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Dr. Krissy Patton MES Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Dr. Krissy Patton who is the Milton Elementary School 2025 Teacher of the Year! Dr. Patton was also named as the District-wide Teacher of the Year at a ceremony held on May 14!
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 Zach Coffman, Computer Lab Manager, who is Milton's 2025 Educational Support Professional of the Year!
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News & Announcements
![Milton Elementary earns state honor for school counseling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729017891/capehenlopenschoolscom/i14fp9h0g3mobtfkmaab/MESSaphireAward.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1729017891/capehenlopenschoolscom/i14fp9h0g3mobtfkmaab/MESSaphireAward.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1729017891/capehenlopenschoolscom/i14fp9h0g3mobtfkmaab/MESSaphireAward.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1729017891/capehenlopenschoolscom/i14fp9h0g3mobtfkmaab/MESSaphireAward.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1729017891/capehenlopenschoolscom/i14fp9h0g3mobtfkmaab/MESSaphireAward.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1729017891/capehenlopenschoolscom/i14fp9h0g3mobtfkmaab/MESSaphireAward.jpg","width":2200}])
School is one of five in state, only one in Sussex to receive Sapphire Award
![Lt. Governor Bethany Hall Long]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726154554/capehenlopenschoolscom/rjtqxzhv7dnqxpgklszm/MESBethanyHallLongVisit.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726154554/capehenlopenschoolscom/rjtqxzhv7dnqxpgklszm/MESBethanyHallLongVisit.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726154554/capehenlopenschoolscom/rjtqxzhv7dnqxpgklszm/MESBethanyHallLongVisit.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1726154554/capehenlopenschoolscom/rjtqxzhv7dnqxpgklszm/MESBethanyHallLongVisit.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1726154554/capehenlopenschoolscom/rjtqxzhv7dnqxpgklszm/MESBethanyHallLongVisit.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1726154554/capehenlopenschoolscom/rjtqxzhv7dnqxpgklszm/MESBethanyHallLongVisit.jpg","width":2200}])
Delaware Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long visited Milton Elementary School May 29 to see its basic needs closet in action.
![Milton Elementary students enjoy enrichment and fun at CBH]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726156325/capehenlopenschoolscom/j3asfchnly8i3c6ooyla/MESandCBH.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726156325/capehenlopenschoolscom/j3asfchnly8i3c6ooyla/MESandCBH.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726156325/capehenlopenschoolscom/j3asfchnly8i3c6ooyla/MESandCBH.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1726156325/capehenlopenschoolscom/j3asfchnly8i3c6ooyla/MESandCBH.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1726156325/capehenlopenschoolscom/j3asfchnly8i3c6ooyla/MESandCBH.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1726156325/capehenlopenschoolscom/j3asfchnly8i3c6ooyla/MESandCBH.jpg","width":2200}])
Third-grade students at Milton Elementary School recently got a reprieve from the rigors of state testing with a visit to Children’s Beach House in Lewes.
![5th Grade Art Show]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726156542/capehenlopenschoolscom/qpw8zj5mhmf5cveyjfvf/MESFifthGradeArtShow.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726156542/capehenlopenschoolscom/qpw8zj5mhmf5cveyjfvf/MESFifthGradeArtShow.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726156542/capehenlopenschoolscom/qpw8zj5mhmf5cveyjfvf/MESFifthGradeArtShow.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1726156542/capehenlopenschoolscom/qpw8zj5mhmf5cveyjfvf/MESFifthGradeArtShow.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1726156542/capehenlopenschoolscom/qpw8zj5mhmf5cveyjfvf/MESFifthGradeArtShow.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1726156542/capehenlopenschoolscom/qpw8zj5mhmf5cveyjfvf/MESFifthGradeArtShow.jpg","width":2200}])
Milton Elementary School fifth-grade students hosted the Annual MES Arts Showcase.
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Milton Elementary held its annual Field Day with ideal weather May 31.
![Krissy Patton]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1717698288/capehenlopenschoolscom/bvohoxxah3dva47cisnt/CHSDTOY.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1717698288/capehenlopenschoolscom/bvohoxxah3dva47cisnt/CHSDTOY.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1717698288/capehenlopenschoolscom/bvohoxxah3dva47cisnt/CHSDTOY.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1717698288/capehenlopenschoolscom/bvohoxxah3dva47cisnt/CHSDTOY.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1717698288/capehenlopenschoolscom/bvohoxxah3dva47cisnt/CHSDTOY.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1717698288/capehenlopenschoolscom/bvohoxxah3dva47cisnt/CHSDTOY.jpg","width":2200}])
Literacy teacher provides instruction for students needing extra support.
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