Planning to take the SAT this school year? Consider this online SAT Prep Course, offered through the Catskill Area School Study Council. This 6-week course begins October 19, and includes Barron’s SAT Study Premium Textbook. There is a fee, and you must be registered by September 30. For more details or to register, contact the High School Counseling Office.
On the first day of school, some of the seniors gathered for a Senior Sunrise to start their final year here at DA. They enjoyed breakfast foods, playing cornhole, and watching the sun come up on their first day back. Their class advisor, Mrs. Whittaker, enjoyed this moment with them too!
New Board of Education student members Rocco Schnabel and Brinley Wager joined Mr. Shultz for a working lunch on Wednesday. The two students were receiving an introduction and training for their role on the Board this year.
Date change: the Delaware Academy Homecoming Dance will now take place on Saturday, October 26! The Homecoming Parade remains on September 27.
The Bulldogs take on Chenango Valley Friday nght under the lights! 7:00 pm at Chenango Valley. Let's go, Bulldogs!
Varsity Volleyball tonight! Go, Bulldogs!
This week: two chances to catch the boys varsity soccer team in action!
Check this out: two of our students working together so positively and making something great out of these simple little pine planks, new in our library makerspace this year!
He's only been with us a short time, but Interim Elementary Principal Mr. Mackey is already having an impact (especially in the fashion department!).
Mr. Kline and the Delaware Academy FFA were on site at Hanford Mills Museum today for the "Metal At The Mill" event. Mmm, maple cotton candy...!
Time change for the Girls Varsity Soccer game Saturday: the Bulldogs now take on Sidney for the championship at 4:30 pm! Let's go, Bulldogs!
Varsity Football action on Saturday against Cambridge-Salem! 1:30 pm in Cambridge.
Boys Varsity Soccer Saturday! Let's go, Bulldogs!
Fore! the DA golfers play in Hancock tonight at 4:00 pm!
And so we begin another school year! It was a day of new beginnings, seeing old friends, getting acclimated and getting gear– in other words, a fun day! We love having our students back in our buildings, and look forward to a great year!
The September menus are here!
Tomorrow is the first day back for students. We're excited to see all the smiling faces in the halls and in the classrooms. Parents, this is a gentle reminder to complete the back-to-school forms in FinalForms before your child arrives to school tomorrow. If you're a parent of an athlete, there are updated forms to be completed. https://delawareacademy-ny.finalforms.com/
Tomorrow's the first day of school for Delaware Academy and other area districts. Wherever you're driving, be extra careful and watch for students and stopped buses. We want everyone to get where they're going safe and sound! https://dmv.ny.gov/more-info/school-bus-safety
Labor Day is over, and everybody was back for the Opening Superintendent's Conference today! Deputy Superintendent Carey Shultz and Board of Education President Tammy Neumann, Special Education Director Winsome Zinkievich and the building principals welcomed teachers and staff, new and returning. Everybody's excited to see our students return on Thursday!
We welcomed our newest teachers and staff to the Bulldog family on Thursday, with a full day of information and activities. New teachers were joined by experienced DA teachers who will serve as mentors. Deputy Superintendent Carey Shultz, building principals and department heads introduced the new staff and teachers to Delaware Academy, including a walking tour of the buildings and even a school bus tour of the district with transportation Director Gregg Verspoor, then sent them off at the end of the day with a customized DA Bulldog spirit shirt, made by for them onsite by the principals and Director of Special Education Winsome Zinkievich. Welcome, everybody – we’re glad you’re here!
