Capital School District - Capital Educators

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.

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

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.

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.

• 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. Rod Fesel currently serves as President.