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!
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!
Lets go, Bulldogs!
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.
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!
The varsity tennis team beat the Sidney Sabers at home on Monday, 5-0. Here's a few pictures from the match.
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.
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.
Nothing says fun like outdoor recess!
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
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
Here's this week's varsity action! Get all the details and updates from the Athletic Calendar on our website: www.delhischools.org/o/dacsd/page/athletics-copy
Lets go, Bulldogs!
Lets go, Bulldogs!
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.
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!
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.
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!
Here's what the varsity's up to 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!
Lets go, Bulldogs!
Area school superintendents joined DCMO BOCES District Superintendent Michael Rullo at Delaware Academy on Friday for a meeting of chief school administrators from the DCMO BOCES component schools. The group meets monthly for discussions and conversations; the superintendents were able to see the results of a number of recent capital projects at the school during a walking tour with DA Superintendent Carey Shultz.
The New York State Sportswriters Association has released the Class C all-state teams in boy’s basketball for the 2025/26 season, and three of our Bulldogs made the list: Lucas Nealis - 4th team, Teddy Kelsh - 9th Team, and Benny Schnabel, Honorable Mention. Congratulations!
Students in the concert band and senior orchestra traveled to Heritage at the Plains at Parish Homestead, a senior living center in Oneonta. Following performances by the concert band, orchestra and several soloists, they visited the Kartrite Resort, an indoor waterpark in Monticello, N.Y. It was a full but fun day!
This week, students in Mrs. Grasso’s 8th grade ELA class performed passages from Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream before an enthusiastic audience. The students spent the last several weeks preparing, watching professional performances, acting scenes in front of the class, and more recently, memorizing their lines. Bravo!
It's another active week for our Bulldogs! Get all the details and updates from the Athletic Calendar on our website: www.delhischools.org/o/dacsd/page/athletics-copy
Lets go, Bulldogs!
Lets go, Bulldogs!
