The New York State Sportswriters Association (NYSSWA) released their 2026 all-state picks for Class C Girls Basketball this week, and the list includes four Delaware Academy players. Freshman Danielle Ennist was named to the Class C Second Team and junior Tyler Abts was named to the Fourth Team. Junior Lexi Davis and senior Rebecca Verspoor were recognized with Honorable Mentions. Congratulations to all four of our Girls Basketball Bulldogs!
Miss Sherman, Mrs. Sherman, and Mrs. Sommers collaborated with Chris McCall-Hopkins and Jeremy Burke from DCMO BOCES, along with Anna Hillis and Mike Monasky from Visions Federal Credit Union, to organize and facilitate an engaging and educational “Life is a Reality” simulation event Thursday. The event brought together students from the 10th Grade Career Exploration classes and seniors from Mr. All’s Senior Seminar class to participate in a hands-on real-world financial simulation.
During the activity, students selected a career path and navigated through a variety of stations that represented real-life financial responsibilities and decision-making. Stations included topics such as college loans, housing, car purchases/ transportation, utilities, clothing expenses, entertainment, savings, phone and internet and more. Throughout the simulation, students were challenged to balance their budgets while making important financial choices based on their assigned careers and salaries. To make the experience even more realistic, a “Life Happens” wheel was spun periodically throughout the event, creating unexpected situations—both positive and negative—that required students to adapt their budgets and financial plans. These curveballs helped students understand how quickly life circumstances can change and the importance of financial planning and decision-making.
The event provided students with a meaningful opportunity to experience the realities of adulthood in an interactive and memorable way while reinforcing important career readiness and financial literacy.
During the activity, students selected a career path and navigated through a variety of stations that represented real-life financial responsibilities and decision-making. Stations included topics such as college loans, housing, car purchases/ transportation, utilities, clothing expenses, entertainment, savings, phone and internet and more. Throughout the simulation, students were challenged to balance their budgets while making important financial choices based on their assigned careers and salaries. To make the experience even more realistic, a “Life Happens” wheel was spun periodically throughout the event, creating unexpected situations—both positive and negative—that required students to adapt their budgets and financial plans. These curveballs helped students understand how quickly life circumstances can change and the importance of financial planning and decision-making.
The event provided students with a meaningful opportunity to experience the realities of adulthood in an interactive and memorable way while reinforcing important career readiness and financial literacy.
18 Delaware Academy students were inducted into the National Honor Society on May 7. Current members led the ceremony, and high school English teacher Erin Haight was the keynote speaker. The National Honor Society was founded in 1921, and promotes character, leadership, scholarship and service. Congratulations to all our new NHS members!
Thank you to all who came out and participated in the 2026-2027 Delaware Academy budget vote and elections, and thank you for your support!
The results are in:
Budget: 375 Yes; 105 No (Budget Passes)
Proposition 2: (Technology Capital Reserve Fund) 411 Yes; 70 No (Proposition Passes)
Proposition 3: (Capital Reserve Fund) 395 Yes; 85 No (Proposition Passes)
Additionally, Kimberly Shephard and Hope DellaCrosse Knapp were elected to to fill two available seats on the Board of Education. Congratulations!
The results are in:
Budget: 375 Yes; 105 No (Budget Passes)
Proposition 2: (Technology Capital Reserve Fund) 411 Yes; 70 No (Proposition Passes)
Proposition 3: (Capital Reserve Fund) 395 Yes; 85 No (Proposition Passes)
Additionally, Kimberly Shephard and Hope DellaCrosse Knapp were elected to to fill two available seats on the Board of Education. Congratulations!
Delaware Academy’s varsity golf team competed in Class D sectionals on Monday at the College Golf Couse in Delhi. The team finished 7th out of 14 teams. Cameron Winner led the team, placing 19 out of 80 players and improving over his 25th place finish last year. Both Cameron and Carson Pashley are in Elmira for the state qualifiers, which take place Wednesday. Congratulations to Coach Burgin and all our Bulldog golfers, and good luck Cameron and Carson!
The new Technology & Agricultural Sciences wing was a busy place Friday, as students began assembling the hydroponics equipment in the new ag science classroom. “We’re really excited to get in here,” said DA Agriculture Technology teacher Michelle Somers. Work is continuing to complete the equipment installation in the new space over the next few weeks.
Today's the day! The Annual school budget vote and election of two board members begins today at 12 noon, with voting open until 8:00 pm. Voting is in the Middle School Gymnasium Lobby, around the back of the high school building. Parking is available near that entrance, including reserved handicapped parking. There will also be a Take-Out Chicken and Biscuit Dinner on Budget Vote Day, sponsored by the girls basketball program, 2:45 pm - 8:00 pm.
For information about the proposed budget, propositions, and candidate bios, visit www.delhischools.org/o/dacsd/page/business-office and click the link for the Budget Newsletter.
Delaware Academy CSD at Delhi will hold its May school board meeting tonight, with the public session beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Library Media Center. Those who are interested in viewing it online may do so at https://youtube.com/live/P_biBwGye8k?feature=share
Last Friday was Senior Administration Day, and several members of the Class of 2026 spent the day teachers in the district, helping to teach or otherwise supporting the academic duties of the classroom. “It’s a great way to inspire students to enter the field of education, experience the joys of teaching, help build a community of learners, and establish a new community event within our district,” according to Ryan Layman, one of the class advisors.
