Capital School District | |
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945 Forest Avenue, Dover, DE 19904 Central Kent County, Delaware United States |
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District information | |
Type | Public |
Motto | "Educational excellence today for a changing tomorrow." |
Grades | K−12 |
Established | 1925 |
Superintendent | Dan Shelton |
Budget | $93,108,292 (Preliminary) |
Students and staff | |
Students | 6,250 |
Teachers | 444 |
Staff | 422 |
Athletic conference | Henlopen North Conference |
District mascot | Senator |
Colors | Blue and White |
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.
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.
President: Matt Lindell
Vice President: Brian E. Lewis
Members: Kay Dietz-Sass, Sean P. M. Christiansen, John "Marty" Martin
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.
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.
The Capital Educators Association (CEA) is the teachers' union for this school district. Rod Fesel currently serves as President.