Delaware Community School (formerly PS 18)
Thomas Giglio, Principal
43 Bertha St., Albany, NY 12209
(click here for directions)
Ph: (518) 475-6750
Fax: (518) 475-6754
e-mail: tgiglio@albany.k12.ny.us

About Delaware Community School
Delaware Community School moved into a brand-new, state-of-the-art building on the original site of School 18 in January 2007. In a new building, Delaware Community School will continue School 18’s fine tradition of serving as a neighborhood school with community at its heart.

The 55,000-square-foot building serves approximately 375 students in prekindergarten through Grade 5. The school features space for parent and community groups to meet. Some other features include modern art and music rooms, a state-of-the-art library/media center, a cafetorium and a larger gymnasium. An exceptional new playground area was added in September 2008.

Our school's mission is to provide an environment in which students can achieve their academic potential through the development of self-confidence, self-discipline and creativity.

Delaware Community School is the new, permanent home of the Dual Language Program, which instructs enrolled students in English and Spanish with the goal of students becoming bilingual and bi-literate. While the program is akin to a “school within a school,” its presence provides valuable opportunities for multicultural awareness for all students at Delaware Community School.

News and upcoming events

• Wednesday, March 10 -- All-City Band Concert, Hackett Middle School, 7 p.m.

• Thursday, March 11 -- Science fair, 5:30-7 p.m.

• Friday, March 12 -- Parent-Teacher Conference Day, early dismissal

• Wednesday, March 17 -- Faculty-Staff Appreciation Breakfast, 8 a.m.

• Wednesday, March 17 -- All-City Strings Concert, Hackett Middle School., 7 p.m.

• Tuesday, March 23 -- PTA meeting, 6 p.m.

• Saturday, March 27 -- New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) festival, Hackett Middle School

• Friday, April 2 -- Good Friday, no school

• Monday, April 5-Friday, April 9 -- Spring recess, no school

• Saturday, April 18 -- Bowl-a-thon fundraiser to raise money for school friendship garden, noon-3 p.m., Playdium Bowling Center

• Tuesday, April 20 -- PTA meeting, 6 p.m.

• Thursday, April 22 -- Earth Day celebration

• Monday, April 26 -- New York State English Language Arts exam -- grades 3-8

• Tuesday, April 27 -- New York State English Language Arts exam -- grades 3-8

• Wednesday, April 28 -- New York State English Language Arts exam -- grades 3-8

• Click here to visit the City School District of Albany Photo Gallery.

School times

• Breakfast begins at 8:45 a.m.

• Classes begin at 9:05 a.m.

• Dismissal is at 3:35 p.m.

Absence from school
If your child is absent from school for any reason, call the main office in the morning and provide a written excuse when your child returns to school.