Delaware City Schools2014-2015

Annual Report & Recognitions

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Superintendent’s Message & Construction Update

A Message from the Superintendent

This issue of the Cornerstone represents an opportunity for our district’s stake-holders to get a sense for the wonderful things happening in the Delaware City Schools. This community and this school district are moving forward in incre-dible ways, as one can feel as one walks through our dynamic city and, I believe, as one reads through the pages of this issue.

A great school system can and does serve as a cornerstone for our Delaware community. It represents a major reason families and businesses choose to loca-te here and has tangible impacts on property values and community spirit. The professionals on our team are dedicated to providing the best education possible for every student who walks through our doors because those students, and our community, deserve nothing less from us.

The past year was one of challenges and accomplishments and next year looks to be more of the same. Our construction projects are ramping up, with Schultz nearly finished and with Carlisle, Conger, Dempsey and Hayes scheduled for large projects over the course of next year. Woodward and Smith are moving through the planning and pre-construction process, and our community members will see tangible evidence of our efforts to deal with our student body growth that will continue for several more years.

None of the achievements of the district, staff, or students illustrated in this report would be possible without the continued support of this wonderful, dynamic community. We remain committed to providing a world class education at a cost that is sustainable to our taxpayers, as evidenced by the fact that we are spending less per pupil than every over comparable district in central Ohio.

I hope you enjoy this issue of Cornerstone. We look forward to an incredible 2015-16 school year!

Sincerely,

Paul A. CraftSuperintendent of Schools

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Hayes High SchoolHayes High School will continue to serve students in grades 9-12 as a comprehensive high school. Additions/renovations will allow the school to accommodate increased student enrollment which is estimated to reach 1850 students by 2020.

Major improvements include:• New academic wing to include updated science and

math rooms.• Renovate classrooms in older areas of the school to

provide modern classrooms and technology.• Renovate commons/cafeteria space to

accommodate increased student enrollment.• Improvements to the music and performing arts

spaces. • Site prep work to expand parking capacity and

improve the athletic facilities to accommodate increased use by sports teams and the marching band.

Timeline for Construction: Hayes High School will be completed in multiple phases to ensure a smooth construction process with minimal disruption to the academic environment with building improvements scheduled to begin in spring 2016.

Dempsey Middle SchoolDempsey Middle School will become a traditional middle school housing students in grades 6-8. Sixth grade students will be located in a separate academic wing facilitating a smooth transition from elementary to middle school.

Major improvements include:• New academic wing to accommodate sixth grade

students.• Improvements to the parking lot including a second

entrance from Troy Road.• Left turn lane on Pennsylvania Ave. to ease traffic

congestion.• Expanded cafeteria facilities.• Improvements to the music/performing arts

classrooms.

Timeline for Construction: Construction was started at Dempsey Middle School in February 2015. The building is scheduled to be completed in the summer of 2016 and ready for occupancy for the 2016-17 school year. Students entering sixth grade for the 2016 school year will attend Dempsey.

Project Overview By School

Bond Issue and Construction UpdateThrough the generous support of the Delaware Community, Delaware City Schools is adding needed classroom and common spaces to accommodate increased student enrollment at seven of our schools. DCS will return to a traditional grade alignment with students in preschool through grade 5 attending their neighborhood elementary schools. A new wing at Dempsey Middle School will allow sixth grade students to join their junior high peers. An expanded high school will continue to serve students in grades 9-12. Willis will become a district administration center and will house educational programs as needed. Willis common spaces including the gym, cafeteria and auditorium will continue to be available for school programs, community groups and local organizations.

Carlisle students helped break ground for the additions and renovations at their school on June 16.

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Carlisle ElementaryCarlisle Elementary School will remain a neighborhood school serving students in grades K-5.

Major improvements include:• Two-story classroom addition to accommodate

increased enrollment and the return of 5th grade students. Remove trailers currently used as classrooms.

• Add dedicated gymnasium to eliminate the shared cafeteria/gymnasium.

• Increase parking and improve parent drop off and pick up.

