School Life

Legacy Academy program to honor veterans Nov. 6

2 months ago
Legacy Academy, the only classical Christian school in Sussex County, invites local veterans to an...

Sussex Academy campuses to host choice open house...

2 months ago
Delaware parents and students interested in exploring school choice options for the 2025-26 school...

Jackson named Cape Henlopen Educational Foundation...

Ellen Driscoll
2 months ago
A school board election loss turned into a different opportunity to serve the community for Calvin...

Cape High seniors recognized by National Merit...

Ellen Driscoll
2 months ago
Cape High seniors Aidan Hudson of Milton and Jenna Reinhold of Lewes have been recognized as...

Cape district works to grow its own educators

Ellen Driscoll
2 months ago
Howard Young has held a number of jobs in his 50 years, but he never thought teaching would be one...

Local students excel at universities

2 months ago
Lewes man earns dean’s list at The Citadel Jackson Handlin of Lewes was named to the dean’s list...

Twin Poets bring spoken word to Cape High students

2 months ago
Delaware’s Twin Poets recently visited Cape Henlopen High School, sharing their talent, knowledge...

Sussex Tech receives $2,500 from Invista Seaford

2 months ago
Sussex Tech Adult Education received a $2,500 donation from Invista Seaford. The funds will be used...

Milton Elementary earns state honor for school...

Ellen Driscoll
2 months ago
Milton Elementary is one of five state schools and the only one in Sussex County to receive...

Community helpers visit Sussex Consortium

Ellen Driscoll
2 months ago
Sussex Consortium students got the chance to meet local heroes at the annual Community Helpers Day...

True Blue Jazz 2024 scholarships awarded to Cape grads

2 months ago
True Blue Jazz founders and producers Eddie Sherman and Peggy Raley presented their 12th round of...

First PTO launched at Frederick D. Thomas Middle

Ellen Driscoll
2 months ago
The parents powering the first PTO at Frederick D. Thomas Middle have wasted no time setting up a...

Cape celebrates Homecoming with pep rally and parade

Dan Cook
2 months ago
The 2024 Cape Henlopen homecoming was celebrated with a pregame pep rally Oct. 4, in the gymnasium...

Freeman Arts Pavilion supply drive to benefit six...

2 months ago
With the support of the community and a matching donation, Freeman Arts Pavilion’s recent Arts...

Sussex Tech welcomes alumni to faculty and staff

2 months ago
Sussex Technical High School announced the hiring of five former students, adding to the growing...

Pathways to Success holds Student Limelight Celebration

Dan Cook
2 months ago
It was a special evening at Irish Eyes Lewes when Pathways to Success supporters and friends...

Opening of Frederick D. Thomas Middle School...

Ellen Driscoll
2 months ago
At the Oct. 2 ribbon-cutting ceremony for the school named after his grandfather, Ray Thomas...

Cape school board honors Cape High educators

Ellen Driscoll
2 months ago
Cape district leaders recognized Cape High’s Edward Dowgin and Juliana Danese with the first Going...

Women's club collects supplies for Milton elementary...

2 months ago
During August, the Women's Club of Milton collected supplies for students in need at Milton and H.O...

Cape High JROTC cadets place in national competition

2 months ago
Cape High JROTC cadets spent 10 days this summer at the Junior Leadership and Academic Bowl in...

Author entertains Rehoboth Elementary students

Ellen Driscoll
2 months ago
Rehoboth Elementary students were singing and dancing in their seats during a lively visit from...

UD Osher Lifelong Learning course registration to...

2 months ago
Before the Thanksgiving holiday, the University of Delaware Osher Lifelong Learning Institute will...

Delmarva Christian students use retreats to deepen...

2 months ago
Delmarva Christian School, a Christ-centered educational institution serving students from junior...

Cape grads awarded Paul Kares funds for music education

2 months ago
Paul Kares recently awarded $2,500 to help pay for music lessons for twin musicians. “Thanks to...

Children’s Beach House launches Milton school programs

Bill Shull
3 months ago
Rich Garrett said in 21 years as executive director of the Children’s Beach House, he has learned...

Southern Delaware Chorale names Lee Mitchell Scholars

3 months ago
Southern Delaware Chorale has announced three recipients of its Lee Mitchell Scholarship for the...

Teens showcase talent in Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’

3 months ago
The Lewes Public Library’s teen summer Shakespeare intensive program culminated Aug. 24 with a...

Legacy Academy to hold open house Oct. 17

3 months ago
Legacy Academy, the only classical Christian school in Sussex County, will hold an open house from...

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity high school essay contest...

3 months ago
Each year, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. hosts an International High School Essay Contest for...

World cultures celebrated at Community ESL Program...

Ellen Driscoll
3 months ago
The Community ESL Program continued its 20th anniversary celebration at a Sept. 18 fundraiser that...

