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Lewes Elementary Child Nutrition Staff
We are grateful for our Child Nutrition staff who help keep our students fed so that they are always ready to learn!
KN Celebrating Inclusion Day
Zayden Chandler's Family with His Rock Garden
Fourth Grade at Colonies Day
OM Team Earns 2nd at Worlds
Fifth Grade Leaders with the Kindness Rock Garden
Fourth Grade at Colonies Day
Third Grade Gets a Lesson in CPR
Woman of Impact candidate Dr. Sarah Beebe, PhD, RN, visited third graders at Lewes Elementary and Milton Elementary to give them a lesson on heart health CPR.
Leadership Team Planned a Talent Show for Students
Leadership Team with the Kindness Rock Garden
Gentleman's Club
LES Gentleman's Club members enjoyed a fishing adventure with the Beacon MS More to Life group at Blockhouse Pond.
Student Leaders Visit Human Animal Partners
OM Problem 3 at Regionals
Students Host Donation Drive for HAP
Cookies with Caregivers
Black History Month Celebration
Cookies with Caregivers
Dr. Marshall Visits Fourth Grade
Forensic Scientist, Dr. Charla Marshall, shares her knowledge and experience in Forensic DNA with students.
Our Promise
Excellence, Equity, and Responsiveness: Every Student, Every Classroom, Every Day
2027 Lewes Elementary Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Senorita Martinez who is the 2027 Lewes Elementary 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.
2026 Educational Support Professional of the Year
Congratulations to Paraeducator, Cassandra Riedel, who is Lewes Elementary's 2026 Educational Support Professional of the Year!
Spanish Immersion Program
News & Announcements
![Cape Henlopen School District Announces Administrative Reorganization, New Hires and Principal Retirements]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778863637/capehenlopenschoolscom/toxmldqu5cx84dnz7irt/AdminReorgandHire.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778863637/capehenlopenschoolscom/toxmldqu5cx84dnz7irt/AdminReorgandHire.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778863637/capehenlopenschoolscom/toxmldqu5cx84dnz7irt/AdminReorgandHire.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1778863637/capehenlopenschoolscom/toxmldqu5cx84dnz7irt/AdminReorgandHire.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1778863637/capehenlopenschoolscom/toxmldqu5cx84dnz7irt/AdminReorgandHire.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1778863637/capehenlopenschoolscom/toxmldqu5cx84dnz7irt/AdminReorgandHire.jpg","width":2200}])
The Cape Henlopen School District is announcing several administrative updates for the 2026-2027 school year, including leadership transitions, new administrators, and the retirement of two longtime principals and one assistant principal.
![Mrs. Kristin DeGregory, Cape Henlopen High School Principal, Dr. Jenny Nauman, Cape Henlopen School District Superintendent, Ms. Julianna Danese, Cape Henlopen School District Teacher of the Year, Dr. LouAnn Hudson, Cape Henlopen School District Assistant Superintendent, and Dr. Alison Myers, Cape Henlopen School District Board of Education President.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778768892/capehenlopenschoolscom/xmdmki36afbdkyof6stx/2027DistrictTOY.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778768892/capehenlopenschoolscom/xmdmki36afbdkyof6stx/2027DistrictTOY.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778768892/capehenlopenschoolscom/xmdmki36afbdkyof6stx/2027DistrictTOY.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1778768892/capehenlopenschoolscom/xmdmki36afbdkyof6stx/2027DistrictTOY.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1778768892/capehenlopenschoolscom/xmdmki36afbdkyof6stx/2027DistrictTOY.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1778768892/capehenlopenschoolscom/xmdmki36afbdkyof6stx/2027DistrictTOY.jpg","width":2200}])
The Cape Henlopen School District is proud to announce that Ms. Julianna Danese, Special Education Teacher at Cape Henlopen High School, has been named the 2027 Cape Henlopen School District Teacher of the Year.