Timeline for Construction: Ground was broken at Carlisle in June 2015. Construction is scheduled to be completed and ready for use for the 2016-17 school year.*Note: During the construction year, Carlisle 4th graders will attend Schultz Elementary.

Conger Elementary SchoolConger Elementary School will remain a neighborhood school serving students in grades PreK-5.

Major improvements include:• Classroom addition to accommodate fifth grade

students.• New entrance from Winter Street.• Additional parking and improvements for traffic

flow.

Timeline for Construction: Ground was broken at Conger in June 2015. Construction is scheduled to be completed and ready for use for the 2016-17 school year.

Schultz Elementary SchoolSchultz Elementary School will remain a neighborhood school serving students in grades K-5.

Major improvements include:• Classroom additions to accommodate increased

enrollment and the return of fifth grade students.• Improved traffic patterns for safer pick up and drop

off points for students.• Expand cafeteria for increased enrollment

Timeline for Construction: Schultz Elementary is in the final stages of construction. The building will be ready for the 2015-16 school year.

Smith Elementary SchoolSmith Elementary School will remain a neighborhood school serving students in grades K-5.

Major improvements include:• Classroom addition to accommodate fifth grade

students. Remove trailers currently used as classrooms.

• Dedicated gymnasium to eliminate the shared cafeteria/gymnasium.

• Additional parking and playground improvements.

Timeline for Construction: Construction at Smith Elementary will begin in June 2016 and be ready for the 2017-18 school year.

Woodward Elementary SchoolWoodward Elementary School will remain a neighborhood school serving students in grades PreK-5.

Major improvements include:• Classroom addition to accommodate fifth grade

students. Remove trailers currently used as classrooms.

• Dedicated gymnasium to eliminate the shared cafeteria/gymnasium.

• Improvements for traffic flow and bus drop off.• Additional parking and playground improvements.

Timeline for Construction: Construction at Woodward Elementary will begin in June 2016 and be ready for use for the 2017-18 school year.

Construction Progress

Conger Elementary Groundbreaking - June 2015

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Willis Intermediate SchoolWillis Intermediate School will transition to a district administrative center and be used for select student programming as needs arise. The building will also be available for community use. Minor renovations are scheduled to convert the building from a traditional school to an office center.

Transportation CenterThe transportation complex will be expanded to provide additional office space and improvements to the maintenance spaces.

*Additional construction information can be found on the district’s web site by clicking on the “Facilities” button.

Construction Finance UpdateUpgraded Rating Saves District & Taxpayers Money!

In October 2014, Moody’s upgraded the underlying rating for Delaware City Schools from A1 to Aa3. The rating upgrade helped to make the District’s bonds more marketable and thus save the District and its taxpayers on debt payments over the life of the bonds.

The district has completed the sale of the $50 million in bonds that were to be issued from the successful passage of the District’s Bond Levy in May 2013. The Bond Issue was approved by voters at 3.6 mills, but the District was able to issue all bonds and keep the effective millage increase to just 2.1 mills. This was done by issuing the bonds in 3 phases and refunding existing debt at an interest savings.

Classroom spaces at Schultz - March 2015

Construction progress at Dempsey - June 2015

Site prep work begins at Dempsey - March 2015

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The District’s most recent 5-Year Forecast was approved by the Board of Education in May, as required by Ohio law. The forecast improved slightly from October and shows the District maintaining a positive cash balance through FY 2016. The 8.3 mill Emergency Operating Levy approved by voters in November 2011 will be up for renewal in 2016 to prevent a loss in collections. Additional operating dollars would be necessary to main-tain a positive fund balance in FY 2018 and beyond. A request for new operating levy dollars would come six years after the previous request. Because of changes in State funding, the cooperation of our bargaining units, and frugal spending we have been able to stretch those dollars longer than originally anticipated. A copy of the District’s most recent forecast can be found on the website.

