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Across the Senator Nation we continue to reinforce to our students that our schools are safe places and that we care for them academically, socially and emotionally. Through our actions students and their families know that we are here for them and are committed to creating experiences that support the whole child throughout the entire district. Along with providing healthy schools in response to the pandemic; anger, hate or bullying is not tolerated in our schools or allowed to interrupt our learning environments. In the Capital School District, we are truly committed to unity in our community. Please know that there are caring adults available in your child’s school, if she or he needs help processing challenges we may face as a community during these unprecedented times. We have attached two resources below to support family conversations during difficult times. Please contact your child’s principal if you would like someone to reach out directly to you or your child. Our student support teams within each school are in place to help students who may need support as they navigate their learning during this uncertain time. Your partnership with us is so important as we work together for our children. While we cannot control world events, we can assure you that we will always be there for our students, that we are listening to them, and that we will continue to provide unconditional support to help meet the needs of the whole child. Sincerely, The Capital School District Team

The latest data from the Department of Public Health posted on the My Healthy Community COVID-19 website for Kent County has moved to red in two of three indicators that are used to determine how schools operate during the pandemic. As you may be aware, the State of Delaware applies a three tiered School Reopening Criteria rating system to provide recommendations to school districts as to what instructional model they may use. For some time now the state has been in a “minimal to moderate rating status” allowing each school district to choose which model they would apply based on local conditions within each school. This evening, Kent County’s indicators have risen to rating status of “significant community spread” in Kent County.

The Capital School District Board of Education held an emergency meeting this evening and has amended the grades 5 to 12 learning plan that was to start on November 30th. The Board of Education has decided that the students in grades 5-12 will continue with Full Remote Learning effective immediately through Monday, January 4, 2021. Students in grades PK to 4 and special programs currently participating in Hybrid will continue using the current Hybrid model with some remote and in person instruction. KCCS mainsite will resume face to face instruction on December 3 as previously planned.

Thank you for your strong response to the Learning Approach Commitment. We are pouring over the details you provided and will continue to send out the latest information to our families through these Senator Updates. Our next Board of Education meeting will be Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 7 pm. Our Board of Education will discuss the current pandemic conditions and make a decision about when students will transition into the Hybrid Learning model. Please visit http://bit.ly/csdpublicmeeting to learn how to view or participate in any of our public meetings.

Hello Senator Nation! I am excited to share that virtual learning is underway. Capital staff has enjoyed connecting with our students and families in a variety of ways over the past several weeks. Many of you have participated in Beep and Greets, material distributions and virtual open houses. Teachers and instructional staff have been hard at work creating engaging and interactive virtual lessons for our students who have started the year strong.

This is Dr. Sylvia Henderson, Interim Superintendent for the Capital School District. Our 2020-2021 calendar has been updated due to the COVID pandemic. The first day of school for students will be September 8th, 2020.

Today the Governor announced that students will not be returning to school on May 18th as originally hoped. Due to the continuing COVID health crisis, school buildings will remain closed through the end of this school year. Students will continue to engage in remote learning following their own district- and charter-designed plans, which include individual closing dates for the ’19-’20 school year.

Happy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful winter break and that everyone has stayed healthy and in good spirits! Teachers and students are back busily working in their virtual classrooms and we have some exciting news!

Polytech Adult Education is offering In Person And Online ESL classes!

Through the struggles this year are stories of teachers going the extra mile and working tirelessly with families to help our children.

Our hearts break as we wait for the time that our students will be back in school again. While the COVID-19 positive rates soar, we need to continue to keep the spread down and do all we can to prevent anyone else from getting sick. We care about you!

Dear Senator Nation, We have our youngest Senators back in the classroom and are excited to tell you that things are going well! It is so nice to see their faces bright and happy to be with their teachers in person.

The state has arranged for FREE COVID-19 testing for students at Dover High School on Wednesday, November 4 from 2 pm until 4 pm and at East Dover Elementary on Thursday, November 5 from 2 pm until 4 pm. Make sure your students get tested before coming back into school. Pre-registration is required.

Westcare Family Healthcare is hosting a free Fall Harvest Giveaway drive-up event on Thursday, October 29, 2020 from 3 pm until 6 pm.

During the September board meeting, the board discussed a reopening plan for the district

The Capital School District’s Board of Education approved the design for the two new interconnected middle schools that Becker Morgan Group, the architect group, presented during the July 9, 2020 board meeting.

The Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Program provides academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children.

The new 2020-2021 Student Success Guide is now available

Back 2 School Community Event on August 22nd from 10 am until 1 pm.

