Capital School District


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 area in central Kent County.
Towns served include Cheswold, Hartly, Little Creek, Leipsic, and most of Dover, as well as the Delaware side of Marydel.

School Board

President: John Martin
Vice President:
'''Members: Joan Engel, Sean P. M. Christiansen, Dr. Jackson-Short

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 (1) (Grades 9-12)

Middle Schools (2) (Grades 5-8)

Elementary Schools (7) (Grades K-4)

Other (2)

Awards and achievements

Three schools in the district have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence.
Capital School District also has nine National Board Certified Professionals.
NamePositionSchool
Tammy AgustusPrincipalHartly Elementary
Linda BraswellInstructional Technology SpecialistDistrict Office
Lisa Burnham6th GradeWilliam Henry Middle
Cheryl HeslingaChemistryDover High
Barbara Johnson3rd and 4th GradesEast Dover Elementary
Suzette MarinePrincipalNorth Dover
Nancy RaabLibrary Media SpecialistHartly Elementary
Terri Shane3rd GradeHartly Elementary
Erin Wilson3rd GradeHartly Elementary

Unions

The Capital Educators Association is the teachers' union for this school district. Lisa Whiteman currently serves as President.