$6,612,891 $7,718,938

$6,309,119

$2,345,281

-$3,192,226

-$11,050,852

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Five Year Forecast Fund Balance

*Note: Fund balance chart assumes the continuance of the 8.3 mill operating levy which must be renewed in 2016.

Delaware City Schools is the proud recipient of the

Fiscal Stewardship

A Message from the Treasurer/CFOMelissa N. Lee

Delaware City Schools remains committed to fiscal responsibility and conservative spen-ding. We continually challenge ourselves and our staff to find ways to trim costs while providing excellent educational experiences for our students. We are constantly monitoring our financial circumstances and making difficult choices on how best to spend the dollars allocated to us and to stretch our tax dollars for as long as possible.

For more detailed financial information, I invite you to review the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report which can be found on the district website. Please feel free to contact me at

leeme@delawarecityschools.net or 740-833-1100 if you have any questions about our district’s finances. I would welcome the opportunity to talk with you.

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Revenues and Expenses FY 2014

Local Property

Taxes57%

State & Federal

Revenue37.2%

InvestmentIncome

0.2%

Tuition & Fees3.0% Other Revenue

2.6%Fiscal Year 2014 Revenues

Local Taxes $28,823,958State and Federal Revenue $18,791,824Investment Income $ 134,893Tuition & Fees $ 1,560,282Other Revenue $ 1,296,611

Total Revenue $50,607,568

Fiscal Year 2014 ExpensesInstruction $30,785,590Pupil Instruction $ 2,652,436Staff Support $ 906,891Administration/Fiscal $ 4,562,121Plant Operations $ 4,350,320Transportation $ 2,862,666Extracurricular $ 989,295Non-Instruction $ 1,049,840Other $ 755,702

Total Expenditures $48,914,861

Instruction 63%

Pupil Instruction

5%

Staff Support2%

Board/Admin/Fiscal9%

Plant Operations

9%

Transportation

6%

Extracurricular 2%

Non-instruction2% Other - 2%

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Quill & Scroll International Honors Society Graduation Honors Cord - Megan Ayscue, Samantha Piroska and Keera Wilmoth

F. Sherwood Rowland Science Excellence Award - Natalie Schulte

Ohio Journalist of the Year Finalists - Megan Ayscue and Samantha Piroska

Zonta Award - Anna Hurley

Career Passport Winner - Nathaniel Koehler

U.S Navy Outstanding Scholar Award - Grace Fuchs

Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence - Kaitlyn Waddell

U.S. Marines Scholastic Excellence Award - Addison Carter

U.S. Navy Inspirational Leadership Award - Rebecca KovatchAir Force ROTC Scholarship - Promise Stark

National Guard Scholarship Awards - Josh Davis, Thomas Moeger and Bryant Perkins

Gates Millennium Scholar - Olivia Johnson

Honors Diplomas - Austin Backus, Darci Baker, Dominique Borham, Gretchen Bowling, Zackary Brockett, Madison Brown, Joshua Buck, Sydnee Buckley, Addison Carter, Robert Craun, Josh Daughenbaugh, Michaela Dean, Jacob Eley, Grace Fuchs, Grant Gannon, Summer Geissman, Bridget Goble, Alexis Graffice, Erin Hughes, Anna Hurley, Olivia Johnson, Jessica Kinney, Nathaniel Koehler, Rebecca Kovatch, Erika Kusche, Naomi Latta, Michael Laughlin, Harrison Lee, Mitchell Lucas, Michelle McKenzie, Graham Mergler, Abigail Miles, Allison Milewsky, Kimberly Miller, Thomas Moeger, Nathan Morit, Tori Newman, Devin Noecker, Krisna Patel, Katherine Perry, Tessa Pijanowski, Samantha Piroska, James Russell, Joseph Sanfillipo, Alexandria Sarna, Braden Schmidt, Natalie Schulte, Abigail Smith, Elyssa Steele, Kelly Stokes, Kayla Taglione, Raqueal Toran, Angelika Velalis, Corey Watkins, Lillian Weber, Anna Welch, Alyssa Wheeler, Keera Wilmoth, Sonata Wilson, Lydia Woody & Crystal Wright

