Delhi Charter School

Delhi Charter FFA had a wonderful time at the 96th Louisiana FFA State Convention and Expo! Our members competed in competitions, ran for leadership positions, were recognized for their Proficiency Awards, as well as learned so much about leadership development! Our results are as follows: 🔵Kaydence Daniels was chosen to serve as a member of the 2025 State Officer Nominatting Committee! 🟡Zachary Bailey placed 2nd in the Dairy Production - Placement Proficiency Award! 🔵 Scott Hudspeth placed 2nd in the Grain Production, 3rd in the Fiber and Oil Crop Production, and 4th in the Diversified Crop Production Proficiency Awards! 🟡 Christian Hales placed 3rd in the Veterinary Science Proficiency Award! 🔵 Our Food Science team placed 8th overall in the state! 🟡 Our chapter was awarded the Superior ranking for the National Chapter Award, as well as awarded the Bronze ranking for the Livestock Exhibition Award! 🔵 Three of our members were chosen to be on the Area l Federation Officer team for the 2025-2026 school year. Benton Welch was chosen to serve as the Area l Parliamentarian, Curtis Hall was chosen to serve as the Area l Reporter, and Zachary Bailey was chosen to serve as the Area l Vice President! These members are the first ever Area Officers from Delhi Charter School! 🟡 Ms. Sebren was also chosen to be the 2025-2026 Area l Advisor! What a week! Go Gators!

The Delhi Charter FFA Chapter has had a blast so far this week at the 96th Louisiana FFA State Convention and Expo, and we cannot wait to see what else is in store for us!

DCS Senior Beta Would Like To Thank All of Their National Sponsors!

Thank you Fox's Pizza for your sponsorship of DCS Jr BETA. We are so excited about our upcoming trip and are so grateful to all of the local businesses that have made this trip possible!

It's that time of year! DCS SUMMER WEIGHT TRAINING PROGRAM! The schedule is attached. Reach out to the Coach of your respective sport or Coach Clark with any questions.

🗣ATTENTION GATOR FAMILY (NEW AND RETURNING) Policy/Handbook Updates for the 2025-2026 School Year 1. NEW BACKPACK/PURSE POLICY All students will be required to use clear plastic (‘see through’) backpacks, purses, bags, etc. during the school day. Any backpacks or bags used for extracurricular activities (i.e. baseball, softball, dance, cheer) shall be left in vehicles or stored upon arrival at school, as these bags will not be allowed during the school day.  2. Electronics Misuse Consequences First Offense –  The student will receive a minor discipline referral and the parent/guardian will be notified. For the remainder of the school year, the student will release the device(s) to the Headmaster or designee every morning upon arrival at school. The student will be allowed to collect the device(s) as he or she is departing campus daily.   Second Offense –  If a student is found to be using a different device (other than the one turned in daily) or any attempt to avoid the daily responsibility of releasing said device will result in a major referral and suspension.  *Any infractions after the second offense could result in further punishment as well as recommendations for expulsion from Delhi Charter School at the discretion of the Headmaster or designee and the Board of Directors.  **These changes were approved by the Board of Directors for the safety of our students in May of 2025 . **Any questions may be directed to Coach Clark. 318-878-0433 ext 1113 chad.clark@delhicharterschool.org

Cheer Camp for Kids!! Call Ms Tonya to sign up!!

Sparkie's Music Pro gram (Tuesdays) Sharon Merrîll 318-6121-7180 This program will introduce your child to music through lesson, theory, technic and performance. The choice of song material will be some popular and familiar favorites, hymns mixed with tuneful originals, all adding to the fun and enjoyment of making music. See flyer for more information.

Gator Alumni in the Spotlight! Another College 🎓 Graduate Representing the Swamp!

If you are interested in a recording of the 2025 DCS Graduation you are in luck. We are glad to offer this for your downloading pleasure free of charge to our Swamp family!! Click the link to start the download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pdF7ahX-SnJHFYTfJgSDM4o1J5yS23TY/view?usp=sharing

Thank you so much to Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC for your sponsorship of the DCS JR BETA club. Local businesses like you have made it possible for our students to travel to nationals to compete this summer. We appreciate your company greatly!

Summer is coming!!!! This is a reminder that DCS will dismiss at lunch on Friday May 16th to start the summer break. We hope you all have a great and restful break and we look forward to seeing you in August.

Students do not have to wear school bottoms for field day tomorrow. However, all clothing must fit appropriately with no holes in jeans or shorts.

The following Jr High Sports will be recognized at Awards Day Thursday morning in Amber Hall Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Soccer, and Track. The Awards Program starts at 10am.

Gators in the Spotlight! Congratulations to DCS Alum and former 2 Time Track and Field State Champion Ashari Jones! Ashari graduated from McNeese State University yesterday! Your family in The Swamp is so proud of you!!

Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Delhi Charter School FFA Chapter Officer team. President - Scott Hudspeth Vice President - Zachary Bailey Secretary - Curtis Hall Treasurer - Kaydence Daniels Reporter - Maddie Wilkins Sentinel - Benton Welch Parliamentarian - Preston Ezell Historian - Garrett Clark

The Spring Sports Banquet will be tomorrow in Amber Hall at 6pm. We will honor our Varsity Baseball Team, Varsity Softball Team, Varsity Boys and Girls Track Teams, and Varsity Golf Team. Each Athlete may bring 2 guests. Dinner will be served. Any questions can be sent to Coach Clark 318-878-0433 ext 1113 chad.clark@delhicharterschool.org

Congratulations to the DCS Senior 4-H Club! They were chosen as the Richland Parish 4-H Club of the Year for High School!

Ms. Sebren's Agriscience II students spent their class time a little different today! Each pair chose a book about agriculture to read to the elementary classes, and then they spent time teaching each group about agriculture. It was such a fun day for everyone!

Yearbooks are here! We will deliver them to the classes in the morning. Just giving everyone a heads up. I have very few extra ones for sale. $50