Indian River School District community festival set...

3 months ago
The Indian River School District will host its very first We Are IRSD Community Festival from 10 a...

Cape faculty boogies to boost music program funds

Gina Gruwell
3 months ago
The lights shined for music teachers from all across Cape Henlopen School District, as they...

Dream Keepers Foundation to host inaugural gala Sept...

Ellen Driscoll
3 months ago
In just over a year, a new nonprofit focusing on the needs of Kent and Sussex countians has exposed...

Smail scholarship presented to Ava Lenz, Paul Monitzer

3 months ago
Recent high school graduates and former Lewes Public Library employees Ava Lenz and Paul Monitzer...

2025 Delaware Teacher of Year to be named Oct. 15

3 months ago
Milton Elementary literacy teacher Krissy Patton will be one of 20 of the state’s top teachers to...

Beach Babies kindergartners prepare for start of...

3 months ago
After an activity-filled summer of fun, Beach Babies Lewes Kinder Campers prepared for school with...

Cape district music faculty to unite for Sept. 12...

Ellen Driscoll
3 months ago
Cape district music teachers have banded together to bring their own talents to the stage for a...

DeShields awarded Marty Johnson Future Farmer...

3 months ago
The Rehoboth Beach Farmers Mar ket presented the Marty Johnson Future Farmer Scholarship in the...

School bells ring in Cape Region

3 months ago
Labor Day’s passing signals the start of school in the Cape Region, as thousands of students dusted...

Send us your back-to-school photos!

3 months ago
As students in the Cape Region head back to the classroom, the Cape Gazette is commemorating the...

Sussex Academy kicks off school year

Ellen Driscoll
3 months ago
Following open house opportunities at elementary and secondary campuses, Sussex Academy kicked off...

WilmU adds business course in Spanish immersion format

4 months ago
Wilmington University recently announced Business Communications as the latest class added to its...

Work continues at Frederick D. Thomas Middle School

Ellen Driscoll
4 months ago
With the 2024-25 school year fast approaching, work continues at the new Frederick D. Thomas Middle...

Sussex Tech adds architectural engineering career...

4 months ago
Sussex Technical High School welcomed its ninth-graders Aug. 23, and opened for all students Aug...

School Nutrition AgriCulture Garden fundraiser set...

4 months ago
School Nutrition AgriCulture Garden Foundation team members believe children deserve more outdoor...

Lewes author donates plant-based eating course to UD...

4 months ago
Members of the University of Delaware’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute will be able to explore...

Children’s Beach House to offer after-school...

4 months ago
Children's Beach House recently announced it will be offering new after-school and summer programs...

Lewes student graduates from U.S. Merchant Marine...

4 months ago
Christopher Richard Robert Marshall of Lewes recently graduated cum laude from the United States...

State issues guidance on generative AI in the...

4 months ago
The Delaware Department of Education issued guidance Aug. 7, for districts and charter schools on...

Cape district school bells ring Sept. 4

Ellen Driscoll
4 months ago
On Wednesday, Sept. 4, more than 6,000 Cape Henlopen students will take their seats at one of the...

TidalHealth Nanticoke names 2024 scholarship honorees

4 months ago
TidalHealth Nanticoke recently announced its 2024 scholarship recipients. Healthcare education...

Ben Bowman wins gold at International Geography...

Ellen Driscoll
4 months ago
Rising Sussex Academy sixth-grader Ben Bowman has returned from Europe with a gold medal after his...

Lewes student attends Junior National Young Leaders...

4 months ago
This summer, Estelle Damouni joined outstanding students from across the country to take part in...

Children’s Beach House sets barbecue fundraiser Aug. 24

4 months ago
Children’s Beach House will host an evening of fantastic food, live music, dancing and fun with a...

Community gathers at annual Summer Book Party

4 months ago
On Saturday, July 20, the Cape Henlopen School District hosted its annual Summer Book Party July 20...

Long Neck Sunrise Rotary awards annual scholarships

4 months ago
Long Neck Sunrise Rotary Club recently awarded Service Above Self Scholarships in the amount of $2,...

School bus driver training spotlights railroad...

5 months ago
Delaware Safety Council announced the new Operation Lifesaver Decide Smart, Arrive Safe School Bus...

Delmarva Christian Schools raises funds for campaign

5 months ago
With a full field of more than 130 golfers, Delmarva Christian Schools held its annual golf classic...

Bentley named Sussex Academy head of school

Ellen Driscoll
5 months ago
New Sussex Academy Head of School Kyle Bentley said he feels welcomed in his new role and has...

Johnson Orthodontics awards scholarships to local grads

5 months ago
Dr. Jonathan Johnson recently presented two $500 college scholarships from Johnson Orthodontics to...