AP Scholar Awards (based on 2014 exam results)Addison Carter, Anna Hurley, Jessica Kinney, Nathan Morit, Harrison Lee, Michelle McKenzie, Jacob Brown, John Clark, Michaela Dean, Alex Dugasz, Grace Fuchs, Grant Gannon, Benjamin Gibbs, Lydia Gray, Olivia Johnson, Nathaniel Koehler, Rebecca Kovatch, Graham Mergler, Tori Newman, Kaitlyn Waddell & Sonata Wilson

The Class of 2015 achieved great honors.• Seniors earned nearly $1.2 million

in scholarship awards.• Sixty-one students earned the

President’s Award for Educational Excellence by maintaining a cumulative 3.5 GPA or higher during high school.

• More than 67% of seniors plan to pursue post-secondary education opportunities, and 3% are enlisting in the military.

Hayes High SchoolClass of 2015

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Anna Marie and Russell Waldron Scholarship - Alex Smith, Catelyn Millet, Corey Watkins, Devin Noecker, Levi ShearsTrevor Ufferman Foundation Scholarship - Anna WelchDiane McWilliams Chenoweth Memorial Scholarship -

Grant Gannon Thrive for Life Scholarship - Abigail MilesBill Rietz Scholarship - Elyssa SteeleLarry Eberst Memorial Scholarship - Naomi Latta Delaware Music Boosters Scholarships - Abigail Miles, Allison Milewsky, Anna Hurley, Austin Backus, Katherine Perry, Naomi Latta OAPSE Scholarship - Graham Mergler & Katherine PerryBrent Murfield Memorial Scholarship - Kelly McQuiggRed Cross Blood Drive Scholarship - Siobhan BivensSamantha James Memorial Scholarship - Abigail Miles, Anna Welch, Brittany Hanks, Megan AyscueDelaware Hayes Athletic Boosters Scholarships -Abigail Gore, Elyssa Steele, Graham Mergler, Jordan Osborne, Joseph Sanfillipo & Kyle WillisR. F. Schultz Elementary PTO Scholarship - Bridget Goble & Mitchell Lucas

Raymond B. Austin Post #115 American Legion Scholarships - Alexis Hackbarth, Grant Gannon, James Russell, Krisna Patel

DCTA Future Teacher & Charles H. Jones Memorial Scholarships - Abigail Miles and Grant Gannon

Helen Walker Scholarship - Keera WilmothHayes Academic Scholarship - Anna HurleyAdam Brent Kunkel Memorial Scholarship - Maria Swisher“The Fritz” Daniel Memorial Scholarship - Joshua DaughenbaughFrank Shannon, Jr. Memorial Scholarship - Khalil Iverson & Samantha CurtinWalter Davis III Family Scholarship - Olivia JohnsonDelaware County Democratic Party Scholarship - Krisna PatelDelaware Co. Republican Women’s Club Scholarship - Michelle McKenzieJami G. Wilson Scholarship - Angelika VelalisManos Family Scholarship - Kelly McQuiggMary E. & Walter C. Rybolt Scholarship - Erin HughesRichard Ketterling Scholarship - Kendall DorseyRotary Scholarships - Grant Gannon & Krisna PatelSteven Tobias Memorial Scholarship - Alexis Graffice

Delaware Community Scholarships & Awards

2015 Valedictorians & Salutatorians

Salutatorians from left: Jessica Kinney, Rebecca Kovatch, Allison Milewsky, Katherine Perry, Natalie Schulte and Sonata Wilson Valedictorians: Addison Carter, Grace Fuchs, Anna Hurley, Nathaniel Koehler and Corey Watkins

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Academic Achievement

The Laying of the Wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is one of the highest honors earned by Dempsey students. This year’s wreath layers were Brady Covert, Elysia Detweiler, Judy Rodgers and Carter Covert.

The Delaware County Phantoms Drill team placed third at the 2015 Air Force Junior ROTC Mid-Valley Nationals. Their success qualified the team for their first ever appearance at the National Drill Competi-tion in Florida.

