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NYC Theatre Trip
Theatre students enjoyed a trip to NYC for workshops and a show.
Festival of Winds
Student musicians had the opportunity to participate in the Festival of Winds at Temple University.
Students Celebate Verrazzano Day
Italian students celebrated the 500th anniversary of the explorations of Giovanni da Verrazzano.
Bay to Beach Builders Donation
Thank you to Bay to Beach builders who donated $1,000 worth of tools and supplies to our cabinetry class.
Our Promise
Excellence, Equity, and Responsiveness: Every Student, Every Classroom, Every Day
2025 Cape High Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Mr. Burkhart who is the 2026 Cape Henlopen High School Teacher of the Year AND 2026 District 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.
2025 Educational Support Professional of the Year
Congratulations to Senior Secretary, Amy Gooding, CHHS's 2025 Educational Support Professional of the Year.
2024 Secretary of Education Scholars
Each year, Delaware’s Secretary of Education honors select students from the current graduating class for their exemplary work ethic, dedication and accomplishments both in and out of the classroom. These Secretary of Education Scholars maintain qualities critical to making a significant difference in their lives and also the lives of others. Students are chosen by their principals for their academic records and community service. The number of scholars from each school is based on enrollment. Congratulations to Sophia Chilelli, Morgan Newcomb and Ashley Carrier who were selected from Cape High.
News & Announcements
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The Cape Henlopen School District is proud to recognize a group of exceptional students from Cape Henlopen High School who have earned the Delaware Certificate of Multiliteracy, an honor awarded by the Delaware Department of Education to students who demonstrate proficiency in English and at least one other language.
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By: Jamie Whitten, Viking Ventures Lead Feature Writer, Class of 2026
Mr. Kasmer comes from a family of teachers. His mother was so passionate about educating children that she taught for over 50 years.
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Cape Henlopen High School biology students had a unique experience on Thursday, May 15, when a team from the ChristianaCare Gene Editing Institute spent the first half of the day in their classroom, conducting the CRISPR in a Box™ educational experiment.
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Cape Henlopen High School is proud to promote its growing Work-Based Learning (WBL) program, which connects students with local businesses, nonprofits, and professionals to gain real-world experience while still in school.
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The Cape High JROTC Raider Team won a recent fitness competition hosted by Appoquinimink High School's JROTC students.
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Cape Henlopen School District is proud to announce that four of its graduating Cape Henlopen High School seniors have been named Secretary of Education Scholars by the Delaware Department of Education, one of the state’s highest honors for academic achievement and community involvement.
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