Sweethearts & Heroes brought their message of hope, empathy and action to students in the middle school on Monday and the high school on Tuesday. Founder Tom Murphy and Co-founder Rick Yarosh shared their bullying prevention and intervention message in morning assemblies, followed by a series of small-group "Circles," where participants shared, built connections and strengthened their sense of empathy. Students and educators were engaged and energized!

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Rick Yarosh and Pat Murphy
Pat Murphy with a student
Pat Murphy speaks to a group in a circle
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Pat Murphy with a student balancing a pole
Rick Yarosh and Pat Murphy
Pat Murphy fist-bumps students
Pat Murphy poses for selfies
Pat Murphy with 4 students
Meet Diane Jordan, one of the new staff members joining us at Delaware Academy this year!
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Spotlight -Diane Jordan. Graduated from Franklin HS, attended SUNY Delhi, Maria College and Utica College Likes to read, go for walks, do crafty projects, and hang out with family and friends has 2 daughters and 2 sons has beef cows, 2 cats and a turtle named Ron “I’m excited to officially be a Bulldog!”

Reminder– all home DA varsity games and matches (and JV volleyball) played in our gymnasiums or Dave Kelly Field are available to watch online through the free Hudl service. Away games held at schools using the Hudl service may also be available! Just search for “Delaware Academy High School” at www.hudl.com and start watching! You can also watch on your phone– just download the free Hudl app from the Apple or Android store. Let’s go Bulldogs!

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Hudl screenshot of DA Boys Varsity Soccer broadcast
These Mongolian Beef Bowls look pretty and delicious!
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mongolian beef bowls with flower garnishes
Meet Bobbi Cicio, one of the new staff members joining us at Delaware Academy this year!
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Spotlight -Bobbi Cicio
A reminder for all our students and families– the D.A. Care Closet, located in the high school counseling office, is stocked with hygiene and laundry essentials and is available to any student in need. It's just one of the ways our Bulldog family looks out for each other!
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D.A. Care closet Hygeine items available. Other essentials available through confidential financial support. Here for YOU.
Senior Rebecca Verspoor has been named to the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) for 2025-2026. This will be her second year as one of two representatives from Section IV. Congratulations, Rebecca!
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85 years ago, Delaware Academy opened for school on September 8 in the distinctive new brick main building that still serves the district today.
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postcard - "Delaware Academy and Central School, Delhi, New York"
We love our DA musical posters, but we’ve run out of room, and need to make space for the new ones. If you are interested in one of these, please reach out to Mrs. Gibson and let her know. Each will go to the first person requesting that one. Jgibson@delhischools.org
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11 play posters in frames
Plenty of opportunities to catch our teams in action this week. Let's go, Bulldogs!
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Varsity this week: 9/8 Golf vs. Unatego @ Ouleout, 4:00 pm9/8 Volleyball vs. Sidney, 5pm (JV) 6:30 pm (V)9/9 Golf vs. Sidney @ home, 3:45 pm9/10 Boys Soccer vs. UV, DK Field, 5:00 pm 9/10 Volleyball @ Harpursville, 4:30pm (JV) 6:30 pm (V) 9/11 Girls Soccer vs. Sidney, @ home, 5:30 pm 9/12 Football vs. Trumansburg, 7:00 pm @ DK Field 9/13 Cross Country @ Queensbury, 9:00 am9/13 Varsity Volleyball @ Tioga Tournament, 8:00 am

Friday was a special night at Dave Kelly Field, as the varsity football team took the field for the first night game under the lights. Superintendent Carey Shultz, Board of Education President Tammy Neumann and Athletic Coordinator Kyle Murray recognized Sean and Chris Clark and representatives of Schoolhouse Construction Management, and Chris Clark tossed the coin to start. The Bulldogs put on a great show for the hometown crowd, defeating Burke Catholic High School 56-13. Here's a few pictures from the night - more are available on the DA Facebook page. Congratulations, Bulldogs!