![Yanina Emerick, Chief Compliance Officer with County Bank, uses her special light saber to show the students the interest chart, depicting how their money can earn interest when put into a savings account.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778611088/capehenlopenschoolscom/zfilg1bw7isywhwkl6rf/TeachChildrenToSave.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778611088/capehenlopenschoolscom/zfilg1bw7isywhwkl6rf/TeachChildrenToSave.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778611088/capehenlopenschoolscom/zfilg1bw7isywhwkl6rf/TeachChildrenToSave.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1778611088/capehenlopenschoolscom/zfilg1bw7isywhwkl6rf/TeachChildrenToSave.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1778611088/capehenlopenschoolscom/zfilg1bw7isywhwkl6rf/TeachChildrenToSave.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1778611088/capehenlopenschoolscom/zfilg1bw7isywhwkl6rf/TeachChildrenToSave.jpg","width":2200}])
Third and fourth grade students at Love Creek Elementary School, Lewes Elementary School, and Milton Elementary School recently participated in an interactive financial literacy presentation led by representatives from County Bank as part of a Teach Children to Save initiative.
![Lewes Elementary Fourth Graders Solve “Case of the Missing Candy” in Interactive Mystery Experience]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1777051771/capehenlopenschoolscom/nimzyoplvmc7ml5g0kby/LESMissingCandy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1777051771/capehenlopenschoolscom/nimzyoplvmc7ml5g0kby/LESMissingCandy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1777051771/capehenlopenschoolscom/nimzyoplvmc7ml5g0kby/LESMissingCandy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1777051771/capehenlopenschoolscom/nimzyoplvmc7ml5g0kby/LESMissingCandy.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1777051771/capehenlopenschoolscom/nimzyoplvmc7ml5g0kby/LESMissingCandy.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1777051771/capehenlopenschoolscom/nimzyoplvmc7ml5g0kby/LESMissingCandy.jpg","width":2200}])
Fourth grade students at Lewes Elementary School recently put their detective skills to the test as they wrapped up their mystery unit with an engaging, hands-on investigation: solving the “Case of the Missing Candy.”
![Ariana Sheridan (Annie) and Abigail May (Molly), run through the number Maybe, a song that Annie sings while trying to envision what her parents are like.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775576573/capehenlopenschoolscom/ctmhiaudzx8hyi2qudhg/AnnieProduction.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775576573/capehenlopenschoolscom/ctmhiaudzx8hyi2qudhg/AnnieProduction.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775576573/capehenlopenschoolscom/ctmhiaudzx8hyi2qudhg/AnnieProduction.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1775576573/capehenlopenschoolscom/ctmhiaudzx8hyi2qudhg/AnnieProduction.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1775576573/capehenlopenschoolscom/ctmhiaudzx8hyi2qudhg/AnnieProduction.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1775576573/capehenlopenschoolscom/ctmhiaudzx8hyi2qudhg/AnnieProduction.jpg","width":2200}])
Lewes Elementary School will be delighting audiences with its spring musical performance of Annie Jr., showcasing the incredible talent, dedication, and teamwork of its student performers.
![RES Problem 4 Team earned 2nd place and are headed to Worlds.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775056841/capehenlopenschoolscom/aibkkjjb7ehoupw3b6xy/OMWorlds.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775056841/capehenlopenschoolscom/aibkkjjb7ehoupw3b6xy/OMWorlds.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775056841/capehenlopenschoolscom/aibkkjjb7ehoupw3b6xy/OMWorlds.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1775056841/capehenlopenschoolscom/aibkkjjb7ehoupw3b6xy/OMWorlds.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1775056841/capehenlopenschoolscom/aibkkjjb7ehoupw3b6xy/OMWorlds.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1775056841/capehenlopenschoolscom/aibkkjjb7ehoupw3b6xy/OMWorlds.jpg","width":2200}])
The Cape Henlopen School District is proud to announce that five teams have qualified for the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals, set to take place May 27–30 at Iowa State University.
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