Grace Fuchs and Michaela Dean represented DCS at the state and national levels for their scientific re- search projects. Shown here with their mentor Joanne Rebeck.

Exceeding ExpectionsAt Delaware City Schools, students have a variety of ways to learn at their own pace. Opportunities for self-directed learning begin as early as elementary school.

• 50 students participated in the summer Kindergarten Boost program to enhance 1st grade readiness.

• In an effort to extend learning beyond the classroom, Dempsey Middle School has implemented a 1:1 technology program, giving students broader access to class materials and resources.

• Dempsey Middle School students can earn high school credit through five courses. This year more than 550 high school credits were earned by middle school students.

• Thirteen Advanced Placement courses were offered at High School with more than 340 AP tests taken by students in 2015.

• Hayes High School students earned a composite ACT score of 22.7 in 2014, exceeding the state average of 22.0.

• Sixty-eight high school students took 245 college credit hours through dual enrollment and another 29 students participated in PSEO, taking 348 college credits.

Through community partnerships, DCS welcomes numerous guest speakers into our classrooms. These individuals reinforce the lessons taught by classroom teachers through interactive discussions.

Photo above: Students talk with British Composer Richard Blackford about the U.S. debut of his piece, “The Great Animal Orchestra Symphony” which was performed by the Central Ohio Symphony Orchestra.

Photo below: WSYX Meterologist Marshall McPeek visits students at Schultz Elementary to talk about weather patterns.

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Academic SuccessDCS students take part in a variety of academic opportunities designed to stretch their imaginations and enhance critical thinking and creativity skills. Destination Imagination, Invention Convention, writing contests, science fair, and academic competition clubs are just a few of the ways DCS students enhance their classroom learning.

National Merit Recognition - Miles O’Flaherty and Carson Geissler will compete in the 2016 National Merit Competition.

Eric Gitson (Smith) represented Delaware City Schools at the Regional Spelling Bee at Ohio University this spring. Eric was the youngest competitor in the spelling bee.

Invention Convention District Winners - Evelyn Krauss, Katie Hejmanowski, Nick Hejmanowski, Kaden Gannon, George Callendine, Cooper Pflaum, Elizabeth Atanosian, Kirsten Greer, Mikalah Kostalas, Ben Villanueva Henkle, Carson Stroup, Gwen Hupp, Presley Christopher, Haylei Green, Lilli Kirk, Julia Mayer, Charlie Bruskotter & Sam Bruskotter

Addy Tracy (Carlisle) won 3rd place in a statewide Imagine Engineering coloring contest.

Gretchen Bowling and Jonah Robinson placed 2nd and 3rd respectively in the Rotary 4-Way Speech Contest.

The Dempsey Learning Club & Extended Day Program Summer Ecology Project was awarded state-wide recogni-tion for Excellence in Project Based Learning for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

The Dempsey Power of the Pen team had an outstanding competition year with four students qualifying as state finalists: Freedom Thompson, Alison Alsup, Dominic Hupp & Elise Haase

Hayes journalism students received a first place rating for their work on the Talisman. Twenty-four students received individual awards at the state-wide convention held on the campus of Kent State.

The Dempsey Summer Ecology Program got a financial boost through a grant from the Delaware County Community Foundation. This summer students will experience a three day camp experience at Camp Oty’ Okwa in Hocking Hills as part of their program.

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Khalil Iverson joined a select group of Pacers to score 1000 points in their basketball careers. Photo by Ben Stroup, Delaware Gazette

Athletic AchievementsThe Athletic Programs at Hayes High School and Dempsey Middle School offer students the opportunity to develop their talents in a variety of sports. Hayes High school fields teams in 26 varsity sports. Delaware City schools competes in the Capital Division of The Ohio Capital Conference which has 32 member schools throughout Central Ohio.

