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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teachers and staff sign in
BOE President speaking on stage
Cary Shultz speaking on stage
4 administrators sitting and smiling

School starts next week, and our cafeteria staff is ready! The September menus can be found at www.delhischools.org/page/menus

9 months ago, Delaware Academy CSD News
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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lower field photo
The varsity volleyball team has been hard at work this week, preparing to defend their MAC championship title. The season kicks off at home at 6:00 pm on Thursday vs. Bainbridge-Guilford. Let's go, Bulldogs!
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Coach All speaks to volleyball players
volleyball players leap into air at net
volleyball players leap into air at net
Delaware Academy welcomed our new teachers and staff with a day-long orientation session today. The group took part in a number of activities and experiences, including a school bus ride around the district! Later, teachers enjoyed lunch with their teacher mentor– an experienced DA teacher who can provide additional support and guidance. We're all looking forward to the start of school next week!
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new staff 2025 group
Carey Shultz speaks to new staff
Carey Shultz speaks to new staff
teachers on the bus wave
Work continues today on the bell tower.
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It's a great morning for football practice on the new field! #dabulldogs
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wide views of football field
coach leads players through warmups
misty mountain overlooks football practice
4 coaches talking
view of goalposts and players practicing
Workers removed the weather vane today as they began work on restoring the weathered cupola. But don't worry– they'll put it back once the work is completed. The shine will be restored to our bell tower soon!
9 months ago, Delaware Academy CSD News
2 workers in a lift look at cupola
workers in a lift work on cupola
workers in a lift work on cupola
Monday was Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Roundup at the elementary school, and the halls were filled with the sounds of excited children! The students got to see their classrooms, meet their teachers and even go for a little bus ride! Parents also met the teachers, and heard from Ms. Dutcher, the new Elementary Principal, Gregg Verspoor the Director of Transportation, Elementary School Nurse Mariah Lieberman, the DASH (Bassett School Based Health Center) staff, Food Service Director Christine Miller, School Counselor Matt Albright and Speech Therapist Leslie McKeegan. The PTA was there as well! What a fun morning!
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PTA table
mother and student outside
parents and girl outside
mother and student outside
Ms. Dutcher talks with a student
Mrs. Burrows gives a student a nametag
a student sits in a cubby
parents talk in the cafeteria
health staff speak to the audience
students head off for their first bus ride
Reminder– the August board meeting is tonight, with the public session beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Library Media Center. There will be a presentation on the Student Use of Internet Enabled Devices starting at 6:00 p.m. Those who are interested in viewing it online may do so at https://youtube.com/live/OcVops9taGU?feature=share
9 months ago, Delaware Academy CSD News
Board of Education Meeting and presentation on the new Student Internet Enabled Device Policy

Delaware Academy CSD at Delhi will hold its August board meeting on Monday, August 25, 2025, with the public session beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Library Media Center. There will be a presentation on the Student Use of Internet Enabled Devices starting at 6:00 p.m. Those who are interested in viewing it online may do so at https://youtube.com/live/OcVops9taGU?feature=share

9 months ago, Delaware Academy CSD News
Board of Education Meeting and presentation on the new Student Internet Enabled Device Policy
Crews began paving this week. It's exciting to see that smooth blacktop going down!
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view of paving work in front of elementary school
view of paving work in front of elementary school
We love how our community supports our students!
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DELAWARE ACADEMY PTA SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE Brought to you by the Delaware Academy PTA and Delhi Clergy Association Backpacks Fine point Expo black dry erase markers Fiskars scissors Elmer's glue sticks Pink Pearl erasers #2 pencils 24 count Crayola crayons 8 count colored pencils 10 count Crayola breadline classic colors markers Pocket folders with center prongs - solid colors Small pencil sharpeners Composition notebooks Highlighters Fine point black Sharpie markers DROP OFF BY SEPTEMBER 11TH: FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Monday & Thursday I 9 - 3 pm Wednesday I 9 - 11:30 am KIRK THRIFT SHOP Friday & Saturday I 9 - 2 pm
While the construction of the athletic fields have generated a lot of excitement, there's been plenty of other work going on this summer, including new heating infrastructure, paving, security and technology upgrades, new lighting and sound systems, and new technology labs (to name just a few of the projects going on!). Our school has been a beehive of activity all summer, all over!
9 months ago, Delaware Academy CSD News
elem drive
chimney liners
construction in rear
lights in the auditorium
ag and tech area

Boy, that's a lot of drop cloths!
Crews are applying the topcoat to the track surface today. What an exciting day!

9 months ago, Delaware Academy CSD News
wideview of football field
closeup of track being painted
Friday was FFA Day at the Delaware County Fair, and the Delaware Academy FFA Chapter was well-represented! In the morning, members were judged on their knowledge in different areas, including weed and tree identification. That was followed by a showmanship competition in the dairy show ring that included classes for novice, junior, senior and “VIP” (school administrators). Ms. Liddle, our Middle School Principal, looked like a natural in the show ring! Thanks to Ms. Liddle, DA FFA advisors Mrs. Somers and Mr. Kline, and our participating FFA members: Emily Blackman, Eric Blackman, Hailey Brandenburg, Joshua Brandenburg, Lexi Davis, Mark Jefferys, DeLaney McCann and Levi Shephard.
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Mrs. Somers listens to Mr. Kline as two students look at weeds
judging taking place in the FFA area
FFA members learn about tree identification
Emily Blackman poses with a cow
Lexi Davis and DeLaney McCann
Ms. Liddle poses with a cow
Delaney McCann listens to the judge
Hailey Brandenburg leads a cow in the ring
Levi Shelhard and Eric Blackman in the show ring with cows
Ms. Liddle leads a cow, assisted by Eric Blackman

With the turf installation at Dave Kelly Field now complete, work has shifted to the new track surface. We ask that no one enter the area until the work is finished- foot traffic during the track surface curing process will leave permanent marks. We expect the track work to be completed within the next few weeks. It's an exciting time to be a Bulldog!

10 months ago, Delaware Academy CSD News
Dave Kelly Field showing new track surface
Delaware Academy's FFA chapter is at the Delaware County Fair this week! You can see their chapter display and individual member projects in the Youth Building at the fairgrounds in Walton. On Friday, members will participate in the FFA Judging and Demonstration.
10 months ago, Delaware Academy CSD News
Delaware Academy FFA chapter display
Delaware Academy FFA Eric Blackman Blacksmith Tongs Grade 11 blue ribbon

Attention Parents and Athletes: As we prepare for the upcoming fall sports season at Delaware Academy, please make sure to complete all required forms on FinalForms as soon as possible. Remember:
- All forms must be completed on FinalForms before the start of the season
- New York State requires a new Health History Form each season your child participates in a sport.
- This form must be filled out within 30 days before the start of the season.
- Physicals must be up to date and reviewed before the start of practice.

Varsity & JV Sports start on Monday, August 18th. Modified Sports start on Monday, August 25th. Athletes will NOT be allowed to begin practice without a current physical and all FinalForms completed. If your child is not yet signed up for a fall sport and would like to be, please contact Athletic Director Kyle Murray as soon as possible to get them registered.
For any questions, feel free to contact Coach Murray at: Kmurray@Delhischools.org

10 months ago, Delaware Academy CSD News
Bulldogs: We need your forms!