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!
3 months ago, Delaware Academy CSD News
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!
3 months ago, Delaware Academy CSD News
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.
3 months ago, Delaware Academy CSD News
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.
3 months ago, Delaware Academy CSD News
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!
3 months ago, Delaware Academy CSD News
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!
3 months ago, Delaware Academy CSD News
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!
3 months ago, Delaware Academy CSD News
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!
3 months ago, Delaware Academy CSD News
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.
4 months ago, Delaware Academy CSD News
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!
4 months ago, Delaware Academy CSD News
The varsity tennis team beat the Sidney Sabers at home on Monday, 5-0. Here's a few pictures from the match.
4 months ago, Delaware Academy CSD News
Sweethearts & Heroes facilitator Josiah McKeon was at Delaware Academy on Monday for the last day of circle sessions for the school year. Here, Mrs. Ainsworth and a group of ninth grade students play a communications warm-up game before settling in for their circle.
Sweethearts & Heroes has been bringing their bullying prevention and intervention message to DA students this year, beginning with morning assemblies last fall, followed by a series of small-group "Circles" throughout the year where participants shared, built connections and strengthened their sense of empathy.
4 months ago, Delaware Academy CSD News
Nothing says fun like outdoor recess!
4 months ago, Delaware Academy CSD News
Congratulations to Luciane Smith, the Class of 2026 Valedictorian, and Rebecca Verspoor, the Class of 2026 Salutatorian! You can read more here: www.delhischools.org/article/2865565
4 months ago, Delaware Academy CSD News
Here's a fun event, presented by the DA PTA. Mark your calendars for this Friday! For pricing and other details, visit the PTA website: www.delawareacademypta.com
Writer Rosa Rankin-Gee visited Mrs. Ainsworth’s classroom last week for a workshop with creative writing students. She talked about her path to becoming a full-time writer, the inspirations and challenges, and offered advice, opinions and answered student questions. Rosa Rankin-Gee has written two best-selling novels, The Last King of Sark and Dreamland; the latter is being adapted for a BBC series that will shoot this summer. Her third book, My Only Boy, will be released on May 21. She is married to Leah Wawro, a Delaware Academy graduate, and they split their time between London and New York City.
4 months ago, Delaware Academy CSD News
It's May 1, and that means the new menus are here! Daily menus can be found on the DA App and the Daily Menu link on the Dining/Food Service page of our website. The full month menu, including a downloadable version, is available at www.delhischools.org/page/menus. Bon appetit!
4 months ago, Delaware Academy CSD News
Just a reminder, kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 is still open! Children turning five years old on or before December 1, 2026 are eligible for kindergarten. If you have a child who will be entering kindergarten in September 2026, please call Kelly Pinter at 607-746-1315 to schedule an appointment to register your child.
4 months ago, Delaware Academy CSD News
The Catskill Mountain Shakespeare group visited Delaware Academy last week, giving a 90-minute performance of Hamlet for grades 8-12 and offering a Q&A session and theater workshops later in the day. The troupe was dynamic, the students were engaged, and everyone enjoyed the drama it brought to a Thursday!
