Del Val has a new webpage where parents can gain a comprehensive understanding of the efforts and interventions that the district is putting into place to address the issue of harassment, intimidation and bullying with a particular focus on maintaining a school culture that is proactive rather than reactive in addressing these concerns. 

There are multiple ways that you can report a suspected incidence of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying at Delaware Valley Regional High School. Families and caregivers can use the online reporting survey to report an incident and may choose to record their contact information or remain completely anonymous. They also have the option to print out the linked PDF below and mail it to 19 Senator Stout Road, Frenchtown, NJ 08825 or drop off the completed paper form into the blue metal mailbox along the school's front driveway. Printed copies of the reporting form are also available in the Main Office.

Initiatives That Have Taken Place

1. Oasis Freshman Orientation-In-coming freshmen were informed about and engaged in discussion about the anti-bullying law, interventions to stop bullying and an introduction to school staff and peer leaders who could provide them with assistance should they witness or be the victim of bullying.

2. All teaching staff were provided with a 1/2 day of in-service on the need for safe schools, the relationship between safe schools and student learning, and the importance of recognizing and respecting individual differences and alternative lifestyle choices.

3. Grade-level meetings occurred to further address the anti-bullying law and the impact bullying has on both the victim and the perpetrator.

4. An Anti-Bullying Action planning committee has been established to explore and recommend ways to encourage proactive student behavior.  This committee will meet on a monthly basis and representative members include administrators, teachers, related services personnel, parent(s), law enforcement officer(s), and students.

5. Adoption by the school board of anti-bullying policies and procedures.

6. Continued staff development was presented by the district's anti-bullying specialists as part of the October In-Service day.

7. Anti-bullying training for all district substitutes. (ongoing)

8. Continuation of the district's Diversity Club.

9. Establishment of a school-wide Safety Committee to review all incidences of bullying, harassment, and intimidation and to make recommendations to the superintendent and the board as necessary.

10. Creation of a school-wide Anti-Bullying PSA video contest where the winning videos were presented and the students responsible for  them were acknowledged at the May Board of Education meeting

Future (Soon to be initiatives)

1. Student In-service (all grade levels) to address the impact of active vs. passive bullying by-standing.

2. Exploration of the state department of education grants to assist in the training of staff and students.

3. Introduction of cross-curricular themes concerning bullying, intimidation, and harassment.