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Kathleen Fisher 2025 Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Kathleen Fisher who is the Mariner Middle School 2025 Teacher of the Year!
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 Paraeducator Jean Vander Wall, Mariner's 2025 Educational Support Professional 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.
News & Announcements
![MMS Odyssey Team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726154409/capehenlopenschoolscom/pt29tvu7ym7ytohr9a2x/MMSOMSuccess.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726154409/capehenlopenschoolscom/pt29tvu7ym7ytohr9a2x/MMSOMSuccess.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726154409/capehenlopenschoolscom/pt29tvu7ym7ytohr9a2x/MMSOMSuccess.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1726154409/capehenlopenschoolscom/pt29tvu7ym7ytohr9a2x/MMSOMSuccess.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1726154409/capehenlopenschoolscom/pt29tvu7ym7ytohr9a2x/MMSOMSuccess.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1726154409/capehenlopenschoolscom/pt29tvu7ym7ytohr9a2x/MMSOMSuccess.jpg","width":2200}])
Mariner was the only Delaware team with a top world finish this year.
![MMS BPA Students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726155200/capehenlopenschoolscom/jnesme0wrsruazsh96tk/MMSBPA.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726155200/capehenlopenschoolscom/jnesme0wrsruazsh96tk/MMSBPA.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726155200/capehenlopenschoolscom/jnesme0wrsruazsh96tk/MMSBPA.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1726155200/capehenlopenschoolscom/jnesme0wrsruazsh96tk/MMSBPA.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1726155200/capehenlopenschoolscom/jnesme0wrsruazsh96tk/MMSBPA.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1726155200/capehenlopenschoolscom/jnesme0wrsruazsh96tk/MMSBPA.jpg","width":2200}])
The Mariner Middle School Business Professionals of America team returned from national competition with a host of awards and new records to break, all topped off with the Chapter Distinction Award, a repeat honor for the cohort.
![Tieryn Robinson plays trombone]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1717698662/capehenlopenschoolscom/crby1n7ri0yt1omxlfv1/CHHSBMSMMSBandPerformances.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1717698662/capehenlopenschoolscom/crby1n7ri0yt1omxlfv1/CHHSBMSMMSBandPerformances.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1717698662/capehenlopenschoolscom/crby1n7ri0yt1omxlfv1/CHHSBMSMMSBandPerformances.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1717698662/capehenlopenschoolscom/crby1n7ri0yt1omxlfv1/CHHSBMSMMSBandPerformances.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1717698662/capehenlopenschoolscom/crby1n7ri0yt1omxlfv1/CHHSBMSMMSBandPerformances.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1717698662/capehenlopenschoolscom/crby1n7ri0yt1omxlfv1/CHHSBMSMMSBandPerformances.jpg","width":2200}])
High school, Beacon and Mariner middle schools showcase talents of student musicians
![Mariner OM Team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1717693445/capehenlopenschoolscom/wnuzqzoylbo9hbnnsoux/CHSDOMTeams.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1717693445/capehenlopenschoolscom/wnuzqzoylbo9hbnnsoux/CHSDOMTeams.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1717693445/capehenlopenschoolscom/wnuzqzoylbo9hbnnsoux/CHSDOMTeams.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1717693445/capehenlopenschoolscom/wnuzqzoylbo9hbnnsoux/CHSDOMTeams.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1717693445/capehenlopenschoolscom/wnuzqzoylbo9hbnnsoux/CHSDOMTeams.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1717693445/capehenlopenschoolscom/wnuzqzoylbo9hbnnsoux/CHSDOMTeams.jpg","width":2200}])
Groups seeking donations for trip to Iowa; Mariner students net perfect score
![Cape High drum majors and all-state members Christopher Runde and Amelia Bickel]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709545833/capehenlopenschoolscom/kqyc174ftho2sfxbz8on/CHHSMusicStudentsDisney.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709545833/capehenlopenschoolscom/kqyc174ftho2sfxbz8on/CHHSMusicStudentsDisney.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709545833/capehenlopenschoolscom/kqyc174ftho2sfxbz8on/CHHSMusicStudentsDisney.jpg","width":600}])
Cape High, Beacon and Mariner students named to band, choir rosters
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