Capital School District is a public school district in Kent County, Delaware in the United States. It serves the greater Dover area.
Geography
The district covers a 125-square-mile (320 km2) area in central Kent County.
Communities served include the majority of Dover, as well as Cheswold, Hartly, Little Creek, and most of Leipsic.
It also serves the Delaware side of Marydel.
School Board
President: Dr. Chanda Jackson-Short
Vice President: Sean P.M. Christiansen
Members: Anthony DePrima, Felicia Duggins, John 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.
Schools
High Schools (Grades 9-12)
Middle Schools (Grades 6-8)
*WHMS is 5-6
Elementary Schools (Grades K-4)
Other
Awards and achievements
Three schools in the district have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence.
- Dover High School (1986)
- Booker T. Washington Elementary (2005)
- Fairview Elementary (2006)
Capital School District also has nine National Board Certified Professionals.
Unions
The Capital Educators Association (CEA) is the teachers' union for this school district. Lee Olmstead currently serves as president.
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