December 19, 2025

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DACC Students and Parents/Guardians,

Happy Holidays from all of us at the Delaware Area Career Center. Thank you to our students, families, and support systems for making this a great year of learning, exploring, and experiencing.

We hope everyone has a restful holiday break. Below are a few resources for you and your loved ones.

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

January 15th - Board Meeting

December 22nd - Janaury 5th - Winter Break

January 19th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
No High School Classes

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 

See the full list of upcoming events here.

This past spring, two teams from DACC’s Digital Design program earned first-place honors at the BPA National Leadership Conference, showcasing their creativity, collaboration, and technical skill at the highest level of competition. Their outstanding achievements were recently recognized with official commendations from Ohio State Representative Brian Lorenz. We are proud of these students for representing DACC with excellence and earning honors through their hard work and dedication.

Read More Here

Applications for the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) will be available to eligible students in January. NTHS recognizes students for excellence in career and technical education, leadership, and professionalism.

More information about eligibility and the application process will be shared after winter break. Students can also visit our website to learn more about NTHS and participation requirements.

DACC is focusing on helping students build simple, healthy habits that support mental wellness. Small daily choices like staying physically active, eating balanced meals, and getting enough sleep can make a big difference in mood, stress levels, and overall well-being. Students are encouraged to adopt these habits at their own pace and reach out for support when needed. Families can partner with us by reinforcing healthy routines at home. See this flyer for more tips. 

For additional support, students may contact DACC Behavioral Health Specialists:
Ms. Lewis at LewisSi@DelawareAreacc.org
Mrs. Popadak at PopadakL@DelawareAreacc.org

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.

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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