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!
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Delaware Academy Budget ote Results: 2026-2027 Annual Budget: PASSED 375 yes, 105 no      78.12% approval Proposition 2: PASSED Proposition 3: PASSED  Board of EducationKimberly Shephard: 338 (elecrted);Nathaniel McCarthy: 269; Hope DellaCrosse Knapp: 291 (elected)
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!
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DA student on golf course
DA student tees off on golf course
DA student putts on golf course
DA student on golf course
DA student tees off on golf course
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.
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3 students assembling hydroponic growing equipment
3 students assembling hydroponic growing equipment
3 students assembling hydroponic growing equipment

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.

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view of middle school gym entrance, with "Reseerved for Voter Parking" sign in foreground
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
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BOE (graphic)

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.

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2 students in Mr. All's room sort papers on the floor
stuent poses with Mrs. Gibson
student cleaning the blackboard in Mr. Pecori's room
student poses with history teacher
student teaches a lesson in Mr. Gray's room
2 students pose with Ms. Morgan in her room
2 students with Mrs. Somers in her room
stuent with Ms. Oliver in the library
Student smiles in 3rd grade classroom
2 students smile in Mrs. Tucker's room
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.
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Delaware academy CSD at Delhi Annual School Budget Vote, on Tuesday, May 19 from noon-8:00 pm in the Middle School Gym
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!
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Varsity This Week: 5/18 Tennis @ Binghamton Tennis Center 5/20 Golf @ Elmira (state qualifiers)  5/20 Track @ Sidney (MAC Championships)
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.
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picture of Delaware Academy school, headline: May School Closing Days

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!

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Mrs. Gibson and 3 students loading instruments into vans.
boy wearing dress shirt and tie holding a violin and music
A student practices cello while her mother holds her music
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!
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high school staff and students pose in the lobby wearing their teal ribbons

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.

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Delaware Academy CSD at Delhi Annual School Budget Vote: Tuesday, May 19 from noon to 8:00 pm in the Middle School Gymnasium Lobby
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.
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Dr. Doyle Stevick, an internationally recognized scholar, was the keynote speaker.
Kurt Spangenberg, Delaware Academy middle school social studies teacher, and three other attendees
Matthew Rozell, a retired social stueies teacher turned author, speaks to the group
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!
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Mrs. Haight, Luciane Smith, and Ms. Trask
Luciane Smith and her family with Mrs. Haight
the ballroom, full of people
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!
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inside science center
leaning back in chairs
globe exhibit
building with robot blocks
science building
making a marble run
inside science center
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!
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students approach the Physical Science building at SUNY Oneonta
students in Science Discovery Center
2 students play with robot blocks
Red the Dragon mascot hugs two children
students lean back in chairs
constellations projected on planetarium screen
stuents with the giant globe exhibit
student building a marble run
Science Discovery Center - inside view
constellations projected on planetarium screen
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!
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Varsity this week: 5/12 Softball @ TBD 5/12 Tennis vs. Walton 5/13 Track @ Home - (MAC)  5/14 Baseball vs. Walton 5/14 Softball @ TBD 5/14 Tennis @ Camp Starlight (Starlight, PA) 5/16 Baseball @ Sidney (tentative)
Delaware Academy will host a Meet the Candidates Forum on Monday, May 11 at 6:00 pm in the high school auditorium, followed by the district Budget Hearing at 7:00 pm. The candidates forum will feature an hour of Q & A with candidates Kim Shephard, Nathaniel McCarthy and Hope Dellacrosse Knapp, hosted by the Speech & Debate Club. The Budget Hearing will be an opportunity to learn more about the proposed budget and propositions.
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Meet the Candidates & Budget Hearing
Local radio broadcaster Nate Lull was at Delaware Academy Wednesday for the Next Level Commitment Event. He introduced four seniors committing to play a sport in college. Athletic Coordinator Kyle Murray also spoke at the event, which was organized by the DA Varsity Club. We wish our senior athletes well on their next teams!
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Steven Hillis, Olivia Kruppo, Dylan Leddy and Alexia White pose with Nate Lull
Olivia Kruppo with New Paltz sign
Dylan Leddy with Maritime College poster
Alexia White with Crown College poster
Steven Hillis with Hartwick College poster
Nate :Lull at lectern as 4 students sign their papers
NAte Lull speaking at lectern
Olivia Kruppo poses with family members
Coach Skip Bazxter poses with Olivia Kruppo and Dylan Leddy
Dylan Leddy poses with his family

The varsity tennis team beat the Sidney Sabers at home on Monday, 5-0. Here's a few pictures from the match.

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tennis coach addresses players
tennis players shake hands before match
tennis players shake hands before match
tennis player in action on the court
tennis player in action on the court
tennis player in action on the court
tennis player in action on the court
tennis player in action on the court
tennis player in action on the court
tennis player in action on the court