December 5, 2025

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DACC Students and Parents/Guardians,

During this busy time of year, we want to pause for a moment and let you know how proud we are of our DACC students. The end of the semester can be stressful, but what we have seen from our students is perseverance, creativity, and collaboration. Last week, many of our students took a courageous step to leave the familiarity of school and spend their day shadowing an industry professional. These experiences help our students become more confident in the path they are creating for their future and provide greater clarity on how they can achieve their dreams.

We're grateful to the business partners who hosted our students and we're looking forward to providing more college and career exploration opportunities.

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

December 10th - Board of Education Meeting

December 19th - Flexible Learning Day
Students will be engaged in online assignments provided by their teachers. This is an opportunity to practice time management, self-direction, and skills necessary for learning remotely.

December 19th - End of Grading Period

December 22nd - Janaury 5th - Winter Break
No High School Classes

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

See the full list of upcoming events here.

Congratulations to DACC Automotive Collision Repair instructor David “Finn” Finnegan on receiving the Distinguished Alumni Award from Pioneer Career & Technology Center. This honor is awarded to alumni who serve as positive role models, demonstrate excellence in their field, and make a lasting impact in their communities.

Read More Here

The Delaware Area Career Center is proud to share that Grace Hammond, DACC’s Library Media Specialist, has been named the 2025 recipient of the OELMA/Follett School Solutions Outstanding School Librarian Award. Presented by the Ohio Educational Library Media Association (OELMA), this prestigious award recognizes one school librarian in the state each year who exemplifies excellence in creating and leading an innovative school library program.

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As the Ohio State Tests (OST) are administered at our associate schools this spring, we understand that student schedules may be impacted. These assessments play a significant role in meeting state graduation requirements and demonstrating academic growth.

If your student will be missing part or all of their day at DACC due to OST testing, please notify us in advance. You may report absences through our absence form, the DACC app, or by calling the attendance office at 740-203-2268.

Thank you for your communication, and good luck to all students completing their OSTs this season!

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 families: if you know someone interested in exploring our programs, consider sharing Open House information with them. DACC's Open Houses are a great opportunity to talk with our teachers and learn more about how you can shake up your high school experience with unique electives. Pre-registration is required.

December 9th (5:30-7:00 p.m.) - One-Year Senior-Only Programs
Join us to explore DACC's one-year, senior-only programs.  Hear directly from our program instructors, meet our students, and take a tour of the lab spaces. Register for the One-Year, Senior-Only Program Open House here.

Unique Program Information:
The Wildlife & Resource Management program meets at Camp Lazarus.
The Columbus Zoo & Aquarium School and the Equine Science program will meet on DACC's campus.

December 11th (4:30-7:30 p.m.) - DACC Open House
This year's Open House is designed to serve students who are considering applying for the 2025-2026 school year and students exploring early. Register to attend here.

On November 20th and 21st, eleven DACC student officers participated in the SkillsUSA Fall Leadership Conference (FLC) in Columbus, Ohio. This annual event brings together more than 1,000 students from across the region to develop leadership skills, explore industry pathways, and strengthen their involvement in SkillsUSA.

Throughout the conference, our students took part in a variety of breakout sessions covering topics such as career coaching, industry panel discussions, Leadership 101, time and project management, networking, and more.

The FLC also serves as the venue for Regional Officer elections each school year. DACC was proudly represented by three qualified candidates, all of whom delivered strong speeches and demonstrated exceptional professionalism. Although none advanced beyond the first round, each student gained valuable experience that will support their continued growth as leaders.

We are proud of our students’ efforts and the way they represented DACC at this impactful event.

For more information on SkillsUSA and other Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSO's) - please contact your student's program instructor. 

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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