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view of field at night from behind school building
quarterback throwing the ball
crowd at football game
footbal player carrying the ball
football players celebrating in end zone
coaches approach the field at night
ambulance crew and ambulance
7 adults for recognition before game
football coach watching players
Reminder– this year we’ll be using ParentSquare to communicate with you at the school, and in your classrooms and groups. ParentSquare provides a simple and safe way for everyone at school to connect. You can use ParentSquare on any device. You can download the free mobile app for iOS or Android, or use the desktop version at www.parentsquare.com.
Our goal is for every family to join ParentSquare and engage with our school community.
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The Delaware Academy PTA has a great lineup of events and activities this year! Add these your to-do calendar, and consider getting involved by attending a meeting.
#dapta
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Event Calendar Delaware Academy PTA 2025 - 2026 September 15: After School registration - members only September 16: After School registration - public September 29 : After School programs begin October 3 :D_A_ _P_T_A_ _G_e_n_e_r_a_l_ _M_e_e_t_i_n_g_ _+_ _M_i_x_ _N_’ _M_i_n_g_l_e_ _ Ocotber 24 : Kids Night Out (Halloween theme) November 22 : Wreaths ‘N’ Treats Workshop December 3 : D_A_ _P_T_A_ _G_e_n_e_r_a_l_ _M_e_e_t_i_n_g_ _+_ _M_i_x_ _N_’ _M_i_n_g_l_e_ _ December 5 : Penguin Patch Holiday Gift Shop (Prek-5) December 13 : Craft Fair (K-12) February 6 : D_A_ _P_T_A_ _G_e_n_e_r_a_l_ _M_e_e_t_i_n_g_ _+_ _M_i_x_ _N_’ _M_i_n_g_l_e_ _ April 16 : D_A_ _P_T_A_ _G_e_n_e_r_a_l_ _M_e_e_t_i_n_g_ _+_ _M_i_x_ _N_’ _M_i_n_g_l_e_ _ May 6 : Teacher & Staff Appreciation Breakfast May 8 : Cookies ‘N’ Canvas Workshop (Mother’s Day theme) June 5 D_A_ _P_T_A_ _G_e_n_e_r_a_l_ _M_e_e_t_i_n_g_ _&_ _M_i_x_ _N_’ _M_i_n_g_l_e_ _ July : Fair on the Square (Fundraiser Fridays) If you have questions, want more information or to volunteer, visit us at www.DelawareAcademyPTA.com or email us at DelawareAcademyPTA@gmail.com
The DA Varsity Football team takes on Burke Catholic High School tonight at 7:00 pm. It's our first home football game, and our first game under the new lights on Dave Kelly Field. Come on out and cheer the team on! #dabulldogs (photo by Kurt Spangenberg)
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Varsity Football DA vs. Burke Catholic HS 7:00 pm tonight Under the Lights
What an exciting morning at our elementary school! We loved welcoming our new and returning students to the building and helping them find their classrooms. There will be new routines to learn, but we're already off to a great start!
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principal welcoming students
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principal welcoming students
principal welcoming students
student with librarian
PE teacher speaks with student
Mrs. Lane speaks to her class
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Mrs. Burrows class waves
And, they’re back! It was great to welcome our high school and middle school students back this morning. We’re looking forward to a great year!
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enthusiastic students arrive at school
SRO Ferrara high fives a student
superintendent greets students
superintendent greets students
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high school principal gestures with enthusiasm
middle school principal speaks to students
middle schoolers doing group activities
middle schoolers doing group activities
Seniors arrived this morning at 5:30 am to be the first ones at school. They gathered to watch the sunrise and take in the surrealness of their final year at DA. #DAclassof2026 #DAseniorsunrise
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senior class poses on football field at sunrise
2 seniors give thumbs up, 1 senior wrapped in blanket
6 seniors sit at center of football field
2 seniors pose with frame that says Seniors of .2026 Senior Sunrise
4 seniors on tennis court
4 seniors smile
Delaware Academy's Opening Superintendent's Conference Day was today! Board of Education President Tammy Neumann joined Deputy Superintendent Carey Shultz and administrators in welcoming everyone back. It's going to be an exciting year!
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BOE President speaking on stage
Cary Shultz speaking on stage
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School starts next week, and our cafeteria staff is ready! The September menus can be found at www.delhischools.org/page/menus

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school lunch tray with milk and an apple
Crews are putting the finishing touches on the lower multi-use field, ensuring that it's ready for soccer next week!
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