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Milton Elementary Child Nutrition Staff
We are grateful for our Child Nutrition staff who help keep our students fed so that they are always ready to learn!
Field Day 2025
House of Kindness
House of Responsibility
KN Pizza Parlor Transformation Day
House of Perseverance
Dr. Nauman Read Aloud with Mrs. Keller's Class
House of Creativity
House Challenge Winners Enjoying a Winter Treat
Staff Participants in the Dodge Ball House Challenge
2025 Spelling Bee Contestants
Congratulations to Evan Ponen who is the MES Spelling Bee Champ!
Mr. Scott and Dr. Conn
Sarah Beebe Gives Lessons in CPR
MES Earns Saphire Award for Excellence
This awarded is given to schools who showcase an excellence in School Counseling! Thank you to Mrs. Adams for all her hard work!
Chief Meteorologist Paul Williams Visits MES
3rd graders...and their teachers...got a lesson in meteorology from Mr. Paul Williams, Chief Meteorologist at WRDE.
KN Superbowl Transformation Day
Students participated in a variety of activities throughout the day with a football theme!
KN Pizza Parlor Transformation Day
Finn Lewis shows off his made to order slide of pizza!
House of Safety
Black History Month Walkthrough
Mrs. Matthews shares information about Preston Russell, local business owner who was highlighted and featured as part of the Black History Month Walkthrough.
Food Drive Delivery
Students hosted a food drive at MES and made a special delivery to the Food Bank of Delaware. They even were treated to a special tour of the facility.
House Dodge Ball Challenge
Our Promise & Mission
Excellence, Equity, and Responsiveness: Every Student, Every Classroom, Every Day 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.
2027 Milton Elementary Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Mrs. Selders who is the 2027 Milton Elementary School Teacher of the Year!
Once a Viking Always a Viking
2026 Educational Support Professional of the Year
Congratulations to Paraeducator, Uhland Johnson, who is Milton's 2026 Educational Support Professional of the Year!
Spanish Immersion Program
News & Announcements
![Board of Education Members]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1788275106/capehenlopenschoolscom/cnfnzhytdo9h33v97yel/BOE.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1788275106/capehenlopenschoolscom/cnfnzhytdo9h33v97yel/BOE.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1788275106/capehenlopenschoolscom/cnfnzhytdo9h33v97yel/BOE.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1788275106/capehenlopenschoolscom/cnfnzhytdo9h33v97yel/BOE.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1788275106/capehenlopenschoolscom/cnfnzhytdo9h33v97yel/BOE.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1788275106/capehenlopenschoolscom/cnfnzhytdo9h33v97yel/BOE.jpg","width":2200}])
The Cape Henlopen School District is continuing its long-range planning efforts to address enrollment growth and future facility needs across schools in the district.
![Dr. Jason Hale, Dr. Jenny Nauman and Dr. LouAnn Hudson lead the Long Range Facilities Planning Committee]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785165256/capehenlopenschoolscom/ut25zuxmnwslkkngljtr/LRFP.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785165256/capehenlopenschoolscom/ut25zuxmnwslkkngljtr/LRFP.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785165256/capehenlopenschoolscom/ut25zuxmnwslkkngljtr/LRFP.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1785165256/capehenlopenschoolscom/ut25zuxmnwslkkngljtr/LRFP.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1785165256/capehenlopenschoolscom/ut25zuxmnwslkkngljtr/LRFP.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1785165256/capehenlopenschoolscom/ut25zuxmnwslkkngljtr/LRFP.jpg","width":2200}])
Cape Henlopen School District has officially relaunched its Long-Range Facilities Planning Committee, convening district leaders, staff, and community stakeholders to begin a comprehensive planning process to address the district’s facility needs over the next two decades.
![District Elementary Math Specialist Jill Wittman and Milton Elementary Math Specialist Leigh Rupar]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1783346092/capehenlopenschoolscom/uamejkxt6p7tsvd5all5/ConceptQuest.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1783346092/capehenlopenschoolscom/uamejkxt6p7tsvd5all5/ConceptQuest.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1783346092/capehenlopenschoolscom/uamejkxt6p7tsvd5all5/ConceptQuest.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1783346092/capehenlopenschoolscom/uamejkxt6p7tsvd5all5/ConceptQuest.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1783346092/capehenlopenschoolscom/uamejkxt6p7tsvd5all5/ConceptQuest.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1783346092/capehenlopenschoolscom/uamejkxt6p7tsvd5all5/ConceptQuest.jpg","width":2200}])
Cape Henlopen School District educators recently shared the district's innovative approach to mathematics instruction during a professional learning presentation highlighting how Bridges Concept Quests are being integrated into elementary classrooms to deepen student understanding, increase engagement, and provide equitable access to rigorous mathematics learning.
![Cape Henlopen School District honors the community mentors.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782754787/capehenlopenschoolscom/wzrc5vdiudommeyrvrfy/MentorAppreciation.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782754787/capehenlopenschoolscom/wzrc5vdiudommeyrvrfy/MentorAppreciation.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782754787/capehenlopenschoolscom/wzrc5vdiudommeyrvrfy/MentorAppreciation.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1782754787/capehenlopenschoolscom/wzrc5vdiudommeyrvrfy/MentorAppreciation.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1782754787/capehenlopenschoolscom/wzrc5vdiudommeyrvrfy/MentorAppreciation.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1782754787/capehenlopenschoolscom/wzrc5vdiudommeyrvrfy/MentorAppreciation.jpg","width":2200}])
The Cape Henlopen School District recently celebrated its outstanding mentors for their dedication to supporting, encouraging, and inspiring students throughout the 2025-2026 school year.
![Sailor Campbell, Capri Hudson, and Morgan Rose enjoy viewing classmates' artwork displayed at the 5th Grade Arts Showcase.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780935310/capehenlopenschoolscom/nmr2arwkulrvv3jvvvtv/Fifthgradeartsshow.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780935310/capehenlopenschoolscom/nmr2arwkulrvv3jvvvtv/Fifthgradeartsshow.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780935310/capehenlopenschoolscom/nmr2arwkulrvv3jvvvtv/Fifthgradeartsshow.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1780935310/capehenlopenschoolscom/nmr2arwkulrvv3jvvvtv/Fifthgradeartsshow.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1780935310/capehenlopenschoolscom/nmr2arwkulrvv3jvvvtv/Fifthgradeartsshow.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1780935310/capehenlopenschoolscom/nmr2arwkulrvv3jvvvtv/Fifthgradeartsshow.jpg","width":2200}])
Fifth-grade students at Milton Elementary School recently welcomed family members, friends, and staff to the school's Annual 5th Grade Arts Showcase, an evening dedicated to celebrating student achievement in the visual and performing arts.
![2026 Young at Art Winners]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778862209/capehenlopenschoolscom/ywf8tcamcidybr9epaae/YoungAtArt.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778862209/capehenlopenschoolscom/ywf8tcamcidybr9epaae/YoungAtArt.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778862209/capehenlopenschoolscom/ywf8tcamcidybr9epaae/YoungAtArt.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1778862209/capehenlopenschoolscom/ywf8tcamcidybr9epaae/YoungAtArt.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1778862209/capehenlopenschoolscom/ywf8tcamcidybr9epaae/YoungAtArt.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1778862209/capehenlopenschoolscom/ywf8tcamcidybr9epaae/YoungAtArt.jpg","width":2200}])
Cape Henlopen School District is proud to recognize several talented local students who earned awards in the Rehoboth Art League’s annual “Young at Art” contest.
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