FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK

Here at Delaware Hayes, we are constantly looking to get better every day. We are always exploring new and more effective ways to improve practices that move the "academic needle" to better serve our students. We implemented the House system to offer more opportunities for students and staff. This change has afforded more chances for connections, clubs, mentoring, community service, participation and intervention. As part of our continuous improvement process, we are a vital part of the Delaware City Schools Strategic Planning process as we explore ways to improve our teaching and learning across our district.

 

We are beginning to examine our teaching and learning practices and looking to improve. The feedback from our Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Audit last year informed us that we needed to be more systematic in our approach to assess data and using the performance standards (provided by the State of Ohio) to drive instruction. As most of you know, our high school has made great gains in State Testing and we feel this feedback will provide us the direction we need to make even more significant improvements.

 

We have begun the journey to improve our implementation of standards with every teacher and with every department. Teachers and administrators are working together to prioritize the state standards and develop proficiency scales for students to improve learning and to demonstrate mastery. Our work together is at the beginning stage, however we have already begun to see the positive results in test score improvement, less student failures and increased student achievement. I will continue to keep you in the loop on this academic journey, please take part in the district Strategic Planning process, and thank you for your continued support of our high school.

Dr. Ric Stranges   

Principal

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Nurse's Notes for Winter

School Fees

Women Leading The Way

Click HERE to see some of our Hayes students' art & essay submissions featured in the Women Leading the Way Project.  This project allowed students to get in touch with the women in the family historically, interview women in their family currently and trace the effect women have had in their lives, politically, socially, and personally.

Cap & Gown Orders

2020-21 School Year Scheduling

 

On January 21^st - 24^th, current 9^th - 11^th grade students will receive scheduling information. These students will begin scheduling in the English classes on February 4^th and continuing through the 18^th. Each English teacher's students will meet with their respective counselor on a different day to schedule their courses. Students are expected to be prepared for scheduling and have entered their course requests into PowerSchool by their assigned day.

*DACC is hosting 2nd look days for students that may be interested in applying for one of their programs.   Click on the link for more information:  DACC Second Look Days

*For students that are applying to a DACC program, the priority deadline is quickly approaching.  The first round of applications are due by January 17, 2020

 

Come to the Winner's Circle Spiritwear Store, located in Hayes High School next to the main office, to buy your Pacer Gear.  The store is open daily during 4th period.    Free rally towel and wristband with your purchase! Cash and checks are accepted.