Exciting news: beginning Wednesday, November 1, Delaware Academy will offer school meals at no charge to all students! No further action is necessary at this time– if they are enrolled in the district, they can receive a free breakfast and lunch! For more information, visit our webpage at https://www.delhischools.org/o/dacsd/page/free-student-meals-faqs.
Students in Mr. Kline’s 2nd period Environmental Science class are shown answering questions related to the location of sunrise, sunset and the apparent path of the Sun across the sky, as would be viewed by an observer in New York State at different seasons of the year. The PVC pipe model celestial hemisphere is representing the horizon, a north-south meridian, an east-west meridian and the arc of the Sun across the celestial hemisphere on the equinoxes and solstices. It was built by Mr Kline using materials from a local hardware store, and was also used in other science classes taught by Mr. Kline and Mr. Backus.
Congratulations to the varsity football team for their 49-7 victory over Deposit-Hancock today. On to the sectionals!
Yesterday at Unadilla Valley, the Delhi/SK cross country boys team placed 10 in the top 15 to win their 11th straight MAC team title, and the girls placed 7 in the top 15 over state-ranked competition to secure their 17th championship in a row. Special congratulations to individual MAC Champions Nelson VanMaaren and Ellie Lees!
Several students participated in a Sources of Strength Peer Leadership training this week. Sources of Strength is a mental health promotion and suicide prevention program that aims to prevent adverse outcomes by increasing wellbeing, help-seeking, resiliency, healthy coping, and belonging. Each year a group of students, nominated by peers, are trained as Peer Leaders and are connected with Adult Advisors at school. Peer Leaders will be tasked with designing and implementing "campaigns" throughout the school year which help students identify and utilize multiple sources of support. High School Guidance Counselor Amanda Kane is the Sources of Strength coordinator.
Congratulations to the DA/SK cross country teams for a great performance today, winning the MAC Championship (both boys and girls!) Woo-hoo!
The Cross Country Sectionals will take place at Chenango Valley State Park Golf Course on November 2. Cheer our DA/SK cross country runners on– get your tickets today!
Science teachers Mark Kline and John Backus and 12 students from the Delaware Academy Science Club joined students from South Kortright CSD, Stamford CSD, Jefferson CSD and Charlotte Valley CSD for a hike on Bramley Mountain, noting features of the natural environment they were in, discussing climate change and actions people could take to reduce their ecological footprint and adopt more sustainable practices. Students from each school worked on action plans to apply in their school and community to help educate others. The all-day event was organized and led by South Kortright CSD science teacher Dawn Brown.
The American Red Cross blood drive held at the school today was a big success! Sponsored by the Delaware Academy Student Senate, the drive collected 23 pints of blood. Thanks to the student senators and other volunteers for helping at the event, and a big thank you to all who donated blood today!
Delaware Academy Board of Education members were recognized for their work at last night’s regular Board of Education meeting. As part of School Board Recognition Week, board members received a flower and cards made by students expressing appreciation for their service on the board. They were also treated to a special recorded song performance, prepared and organized by students and vocal music teacher Kimberly Collison, and introduced at the meeting by Superintendent Kelly Zimmerman. Thank you, board members, for all you do!
Meet Juliane Hillis, one of the folks joining us in a new role at Delaware Academy this year!
Since 2012, the Oneonta Concert Association’s Young Artists Program has offered short performances by talented young area artists as opening acts for OCA concerts. This Friday, Delaware Academy Senior Luke Pringle will open for Dr. Adam Kent, Pianist, at the OCA October Concert, 7:30 pm at the First Methodist Church, Oneonta. Luke has been singing and performing since he was in elementary school, and Delaware Academy Vocal Music Teacher Kimberly Collison has been involved from the start, encouraging and supporting his early interest, and teaching and coaching him over the years as his skill and experience developed. Delaware Academy is proud of both our talented students and our dedicated teachers!
Congratulations to our varsity football team, which scored a victory over the Newark Valley Cardinals this weekend, 21-14. The Delaware Academy team is now 7 and 1, and is currently ranked 5th in the state for Class D. Way to go, Bulldogs!
Congratulations to the Delaware Academy volleyball team, which defeated Walton tonight to win the 2023 MAC Championship!
That's the spirit! Thanks, Delaware Academy Varsity Club, for the inspiring display all along Sheldon Drive!
New members of the Delaware Academy Peer Mentoring group recently completed CFES Peer Mentoring Training. 8 students have joined the returning peer mentors this fall. The training was led by CFES trainer Heather Corkery, who will return to DA each month to do classroom lessons with the 5th, 7th, and 8th grade classes.
CFES Brilliant Pathways is an educational partner organization which works with member schools to “help students find their own brilliant pathways as they become college and career ready.” Delaware Academy was recently named a CFES Brilliant Pathways “School of Distinction” for the second year in a row.
It's NY Thursday, and this weeks farm-to-school offerings included Hot Dogs from Catskill Smokehouse, Red Potatoes, Acorn Squash and Roasted Zucchini, all from Tyler Hymer. along with Bok Choy Salad, with bok choy from the East Brook Community Farm and carrots from Chicory Creek.
Wishing our varsity volleyball team good luck at the MAC Championship game, this Friday at 6:00 pm in Walton!
Wishing our cross country boys and girls teams good running at the MAC Championships, next Thursday October 26 at Unadilla Valley CSD. And congratulations to the girls varsity team, currently the #1 ranked team in New York State Class D!!!
Meet Maxwell MacKenzie, one of the folks joining us in a new role at Delaware Academy this year!
