School Life

“Chicago: Teen Edition” to open at Sussex Central...

2 years ago
The Take Two Drama Club will present “Chicago: Teen Edition” Friday and Saturday, May 19 and 20, at...
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Cape High allied health students earn medals in...

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
State academic honors continue to accumulate at Cape High, where students in the allied health...

Cape Teacher of the Year to be named May 17

2 years ago
The Cape Henlopen School District will announce its 2024 Teacher of the Year Wednesday, May 17, at...

Color run benefits Madison Handley and family

Ron MacArthur
2 years ago
Some 370 runners and walkers turned out May 7 for the Madison Handley Color Run to benefit the 13-...

Racial justice alliance honors Love Creek Elementary...

2 years ago
The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice recently honored Love Creek Elementary fifth-...

Students, staff, community mark one year at Lewes...

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Students, staff and friends of Lewes Elementary marked the one-year anniversary of the school’s...

Cape district community champions recognized

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Agave and SoDel Concepts were named Cape Community Champions at the April 27 Cape Henlopen school...

Cape High seniors host art show

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Family, friends and educators gathered at Fish On in Lewes April 21 to view a dazzling display of...

Cape High business students compete in conference

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Cape High business students traveled to California in April to participate in the Business...

Rehoboth Elementary student’s art recognized

2 years ago
Rehoboth Elementary student Sage McMahon is the fifth-grade Sussex County winner in the Delaware...

P.E.O. Chapter L awards scholarship to nursing student

2 years ago
P.E.O. Chapter L, Lewes recently awarded a a merit scholarship of $2,500 to Marissa Pommerenk-...

Cape JROTC assists American Legion Post 5

2 years ago
Members of the Cape Henlopen JROTC program assisted with spring cleanup April 22 at American Legion...

School of Nursing awards annual Dr. Carl G. Pierce...

2 years ago
The Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Healthcare recently announced Lillian Lima...

Cape High recycling initiative a success

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
An Earth Day recycling initiative launched by Cape High junior Chris Runde exceeded expectations by...

Cape seniors named Secretary of Education Scholars

2 years ago
Cape High seniors Abigail Betts, Camryn Cunningham and Colleen Flynn were among 92 Delaware public...

Sussex Tech students’ art selected for traveling...

2 years ago
Sussex Technical High School Digital Publishing and Graphic Design Technologies students Alana...

CHEF welcomes new board member Marni Puente

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

Cape High sewing students donate skills to bag project

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Cape High sewing students put their skills to good use by crafting bags for children in foster care...

Work continues at Frederick D. Thomas Middle School

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Work is well underway on the new Frederick D. Thomas Middle School, set to open to students in fall...

Long Neck Elementary thespians present ‘Charlie and...

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Theatergoers packed the house at Long Neck Elementary March 31 for the inaugural showing of the...

Rehoboth celebrates Arbor Day

Ellen Driscoll
2 years ago
Rehoboth Elementary students joined state and local officials April 21 to celebrate Arbor Day ...

Sussex Tech students complete apprenticeship training

2 years ago
The Sussex Tech Apprenticeship Division in Georgetown held its annual apprenticeship training...

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...

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...

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...

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...