Delaware City Schools

Our students are loving the DCS PacerSpace. Lots of fun working on 3-D designs & cardboard creations and building sculptures with magnetic tiles.

Tonight the band will be at Buckeye Valley supporting the football team, but tomorrow, they'll be out in the community for Tag Day! We have a new way to donate this year: through our Give Butter campaign, which accepts multiple payment platforms! Use the link below or the QR code in the picture.

https://givebutter.com/PacerBands

Mark your calendars! We hope our Delaware families and community will make time to visit The Wall that Heals. What an honor for this replica to be displayed here in Delaware.

The Wall That Heals brings Vietnam War memorial to Delaware County this fall The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., comes to Delaware County this September.

See you Friday, Pacers! Details for the football game at BV below.

Let's go Pacers! Let's get some donations going to support our community!

When competitors come together to fight a common enemy, everyone wins.

Help your favorite team win the Hunger Games Cup. The cup will be awarded during the Hayes/BV game on 8/23!!

We love this event! Sign up now as it typically fills up quickly!

It's De-bait-ably one of our favorite events! Come out to fish with Police Officers, Medics, Firefighters, ODNR and more. Each participant receives a rod/reel to keep as well as a tee shirt. Register today for the annual Fishing with a First Responder event!

We will have two different sessions on Saturday, September 14. We will be collecting non-perishable food items for People In Need, Inc.

Register under the Special Events tab on our website:
https://secure.rec1.com/OH/delaware-oh/catalog

These are two of the VERY best!

It's "Back to School" day in the City of Delaware, Ohio - Government for SRO. Hartman and SRO. Kolp!

Help them keep our students safe today and every day. Stay alert, reduce your speed for school zones, watch for stopped buses and students crossing streets.

The buses are rolling! Happy first day Pacers!

We had the most amazing morning at Convocation. Thank you to our AFJROTC, band and cheerleaders for joining our staff. Also a big shout out to Ohio Wesleyan University President Matt vandenBerg for reminding us of the power of community and connections! We are READY for the school year.

Pacer fest was the perfect way to kick off the school year. Such a great night in Delaware!

It's going to be a great night for Pacer Fest! Come out to the stadium on Friday to meet the team and enjoy all of the fun!

SACC is hiring. Be part of our before and after school team!

We're Hiring!
Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Our Pacer SACC program is seeking a dynamic and dedicated School Age Child Care Site Manager and Assistant Site Manager to join our team!

🌟 What You'll Do::
*Oversee program planning and implementation
*Lead a team of dedicated educators
*Ensure a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for all students

🌟 What We Need:
*A degree in Education or related field
*3+ years of experience in program management or education
*Strong leadership and communication skills

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us shape the future!
https://shorturl.at/YbttC

Congratulations, Landon!

Let’s go! Congrats Landon! ⚡️⚡️

Our athletic department is in need of a few coaches for this school year! Come make a difference for our student athletes.

We're not trying to rush summer away, but school supply lists are available on our website for those wishing to get started on their back-to-school checklist. https://www.dcs.k12.oh.us/for-families/school-handbooks-fees-and-supply-lists

Pacer Marching Band representing in the parade today!

No place better to celebrate the 4th of July! Enjoy the festivities in Delaware!

9:15 update: Launch zone crews are setting up now, for a planned 9:45 start to fireworks.

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6:30 pm update: Fireworks are still planned for tonight at 10 p.m. We encourage everyone to follow us for any changes.

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1 pm update: Fireworks are scheduled to continue as planned on July 4 at 10 p.m. We will monitor the weather throughout the day and encourage everyone to follow us for any changes. Have a safe and fun Fourth of July!

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Fireworks on Thursday will launch from the traditional location at the City’s Cherry Street property at about 10 pm. Viewing areas are along Henry Street, S. Sandusky Street and near OWU athletic practice fields.

Prior to fireworks, the Central Ohio Symphony will perform its outdoor concert on the Ohio Wesleyan campus at 7:30 pm. Outdoor seating will be on the Phillips Glen lawn.

The day’s activities get started with the annual parade, beginning at 11 am, and once again is sponsored by Citizens for the 4th. The route will follow from the fairgrounds main gate on Pennsylvania Avenue, to Sandusky Street, through the downtown to Wilmer Street to Henry Street.

A reminder that discharging display fireworks within the city limits is not permitted, unless done by a licensed exhibitor at a licensed public event. Sparklers, snakes/glow worms, snappers and smoke devices are permitted. The City Code is here: https://library.municode.com/oh/delaware/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTFIFTEENFIPRCO_CH1519FI

Most City offices are closed Thursday. Curbside collections will not take place. Thursday's route will be collected on Friday, and Friday's route will be collected on Saturday. Commercial collections are unchanged.

More July 4 information is here: www.delawareohio.net

A successful week of drama camp wrapped up today with an outstanding performance of Annie Jr. With the support of the Delaware County Foundation special project fund, our drama team was able to extend this amazing summer opportunity to more than 80 students.

Impressive honors for the boys basketball team! Congrats!!

DCS needs bus drivers for next school year. Join us to see if a career in school transportation is a good fit for you!

Incoming 5th and 6th graders!!! Check it out!!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRuj4FsR6ndQ9oVKbR2x0z7OhoHFJ2eREz86DBWzo4lMvADw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Delaware families!!

Update: Delaware County Department of Job and Family Services is no longer accepting applications for the school clothing voucher program. We have maximized the budgeted amount for our school clothing program. We are overjoyed that we were able to approve so many school clothing vouchers and be able to get much needed assistance out into our community!
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Attention families! Our School Clothing Voucher Program is open for applications.

Eligible families can receive $200 Kohl’s Vouchers for each child. Funding is limited, so don’t wait—apply today! 🎉👕👚"

APPLY ONLINE by using the following link:

https://tinyurl.com/5n8vsafv

Andrews House will be providing a limited number of grab-n-go sack lunches for kids beginning Friday, June 14th. Pick up is at 11:30 AM at Londontown Apartments (300 Chelsea St) from the Unity Community Center van. Lunches will then be handed out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday through August 9th.

The lunches are for all children (18 and younger) and are available on a First Come, First Served basis. Supplemental weekend bags will also be available beginning Friday, June 21st.

More days and locations may be added. Please follow our page for more information or call 740-369-4520.

Congratulations to our State track and field placers this past weekend!
Chaz - 6th in 200m Dash & 7th in the 100m Dash
Kara - 7th in the high jump
Great season Pacers! 🧡🖤

Wishing our Track and Field State qualifiers the best of luck this weekend in Dayton! Run Fast, Jump High - Go Pacers!

Registration is now open!

Supplies for Scholars 2024 Registration is now OPEN! Click the link to register your Delaware County student today.
https://www.delawarecountyfamilies.org/sfs

Students are getting a first look at the Pacer Space at Willis Education Center. We are excited to have all of our students utilize this creative makerspace next school year!

Way to go Pacers!

It was our honor to recognize Ohio Living Sarah Moore as an recipient. Thank you Aric Arnett and the entire team for being great business partners with our schools!