Let's go, Bulldogs!
Counselors and principals hosted a luncheon for new students at the high school and middle school Friday. It was a great opportunity to chat and get to know each other. Mr. Shultz, Ms. Zinkievich and SRO Ferrara stopped in for some pizza as well!
Delaware Academy CSD at Delhi will hold its September board meeting on September 23, 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/N6BN_ub5--I?feature=share
Coming to the Middle School/High School Open House? Come early and support the seniors!
Students in Mr. Broesler’s Lifetime Fitness class got a lesson in fly fishing on Tuesday. Drew Jacobs from Friends of the Upper Delaware brought practice fly fishing gear, and after a quick introduction, the students were casting away!
A message and update from the superintendent regarding recent social media rumors can be found on the school website: https://www.delhischools.org/article/1772278
DA varsity football player Ian Johnson is in the running for the WICZ-TV "4th and Goal" Player of the Week poll for week one! Let's give him a boost– cast your vote by Wednesday at 6:00 pm! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/TpzmHV4AiyUZJmy7/?mibextid=WC7FNe
In November 2023, the Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures presented their recommendations for future diploma requirements to the Board of Regents. Since then, the Education Department worked on a vision to implement these recommendations. DCMO BOCES has partnered with three other regional BOCES to sponsor two upcoming forums designed to gather input, one for the public and another specifically for educators. Meeting attendees will have the opportunity to break into smaller groups to discuss and provide feedback directly to the Education Department on their proposed vision. Both are free, but registration is required. Please attend and share your input!
Educator Forum Registration: https://tinyurl.com/blueribboneducatorforum
Public Forum Registration: https://tinyurl.com/blueribbonpublicforum
Information about our school safety drills, including the process for advance notification, can be found on the Delaware Academy website: https://tinyurl.com/DAsafetydrills
Here's a look at the week ahead (as always, subject to last minute changes). Go Bulldogs!
Spoiler alert: fun was had Friday night at the DA Elementary Carnival! Perfect weather greeted our elementary students and their families, who enjoyed the games, prizes and refreshments, as well as the opportunity to chat with friends. Thanks to Mr. Albright, Miss Emilio and the Carnival Committee and all the DA staff who worked to get things ready, as well as our staff and student volunteers at the event. Special shoutout to Mr. Mackay for manning the pie-in-the-face table with courage and humor!
Delhi resident Edward Chytalo got to show off the two giant pumpkins he's been growing in the school garden to several of the elementary school classes today. He read a pumpkin story to the kindergarteners before allowing them to see the two giants, one weighing 570 pounds and one weighing 420 pounds. Students got to pose for individual photos with the larger pumpkin, and even Mr. Mackey got to join in the fun!
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!