Capital School District is committed to meeting the needs of our students and our community. Right now, this means directly addressing issues of racism, equity, and opportunity.

Capital School District established a School Reopening Task Force at the end of the school year to develop a roadmap for reopening schools in August.

Latest information from the Department of Health and Human Services about the Coronavirus and is continuing to follow guidance provided by Delaware Public Health and Department of Education as the situation develops.

The Capital School District will host a public meeting on Monday, February 3, 2020, at 6:00 pm in the Sentrum at Dover High School, 1 Dover High Drive, Dover, DE 19904. (Please enter through the front doors of Dover High School.) At this meeting Becker Morgan Group will present schematic design for the new middle schools to be built on the site of the old Dover High School on Pat Lynn Drive, Dover..

Public Meeting - The Capital School District will host a public meeting on Tuesday, December 1 0, 2019, in the Sentrum at Dover High School, 1 Dover High Drive, Dover, DE 19904. The purpose of this meeting is to present initial, conceptual designs for the new middle schools to be built on the site of the old Dover High School on Pat Lynn Drive, Dover, and take public comment. Questions related to this meeting can be directed to the Superintendent's Office at 302-857-4201

Capital School District will host a public meeting on Tuesday, November 19th at 6 pm at Fairview Elementary School in the library to discuss fence lines

Super Science Night for Capital School District is being held on Nov. 12, 2019 (Tuesday night) from 6-7:30 PM at William Henry Middle School. Planetarium shows, science demonstrations, hands on science activities, STEM activities, NASA space suit display, Inner City Cultural League, Inc. (aka Sankofa) with STREAM activities, Delaware State University and Wesley college science activities for all ages! Come out and enjo

On September 30th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, we will host a visioning meeting open to the staff and the greater community at the Dover High School. At this event we will share the Capital School District Middle Grades Report and will have the opportunity to interact directly with the architects exploring ideas and possibilities for the new facilities. Participants at the evening event will complete a visioning activity for the new schools connecting the community and staff to initial planning the design for our new schools. Come and join us in creating the future for Middle Grades Senators!

If you missed our Senator Capital Gazette in the Dover Post, here is an electronic copy.

The bus route schedules for the 2019-2020 School Year have been posted on the Capital School District website.

South Dover and William Henry Middle School will host their End-of-the-Year Spanish Immersion Fiesta in Central Middle School Auditorium on Tuesday, May 21, 2019

"Growing Together - a Family Gardening Event" sponsored by the Kent County Master Gardeners and the DE Cooperative Extension at Delaware State University

Any student requesting childcare/alternate transportation for the 2019-20 school year must complete a new CSD

Join us on Saturday, October 12, 2019 for our fourth annual Super Senator Day from 10 am until 2 pm at Dover High School.

Parent information Night for the Spanish Language Immersion program will be held on April 4th at 6:30 pm at Fairview Elementary and on April 11th at 6:30 pm at South Dover Elementary.

Did you miss the current issue of the Senator Capital Gazette? Click here to read it now.

Please see Capital School District's Notice of Special Election.

Please tell us your thoughts. We are in the process of revising our Student Success Guide for the 2020 school year.

South Dover Elementary School's Counselor Tammy Taylor has been named Statewide Counselor of the Year.

Kindergarten registration is open for children who will turn 5 years by August 31, 2019

Families – We want to hear from you! Our annual School Climate Survey is now open,

The Capital School District is accepting applications for its Citizens Budget Oversight Committee until 4:30 pm on January 30, 2019.

Is your teacher inspirational and played a crucial role in your child's growth? Nominations are now open for the 2019-2020 Capital School District Teacher of the Year Award.

There will be a Public Forum on Monday, December 3, 2018 in the Central Middle School Auditorium

The Hour of Code takes place each year during Computer Science Education Week. This year it runs from December 3rd-9th. Take an hour and participate.

KCCS hosts Facebook Live Community Workshop

Capital School District’s Office of Technology won the 2018 Super Senator Day Spirit Award

On the evening of November 15, 2018, Capital School District will host a Super Science Night at William Henry Middle School from 6-7:30 PM

Bedtime Story Time started again for the school year at the District Office.

Another great Super Senator Day!

Saturday 10/6 at Dover High!

You are invited!

with Polytech Adult Education at South Dover Elementary

Opening Day 2018

South Dover Elementary School is holding its 4th annual Jump Start for Success camp this week.

DHS Rolling Thunder Drumline performed at their annual Band-A-Thon on the Green on August 4th.

Capital School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided, at a first come, first serve basis. For the nearest location to you, visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks