Capital School District
| Capital School District | |
|---|---|
 "Educational excellence today for a changing tomorrow."[1] | |
| Type and location | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | K−12[2] |
| Established | 1925[3] |
| Region | Central Kent County, Delaware[2] |
| Country | United States |
| Location | 945 Forest Avenue, Dover, DE 19904[1] |
| District information | |
| Superintendent | Dr. Michael D. Thomas[2] |
| Budget | $93,108,292 (Preliminary)[4] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 6,250[2] |
| Teachers | 444[2] |
| Staff | 422[2] |
| Athletic Conference | Henlopen North Conference[5] |
| District Mascot | Senator[1] |
| Colors | Blue and White [1] |
| 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.[2]
Geography
The district covers a 125-square-mile (320 km2) area in central Kent County.[2]
Towns served include Cheswold, Hartly, Little Creek, and most of Dover, as well as the Delaware side of Marydel.[6]
School Board
President: Phillip Martino, Jr.
Vice President: Kay Dietz-Sass
Members: Raymond Paylor, Kiran Clements, Brian Lewis[1]
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.[7]
Schools
High Schools (1) (Grades 9-12)
| School | Principal | Built | Enrollment | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover High School | Eugene F. Montaño | 1965 | 1,450 |
Middle Schools (2) (Grades 5-8)
| School | Principal | Built | Enrollment | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Middle School | Dr. Darren Guido | 1923 | 858 | |
| William Henry Middle School | Toriano Giddens | 1950 | 919 |
Elementary Schools (7) (Grades K-4)
Other (2)
| School | Principal | Built | Enrollment | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County Community School | Chris Lehman | 1975 | 129 | |
| Kent County Alternative Program | Robert Harris | 80 |
Awards and achievements
Three schools in the district have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence.[8][9]
- Dover High School (1986)
- Booker T. Washington Elementary (2005)
- Fairview Elementary (2006)
Capital School District also has nine National Board Certified Professionals.[1]
| 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.[10]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Capital School District Website". Capital School District. Retrieved 2010-02-27.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 "Delaware Department of Education School Profile". Delaware Department of Education. Retrieved 2010-02-27.
- ↑ "Yellow Pages entry for Capital School District". YellowPages.com. Retrieved 2010-02-27.
- ↑ "Capital School District Preliminary Budget FY2010". 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. Retrieved 2010-02-27.
- ↑ "Delaware School District Organization and Boundaries". Delaware Department of Education. Retrieved 2011-08-21.
- ↑ "Blue Ribbon Schools 1982-2002". Blue Ribbon Schools Program. Retrieved 2010-02-27.
- ↑ "Blue Ribbon Schools 2003-2006". Blue Ribbon Schools Program. Retrieved 2010-02-27.
- ↑ "Official Website of the Capital Educators Association". Capital Educators Association. Retrieved 2010-02-27.
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