2014-2015 HonorsEthan Tucky was named 2nd team All-Ohio in football and was named to the Columbus Dispatch All Metro First Team.The wrestling team won a Central District Sectional Wrestling Title. Greg Brusco placed 4th in the OHSAA State wrestling tournament and was named to the Columbus Dispatch All Metro First Team. Chris Martinez was a state wrestling qualifier.The Boys basketball team was Central District Runner up. Khalil Iverson was named 2nd team All-Ohio in basketball and was named to the Columbus Dispatch All Metro First Team.The Boys Lacrosse team repeated as OCC Champions and lost in the Regional semi-final. Judson Huston and Joseph Sanfillipo were 2nd Team All-Ohio and Drew Staley and Gareth Ulmer were 3rd Team All-Ohio.The softball team was District Runner up, and Madison Huck was named first team All-Ohio.Ethan Tucky was All-Ohio placing 6th in state track meet in the 200 meter dash.

Arts & Athletics

Brooke Glesenkamp was All-Ohio swimming in the 50 freestyle placing 7th and the 100 freestyle placing 8th. Sam Curtin was a state swimming qualifier in the OHSAA 200 freestyle. The swimming relay of Sam Curtin, Marisa Sulek, Kristen Puthoff and Brooke Glesenkamp were All-Ohio placing 15th. The swimming relay of Sam Curtin, Bethany Ward, Kristen Puthoff, and Brooke Glesenkamp were All-Ohio placing 12th.

Kael Gannon and Emily Gray were winners of the Archie Grif-fin Sportsmanship Award at Dempsey Middle School. Jordan Osborne and Mason Nicol were winners at Hayes High School.

The stadium and athletic fields are being improved as part of the district’s bond project to allow greater use of the facilities by athletic teams and the marching band.

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The ArtsStudents in grades K-12 have the opportunity to develop their skills through high quality visual and performing arts programs. Beginning in 5th grade, students can join drama club and perform plays and musical productions for sold out audiences. DCS students routinely receive accolades at the local and state levels for their work.

2014-2015 HonorsPerforming ArtsHayes Symphonic Choir - Superior at OMEA State Adjudicated EventHayes Women’s Chorale - Superior at OMEA State Adjudicated EventHayes Singers - Superior Rating at Solo and EnsembleHayes Symphony Orchestra - Superior at OMEA State Orchestra EventDempsey Orchestra - Superior at OMEA for Large GroupDempsey Singers - Superior at OMEA District 10 Adjudicated EventOMEA All-State Orchestra - Katherine Perry, Abby Miles, Isobel Alsup, Addie Gannon, Tessa Perry, Celeste Smith, Emerson Navin

Visual ArtsDelaware Arts Festival Awards: Best of School - Lance Kriesch (Photography) 1st Prize - Alexis Graffice (Mixed Media), 2nd Prize - Jocelyn Metzger (Mixed Media), 2nd Prize - Max Daniels (Computer Graphics)Regional Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition: Lucas Eyerman, John Gribben, Laura Lenhart, Gage Ramsey, Jasmine Whitmire, Juliette RikeOhio Capital Conference Wes Blizzard Visual Art Invitational - Kelsey Knodell, Matthew England, Austen Kimbro and Sarah JonesByron Borgmann was the winner of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) high school art contest.Delaware County High School Art Show: Adam Couts, 1st place digital art; Gerrit Binkhorst, 3rd place digital art; Gage Ramsay, 2nd place mixed mediaCongressional Art Competition - Kelsey Knodell, Honorable Mention Ohio Art Education Association’s Young People’s Art Exhibit - Lauren English (Willis) and Aubrey Griner (Smith)Central Ohio Art Education K-8 Art Exhibit: Ben Madden (Willis), Ryan Gray (Willis), Madeline Burns (Smith), Natalie Dye (Carlisle) and Cody Milliken (Carlisle)

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Through community service projects, our students and staff give back to the Delaware community. Students often organize school wide fundraisers and choose organizations they wish to support. Below are just some of the organizations/projects our schools supported this year: • Family Promise• People in Need• Pennies for Patients• Humane Society of Delaware County• Habitat for Humanity• Ronald McDonald House of Central Ohio• American Red Cross through blood drives• Red Out for Heart Health Awareness• Sleeping bags for homeless shelters• Pacer Pantry• United Way of Delaware County• Fundraiser for Nepal Earthquake Victims

Assistant Hayes High School Principal Dan Bartha graciously volunteered to allow students to duct tape him to the gymnasium wall to support the Pacer Pantry.

