Last week, healthcare for humans and animals came together at DA in an engaging and memorable learning experience. What started as an internship exploration for seniors interested in ultrasound and radiology turned into an unforgettable hands-on learning experience.
SUNY Delhi Licensed Veterinary Technician Bill Sherman (assisted by Melody Youngs) visited DA with a portable ultrasound machine and one of Bill’s bernese mountain dogs (Winnie), providing students with a unique hands-on demonstration. They gained valuable knowledge about ultrasound technology, including how ultrasound machines work, why they are used, and the important role they play in healthcare. The experience also highlighted the similarities between human and animal anatomy and physiology, giving students a broader perspective on medical imaging.
DCMO BOCES Work Experience Coordinator Christine McCall-Hopkins facilitated the visit as part of her work in the district through the Career Destinations program. “Helping students explore their career interests in ways they may never have considered is so important,” she said. “They deserve opportunities to discover that there are many avenues available to them when they are open to exploring new possibilities. Experiences like this broaden perspectives, spark curiosity, and help students envision exciting paths for their futures.”
SUNY Delhi Licensed Veterinary Technician Bill Sherman (assisted by Melody Youngs) visited DA with a portable ultrasound machine and one of Bill’s bernese mountain dogs (Winnie), providing students with a unique hands-on demonstration. They gained valuable knowledge about ultrasound technology, including how ultrasound machines work, why they are used, and the important role they play in healthcare. The experience also highlighted the similarities between human and animal anatomy and physiology, giving students a broader perspective on medical imaging.
DCMO BOCES Work Experience Coordinator Christine McCall-Hopkins facilitated the visit as part of her work in the district through the Career Destinations program. “Helping students explore their career interests in ways they may never have considered is so important,” she said. “They deserve opportunities to discover that there are many avenues available to them when they are open to exploring new possibilities. Experiences like this broaden perspectives, spark curiosity, and help students envision exciting paths for their futures.”
Three Delaware Academy students were celebrated at the DCMO BOCES graduation ceremony today at the Harrold Campus. Dawn Barnes, Mackenzie Callahan and Ripsi Newton were recognized at today’s event, which was attended by family, friends, teachers, administrators and other staff. Congratulations – we’re proud of all you’ve accomplished!
Good news, families! Once again, Bassett School Based Health Centers will be open this summer! That includes DASH, in the middle school building, which will be open on Wednesdays. Remember, your student can be seen at any of the Bassett School Based Health Centers– here's the full summer schedule for your reference.
The Middle School Concert was on Tuesday night, and the ensembles delivered quite a show for an appreciative audience! There were performances by the concert band, chorus, jazz band and orchestra, and even a surprise "guest conductor" during the John Williams Medley! Thanks to Ms. Lindner, Miss Lamb and Mrs. Gibson for preparing this fabulous concert, and to Jane Curley for providing accompaniment.
Our track and field team enjoyed a competitive season on an upgraded home track & field area, ultimately sending 10 athletes to the state qualifiers this month. While none advanced to the states, John Wilson placed 4th in the 100m with a new school record of 11.12. Congratulations to our track & field team and coaches!
Students had a safe and enjoyable time at the prom on Saturday. A generous donation from Delaware County STOP-DWI helped provide 50 pizzas to students who stayed through the conclusion of prom and the coronation of the Prom King and Queen. Several STOP-DWI awareness messages, designed by Maddison Naples, a member of the DA S.A.D.D. chapter, were displayed on the pizza boxes to help remind students of the dangers and consequences of drinking and driving. Thanks to Delaware County STOP-DWI for their generous support and to Francesca’s Pizzeria & Restaurant for preparing 50 pizzas and accommodating the special pickup time. The pizzas were a huge hit with students and helped make the evening even more memorable! Thank you to everyone who helped promote safe and responsible choices, helping make prom night a great success!
On June 4, Delaware Academy's National Junior Honor Society chapter welcomed 18 new members in a ceremony led by the current members. Congratulations to Stella Cohen, Tristan Herrel, Lilyan Homeijer, Melody Parra, Kinsley Tracy, Cadence Bartow, Kaitlyn Doig, Miles Holland, Nikolai Margiotta, Jaysen McKee, William Munro, Autumn O'Leary, Willow O'Leary, Benjamin Opdyke, Adalynn Schultz, Lauren Secord, Kyson VanMaaren and Madison Vredenburgh!
Congratulations to Coach Spangenberg and the varsity softball team! They finished 12-6 overall, 8-3 league and notched their first sectional win! Thanks for a great season!
Join us for the Middle School Spring Concert, tonight at 7:00 pm in the high school auditorium.
Today was Tractor Day at DA! Students Rebecca Verspoor, Levi Shephard, Eric Blackman and Hailey Brandenberg drove their tractors from the Price Chopper plaza to the school this morning, carrying on the Tractor Day tradition!
Students in Mr. Neumann's PE class enjoyed a good sprint on the new track at Dave Kelly Field. What a great place to run!
Congratulations to DA senior Hailey Brandenburg. Hailey is a Career & Technical Education student in the Conservation & Heavy Equipment Program at DCMO BOCES. CTE students take the skilled trades they’ve learned and apply them in the local workforce after graduation, helping meet the demand of the local economy. This week, Hailey and other students at the DCMO BOCES Harrold Campus in Sidney Center were recognized for this important milestone with a signing ceremony. Hailey’s instructors described her as “a very accomplished student,” who “isn’t afraid to attack any task given to her, is always respectful and has been a pleasure to have in class.” They said “she will have no problem finding success in the field.” Hailey will be joining the Town of Andes Highway Department after graduation, and along with the Andes Deputy Highway Superintendent, signed a certificate confirming that intention at the ceremony. Congratulations, Hailey we’re proud of your commitment to the workforce!
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!
