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Dear DACC Students and Families,

This week, we're excited to share a special sneak peek with you - a brand new 30-second promotional video featuring some of our amazing students! This video highlights a glimpse into what makes the Delaware Area Career Center such a unique and inspiring place to learn and grow. Thank you to the students and staff who participated and helped showcase the energy, passion, and pride that define our DACC community.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at 740-548-0708. We’re here to help!

Student Services at DACC is an active department supporting DACC students in the areas of academics, career, college, military, social interaction, and emotional needs. DACC has 4 School Counselors on staff and 2 Behavioral Health Specialists that we would like to introduce.

Parents can feel free to reach out to discuss needs and strategies for their child or to request referrals. To see what program each School Counselor is assigned to or other helpful information, go to the School Counseling web page

Carrie Trusley, Principal, Student Services: trusleyc@delawareareacc.org
Bree Brown: brownb@delawareareacc.org
Allison Cox: coxa@delawareareacc.org
Holly Mackey: mackeyh@delawareareacc.org
Matt Wood: woodm@delawareareacc.org

Behavioral Health Specialists
Siân Lewis: lewissi@delawareareacc.org
Libby Popadak: popadakl@delawareareacc.org

Below are some resources from our behavioral health specialists for parents and caregivers:
Back to School Resources
Social Media Online Safety
Back to School Student Well-Being

Fair Week is an exciting time for all of us here at DACC. Many of our students participate in shows and competitions at the fair, and we wish everyone the best of luck.

Please note that DACC will be closed on Monday, September 15th, due to the school holiday. However, students are expected to attend DACC Tuesday through Thursday even if their home school is closed. Transportation will be provided as normal, with the exception of Delaware Hayes (please see below). If you know you will be absent on one of these days, please report your absence by calling us at 740-203-2268 or filling out the pre-arranged absence form.

Delaware Hayes students – on Thursday, September 18th, you will be picked up at your local elementary school in the morning, and half-day students will be dropped off at Delaware Hayes High School at mid-day. Afternoon students will be picked up at Delaware Hayes High School and at the end of the day, all Delaware Hayes students will be dropped off at your local elementary school. If you have further questions about transportation, please contact the Delaware Schools Transportation Department at 740-833-1650.

We want to inform you about an upcoming event at Delaware Area Career Center aimed at promoting the safety and well-being of our students.

From September 29 – October 7, DACC, in collaboration with HelpLine of Delaware & Morrow Counties, will be conducting suicide prevention and awareness training for students. The program, Question. Persuade. Refer (QPR), is evidence-based and focuses on equipping students with the knowledge to recognize signs of suicide risk in their peers. It also provides information on where to seek help when needed.

In addition, our Student Services Department will facilitate NAMI – Ending the Silence. This program, developed by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), helps students learn to recognize the warning signs of mental health conditions and understand how to seek support for themselves or a friend. It empowers students to reduce stigma, build empathy, and connect to trusted adults and available resources.

In March 2021, the Ohio General Assembly passed House Bill 123, also known as the SAVE (Safety and Violence Education) Students Act. This legislation mandates that school districts annually provide evidence-based instruction on suicide prevention and awareness for grades 6–12.

During the 7 days in September, DACC students will participate in a single, 45-minute training session scheduled during their lab time. 

 If you prefer that your student does not participate in the suicide prevention and awareness training, please complete this form. DACC will provide a supervised area for students not participating.

 Our top priority is ensuring the safety and well-being of our students, and we believe this training will help foster a supportive and secure environment for everyone.

 Parent Resources 

Students interested in healthcare careers are invited to OSU’s Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Open House on October 26, 2025, from 12:15–5:00 PM. Attendees can connect with faculty and students, tour facilities, and explore programs in Health Information Management and Systems, Health Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science, Radiologic Sciences and Therapy, and Respiratory Therapy. Registration closes October 22nd. Learn more and register here

Students are invited to attend Clinical Careers Day on Sunday, October 5, from 12:30–5:00 PM, hosted by Ohio State’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and the OSU Wexner Medical Center. This event gives students a hands-on look at healthcare careers, educational pathways, and opportunities to connect with professionals in the field with tours in Imaging/Respiratory/Radiation Therapy/Lab.

Register here.

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:

• Firefighting

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

• Welding

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 gain industry-recognized credentials that open doors to great-paying, high-demand 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 dive in, 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.

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: 

• Advanced Welding Processes: Part 2 - 9/23

• Microsoft 365 Excel Intermediate - 9/30

• Forklift Training - 10/07

• Advanced Welding Processes - Into to TIG - 10/14

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:

• How to set up an account

• How students can set up a pairing code for a parent or guardian (get started with instructions on how to set up a pairing code here)

• What you can and cannot do with Canvas

• How to download the app

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.