November 21, 2025

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DACC Students and Families,

Thank you to our incredible staff and students for helping make the first of our three Sophomore Visit Days a success. Your energy, professionalism, and warm welcome created an engaging and memorable experience for visiting students as they explored future opportunities at DACC.

We were especially excited to debut a new video highlighting our academic programs, featuring Diego Jimenez, Maxine Rojas-Bruno, Liam Thornton, and Kylee Warmath. We encourage you to take a few moments to hear their reflections and see the impact of our academic experience through their eyes.

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

November 27th- 29th - Thanksgiving Break
No high school classes

See the full list of upcoming events here.

DACC Wildlife and Resource Management alumni Freya Eppstein earned 3rd place in the nation at the 2025 National FFA Agriscience Fair in Indianapolis this October. Her project analyzed the diets of American bullfrogs to study their potential threat to endangered snake species in Ohio’s Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area. Partnering with experts from The Ohio State University and the Ohio Division of Wildlife, Freya conducted extensive field research that earned her a gold rating, a $1,000 prize, and national recognition in the Environmental Services/Natural Resources category.

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The DACC and Big Walnut Food Science & Technology team was named National Champions at the 2025 National FFA Convention, earning gold ratings and first place overall. Each member received a $1,000 award and will travel to Atlanta in January for the International Production & Processing Expo. DACC also celebrated strong national finishes from the Floriculture and Milk Quality & Products teams. Congratulations to all students and staff for their outstanding achievements!

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Three seniors from DACC’s Biotechnology lab recently testified before the Ohio Senate Government Oversight and Reform Committee, gaining valuable experience in science policy and public advocacy. Their testimony supported Senate Bill 111, which would designate Oct. 4 as “Henrietta Lacks Day” in Ohio, honoring the woman whose cells revolutionized modern medicine. Through DACC’s partnership with Ohio Life Sciences, the students have visited the Statehouse multiple times this fall to meet lawmakers, attend hearings, and learn about the policy side of the life sciences industry.

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DACC has been awarded a $5,000 Ohio STEM Learning Network grant to support Airbag Alchemy, a new hands-on chemistry and physics project led by instructor Megan Gibson. The project will allow students to design and test model vehicles and airbag systems, culminating in a field trip to the Transportation Research Center in partnership with Honda. The grant will fund lab materials and equipment that enhance project-based learning. This recognition places DACC among a select group of schools chosen statewide.

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As junior students begin thinking about their senior year schedules, many students who attend DACC for half of their day start exploring the option of joining us for the whole day by adding academic courses to their senior year.

If your student is considering this path, now is a great time to start the conversation. Our Student Services team is here to help you understand how DACC academic classes can fit into your student’s goals and schedule.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at arenan@delawareareacc.org - we're happy to answer your questions and walk you through the next steps.

We would like to remind you that fees for the 2025-2026 school year are now due. You can check your fee balances on PowerSchool. Additionally, charges have been applied to the accounts of students who have received a new Chromebook. Seniors, all fees are due by May 15, 2026 to receive your completion certificate. For more information, visit the fees webpage or reach out to Lilian Robinson at 740-203-2230 if you have any questions.

The survey is being conducted at the behest of the Delaware County Workforce Alliance (DCWA). The DCWA - a working group of local educators, businesses, public officials, and non-profits coordinated by the Delaware County Office of Economic Development - provides a forum for sharing information and ideas about the local workforce ecosystem. Its goal is to better prepare and connect Delaware County residents with local employment opportunities while supporting the talent needs of existing and prospective employers.
 
Data and feedback received by the DCWA suggests that limited access to quality, affordable childcare may be an impediment to employee retention and a barrier for non-workers considering new job opportunities. DCWA stakeholder members would appreciate your participation in this childcare survey that will help document challenges with childcare availability and costs, while guiding future discussions to address them strategically here in Delaware County. Thank you for your engagement in this effort.

Take the survey here.

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.

When DACC is delayed or canceled due to weather, you will receive instant alerts through the contact information you provided at registration. Alerts will be sent to you by email, phone call, and text message. If you download the DACC app, you will also receive a push notification on your phone.

In addition, notices will be posted to our website and social media accounts.

When you receive the delay or closure alert, make sure you know what to do by referencing our Delay & Closures page on our website. Many parents bookmark this page for future reference.

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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