Mrs. Gibson and some of the 6th graders held a musical instrument "petting zoo" for Mrs. Coleman's preschool class last week. Students got to touch, hold and try some different instruments to become more familiar with them. It was great fun for everyone!
Due to the expected heat this week, Delaware Academy will operate on a half-day schedule for grades PreK thru 6 on Monday, June 23 and Tuesday, June 24.
As a result, students will be dismissed at 11:30 AM from Monday through Thursday of this week. There is no change to scheduled Regents examinations.
Delaware Academy CSD at Delhi will hold its June board meeting on Monday, June 23, 2025, with the public session beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Library Media Center. Those who are interested in viewing it online may do so at https://www.youtube.com/live/vpAb5Fmbzv8?si=d-dnq8-DHfp_6GDm
The 1st-3rd Grade Concert was held on Friday to a full and appreciative house! There were entertaining songs from all 3 grades, and the 3rd graders also showed off their skills on the recorder! Thank you to Mrs. Buel and Mrs. Gibson for leading a delightful performance, and thank you to the 1st-3rd grade teachers and aides for all their help and support!
Dana DeBoer will be our next Elementary Principal! read more here: https://www.delhischools.org/article/2274953
Oh, boy, it's time for more field days! The high school had theirs on Monday in the gym, and the elementary school had theirs today at the American Legion Field in Delhi. What a fun time!
Seniors Brinley Wager and Rocco Schnabel carried on a Delaware Academy tradition Monday, ringing the bell in the tower to mark the last day of classes at the high school (Regents testing continues this week and next).
The Middle School Spring Concert took place June 3, and it was wonderful – so much talent! The concert featured performances by the Concert Band, Chorus, Jazz Band, and Orchestra, as well as a solo violin performance by Hannah Doig. Thank you, Ms. Lindner, Mrs. Gibson, Ms. Lamb, and Ms. Curley for a lovely evening of music!
Congratulations to all who received recognition at the Academic Awards Banquet and Ceremony Thursday night!
It was a busy but fun Friday at DA! From the middle school field days to the student barbeque with celebrity servers, there was a lot to keep everyone smiling.
Today it was some kindergarteners from Mrs. Burrows' class that helped with the harvest!
The Kindergarten end-of-year celebration yesterday was filled with singing and smiling. And it seems Mr. Mackey was not the only one wearing a tie for the big event! Thank you Mrs. Buel and Mrs. Gibson!
The Pre-Kindergarten students gave an exuberant performance of delightful songs yesterday for our year-end celebration. Thank you Mrs. Coleman, Mrs. Buel and Mrs. Gibson!
Delaware Academy’s FFA Chapter held its awards banquet last week. Outgoing President Anna Clark and Vice President Marshall LaPierre were recognized for having achieved the Empire Degree, the highest honor students can receive at the state level, and Garrett LaPierre received his Greenhand Degree, the first step in an FFA member's journey. With many projects and activities like maple syrup production and trips, including to national and state conventions, it’s been a memorable year for the chapter! Thank you Mrs. Somers and Mr. Kline! Look for DA FFA members at local agricultural and community events this summer too, including the county fair!
The Bulldog community gathered last night for the Delaware Academy Athletic Awards. Athletic Coordinator Kyle Murray welcomed coaches, athletes and their families and friends. Coaches from 14 varsity sports recapped their seasons and gave out the awards for their teams. The highlight of the night was the awarding of the memorial and major awards:
- Section IV Character Counts Award: Adam Cook and Tyler Abts
- Big Truck Award for Excellence in Physical Fitness: Girls Varsity Basketball Team
- A. L. Kellogg Team Sacrifice Award: Tommy Nagy and Brinley Wager
- Dick Mostert Dedication to DA Athletics Award: Dave Griswold
- Outstanding Male Athlete: Nelson VanMaaren
- Outstanding Female Athlete: Leah Dennis
- Malcom C. MacNaught Memorial Award: Rocco Schnabel
- Timothy Oliver Memorial Award: Leah Dennis
Congratulations to all our Bulldogs teams, athletes and coaches for another outstanding year! Let’s Go Bulldogs!
For some students in Mrs. Reid-Jackson's art class, ceiling tiles have become art canvases! Working individually or collaboratively, they've created designs and then painted the drop ceiling panels. Shown working on a collaborative tile are 9th graders Liam Kievit and Lincoln Raba (not in photo: Luke Sherman, Jordan Scala, Christian Crespo). "This Is Us" ceiling tile painting was created by senior Delia Pardee.
Congratulations to Latham Gielskie, who qualified for the state championship in the 3000-meter steeplechase! The NYSPHSAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships take place on Friday 6/13 and Saturday 6/14 in Middletown. Good luck, Latham!
Congratulations to our boys and girls outdoor varsity track teams, the varsity boys varsity tennis team and the varsity softball team, which were all named Scholar-Athlete teams for the spring season by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA). Way to go, Bulldogs!
Mrs. Yando's First Aid class learned about the latest life-saving procedures and equipment from a local emergency medical professional Thursday. Shawn Kauffman is a registered nurse, paramedic, a CEN certified emergency nurse, NYS EMS CIC certified instructor coordinator and American Heart Association instructor, and visits the class each year to share his experience and knowledge. Thank you, Mr. Kauffman!
As work on the lower soccer/softball field nears completion, the contractors are able to turn more of their attention to Dave Kelly Field. This large project will be a very busy site this summer!
