Delaware City Schools

2013-2014 End of Year Report & Recognitions

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Superintendent’s Message & Construction Update

A Message from the Superintendent

As I look back over the past school year, images flash through my mind just as images adorn this edition of Cornerstone: our seniors walking across the field at graduation, veterans interacting with Willis students, drama students performing before packed houses, our girls swimmers running away with another relay, our boys basketball team winning thriller after thriller, our Woodward third graders bent over their desks hard at work, and so many more. Those images serve to illustrate another amazing year gone by.

This year was full of planning as we begin construction on the buildings that will welcome our ever-growing student population. We again started the year with a solid academic rating from the state and our initial results for this year show another substantial step forward. One of the highlights from our last report card was the “A” we received in value added, a measure of how much our students have grown versus the rest of the state’s kids.

Of course, not everything that can be measured matters and not everything that matters can be measured. Those things that cannot be measured but are visible and important around our district – things like caring staff members who challenge students, provide safe and welcoming learning environments, and work consistently to improve the lives and futures of the students entrusted to their care – continue to be sources of great pride for all of us on the Delaware City Schools team.

Next year promises to be both interesting and challenging as we finalize plans and begin construc-tion projects at several schools. The state continues to change how they measure the performance of our schools and teachers, and we will work to understand those measures so that our district will show in the best light possible. The legislature will take up another biennium budget over the course of this coming school year. We continue to work with our legislators to provide appropriate funding for growing districts like ours. The last state budget failed to send our school district more than $12,000,000 that the legislature’s own formula indicated our schools should have received from the state of Ohio. That is money that either is being made up by our local taxpayers or programming, such as full-day kindergarten or smaller class sizes, that we can’t provide to our students and families. Our taxpayers are encouraged to contact our legislators to ask them about plans to end that shortfall.

None of the achievements of the district, staff, or students illustrated in this report would be possible without the continued support of this wonderful, dynamic community. We remain committed to growing and improving our district alongside this community as it grows and improves. Our students and our constituents deserve our best.

I hope you enjoy this issue of Cornerstone. We look forward to an incredible 2014-2015 school year!

Sincerely,

Paul CraftSuperintendent of Schools

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Construction ProcessAfter a year of planning and designing, Delaware City Schools held a groundbreaking ceremony on May 28 to officially kick off the building process as approved in the bond issue.

Schultz Elementary School will see the first additions as the area surrounding the school continues to grow and be developed. Work will also begin at Hayes High School this fall to begin site prep work and address the outside facility changes including athletic fields, parking and site drainage.

Work at Dempsey Middle School has been postponed until Spring 2015 to give the district additional time for design work to bring costs inline with original estimates and to ensure the project can be completed with minimal disruptions to the educational process for students at Dempsey.

Construction SchedulePhase 1 ProjectsSchultz Elementary - Groundbreaking and con-struction process started May 28, 2014.Hayes High School - Site work to begin fall 2014. Dempsey Middle School - Site work and construc-tion to start spring/summer 2015

Phase 2 & 3 Projects - Dates to be determinedCarlisle Elementary SchoolWoodward Elementary SchoolConger Elementary SchoolSmith Elementary SchoolTransportation Center Expansion

Phase 4 ProjectsMinor interior renovations to convert Willis to the District Administration Center

Bond Issue and Construction Update

The groundbreaking ceremony at Schultz Elementary School officially launched the building process. Schultz students look on as Paul Craft, Jayna McDaniel-Browning, Frances O’Flaherty, Mary Lou Schultz, Brent Carson, Dylan Ashworth and Brayden Shorter prepare to make the first dig.

