Capital School District
| Capital School District | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | |
945 Forest Avenue, Dover, DE 19904[2]
United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | "Educational excellence today for a changing tomorrow."[2] |
| Grades | K−12[1] |
| Established | 1925[3] |
| Superintendent | Dan Shelton [4] |
| Budget | $93,108,292 (Preliminary)[5] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 6,250[1] |
| Teachers | 444[1] |
| Staff | 422[1] |
| Athletic conference | Henlopen North Conference[6] |
| District mascot | Senator[2] |
| Colors | Blue and White [2] |
| Other information | |
| Website | Official Site |
Capital School District is a public school district in Kent County, Delaware in the United States. It serves the greater Dover area.[1]
Geography
The district covers a 125-square-mile (320 km2) area in central Kent County.[1]
Towns served include Cheswold, Hartly, Little Creek, Leipsic, and most of Dover, as well as the Delaware side of Marydel.[7]
School Board
President: Matt Lindell
Vice President: Brian E. Lewis
Members: Kay Dietz-Sass, Sean P. M. Christiansen, John "Marty" Martin
History
Capital School District was formed in 1969 through the consolidation of the Dover Special, Hartly, Rose Valley, and Wiley's school districts and the William Henry Comprehensive School.[8]
Schools
High Schools (1) (Grades 9-12)
| School | Principal | Built | Enrollment | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover High School | Eugene F. Montaño | 2015 | 1,450 | [1] |
Middle Schools (2) (Grades 5-8)
| School | Principal | Built | Enrollment | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Middle School | Dr. Darren Guido | 1923 | 858 | [2] |
| William Henry Middle School | Toriano Giddens | 1950 | 919 | [3] |
Elementary Schools (7) (Grades K-4)
| School | Principal | Built | Enrollment | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dover Elementary School | Suzette Marine | 1996 | 387 | [4] |
| South Dover Elementary School | Jeffrey Sheehan | 2004 | 484 | [5] |
| East Dover Elementary School | Pamela Manlove | 1954 | 323 | [6] |
| Fairview Elementary School | Marcia Harrison | 1965 | 354 | [7] |
| Hartly Elementary School | Tammy Augustus | 1956 | 429 | [8] |
| Booker T. Washington Elementary School | Dale Kevin Brown | 1922 | 350 | [9] |
| Towne Point Elementary School | Charles Sheppard | 1965 | 381 | [10] |
Other (2)
| School | Principal | Built | Enrollment | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County Community School | Chris Lehman | 1975 | 129 | [11] |
| Kent County Alternative Program | Robert Harris | 80 | [12] |
Awards and achievements
Three schools in the district have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence.[9][10]
- Dover High School (1986)
- Booker T. Washington Elementary (2005)
- Fairview Elementary (2006)
Capital School District also has nine National Board Certified Professionals.[2]
| Name | Position | School |
|---|---|---|
| Tammy Agustus | Principal | Hartly Elementary |
| Linda Braswell | Instructional Technology Specialist | District Office |
| Lisa Burnham | 6th Grade | William Henry Middle |
| Cheryl Heslinga | Chemistry | Dover High |
| Barbara Johnson | 3rd and 4th Grades | East Dover Elementary |
| Suzette Marine | Principal | North Dover |
| Nancy Raab | Library Media Specialist | Hartly Elementary |
| Terri Shane | 3rd Grade | Hartly Elementary |
| Erin Wilson | 3rd Grade | Hartly Elementary |
Unions
The Capital Educators Association (CEA) is the teachers' union for this school district. Rod Fesel currently serves as President.[11]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Delaware Department of Education School Profile". Delaware Department of Education. Retrieved 2010-02-27.
- ^ a b c d e "Capital School District Website". Capital School District. Retrieved 2010-02-27.
- ^ "Yellow Pages entry for Capital School District". YellowPages.com. Archived from the original on 2013-02-09. Retrieved 2010-02-27.
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- ^ "Capital School District Preliminary Budget FY2010" (PDF). Capital School District. Retrieved 2010-02-27.
- ^ "Henlopen Conference on DigitalSports.com". Digital Sports.com. Retrieved 2010-02-27.
- ^ "Map of Capital School District". Delaware Department of Education. Archived from the original on 2010-04-07. Retrieved 2010-02-27.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Delaware School District Organization and Boundaries" (PDF). Delaware Department of Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-09-28. Retrieved 2011-08-21.
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"Blue Ribbon Schools 1982-2002" (PDF). Blue Ribbon Schools Program. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-06-30. Retrieved 2010-02-27.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Blue Ribbon Schools 2003-2006" (PDF). Blue Ribbon Schools Program. Retrieved 2010-02-27.
- ^ "Official Website of the Capital Educators Association". Capital Educators Association. Retrieved 2010-02-27.
