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Congrats Victor!
Victor Zhou is the state winner for the Sussex Conservation District Poster Contest!
Over the Edge
Dr. Kim Corbidge, Ben Ashby, Ryan Blakeman, Devon Reber and Kat Harmon went Over the Edge for Special Olympics Delaware.
Colonial Day
Students build log cabins out of frosting and pretzel sticks.
Coast Day Essay Winners
Joseph Bradshaw and Sophia Zhou earned second and third place respectively in the Coast Day Essay Contest.
Our Promise
Excellence, Equity, and Responsiveness: Every Student, Every Classroom, Every Day
LES Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Nicole Anderson! Lewes Elementary 2025 Teacher of the Year!
Mission Statement
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.
2025 Educational Support Professional of the Year
Congratulations to Paraeducator, Kim Hall who is Lewes Elementary's 2025 Educational Support Professional of the Year!
Spanish Immersion Program
News & Announcements
![Equitable Services Information Session]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746192791/capehenlopenschoolscom/ue3kaioihuy274yyrjmg/CHSDEquitableServicesInfo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746192791/capehenlopenschoolscom/ue3kaioihuy274yyrjmg/CHSDEquitableServicesInfo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746192791/capehenlopenschoolscom/ue3kaioihuy274yyrjmg/CHSDEquitableServicesInfo.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746192791/capehenlopenschoolscom/ue3kaioihuy274yyrjmg/CHSDEquitableServicesInfo.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1746192791/capehenlopenschoolscom/ue3kaioihuy274yyrjmg/CHSDEquitableServicesInfo.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1746192791/capehenlopenschoolscom/ue3kaioihuy274yyrjmg/CHSDEquitableServicesInfo.jpg","width":2200}])
Join us on Thursday, June 12 from 1:30PM - 2:30PM at the Lewes Public Library for our Equitable Services Information Session.
![Members of the Student Leadership Team at the Animal Shelter]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746125347/capehenlopenschoolscom/dd5ytaqbiec1tdu2rpie/LESStudentLeadership.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746125347/capehenlopenschoolscom/dd5ytaqbiec1tdu2rpie/LESStudentLeadership.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746125347/capehenlopenschoolscom/dd5ytaqbiec1tdu2rpie/LESStudentLeadership.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746125347/capehenlopenschoolscom/dd5ytaqbiec1tdu2rpie/LESStudentLeadership.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1746125347/capehenlopenschoolscom/dd5ytaqbiec1tdu2rpie/LESStudentLeadership.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1746125347/capehenlopenschoolscom/dd5ytaqbiec1tdu2rpie/LESStudentLeadership.jpg","width":2200}])
Lewes Elementary School launched its current Student Leadership Team (SLT), this winter. This group of motivated and inspiring students were selected to help plan and lead school-wide events and initiatives throughout the academic year.
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Rehoboth, Lewes, and Milton Elementary, along with Mariner Middle School will all be represented at the April 5th State Competition for Odyssey of the Mind (OM).
![Dr. Charla Marshall Visits 4th Grade]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742224006/capehenlopenschoolscom/d0hmq1izjwnixikoieey/LESForensics.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742224006/capehenlopenschoolscom/d0hmq1izjwnixikoieey/LESForensics.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742224006/capehenlopenschoolscom/d0hmq1izjwnixikoieey/LESForensics.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742224006/capehenlopenschoolscom/d0hmq1izjwnixikoieey/LESForensics.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1742224006/capehenlopenschoolscom/d0hmq1izjwnixikoieey/LESForensics.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1742224006/capehenlopenschoolscom/d0hmq1izjwnixikoieey/LESForensics.jpg","width":2200}])
Lewes Elementary fourth graders are wrapping up American Reading Company’s (ARC) Unit where they have been exploring reading and writing the mystery genre.
![FTMS and LES showcase]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740158594/capehenlopenschoolscom/xm2ayebz6r9uaaqstt4l/FTMS7thGradeShowcase.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740158594/capehenlopenschoolscom/xm2ayebz6r9uaaqstt4l/FTMS7thGradeShowcase.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740158594/capehenlopenschoolscom/xm2ayebz6r9uaaqstt4l/FTMS7thGradeShowcase.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740158594/capehenlopenschoolscom/xm2ayebz6r9uaaqstt4l/FTMS7thGradeShowcase.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1740158594/capehenlopenschoolscom/xm2ayebz6r9uaaqstt4l/FTMS7thGradeShowcase.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1740158594/capehenlopenschoolscom/xm2ayebz6r9uaaqstt4l/FTMS7thGradeShowcase.jpg","width":2200}])
The 7th-grade students at Fred Thomas Middle School (FTMS) showcased their research, creativity, and critical thinking skills during a dynamic presentation on their Informational Research Lab curriculum.
![Teresa Flury]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738612160/capehenlopenschoolscom/dvcwpg2qf8dztjt2jy2h/CHSDJanGEM.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738612160/capehenlopenschoolscom/dvcwpg2qf8dztjt2jy2h/CHSDJanGEM.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738612160/capehenlopenschoolscom/dvcwpg2qf8dztjt2jy2h/CHSDJanGEM.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738612160/capehenlopenschoolscom/dvcwpg2qf8dztjt2jy2h/CHSDJanGEM.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1738612160/capehenlopenschoolscom/dvcwpg2qf8dztjt2jy2h/CHSDJanGEM.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1738612160/capehenlopenschoolscom/dvcwpg2qf8dztjt2jy2h/CHSDJanGEM.jpg","width":2200}])
Edward Joyce, Teresa Flury, Haywood Burton and Robert Larsen all recognized as GEM employees at the January Board of Education Meeting.
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