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Quill & Scroll International Honors Society Graduation Honors Cord - Regan DeWitt, Jennifer Foreman, Bushra Ghafoor, Tara Grace, Monique Martinez, Avery McGrail, Claire O’Neill, Emily Richards, Paul Winters & Collin Wittig

Daughters of the American Revolution History Award - Sonata Wilson

Honda/OSU Math Medal Winner - Corey Watkins

Career Passport Winner - Lexis Jordan

Delaware County Bank Family Consumer Science Award - Lindsey Delong

Semper Fidelis Award for Musical ExcellenceEmily Flaugher

U.S. Marines Scholastic Excellence AwardAmy Co

Zonta Award - Emma Trippier

Denison Book Award - Grant Gannon

Ohio Wesleyan Book Award - Megan Ayscue

Rensselaer Medalist - Nathaniel Koehler

Ohio Journalist of the Year Awards - Avery McGrail & Lily Wiest

Honors DiplomaBenjamin Awenowicz, Amy Co, Lindsey Blair, Claire Brennan, Nathan Bonofiglio, Adam Crosbie, Victoria DeProspero, Regan DeWitt, Emily Flaugher, Enya Granados, Kyle Hardison, John Homan, Morgan King, Natalie Koeritzer, Jamie Lahman, Gabrielle Lyle, Hannah Maynard, Hannah McBrearty, Maya McCabe, Ryan Nethers, James Nicholson, Olivia Nichol, Seamus O’Flaherty, Julianne Pearson, Hannah Pohlman, Skylar Pollock, Caroline Proffit, Blair Ramsey, Emily Richards, Elizabeth Russell, Waverly Schneider, Andrew Sierawski, Sarah Stark, Alexander Stevens, Greg Suber, Tyler Treese, Emma Trippier, Connor Ulmer, Rachael Vonada, Hope Walls, Jason Watkins, Lily Wiest & Lexus Wolf

National Merit Recognition2014 Commended Scholars - Amy Co & Rachael Vonada2014 Semifinalist - Maya McCabe 2014 Finalist - Seamus O’FlahertyNational Achievement Finalist - Jason Watkins

The Class of 2014 achieved great honors.• Seniors earned nearly $1.9 million in

scholarship awards.• Forty-one students earned the

President’s Award for Educational Excellence by maintaining a cumulative 3.5 GPA or higher during high school.

• More than 65% of seniors plan to pursue post-secondary education opportunities, and 5% are enlisting in the military.

• Twenty-three students signed national letters of intent to further their academic and athletic careers at colleges and universities.

Hayes High SchoolClass of 2014

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Anna Marie and Russell Waldron Scholarship - Jennifer Foreman, Bushra Ghafoor, Lindsay Hayward, Olivia Nichol, Seamus O’Flaherty, Kaitlyn WoernerTrevor Ufferman Foundation Scholarship - Regan DeWitt, Enya Granados, Bryan NeitzeltDiane McWilliams Chenoweth Memorial Scholarship - Enya Granados Walter Davis III Family Scholarship - Emily FlaugherThrive for Life Scholarship - Avery McGrailBill Rietz Scholarship - Brittany PuthoffLarry Eberst Memorial Scholarship - Adam Crosbie Delaware Music Boosters Scholarships - Olivia Nichol, Hannah Pohlman, Emily FlaugherBrent Murfield Memorial Scholarship - Kaitlyn WoernerRed Cross Blood Drive Scholarship - Julie BauerSamantha James Memorial Scholarship - Chandler FieldsDelaware Hayes Athletic Boosters Scholarships - Regan DeWitt, James Gaige Linville, Hannah Maynard, Bryan Neitzelt, Caroline Proffit, Andrew Sierawski

R. F. Schultz Elementary PTO Scholarship - Avery McGrailRaymond B. Austin Post #115 American Legion Scholarships -

Hannah Borowski, Zachery Hatten, Sarah StarkDCTA Future Teacher Scholarship - Lindsey DelongCharles H. Jones Memorial Scholarship - Kelsey BrooksHelen Walker Scholarship - Lindsey DelongHayes Academic Scholarship - Seamus O’FlahertyAdam Brent Kunkel Memorial Scholarship - Hannah Pohlman“The Fritz” Daniel Memorial Scholarship - Adam CrosbieFrank Shannon, Jr. Memorial Scholarship - Regan DeWitt, Andrew SierawskiJami G. Wilson Scholarship - Olivia NicholHiram Masonic Scholarship - Caleb Adams, Elizabeth RussellClass of 1983 Scholarship - Enya Granados, Caroline ProffitThe Rotary Scholarship - Caroline ProffitDelaware Arts Festival Scholarship - Caitlin TobinManos Family Scholarship - Krysta IwanekDelaware Gazette Scholarship - Emily BakerGary’s Eagles Scholarship - Robert Putman

Delaware Community Scholarships & Awards

A complete list of scholarship awards and post high school destinations for the Class of 2014 is listed on the Hayes website at www.dcs.k12.oh.us.