Pacer Pantry is a school-sponsored organization that discreetly provides food, toiletries, winter clothing and other supplies to high school students.

Community Service

FOR Club members from Willis and Dempsey partici-pated in a workshop to lead the efforts at their schools to improve the school environment and promote kindness.

Delaware City Schools is grateful for the partnerships with our local police department and the prosecutor’s office for supporting our DARE programs.

Leadership, Community Service & Staff Kudos

Hayes students led a district-wide effort to raise funds for the American Heart Association.

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Alan Notestine was named by School Band and Orchestra Magazine as one of the 50 Band Directors who Make a Difference.

John Scott, Cindy Vaught and Jim Bibler (Hayes Art Teachers) had artwork accepted to the State of the Arts Exhibit at Ohio University.

Ric Stranges (Hayes Principal) and Melissa Lee (Treasurer) completed the Leadership Delaware Program

Heidi Kegley served as the Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrator’s President.

Sean Patrick and Josh Diehl were recognized as Community Leaders for the Ohio Public Images award.

Diane Lucas and Diana Sanfillipo were named school partners for the Career Based Intervention Program.

Rotary “Excellence in Teaching” AwardsMaegan Yinger (Conger), Lt. Col Russ Anible (Hayes) and Trina Thrush (Willis) were honored by the Delaware Rotary Club for their contributions to the teaching profession and the Delaware community.

Lt. Col Russ Anible was named the SUNNY 95 Teacher of the Month.

Willis Intermediate School received a Patterson Partnership library grant from James Patterson and Scholastic Reading Club for $3500

Retiring Staff MembersWe thank the following DCS staff members for their years of dedicated service, and we wish them well in retirement!

Deborah Baldridge - Custodian at CarlisleBrenda Binkley - Schultz Elementary TeacherJenny Cardwell - Director of Special EducationDavid Carpenter - Science Teacher at HayesDan Compton - Custodian at SmithValerie DelMonaco - Language Arts Teacher at HayesSean Duffy - Physical Education Teacher at HayesJeff Gay - Custodian at WoodwardCharles Jacobus - Custodian at HayesSusan Jersey - Food Service at HayesRhonda Miller - Educational Assistant at WillisLois Rooks - Library Assistant at DempseyDiana Sanfillipo - Intervention Specialist at DempseyRichard “Flip” Sanfillipo - 6th Grade Teacher at WillisConnie Thomas - Administrative Assistant for AthleticsRandy Turner - Math Teacher at HayesDiane Williams - Carlisle Elementary TeacherJudy Ypsilantis - Conger Elementary Teacher

Under Team Captain Beth Bryant’s leadership, DCS annually supports the Race for the Cure through donations and walking.

Staff Recognitions

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Back to School Information

Summer CalendarJune 1 - August 7 - Summer Lunch Program at WoodwardJuly 31 - Supplies for Scholars Event at WoodwardAugust 5, 6 & 7 - Dempsey Schedule Pick UpAugust 5 & 6 - Willis OrientationsAugust 5 & 6- Schedule Pick up at HayesAugust 10 - Elementary Back to School NightAugust 12 - First Day of SchoolAugust 13 - Dempsey Open House

School Supply ListsSchool Supply Lists are now available on the district website and have been sent to area retailers to allow families to take advantage of sales throughout the summer. United Way of Delaware County will once again partner with DCS to host a school supply give-away on July 31 starting at 9:00 while supplies last.

Email CommunicationIf your child is transitioning to a different school, you may want to change your email preferences. Schools communicate important information throughout the summer months. Visit our website to change your preferences.

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