May 15, 2026

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Dear DACC Students and Families,

And just like that, another school year is coming to a close. Our seniors are preparing to graduate high school, and we could not be more proud of each and every one of them. They have worked incredibly hard to reach this milestone, and we look forward to celebrating their accomplishments at the DACC Completion Ceremony on Thursday, May 21st.

In the meantime, we invite you to watch our Senior Awards Ceremony, held this past Wednesday.

We hope you have a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved summer!

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

May 20th - Last Day of School

May 21st - Completion Ceremony
Delaware Hayes HS- Cornell Stadium
Get more information about the Completion Ceremony here.

May 26th - 6:30 p.m. Board of Education Meeting  

August 17th - First Day of School

Download a printable 2026-2027 calendar here.

Students from DACC and DACC's Business Management program at Delaware Hayes High School earned national recognition this spring at the BPA National Leadership Conference, showcasing their technical skills, creativity, and professionalism on a national stage. 

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DACC brought home statewide honors at the Ohio School Public Relations Association (OHSPRA) annual conference, held April 23–24 at the Renaissance Polaris Hotel in Columbus.

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Students from three DACC labs are training to be a part of those teams one day. They got a real-world look at what such an experience would entail through a collaborative simulation exercise. 

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More than 35 DACC students showcased their technical skills and professionalism at the 2026 SkillsUSA State Championship.  Students competed in 15 different contests, representing a wide range of career and technical education pathways

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This spring, the Delaware Area Career Center paused to celebrate something powerful: students committing to their future. During DACC’s Signing Days, seniors from across nearly every program stood before their classmates and DACC staff to publicly declare their plans after graduation

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This honor recognizes educators who go above and beyond to support students, inspire learning, and make a lasting difference in their school communities.

Morales was nominated by DACC Lead Principal, Mr. Mike Herzog, who praised her ability to help all students succeed, even in rigorous courses such as Chemistry and Materials Science.

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The DACC Completion Ceremony will take place on May 21st at 7:00 p.m. at Delaware Hayes High School.

As with any outdoor event, we are monitoring the weather closely and have prepared contingency plans for inclement weather. We will send real-time updates on weather and event plans via phone, text, and email. Be on the lookout for a separate email with more details in the coming days. 

The ceremony will also be live-streamed for those who wish to view it from home or share the experience with loved ones. You can access the live stream here

More information about the event, expectations, and how to purchase photos afterward is available on our website here.

Summer is a great time for students to take meaningful steps toward their future after high school. Whether planning for college, a career, or both, these simple actions can help your student feel confident and prepared for their senior year.

Suggested Summer To-Do List:

If you have questions or need support, please contact your DACC school counselor or your student’s home high school counselor.

Looking for a summer job, part-time work, or full-time employment opportunity? Be sure to check out the DACC Community Job Board! Local employers regularly post opportunities for students and community members in a variety of industries. Whether you are searching for seasonal employment, gaining experience in your career field, or looking for your next opportunity, the DACC Job Board is a great place to start.

View current openings here.

As the school year draws to a close here at the Delaware Area Career Center (DACC), we want to inform you that your student may have money left on their school lunch account. We are grateful for your continued support of our school lunch program, which has enabled us to provide nutritious meals to our students throughout the year.

To check the status to date of your student's lunch balance, you can log onto www.payschoolscentral.com. This will give you a complete overview of the balance and transaction history of your student's lunch account.

We are pleased to announce that anyone with more than $20 remaining on their graduating senior's lunch account will automatically receive a check in the mail after the school year ends. This means that you do not need to take any action to receive the refund.

For those with a graduating senior and less than $20 remaining on their lunch account, you have two options:

You can choose to leave the funds in your account, after June 30, 2026, these funds will be considered a donation to support DACC’s student assistance program.

You can request a refund by emailing the Christopher Bell, Delaware Area Career Center Treasurer at bellc@delawareareacc.org with your home address. Mr. Bell will process your request and mail the refund check to you.

If your student does not plan on returning, let me know and you can use one of the options above.

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.

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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