Students, families, and staff attended the CTE signing ceremony, where scholars were recognized for their commitment to pursuing careers in their chosen fields after high school. They were inspired by motivational speeches filled with encouraging words that will last a lifetime. Congratulations to these scholars!

Families enjoyed traveling around the world as Schoolfield hosted their "Art Around the World" event. Artist explored different countries, cultures, and artistic traditions. Each grade level focused on a different continent to allowing students to dive deep into the unique artistic styles and histories.

Students in grades three through five in the afterschool STEAM+ Enrichment program visited the local water treatment plant for hands-on learning experience. They followed the journey of water from the river through the filtration process until it became safe drinking water. As young scientists, they tested their own bottles of tap water for contaminants, incubated the samples for 24 hours, and were thrilled to discover that all the results came back clean!

Congratulations to Juliette, Emily, Jayda and Emmayln for completing the Kindergarten Level of LexiaCore5! Keep up the great work!

Help us plan events you’ll actually want to attend ! Take this quick survey and share your ideas because when families speak, DPS listens! Here's the link: https://forms.gle/kB5BF6bWHqipqv1e9

May 9 - Galileo Boys and Girls Soccer home matches vs. Nelson County, starting at 5:30 p.m.; GW Orchestra spring concert at 7 p.m. in Bonner's Auditorium

May 12 - Galileo Boys Tennis home match vs. Hargrave at 5 p.m.; GW Boys Soccer home matches vs. Martinsville, starting at 5:30 p.m.; GW Softball home game vs. William Fleming at 5:30 p.m.; JV Baseball home game vs. William Fleming at 6 p.m.

May 13 - GW JV Baseball home game vs. Magna Vista at 5 p.m.; GW JV Boys Soccer home game vs. Magna Vista at 5:30 p.m.; GW Softball home game vs. Magna Vista at 6 p.m.; GW Varsity Boys Soccer home game vs. Magna Vista at 7 p.m.

May 14 - Outdoor Track District Tournament at GW at 5 p.m.

May 15 - School Board meeting at 5:30 p.m.; Varsity Girls Soccer home game vs. Tunstall at 6 p.m.; Bonner Middle School's Shining Voices and Community Choir exhibition at 5:30 p.m.

May 16 - GW Baseball home game vs. Martinsville at 5:30 p.m.; GW Softball home game vs. Martinsville at 5:30 p.m.; Galileo Boys and Girls home soccer matches vs. Appomattox, starting at 5:30 p.m.

May 17 - Festival in the Park; Outdoor Track District Tournament hosted by Galileo, starting at 10 a.m.

*Check out school websites for school-based events!

DPS is gathering feedback on the updated Student CORES handbook for the 25-26 school year. The draft and the feedback form are included below.

25-26 Draft CORES

CORES Feedback Form

DPS is gathering feedback until May 13 about the revised Academic Calendar for the 25-26 School Year.

View the calendar here.

Give us your feedback here.

In order to remain current with Virginia Standards of Learning and shifts in Virginia-aligned curriculum, Danville Public Schools has determined to adopt new mathematics textbooks. According to the VDOE, the textbooks that most strongly support the 2023 SOL are Kiddom Virginia Math (elementary) and Mathspace (secondary). The textbooks and the feedback form are available to you with the links provided below, and physical copies of the textbooks are available for on-site review in the lobby of the School Board Office, 341 Main Street.

Textbook Adoption Flyer

Textbook Adoption One-pager

National Salvation Army Week (May 12-18, 2025) is fast approaching. This week is set aside to remind or inform the country of the comprehensive nature of the services we provide to help people in need in your community. These are your neighbors — your brothers and sisters.

National Salvation Army Week was declared by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1954, and since then it has served as an annual reminder of the vast scope of our services and ways you can help.

National Salvation Army Week Has Been Around Since 1954

In 1954, the week of November 28-December 4 (now recognized in May) was declared by the United States Congress and proclaimed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to be the first National Salvation Army Week, as a reminder to Americans to give freely of themselves. In his speech, President Eisenhower said:

“Among Americans, The Salvation Army has long been a symbol of wholehearted dedication to the cause of human brotherhood. In time of war, the men and women of this organization have brought to those serving their country far from home, friendliness and warm concern. In the quieter days of peace, their work has been a constant reminder to us all that each of us is neighbor and kin to all Americans. Giving freely of themselves, the men and women of The Salvation Army have won the respect of us all.”

In the 70 years since, we have continued to do the most good for local communities and broadened our services to those that couldn’t be conceived in ’54.

Events This Week

• Tuesday – Halftime Show with Hope Don’t Shoot
  Hoop Don’t Shoot is a local program led by community advocate Angie Dixon, who works closely with at-risk youth. Her mission is to bring young people together through basketball with the message: “Put down guns and pick up the ball.” On Tuesday, we will be stationed with the canteen at 827 Green Street Park to support this initiative and foster a positive community environment. Join us at the park for an evening focused on purpose and community. The event will include a free meal from our canteen, dessert, and more.
  Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

• On Wednesday, Family Fun Night will take place at 123 Henry Street. Families are invited to come together for an evening of fellowship and fun. The event will include access to the gym, a variety of games, as well as painting and crafts for children and parents alike.

A story of a kid robot who sometimes gets “the zaps” provides a clever way to introduce the concept of anxiety to kids, as well as ways to manage it. “This playful story is perfect for families looking to start open conversations about anxiety with their children while also normalizing the sensation of other emotions that come along with it,” says an expert from the Child Mind Institute.