Amy Co (V) Emily Richards (V) Emma Trippier (V) Jason Watkins (V) Lily Wiest (V)

Olivia Nichol (S)Maya McCabe (S)Natalie Koeritzer (S)John Homan (S)Emily Flaugher (S)

Seamus O’Flaherty (S) Elizabeth Russell (S) Rachael Vonada (S) Hope Walls (S)

2014 Valedictorians & Salutatorians

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Academic Achievement

The Laying of the Wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is one of the highest honors earned by Dempsey students. This year’s wreath layers were Keegan Lammers, Dominic Byers, Ethan Watts and Zach Williams.

Lexus Wolf, Natalie Koeritzer, Caroline Proffit and Elizabeth Russell were invited to screen their video at the White House Film Festival in Washington D.C.

Author visits help students connect to the books they are reading and provide insights into character and plot development. Pictured are Smith students at a book signing.

Summer Fun/Summer LearningThrough a committed effort, Delaware City Schools offers a variety of summer opportunities to help students succeed and stretch their learning during the summer months. In addition to the traditional summer school courses, students can find many activities that promote learning, fun and making new friends.

Summer LibraryThe summer library program at Woodward Elementary School makes books available to help students find new and exciting books for summer reading. Adding to the fun, students earn rewards when they complete their reading.

Summer CampsSummer is an excellent time for students to expolore new interests and experiment with hands-on activities. Camp Invention and Summer SACC Camps are just two opportunities offered through Delaware City Schools. Camp Invention encourages creativity and allows students to create a new invention everyday while fostering collaboration skills through group projects. Thirty-four students participated in the inaugural Camp Invention.

SACC summer camps also offer students a wonderful opportunity to have fun while learning and making new friends. With a wide variety of themes that change each week, every student will find activities of interest. Themes include sports, CSI, foods, insects and animals, fitness, and many more. Students are treated to field trips and swimming days as well.

Education Beyond DelawareAn important part of the academic preparation for today’s students is to introduce students of all ages to a global society. Delaware City Schools provides many opportunities for students from world languages and Skype sessions to hosting exchange students. This year, with the assistance of an anonymous donor through the Delaware County Community Foundation, two trips were organized for students to experience a week of learning in another country.

Nine Hayes High School students and the world language teacher spent their spring break week in Delaware’s Sister City of Baumholder, Germany. In addition to spending time in school with their host student, Hayes students visited a World War I battle field, army base, and local points of interest.

Five Dempsey students and two staff members also spent a week in Sakata, Japan. Dempsey Middle School has hosted groups from Sakata for the past 16 years, but this is the first time a group from Delaware has made a reciprocal trip. Students spent time learning about Japanese school, food and culture. Students visited historic sites and museums with their host families. The trip ended with a brief visit to the world’s largest city, Tokyo.

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Academic SuccessDCS students take part in a variety of academic opportunities designed to stretch their imaginations and enhance critical thinking and creativity skills. Destination Imagination, Invention Convention, writing contests, science fair, and academic competition clubs are just a few of the ways DCS students enhance their classroom learning.

District/State Science Day Presenters - Beckham Carleton, Monica Rizzo, Ethan Hazelton, Emma Poston, Max Thomas and Michaela Dean presented at District Science Day. Carleton, Rizzo and Dean also presented at State Science Day, earning many awards.

Red Cross Writing Contest Winners - Jordis Latiolais, Celeste Hawkins, Brynn McGrail, Kailyn Knutson, Simone Massis, Freddie Jo Inscho

Children’s Theatre Winner - Conger student Rachel Ridely’s piece Lil’ Red and the Muffins was selected for the Columbus Children’s Theatre writing contest and will be performed next year as the theatre tours schools.

Engineering Program Winner - Julie Waltz (Carlisle) was the winner of the Franklin County Engineering Contest.

Invention Convention District Winners - Ava Bruns, Eliza Riggs, Brady Gazarek, Kai Mays, Adisyn Graham, Mikalah Kostalas, Katie Neuhart, Celeste Hawkins, Aly Graham, Dominic Hupp, Bryce Murphy and Brady Williams

Power of the Pen - Marcus Haase (Dempsey) placed 3rd in the regional Power of the Pen competition and earned the opportunity to compete at the state competition.

