Due to the expected weather conditions, the varsity softball games scheduled for Wednesday, April 3 have been postponed.
A group of juniors involved in the Catskill Area School Study Council are launching The Prom Closet as a community service project. This free “prom shop” is intended to provide students with clean, cute, comfortable options for this spring’s prom. To succeed, their shop needs inventory, and so the students are calling on members of the community who have recent, clean prom clothing to donate it to the shop. They’re looking for dresses, suits, shoes, and dress shirts in good condition. Prom clothing can be dropped off at the school in the high school lobby on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 3:00-4:00 pm, beginning on Tuesday, April 9 and ending on Thursday, May 2. Help make their project a success!
The Capital Project 2024 - Physical Education and Athletic Fields Improvements proposition vote is coming up soon. Join us at the community forum, or visit the Capital Project Planning page on our school website for more information.
New month, new menus! Also available as downloadable pdfs at https://www.delhischools.org/page/menus
Last week, Mrs Sherman’s Baking 2 class tried their hands at making focaccia bread. Using herbs and vegetables, they created some beautiful products!
Come join our team!
The Delaware Academy Board of Education has approved the following changes to this year’s academic calendar:
-There will now be NO SCHOOL on: Monday, April 8, 2024 (this extends Spring Break and is also the day of the solar eclipse) and
- Thursday, May 23 through Tuesday, May 28 (this extends Memorial Day weekend to include Thursday, Friday and Tuesday as additional days off)
Enjoy this time with family and friends Bulldogs!
The house was rockin' Tuesday night at the Pops Concert! So much talent!
Game time's 4:30 today, at Downsville. Go Bulldogs!
On Tuesday March 26th, the Canasawacta Country Club was filled with attendees for the Chenango Women’s Leadership Conference, which organizers described as “an empowering day dedicated to celebrating and inspiring women leaders.” Three Delaware Academy students attended, thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation for South Central New York, which was facilitated by DCMO BOCES. The full day leadership program presented by Commerce Chenango gathered 198 participants, including students from seven of the DCMO BOCES component school districts. Brinley, Leah and Natalie were nominated by their school, based on their interest and leadership qualities. It was an inspiring day!
Don't forget, Bassett school-based clinics remain open over break, including Wednesday at Delaware Academy. Students may visit any other Bassett school-based clinic as well!
There will be a Student and Caregiver training session in the Middle School Library on April 9th from 4:00-5:30 pm. This training is on Transition Planning and is ideal for MS and HS age students and their caregivers. Parents who are planning to attend should email Ms. Zinkievich directly at wzinkievich@delhischools.org
Don't forget– it's the Pops Concert, tonight at 7:00 pm in the high school auditorium! AND– you can see the Middle School/High School Art Show in the lobby!
March is Youth Art Month, and Delaware Academy is celebrating with the annual Middle School/High School Art Show, in the lobby of the high school. See it when you attend tonight's Board of Education meeting or tomorrow night's Pop Concert!
Thirteen members of the Delaware Academy FCCLA chapter traveled to Villa Roma Resort in Callicoon to attend the NYS Leadership Conference March 20-22. Members attended workshops on public speaking, drunk driving, brain break, families first, edible flowers and gardening, careers, life skills, and parliamentary procedure. They networked with students from across the state, and enjoyed a masquerade dance.
Maja Margiotta and Marley Leddy completed their year-long training as Junior Leaders. They were part of a group of thirteen middle school students who completed the program.
Six students competed in various STAR events. Hannah Doig earned Gold in cake decorating level 1. Marley Leddy earned Silver in cake decorating level 1. Grace Reynolds earned a Gold in Chapter in Review Portfolio. Lillian McGonigal earned a silver in Chapter Service Project portfolio for her Book Boat Project. Maja Margiotta earned a Silver in Chapter Service Project Display for her Concessions for a Cause project completed last fall. Daniella Pizzo earned a Bronze for her Homework Help Project in the Focus on Children category. Grace, Maja and Lillian were selected to present their projects at the national conference this summer.
Additionally, Brinley Wager and Delaney McCann were installed as state officers for the coming year, and Delaney will also begin a one-year term as a Trustee on the FCCLA Board.
Brinley, Delaney, Maja, Grace and Lillian will attend the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Seattle, WA June 28-July 4.
Our elementary musicians had a blast with guest performer Jordan Taylor Hill on Friday. He performed original music as well as taught our PreK-5th graders traditional African drumming and dance. Thank you so much to W.I.D.E. (Womxn for Inclusion, Diversity & Equity) and the West Kortright Centre for providing grant money for this opportunity!
Delaware Academy CSD at Delhi will host its March board meeting on March 25, 2024, with the public session beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Library. Those who are interested in viewing it online may do so at https://youtube.com/live/w1fpYeLbOOo?feature=share
Here’s a fabulous opportunity for students and families to learn about the supports and services available to students after graduation. It’s a free, in-person event, taking place in nearby Oneonta, so mark your calendars and sign up online: https://tinyurl.com/DAagency101
It’s maple season, and the Delaware Academy saphouse has been busy! FFA members Marshall, Eric, Gunner and Nathan did the collecting, boiling and processing one recent day after school. Science teacher and FFA co-advisor Mr. Kline kept a close eye on things! You can read more about the FFA’s maple syrup-making in this week’s Reporter newspaper– it’s a nice feature story on an impressive undertaking!
Congratulations to all the talented students participating in the All-County Music Festival band, jazz band and chorus performances tonight. We're proud to have such a big DA presence, and of the hard work it took to prepare for it!
