Our first graders visited O'Connor Hospital last week, and an exciting visit it was! They learned about x-rays, making casts, and some of the many ways the medical providers in the emergency room can help a sick or injured patient. They also learned about medical transportation, seeing a Delhi Fire Department EMS ambulance and a LifeNet of New York helicopter and crew. The hospital even provided lunch! Thank you Ms. Mostert, Ms. Lane, Ms. Wilcox and all the adult helpers on this trip, and a big thank you to O'Connor Hospital for hosting this fun and educational visit!
Pre-registration for Delaware Academy’s 2026-27 Pre-K Class is open until all slots are filled. Parents who would like to preregister their child for our pre-k class this fall can do so until the remaining openings have been filled– contact Kelly Pinter at 607-746-1315 or kpinter@delhischools.org. The child must be four years old by December 1, 2026 and meet other criteria to be eligible for consideration. If there is a child of eligible age in your family, please consider this exciting opportunity.
Good luck to all our athletes competing in the Track & Field State Qualifiers this week: Addi Albright (100H and 400H), Dylan Leddy (400m), John Wilson (100m and 200m), Jaden Lewis (3200m) Jazzy Kelly (Pole vault), Carly Potrzeba (shot put), Eric Blackman (pole vault), and 4x 800 boys team Jaden Lewis, Jason VanMaaren, Emmett Tweed, and Dylan Leddy. Let's go, Bulldogs!
It’s been a busy few weeks for the DA Varsity Tennis Team, but they’ve got a lot to show for it, starting with the MAC League Championship title. But that’s not all: the Bulldogs also earned another Section IV Class C/D Boys Tennis title, with Cael Abts and Cade Sanford taking the top spot in the Class C/D boys doubles as well. Will Mokay was the runner-up for singles, and all three advanced to state qualifiers. Congratulations to Coach Sanford and the Bulldogs for another great year!
Thanks to the gardeners in Mrs. Gardner's 2nd grade class, the pizza sauce today has fresh, local oregeno. Mmmmm!
The date of this year's Athletic Awards Night has been changed to June 10th so that all of our athletes can attend the event (several track and field athletes are competing at the State Qualifiers on June 3, and we want to make sure they have the opportunity to be part of the banquet as well). Again, that's Wednesday, June 10, social (half) hour starts at 5:30 pm, with the awards beginning at 6:00 pm.
The boys varsity baseball team fell to Trumansburg in the second round of sectionals, bringing an end to a great season. Thanks to Coach Neumann and the Bulldogs for an exciting year on the field!
After their first-ever sectional win last Friday, the girls softball team advances to the next round, traveling to Union Springs tonight. There's tennis and track action this week as well–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!
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.