Invention Convention allows students to research a product idea, develop a prototype and present it to a panel of judges.

Hayes High School received the SOAR Award through Battelle for Kids. The award recognizes districts and schools that make exceptional progress with students over multiple years and subjects.

Woodward students prepared informational handouts and canvassed the Woodward community to share what is happening at their school.

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Athletic AchievementsThe athletic programs at Dempsey and Hayes offer students the opportunity to develop their talents in a variety of sports. Hayes High School fields teams in twenty-one varsity sports and club bowling and lacrosse. Delaware City Schools competes in the Ohio Capital Conference which has 32 members throughout Central Ohio.

2013-2014 HonorsEmily Richards was named Academic All-Ohio and qualified for state track meet in the 400 meters. Ethan Tucky qualified for state track meet in the 100 meters. Justin Hernan qualified for the New Balance Outdoor Track Nationals.Kayla Bowmar represented the girls bowling team in the state high school tournament.Grant Godfrey represented Hayes in the state golf tournament and was 1st team OCC.The Hayes wrestling team compiled a perfect 7-0 record in the OCC to capture their first league title. The team also qualified for the state team tournament. Andrew Sierawski, Colton Richard and Greg Brusco competed in the state individual tournament.Hayes lacrosse won the OCC Championship and Bryan Neitzelt was named 2nd team all-state. Nine other players received individual awards in the conference and region.Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Awards - Gaige Linville & Kaitlyn Woerner (Hayes) and Rachael Bourget and Isaiah Moore (Dempsey)OHSAA & Columbus Dispatch Scholar Athlete Awards Jason Watkins & Emily RichardsOHSAA Respect the Game Award - Keenan KimbroU.S. Marines Distinguished Athlete Award - Bryan NeitzeltAcademic Awards for Swimming - Regan DeWitt & Enya Granados

Arts & Athletics

The Hayes softball team captured the OCC league championship and were district runners up, posting a 23-2 record for the season. Mikayla Cooper was named to the Dispatch All-Metro Team.

The boys basketball team had a record season winning 21 games and capturing the OCC championship. Khalil Iverson was the OCC Player of the Year and Coach Jordan Blackburn earned OCC Coach of the Year honors.

Hayes swimmers advanced to the state swim meet and set a school record for most points earned in the team competition. The team was represented by Anthony Hinton, Brooke Glesenkamp, Brittany Puthoff, Regan DeWitt and Sam Curtin.

Delaware City Schools inducted six individuals into the Hall of Fame. Pictured are Dr. Richard Blakeslee ‘70, John “Jack” Hilborn ‘67, Dan Morrison (tennis coach), Will Morrison ‘03, and Herbert H. Williams ‘54. Christian Howes ‘89 was not able to attend.

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The ArtsStudents in grades K-12 have the opportunity to develop their skills through high quality visual and performing arts programs. Beginning in 5th grade, students can join drama club and perform in plays and musical productions for sold out audiences. DCS students routinely receive accolades at the local and state levels for their work.

2013-2014 HonorsPerforming ArtsHayes Symphonic Choir - Superior at State Adjudicated EventHayes Women’s Chorale - Superior at State Adjudicated EventHayes Players - Superior at State Adjudicated EventHayes Marching Band - Mid State Championship Finalist and received multiple superior ratings. Hayes Symphonic Band - Superior rating at OMEA district contestDempsey Band, Orchestra & Singers - 1st place Music in the Parks FestivalOMEA All-State Orchestra - Addie Gannon, Katherine Perry, Isobel Alsup, Abby Miles & Olivia Nichol OMEA All-State Choir - Naomi Latta & Allison MilewskyDempsey Singers and Hayes Symphonic Choir were invited to perform at the OMEA State Convention.

Visual ArtsDelaware Arts Festival Awards: Kevin Nguyen - 1st place ceramics; Trevor Chifamba - 1st place digital art; James Wegmiller - Best of School (photo); Taylor Latham - 2nd place sculpture; Peerada Suttipoom - 3rd place painting; Caleb Cooper - 3rd place mixed mediaCongressional Art Competition - Zach Hatten, honorable mention & Maya Mickens, 3rd place photographyOAEA Youth Art Exhibition - Turner Ashby (Carlisle) and Hawk Brewster (Smith) had artwork chosen for the exhibit.

