G.L.H. Johnson PTA/Booster hosted a "Sip and Paint with My Peeps" during their monthly meeting. Families displayed their creative art talents and enjoyed a fun filled evening that allowed them build positive relationships!

Woodberry Hills families came out to support "SOL Night" and participated in many linked-to-learning activities!

FACE Specialists, the Student Support team, and the Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) team worked collaboratively, in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club, to facilitate workshops for families across our district. These workshops covered important topics such as mental health, behavior, health and wellness, and academic success.

Tiger Highlight: Ms. Crews' AG Environmental Science class received a visit from Meteorologist Justin Povick at WDBJ7. Mr. Povick spoke to classes, allowed students to receive hands-on experience with weather tools. During his visit students v]reviewed climate change and important environmental standards, learned of possible careers, and discussed all things science!

Activ8 scholars traveled to Washington, DC where they toured museums and took in the sites in our nations capitol. A fantastic time was had by all!

Congratulations to Park Avenue Reading Bowl participants for their hard work and dedication! We are proud of your commitment to reading and teamwork. Way to go Panthers!

Eleventh and twelfth-grade students from George Washington High School had the opportunity to attend the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Fair hosted by Denver Public Schools (DPS). During the event, students engaged with various vendors to learn about their career paths and explore potential job opportunities. They were also able to fill out job applications on-site, providing a real-time connection between education and workforce readiness. This hands-on experience is part of DPS's broader mission to prepare students for successful futures through practical learning and career exploration

The Summer Enrichment Camp registration deadline has been extended to April 8. Get those registrations in by Tuesday for a week of fun and activities over summer break!

Our 2025 Summer Enrichment Camp registration is now open! This summer, our district is excited to provide a wide range of enriching opportunities designed to support student growth, ignite curiosity, and prepare learners for a successful academic year ahead. These camps will be held from June 30 - July 3 from 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Transportation and meals will be provided.

This year's camps:

Camp Invention

Career Camp

Fine Arts Camp

Cyber Camp

Writer's Studio Camp

Math Summer Bridge Camp

For more information and to register, visit our website here.

If your child will be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2025, it's time to sign them up for kindergarten to begin their educational journey! Visit our website here to find the registration form and additional information, including necessary documents.

DPS has a FREE high quality preschool program for 3 and 4 year olds! The full-day program includes fun early learning experiences, as well as transportation and meals. Register now, space is limited!

April 11 - GW Softball home game vs. Westover Christian at 5 p.m.; GW Boys Varsity home match vs. Dan River at 6 p.m.

April 14 - 21: Spring Break

April 22 - Students return to school; GW Girls Tennis home game vs. Galileo at 4:30 p.m.; GW Boys Soccer home games vs. Tunstall, starting at 5:30 p.m.; GW Softball home game vs. Tunstall at 5:30 p.m.; GW Varsity Baseball home game vs. Tunstall at 6 p.m.

April 23 - Family Academic Success Workshop at the Boys and Girls Club at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.; GW Boys Soccer home games vs. Halifax, starting at 5:30 p.m.; GW Softball home game vs. Halifax at 5:30 p.m.; GW Varsity Baseball vs. Halifax at 6 p.m.

April 24 - School Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m.; Home Track meet at GW at 5 p.m.; Galileo Boys Tennis home match vs. Hargrave at 5 p.m.; Middle School Softball and Baseball home games vs. Halifax at 5 p.m.

April 25 - GW Girls Tennis home match vs. EC Glass at 4:30 p.m.; Galileo Boys and Girls Soccer home games vs. Altavista, starting at 5:30 p.m.

April 26 - STEAM+C Event at the Danville Mall from 1 to 4 p.m.

*Check out school websites for school-based events!

Visit Ballou Recreation Center on Saturday, April 12th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for fun games, crafts, and a take home egg hunt bag (while supplies last). This is a FREE event, registration is not required. Call (434) 857- 3384 for any questions.

Let's celebrate National DNA Day! This fun-filled event will give participants the chance to extract DNA from strawberries using simple household materials. What to Expect: a guided step-by-step DNA extraction experiment; interactive discussions about DNA, genetics, and why strawberries are great for DNA extraction; fun activities and trivia for all ages; a chance to see and touch real strawberry DNA.

This event is perfect for curious minds of all ages- no prior science knowledge needed! Registration is required. Call (434) 799-5150.

The April reading challenge at the Danville Public Library is: read a childhood favorite! Some of our favorites are shown in the April tab on our catalog homepage!