A group of DA middle school and high school teachers and staff are showing off their Bulldog spirit today! Many are wearing a Bulldogs Forever t-shirt, a gift to them from the Class of 2024. Let's Go, Bulldogs!
And they're off! The Delhi/SK girls and boys cross country teams left for the State Championships in Queensbury this morning, escorted by police and fire department vehicles. DA students cheered them off at the school, community members turned out downtown, and SK gave them a similar spirited sendoff. Good luck, runners!
A video of our special Veterans Program is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhTo7StlxyU
Students in Mrs. Whittaker’s Personal Finance class traveled to the DCMO BOCES Harrold Campus Tuesday for “The Real World: Money Edition” simulation. The event, developed by Sidney Federal Credit Union and presented in partnership with DCMO BOCES, allows students to practice making financial decisions in a variety of real-life situations.
Let's send our athletes off with a big dose of #dabulldogspirit ! The DA/SK Cross Country team leaves Friday morning for Saturday's NYS Championships in Queeensbury, and the varsity football team leaves in the afternoon for Friday night's Sectional Championship in Johnson City. Two opportunities to gather on Kingston Street to cheer them on!
Don't forget– early dismissal at 11:30 am on Thursday 11/14 and Friday 11/15 for parent-teacher conferences. Submit any changes to your student's normal bus or pick-up schedule to your school office no later than 10:00 am on the early dismissal days.
DA takes on Tioga for the Section IV Class D Football Championship 8:00 pm Friday, November 15 at Johnson City High School. Tickets available online: https://gofan.co/event/2237067?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
$6.25 General Admission (digital ticketing), $8.00 General Admission (cash at gate)
Children 10 and under are admitted free.
Let’s go, Bulldogs!
Varsity football excitement, this Friday in Johnson City! Come on out to cheer on the Bulldogs! Students– there will be a spectator bus!
Big win for the Bulldogs! Up next: Tioga, for the Section IV Class D Title!
Delaware Academy CSD at Delhi welcomed 33 local veterans and their families and guests for a morning of special recognition Friday, November 8. Breakfast was served by National Honor Society students, followed by a moving musical program. The program also included a keynote address by local Marine Corps veteran Tyler Evans, door prizes, “roll call,” and presentation of a gift to the local American Legion Post. Veterans also received cards and bookmarks made by students, who also made special placemats for the breakfast. It was an amazing morning, and an honor to celebrate the service of our veterans!
Our varsity football team is off to the Section IV Semifinals, playing Deposit-Hancock at Susquehanna Valley tomorrow at 4:00 pm. Tickets available @ https://gofan.co/event/2174181?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV. The game should also be available to stream on hudl.com. Let's go, Bulldogs!
Congratulations to our varsity volleyball team for a successful and exciting season! The Bulldogs played 3 games in the first day of the sectional championships yesterday, winning one against Deposit-Hancock and finishing third. Thank you Coach All, and thank you Bulldogs!
Congratulations to the Boys and Girls Cross Country teams, both of which earned the Section IV Class D team Championship. It was the 8th in a row for the girls team, and the 5th title in 8 years that both the boys and girls won! 5 runners were named Section IV All-Stars: Aurelia Comer, Abi Tessier, Lilly McGonigal, Jaden Lewis and Latham Gielskie. Arelia Comer was also the top girls finisher!
Next up: the New York State Championships, Friday 11/16-Saturday 11-17. Let’s go, DA/SK!
Thank to Mrs. Comer for sharing these photos.
The Varsity Girls Volleyball team got a rousing sendoff to the Section IV Tournament today, with Mrs. Lindner providing the "Theme from Rocky" as they headed for the bus. Good luck, Bulldogs! #dabulldogspirit
Our elementary students love books! They've enjoyed visiting the Scholastic Book Fair, and tonight families will have an opportunity to as well! Family Night is this Thursday from 5:30-7:30 pm. Remember- every purchase benefits our school!
Wishing our Delhi/SK Cross Country athletes good running at the Section IV Class D Championships, today at Chenango Valley State Park!
It's Scholastic Book Fair time! Family Night is this Thursday from 5:30-7:30– come experience the limitless possibilities with your kids! Every purchase benefits our school. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/delawareacademyelementary
It's never too early to start practicing for the Delhi Holiday Parade! Mrs. Lindner leads the marching band in front of the school this afternoon.
Delaware Academy FFA member Hailey Brandenburg and chapter advisor Mr. Kline attended the Farm Credit East Donation Dinner at their Cooperstown office last week. Farm Credit East donated the proceeds of a summer fundraising event to a number of area FFA chapters that night. Hailey (front, left) is shown here with the other school representatives. Farm Credit East is part of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide agricultural network that provides credit and affiliated services to those involved in agriculture and related industries.
This school year, vaping and tobacco use among youth and young adults remains a serious concern. Parents Against Vaping has prepared a free virtual presentation for parents and other adults to learn the essentials to help kids avoid or quit vaping and other nicotine use.
This virtual presentation will be held on Tuesday, November 19 at 6:00 pm EST.
At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
- Understand and recognize tobacco industry tactics targeting youth
- Explain the dangers of nicotine e-cigarettes/vapes, non-nicotine vapes, and other new tobacco products
- Know the steps to protect youth and how to advise others to get involved
- - know how to take action in your own communities
Register online at https://tinyurl.com/vaping-dangers
(Parents Against Vaping is an outside organization that is not directly affiliated with Delaware Academy )