Don't forget– the annual school budget vote and election of two board members takes place tomorrow! For information about the proposed budget, propositions, and candidate bios, visit www.delhischools.org/o/dacsd/page/business-office and click the link for the Budget Newsletter.
There's a few things still up in the air, but here's what we've got for next week so far! Get the latest details and updates from the Athletic Calendar on our website: www.delhischools.org/o/dacsd/page/athletics-copy
Lets go, Bulldogs!
Lets go, Bulldogs!
Beginning Thursday of next week, Delaware Academy CSD at Delhi will be closed in recognition of unused snow days, along with the observance of Memorial Day on 5/25/2026. As a result, the district and all offices will be closed Thursday, 5/21, Friday 5/22, Monday, 5/25 and Tuesday, 5/26. Staff and students will return on Wednesday, 5/27/2026.
Instruments were being loaded last Friday for the trip to Norwich High School, where the NYSSMA Zone 8 Solo Festival was taking place. For two days, hundreds of students performed vocal, instrumental or string solos or small ensemble pieces, which were evaluated and rated. 60 Delaware Academy students participated, performing a variety of pieces from level 1 to level 6. Thank you to Mrs. Gibson, Ms. Lindner and Ms. Lamb for helping them prepare for this significant event!
April was Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and members of the DA S.A.D.D. chapter spent the month bringing awareness to the cause. They handed out teal ribbons to all faculty and staff in the middle school and high school to wear on Wednesdays during the month, promoting awareness and sparking excellent questions and conversations. They hung up posters donated by the Safe Against Violence group, who teach prevention education in the school and are a local resource. The students also displayed flyers which shared statistics, information about consent, and both local and school support resources. Several S.A.D.D. members were also guests on the Wednesday morning announcements to share age-appropriate educational information. The month was a success, and the chapter looks forward to raising awareness again next year!
Don't forget to vote!
The Annual school budget vote and election of two board members will take place next Tuesday. For information about the proposed budget, propositions, and candidate bios, visit www.delhischools.org/o/dacsd/page/business-office and click the link for the Budget Newsletter.
There will also be a Take-Out Chicken and Biscuit Dinner on Budget Vote Day, sponsored by the girls basketball program, 2:45 pm - 8:00 pm in the Middle School Gym Lobby. Pre-orders appreciated- contact tbruce@delhischools.org.
Kurt Spangenberg, Delaware Academy middle school social studies teacher, attended a day-long professional learning opportunity for educators on Monday, focused on ways to align the teaching of a challenging topic with a core standard of the New York State Portrait of a Graduate. “Growing Global Citizens: Holocaust Education and the Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework” featured several guest speakers and a presentation panel of local educators, and was held at the SUNY Oneonta Camp facility. The event attracted teachers of a number of different subjects and grade levels from across the state.
Dr. Doyle Stevick, an internationally recognized scholar, was the keynote speaker. Matthew Rozell, a retired Hudson Falls social studies teacher who became an award-winning author, and Micha Tomkiewicz, a Holocaust survivor and retired Brooklyn College/CUNY Physics and Chemistry professor, also spoke with the group. A “Microburst Presentation Panel” featured area educators Ellen Pringle, Jenny Osowowski, Susan Fertig and Dr. Nicole Waid.
This professional learning event was organized by DCMO BOCES Instructional Support Services.
Dr. Doyle Stevick, an internationally recognized scholar, was the keynote speaker. Matthew Rozell, a retired Hudson Falls social studies teacher who became an award-winning author, and Micha Tomkiewicz, a Holocaust survivor and retired Brooklyn College/CUNY Physics and Chemistry professor, also spoke with the group. A “Microburst Presentation Panel” featured area educators Ellen Pringle, Jenny Osowowski, Susan Fertig and Dr. Nicole Waid.
This professional learning event was organized by DCMO BOCES Instructional Support Services.
Congratulations to student scholar Luciane Smith and mentor Erin Haight from Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi, honored Monday during the 2026 Scholar Recognition Dinner, held in the Hunt Student Union Ballroom at SUNY Oneonta.
Luciane and Mrs. Haight received their certificates from Delaware Academy High School Principal Crystal Trask. Congratulations to both our honorees!
Luciane and Mrs. Haight received their certificates from Delaware Academy High School Principal Crystal Trask. Congratulations to both our honorees!
Delaware Academy first graders visited the A.J. Read Science Discovery Center and SUNY Oneonta Planetarium on Friday. The students loved the hands-on nature of the Discovery Center, and enjoyed seeing how earlier generations developed stories using groupings of stars that we know as “constellations.” They got a big surprise when “Red,” the SUNY Oneonta Red Dragon mascot, dropped by just to say hello to them! Thank you to Mrs. Lane, Ms. Mostert and Ms. Wilcox for organizing such a fun field trip!
Delaware Academy first graders visited the A.J. Read Science Discovery Center and SUNY Oneonta Planetarium on Friday. The students loved the hands-on nature of the Discovery Center, and enjoyed seeing how earlier generations developed stories using groupings of stars that we know as “constellations.” They got a big surprise when “Red,” the SUNY Oneonta Red Dragon mascot, dropped by just to say hello to them! Thank you to Mrs. Lane, Ms. Mostert and Ms. Wilcox for organizing such a fun field trip!
Here's where to find our varsity Bulldogs this week. Get all the details and updates from the Athletic Calendar on our website: www.delhischools.org/o/dacsd/page/athletics-copy
Lets go, Bulldogs!
Lets go, Bulldogs!
