9/1/25 - NO SCHOOL - Labor Day

9/17 - Deadline to Register for PSAT 11:59p

9/18-9/22 - NO SCHOOL Brown Jug

9/25 - Parent-Teacher Conferences

9/27 - Homecoming Dance

10/3 - Picture Make Up Day

FOOTBALL EXPECTATIONS

Football Friday Nights are an exciting time for our students and families. As we get ready to cheer on our Pacers, please be reminded of the following expectations for students:

• All students and spectators must be in the seating area to watch the game -- no horseplay or running around the bleachers/concession areas is permitted.

• No spectators are permitted on the track unless granted permission for a specific reason.

• Students are not permitted to bring bags/backpacks into the stadium.

• Footballs, scooters, bikes and skateboards are not permitted in the stadium.

• Students under the age of 13 should be accompanied by an adult who is attending the game.

• ALL school rules apply at school events.

Hayes Athletic Department Information

As we look forward to the 2025–26 school year, we are making it simpler than ever to purchase tickets for athletic events.

We will be using Hometown Ticketing for our digital season passes and individual game ticketing. Tickets for athletic events can be purchased through our website or the Hometown Fan App. (Cash sales will still be available at the gate.)

TICKETING INFORMATION

HOMETOWN FAN APP INFORMATION

The Hometown Fan App allows you to purchase and store tickets on your smartphone or other mobile device. Simply search for events by school name, zip code or event. You can also favorite schools to quickly find upcoming events, purchase tickets, and present your digital tickets to be scanned on your way into the event! 

Season passes will be available for purchase online only beginning Friday, August 1st.

Adult Pass ~ $80

Student Pass ~ $50

(No family passes available for purchase, only individual adult and/or student passes. One-time processing fee applies.)

All digital passes will be stored directly to your mobile device.

We are looking forward to seeing you this year, if you have any questions please feel free to contact the Athletic Office at 740-833-1021.

Go Pacers!

Are you interested in taking the Digital PSAT/NMSQT at Hayes, beginning on

October 21st, 2025?

If so, please register online here PSAT Fall 2025.

The cost is $18 and will be added to your student school fees. These fees must be paid before the exam. You will be able to pay online with a credit card or cash/check in our office. Once you register, we will send more information about payment options.  

Juniors are strongly encouraged to take the test as you will have the opportunity to take the SAT in the spring here at Hayes! Sophomores may also choose to take the test, provided tests are still available. More information about the PSAT can be found at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10 

More information is available through these links and attached to this email. Practice tests are available through BlueBook after students create a CollegeBoard account.  

PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide

PSAT.NMSQT Student Guide Spanish

PSAT Practice Quick Start Guide

The deadline to register is 11:59p Wednesday, September 17th, 2025.

This is a FIRM Deadline!

Please direct questions to Mr. Christian Jamal, school counselor and PSAT Coordinator: jamalch@delawarecityschools.net

Y2K

Homecoming Dance

Saturday 9/27/25

7:00pm-9:30pm

Cornell Stadium

$15 tickets available on Payschools 8/5/25 - 9/24/25

or in the office (cash or check)

See attached FLYER for more details

There are several exciting field trips in the works for Hayes students this year. Students will not be permitted to attend field trips if their back-to-school forms are not completed. If you haven't completed your forms, please long in asap to your PowerSchool Parent Portal (not the student's account)

Remember documentation needs to be provided for any changes to address and custody in order for those forms to be approved. See BTS Form Instruction Sheet HERE

School pictures are ready!

To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number.

All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.

More about the Smilesafe program here.

Picture make up day is October 3

Reserve your yearbook at

YEARBOOKFOREVER.COM

Senior Portraits: Due January 15th -- upload here to Yearbook Snap using code: delhi2026 (or, get the Yearbook Snap app and upload straight from your iPhone or Android phone). This video walks you through the process.

DCS VISITOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

We want to inform you of a few new safety measures for this year. Delaware City Schools has implemented an enhanced visitor management system at all schools and the district office. The system will allow us to screen visitors, contractors, and volunteers during the school day and better track the guests in our buildings. Visitor management systems are considered a best practice, and schools across the state and nation have used them successfully to screen and track school visitors.

Visitors to our schools, including volunteers, will need to present a government issued ID card (most common is driver’s license) which will be scanned into the system. The system checks the visitor's name and date of birth for comparison with a national database of registered sex offenders and various criminal databases. Once entry is approved, the visitor will be issued a temporary badge that should be worn during the visit.  A visitor’s badge will not be necessary for those who visit our schools to drop off an item in the office, pick up/drop off students, or for after school activities/events.

Other safety enhancements planned for this year include door access control for staff and upgraded security cameras. Hayes and Dempsey will also pilot environmental sensors in select restrooms. The safety of our students is our highest priority, and we thank you in advance for your understanding and your support in enhancing the school safety protocols in our district.

IMPORTANT ATTENDANCE REMINDERS

From the Library