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Excellence, Equity, and Responsiveness: Every Student, Every Classroom, Every Day

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2026 Mariner Middle School Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Mrs. Nelson who is the Mariner Middle School 2026 Teacher of the Year!

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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. 

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2025 Educational Support Professional of the Year

Congratulations to Paraeducator Jean Vander Wall, Mariner's 2025 Educational Support Professional of the Year!

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Fred Best Secondary Principal of the Year
Fred Best Secondary Principal of the Year

Mariner Middle School Principal, Mr. Fred Best, was named the State of Delaware Secondary Principal of the Year by the Delaware Association of School Administrators, and the Delaware Association of School Principals.

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Dr. Daniel Shockley, Business Education Teacher and BPA Advisor, Lexi Delcampo, Sophia Winkfield, Daisy Hughes, Linley Draper, Talli Farjon, Bianca Booth, Jude Pressler, and Ethan

Two teams of 8th-grade students from Mariner Middle School proudly represented their school and the Cape community at the 2025 Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Leadership Conference, held May 7 – 11 in Orlando, Florida. One student even made school and District history.

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