January 23, 2026

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Dear DACC Students and Families,

January is School Board Appreciation Month, and we would like to take a moment to thank our DACC Board of Education for dedicating their time and energy to ensuring our students receive an engaging and powerful education.

Thank you to our board members:

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call us at 740-548-0708.

February 11th, 3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Parent Teacher Conference 
We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to meet with instructors to discuss your child's progress in their career-technical education program and in academic classes for students who attend full-day. See the sign-up link on our website here, as well as dates for future conferences.

February 11th, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Future of Work Panel Presentation
The program will focus on advanced manufacturing, engineering, and technology, and skilled trades, beginning with an overview of regional workforce trends, followed by a moderated panel discussion with local employers. Register online here.
See our website for more details and other future of work events 

February 13th, Professional Development Day
No High School Classes

February 16th, Presidents Day
No High School Classes

March 13th, Prom
Please see our website for details

March 10th-12th, ACT Testing Full-Day Juniors
See below for more information

March 30, 3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Parent Teacher Conference 
We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to meet with instructors to discuss your child's progress in their career-technical education program and in academic classes for students who attend full-day. See the sign-up link on our website here, as well as dates for future conferences.

See the full list of upcoming events here.

Much like you, we are watching this weekend's weather forecast, and while the forecast is changing minute by minute, it seems that some amount of snow is inevitable.

If you haven't already, be sure to review our Delay and Closure page on the DACC website. Included on that page is a document of possible scenarios we might encounter and how you should proceed based on what your home school is doing that day.

Here are a few things to keep in mind:

The safety of our students and staff is the number one deciding factor in a delay or closure. We hope everyone has a safe and warm weekend.

DACC is hosting a Career Portfolio Contest—your chance to earn a $250 scholarship and get recognized for all the hard work you’ve put into preparing for your future! This competition is open to students from Big Walnut, Buckeye Valley, Delaware City, Olentangy, Worthington, and DACC. Students simply build a digital portfolio that highlights their achievements and career-readiness experiences throughout high school. Please find the 2026 Career Portfolio Contest information here. Entry Deadline: March 13, 2026

Questions? Contact Lisa-Marie Reinhart, Career Readiness Coordinator at ReinhartL@DelawareAreaCC.org

Don't miss this chance to showcase your journey and take the next step toward your future!

Applications for the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) were emailed to eligible students today via their DACC email accounts. NTHS recognizes students for excellence in career and technical education, leadership, and professionalism. Membership in this national organization is lifelong and offers access to a variety of benefits, including discounts, services, and scholarships.

Additional information about eligibility and the application process has been shared with students through their DACC email accounts.  Students may also visit our website to learn more about NTHS, participation requirements, and to access the application. Applications are due by 3:00 p.m. on January 30. Questions may be directed to NTHS@mydacc.org, attention Mrs. Sarah Sanzone, advisor.

From March 10th - 12th, DACC will administer the State-Funded ACT to all FULL-DAY JUNIORS. 

Benefits of taking the ACT may include:

Some reasons why students may not need/want to take the ACT include:

Delaware Hayes full day Juniors will NOT test at DACC, they will all test at Hayes on March 10th for the SAT instead.

If you do NOT want your FULL-DAY JUNIOR to take the ACT at DACC, please complete this ACT Opt-Out form

More information about ACT Testing can be found here

High school graduation is closer than you think - are you ready for what comes next?
At the Delaware Area Career Center’s Ohio Technical Center (OTC), your next step toward a rewarding career is closer than you might expect and it all starts right here, where you already feel at home.

Our adult education programs offer hands-on, career-focused training designed to get you into the workforce quickly. Current classes include:

Coming soon: exciting new programs in Broadband Infrastructure Training and Advanced Manufacturing - fields that are growing fast and in high demand.

At the OTC, students earn industry-recognized credentials that open doors to high-demand, well-paying careers. Programs are affordable, flexible, and taught by experienced instructors - some of whom may be familiar faces from your time at DACC.

Not sure what’s next? That’s okay! Whether you're exploring your options or ready to take the next step, the OTC is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Learn more about the opportunities right here at DACC at www.delawareareacc.org/o/adult-ed, or explore programs available at OTCs across Ohio at www.ohiotechnicalcenters.com.

DACC has an online school spirit store where you can purchase your favorite clothing items and accessories and have them delivered directly to your home. Most designs can be customized to include your lab name or our vision to empower, prepare, inspire, and connect all students.

If you've ever wanted to find out why your child enjoys coming to DACC every day, see for yourself what they experience and learn a little more about their career ambitions. Adult Education offers career development programs and enrichment classes for adults. Current available courses include: 

For the most up-to-date course offerings, visit the Adult Education website.

On Hybrid Fridays, students will not attend their Academic classes in person. Instead, they will complete assignments online at their own pace. This model encourages students to take ownership of their learning in a flexible, real-world format. This innovative approach supports the development of essential 21st-century skills such as digital literacy, independence, and time management, while also opening the door for expanded work-based learning opportunities.

Here is a comprehensive FAQ about the program.

At DACC, we prioritize the well-being and academic success of our students. If a student feels unwell after they have already arrived on campus, we encourage them to visit the clinic, where our healthcare professional will provide care and support. In the event that a student needs to go home, we will personally contact a parent or guardian to arrange this. The student will then be able to leave directly from the clinic as soon as their ride arrives, streamlining the process for everyone.

We kindly ask that students refrain from directly contacting parents to pick them up during school hours. This approach ensures minimal disruption to classes and allows our teachers to maintain an effective learning environment. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in this collaborative effort to support our students' health and education.

At DACC, we are using Canvas as our Learning Management System (LMS). Canvas is a web-based learning management system that gives instructors, students, and parents access to view and manage online course learning materials.

Additionally, the system empowers instructors, students, and parents to communicate about skill development and learning achievement.

Visit our website for more detailed information about Canvas, including:

We also use PowerSchool to display student grades and attendance.

While Canvas provides an interactive view of what is currently being assigned and submitted in a given class, PowerSchool publishes grades and attendance when that information has been finalized and submitted by the instructor. We encourage all parents and students to log into PowerSchool regularly to review these items.

More information about PowerSchool and how to set up your account can be found on our website here. Please note that if you are already using PowerSchool at your student's associate district, you will need to create a new account for DACC using a different email address than the email address you are already using for your existing account.

Regardless of the first day of school in your home district, transportation will be running from the home schools to DACC beginning August 13th.

If you know in advance that your child will be absent or tardy, fill out the Absence Form found on our website or the homepage of the DACC app.

See our Attendance FAQ for more information as well as calendars to all of our home schools and contact information for home school transportation departments.

Additional resources for students and parents can be accessed on our website, including:

Please bookmark this page and use it as your reference for useful information.

Download our app from the Google Play Store or the App Store by searching 'Delaware Area Career Center' to get easy access to:

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