Parent Pocket -August 16

Parent Pocket -August 16

Right Touch Church Annual Back to School Event

Families gather information and resources from DPS FACE Team and Student Support Services.
Families were eager to participate in the Annual Right Touch Back to School Event.

Open House

O.T. Bonner Middle School

Families are greeted by staff to get their schedules.

G.L.H Johnson Elementary School

Families check in with staff during open house.

YONDR Phone Pouch Information Meeting

Families as learning partners during the new district phone policy meeting. During the meeting families were given the opportunity to ask questions and provide great feedback.

DPS Continues to Focus on Literacy

Proud Schoolfield Elementary School parent at open house looks through the free book selection for her kindergartener.

E.A Gibson Elementary

Families engage with school staff to ensure that they have all information needed before the first day of school.

Park Avenue Elementary

This kindergartener was all smiles and excited about her first day of school.

Westwood Middle School

Sixth Graders displayed great listening skills as they participated in convocation.

Congratulations to this graduate

Family Engagement ensures student success!

Open House at Woodberry Hills Elementary School

DPS staff, School Board Members, and community stakeholders assisted schools with Open House on August 5th to ensure a successful school year.

First Day of School at O.T. Bonner Middle School

School Board Vice-Chairman, Tyrell Payne offers his support for teachers during the first day of school to start the year off strong!

Upcoming Events & Dates to Remember

August 20 - GW JV and Varsity Volleyball Home Scrimmage vs. Carlisle at Bonner Middle School, starting at 5:30 p.m.

August 27 - Volleyball JV and Varsity Volleyball Home Match vs. Chatham at Bonner Middle School, starting at 6 p.m.; Middle School Volleyball home game vs. Dan River Middle at Westwood Middle, starting at 5:30 p.m.

August 28 - Middle School Football home game vs. Brookville at 5:30 p.m.

August 29 - GW Gold home match at the Danville Golf Club, starting at 2 p.m.

September 2 - Labor Day Holiday

September 5 - School Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m.

Yondr Bags (Middle and High School Only)
DPS is adding an extra layer to enforce the cell phone policy at all middle and high schools. Click here to learn how this impacts your student.
Volunteer Information
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Event Information

Danville Warehouse Book Sale!

When?

Friday, Aug 16, 2024, 09:00 AM

Where?

946 Newgass Street, Danville, VA, USA

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Event Information

Community Fitness & Wellness Fair- High Street Baptist Church

When?

Saturday, Aug 17, 2024, 12:00 PM

Where?

630 High Street, Danville, VA, USA

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Parents Guide to Gangs
This is a guide designed to provide parents with answers to common questions about gangs to enable them to recognize and prevent gang involvement. Click here to get and stay informed!
Beanstack
DPS is hosting a reading challenge each month at all schools. Click here to learn more about getting involved.
Danville Public Schools
Have any suggestions for the parent newsletter? Send them to Lanie Davis, Public Information Officer, at ldavis2@mail.dps.k12.va.us