Elementary...

2 years ago
The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice recently honored Lewes Elementary fourth-graders...

Johnson Orthodontics presents gift card to Lewes...

2 years ago
Dr. Jonathan Johnson recently surprised local teacher Stacy Kotch-Jester with a $200 gift card for...

Sussex Tech teachers earn national board certification

2 years ago
Sussex Technical High School announced Dr. Meghan Feliciani and Kathy Kay, both English teachers,...

Cape senior excels on armed services aptitude test

2 years ago
Douglas Sartain, a senior at Cape Henlopen High School, recently achieved exceptional results on...

Sussex Tech celebrates work-based learning partners

2 years ago
Sussex Technical High School continues to offer work-based learning opportunities to all eligible...

Rehoboth and Lewes students awarded for Coast Day...

2 years ago
Each fall, the Delaware Sea Grant College Program and the University of Delaware’s College of Earth...

Sussex Republican women raise scholarship funds

2 years ago
The Sussex County Republican Women’s Club held its annual silent auction and bake sale luncheon Dec...

DCF scholarship applications due March 15

2 years ago
Delaware students are invited to apply for scholarships available through the Delaware Community...

Legacy Academy students learn by immersion at state...

2 years ago
Delaware Rep. Jeff Hilovsky, R-Long Neck, hosted students of Legacy Academy in Harbeson at the...

Milton Elementary FAME students delight audience...

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Friends At Milton Elementary students delighted teachers and family members with an after-school...

Love Creek Elementary immersion students hold winter...

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Students in Love Creek Elementary’s immersion program held a winter showcase for their peers and...

UD’s Osher Lifelong Learning free mini-class...

2 years ago
The University of Delaware’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute will offer more than 30 free online...

Cape senior explores law enforcement career as RBPD...

2 years ago
Benjamin Clifton, a 17-year-old Cape Henlopen High School senior, may not yet know where he’ll be...

Racial justice alliance honors H.O. Brittingham...

2 years ago
The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice recently honored H.O. Brittingham Elementary...