Delaware Community School (formerly PS 18)
Ms. Maria Vitillo Principal
43 Bertha St. Albany, NY 12209
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Ph: (518) 475-6750
Fax: (518) 475-6754
e-mail: mvitillo@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 Delaware Community School will continue School 18’s fine tradition of serving as a neighborhood school with community at its heart. The new school features space for parent and community groups to meet. Some other new features students will find include modern art and music rooms, a state-of-the-art library/media center, a cafetorium
and a larger gymnasium. The 55,000 square foot building will serve up to 450 students in PreK through Grade 5.

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 will be 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 will provides valuable opportunities for multicultural awareness for all students at Delaware Community School.

School times

• Breakfast begins at 8:45 a.m.

• Classes begin at 9:05 a.m.

• Dismissal is at 3:20 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.