February 20 , 2026

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Dear DACC Students and Families,

Today, the building was full of excitement as we hosted the HOSA Regional Competitions. With nearly 700 students from 18 high schools, including DACC, students showcased skills in a variety of competitive events.

Thank you to our dedicated staff, student volunteers, and business partners for making the day a success. Congratulations to all participants! For competition results and highlights, keep an eye on social media and future newsletters.

Below are more upcoming events that we are excited to make available to our students.

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

February 24th, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Board of Education Meeting 

March 4th, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Job Fair - Forum 
This is a great opportunity for students to connect with local employers hiring for full-time, part-time, or seasonal positions, and to explore job shadowing or Work-Based Learning opportunities. Here is a list of participating employers. 

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

March 13th, 8:00 -11:00 pm
Prom at Ohio Wesleyan University
Please see our website for more details

March 13th, Flexible Learning
No In-Person Classes
During remote learning days, students are engaged in online assignments provided by their teachers. This is an opportunity to practice time management and self-direction, as well as hone the skills necessary for learning remotely - all skills that are valued by our collegiate and business partners.

March 30th-April 2nd, Spring Break
No High School Classes

See the full list of upcoming events here.

Delaware Area Career Center showcased its Dental Assisting program at the Ohio Statehouse during the Ohio ACTE Student Showcase. Students demonstrated advanced digital scanning technology, highlighting how DACC prepares learners for in-demand careers in dental offices.

Read More Here

Delaware Area Career Center partnered with Shale Meadows Elementary School during Health Week to provide hands-on wellness lessons for fourth-grade students. DACC healthcare ambassadors led sessions on hygiene, nutrition, fitness, and safety, demonstrating leadership while reinforcing the center’s commitment to real-world learning and community engagement.

March 13, 2026, 8:00-11:00 pm

Ohio Wesleyan University
Hamilton Williams Campus Center - Bene Room

There will not be a sit-down dinner; however, light appetizers and beverages will be available.

For more details, please see our Prom webpage.

Career-technical students have access to a variety of scholarship opportunities to support continued education, training, and career readiness. These scholarships can help cover costs such as tuition, books, tools, and equipment needed for success after graduation. Here are a couple of local scholarship opportunities for students to explore.

For more information on available scholarships, please visit the School Counselor Canvas page. 

DACC business partners are offering hands-on summer camps designed to help high school students explore careers in healthcare, engineering, advanced manufacturing, and automotive research

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center – Clinical Research Camp June 15th–18th Students explore how medical research studies are conducted and learn about careers supporting healthcare innovation. Interested students can access the application here. 

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center – Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Camp June 1st–3rd. An interactive experience introducing students to careers such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other health science fields. See flyer for more information.  Interested students can access the application here. 

Form5 – Pre-Fab Summer Workshop June 22nd–26th Hands-on learning in 3D printing, engineering, biomedical engineering, and industrial design. For additional information and to complete the application, please click here   

Ohio State University Center for Automotive Research – Camp CAR July 20th–24th Students explore automotive research and emerging vehicle technologies through engaging, real-world activities. For additional information and to complete the application, please click here 

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!

Ready to take the next step toward earning your GED? Join us on March 3 at 9:00 AM for our upcoming GED Orientation.

Contact Megan Sterling-Sparks at AE-Sterling-SparksM@delawareareacc.org for more information about the program, expectations, and how to register. Or you can contact her by phone at 740-203-2267.

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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