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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
2026 Lewes Elementary Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Mrs. Peet who is the 2026 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
![Middle and Elementary School Students Collaborate for Cross-Age Monster Project]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762443552/capehenlopenschoolscom/fov7w7hhmqbb9tws5uny/AVIDMonsters.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762443552/capehenlopenschoolscom/fov7w7hhmqbb9tws5uny/AVIDMonsters.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762443552/capehenlopenschoolscom/fov7w7hhmqbb9tws5uny/AVIDMonsters.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762443552/capehenlopenschoolscom/fov7w7hhmqbb9tws5uny/AVIDMonsters.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1762443552/capehenlopenschoolscom/fov7w7hhmqbb9tws5uny/AVIDMonsters.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1762443552/capehenlopenschoolscom/fov7w7hhmqbb9tws5uny/AVIDMonsters.jpg","width":2200}])
Eighth grade AVID students from Beacon, Frederick D. Thomas, and Mariner Middle Schools teamed up with kindergarten students from Lewes, Love Creek, and Milton Elementary Schools for a creative, cross-age project inspired by two books: The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions by Anna Llenas and Go Away, Big Green Monster by Ed Emberley.
![Cape High Students Bring Physics to Life for Lewes Elementary Learners]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762282385/capehenlopenschoolscom/itf7qj5sqbltvdx9ft4l/CPPhysicsVisits4thGrade.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762282385/capehenlopenschoolscom/itf7qj5sqbltvdx9ft4l/CPPhysicsVisits4thGrade.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762282385/capehenlopenschoolscom/itf7qj5sqbltvdx9ft4l/CPPhysicsVisits4thGrade.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762282385/capehenlopenschoolscom/itf7qj5sqbltvdx9ft4l/CPPhysicsVisits4thGrade.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1762282385/capehenlopenschoolscom/itf7qj5sqbltvdx9ft4l/CPPhysicsVisits4thGrade.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1762282385/capehenlopenschoolscom/itf7qj5sqbltvdx9ft4l/CPPhysicsVisits4thGrade.jpg","width":2200}])
High school and elementary students came together for a hands-on science experience that blended curiosity, collaboration, and creativity.
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Lewes Elementary second graders let their imaginations run wild during Monster Mania, an optional, creative, and spooky celebration of art and poetry!
![Cape Welcomes Children’s Author to Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761589660/capehenlopenschoolscom/vyrdf1yiyhzapa9tyfdo/LauraGehlVisit.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761589660/capehenlopenschoolscom/vyrdf1yiyhzapa9tyfdo/LauraGehlVisit.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761589660/capehenlopenschoolscom/vyrdf1yiyhzapa9tyfdo/LauraGehlVisit.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761589660/capehenlopenschoolscom/vyrdf1yiyhzapa9tyfdo/LauraGehlVisit.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761589660/capehenlopenschoolscom/vyrdf1yiyhzapa9tyfdo/LauraGehlVisit.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1761589660/capehenlopenschoolscom/vyrdf1yiyhzapa9tyfdo/LauraGehlVisit.jpg","width":2200}])
On October 22, three Cape Elementary Schools welcomed a children’s book author to their building to visit and speak with students.
![Cape High & Lewes Elementary School Host Hispanic Heritage Celebrations]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761581997/capehenlopenschoolscom/yro2wevjlopelrn02qxv/HispanicHeritagecelebration.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761581997/capehenlopenschoolscom/yro2wevjlopelrn02qxv/HispanicHeritagecelebration.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761581997/capehenlopenschoolscom/yro2wevjlopelrn02qxv/HispanicHeritagecelebration.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761581997/capehenlopenschoolscom/yro2wevjlopelrn02qxv/HispanicHeritagecelebration.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761581997/capehenlopenschoolscom/yro2wevjlopelrn02qxv/HispanicHeritagecelebration.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1761581997/capehenlopenschoolscom/yro2wevjlopelrn02qxv/HispanicHeritagecelebration.jpg","width":2200}])
Schools throughout the Cape District celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month in a variety of ways. Cape High and Lewes Elementary hosted celebrations with families and classmates.
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Cape Henlopen School District is joining schools across the country in celebrating National School Lunch Week (October 13–17, 2025), highlighting the importance of healthy, balanced meals for students.
Upcoming Events
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