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Elizabeth Peterson (Dempsey) was honored by the Delaware Rotary Club for her contributions to the teaching profession and the Delaware community.

Richard Sanfillipo (Willis) was the SUNNY 95 Teacher of the Month.

Jeff Bakunas (Hayes) was the recipient of the Northern Olentangy Watershed (NOW) Festival’s Conservation Award.

Stan McDonald and Sally Rathje participated in the Leadership Delaware Program sponsored by the Delaware Area Chamber of Commerce.

Willis Guidance Counselor Viviane Bushong published a children’s book highlighting the issue of bullying.

Marissa Borruso was recognized by the Ohio School Counseling Board as an Emerging Leader.

Auditor’s AwardDelaware City Schools received the Auditor of State Award with Distinction for excellence in financial reporting. Pictured are staff members from the Treasurer’s Office.

Retiring Staff MembersWe thank the following DCS staff members for their years of dedicated service, and we wish them well in retirement!Susan Alltop - Willis Food ServiceRoland Augspurger - TransportationBrenda Belville - Carlisle TeacherMichele Decker - Schultz TeacherVonie DiGenova - Willis AssistantSaundra Edwards - Hayes Food ServiceJane Grummel - Woodward CounselorKaren Huddle - Carlisle TeacherDiana Huston - Schultz CounselorTwila Jackson - Woodward AssistantMarsha Jones - Carlisle Administrative AssistantBob Jones - Carlisle CustodianMichele King - Conger TeacherDeborah Kuhn - Woodward TeacherDeAnn Mills - Carlisle TeacherMike Nesselroad - Hayes TeacherJay Parsons - TransportationNancy Powers - Carlisle LibrarianDiane Russell - ESL TeacherSteve Serviss - Conger CustodianJan Stover - Administration Executive AssistantDiana Toth - Conger TeacherKatherine Verne - Willis TeacherJohn Ward - Dempsey CustodianDeborah Weiker - Woodward Administrative AssistantNancy Wilch - Hayes TeacherNina Williams - Transportation

A Day Made BetterBeth Smith, kindergarten teacher at Woodward Elementary School, was the recipient of the Office Max “A Day Made Better” Award. Beth’s classroom received supplies and equipment valued at more than $1000. Woodward School also received supplies to be used in the building.

Staff Recognitions

Community Service & Staff Kudos

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Delaware City Schools students and staff support many community efforts through financial donations, events and volunteer time. Throughout the year, students learn about various causes and execute initiatives to support organizations.

Some of the projects selected for 2013-2014 included:

Pennies for Patients Pacer PantryRelay for Life Andrews House People In Need Day of CaringAmerican Heart Association Earth Day Festival Blankets for Babies/Children Hoops for Hope GameSleeping Bags for Project Share Change for Autism Red Cross Blood Drives Race for the Cure Big Brothers/Big Sisters Family PromisePay It Forward Campaign Pajama Drive

Community Service

Hayes Key Club ran a penny drive to collect nearly $300 for a local family and Hayes Alum whose son is battling cancer.

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Back to School InformationBack to School CalendarJuly 18 - Supplies for Scholars event at WoodwardAugust 5 & 7 - Dempsey Back to School NightsAugust 6 & 7 - Willis OrientationAugust 6 & 7 - Schedule Pick up at HayesAugust 11 - Elementary Back to School NightAugust 11 - Freshman OrientationAugust 13 - First Day of School

2014-15 School HoursElementary Schools 8:30 - 3:15Willis Intermediate 8:45 - 3:30Dempsey Middle School 7:40 - 2:40Hayes High School 7:25 - 2:30

School Supply Lists & Supplies for ScholarsSchool supply lists are now available on the district website and have been sent to area retailers to allow families to take advantage of sales throughout the summer. United Way of Delaware County will also host a Supplies for Scholars event on July 18 from 1-4 p.m. at Woodward. All families are welcome to come for FREE school supplies, games, haircuts and activities.

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