The Delaware Sapphire Award for Excellence in School Counseling recognizes school counseling programs that are comprehensive, data-informed and designed to serve all students. This award is open to all Delaware public school districts and charter schools.

Eligible school counseling programs must be implemented by a state certified school counselor. Schools that earn the Sapphire Award are expected to complete all steps necessary to receive the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) RAMP distinction.

Congratulations to the Current Sapphire Award Winners

Award Year 2024

Lake Forest Central Elementary
Lake Forest School District

Milton Elementary
Cape Henlopen School District

Anna P. Mote Elementary
Red Clay Consolidated School District

POLYTECH High School
POLYTECH School District

Sarah Pyle Academy
Christina School District

Sapphire School Awardees (past 2 years)

Award Year Awardee District/Charter
2023 Kent County Secondary Intensive Learning Center Capital School District
2023 Bunker Hill Elementary School Appoquinimink School District
2022 South Dover Elementary School Capital School District

Award Year Awardee District/Charter
2020 Smyrna High School Smyrna School District