This will be our last edition of the Parent Pocket for this school year. Thank you for reading and engaging all year! We'll be reaching out periodically over the summer with important information. We're wishing you and your families a fantastic summer break!

Galileo families came out to cheer on students during their Annual Senior Banquet. They enjoyed a wonderful dinner prepared by Michael Moore of M3 Designs.

RISE Academy proudly celebrated its students at the end-of-year awards ceremony, recognizing their hard work, growth, and achievements. We are incredibly proud of every student’s success.

During the Senior Awards Ceremony, exceptional scholars were recognized with Superintendent’s cords, awarded scholarships, and the Class of 2025 Salutatorian and Valedictorians were announced. Congratulations to the Class of 2025!

GWHS continued its tradition of recognizing underclassmen by presenting awards across a range of subject areas.

Galileo Magnet High School held their annual Honor Banquet for Seniors graduating with a 3.2 GPA or higher. Congratulations scholars! A special thank you to the Danville Kiwanis Club for helping with the honor stoles.

Congratulations to Park Avenue Art Show Winners! These talented artists participated in the Ballou Park and Bonner art shows. Way to go, artist!

Congratulations to these scholars on earning their Bulldog Boosts! Way to go Bulldogs!

Congratulations to our Westwood scholars for all of their hard work this year!

May 23 - Galileo Boys and Girls home soccer matches vs. Dan River, starting at 5:30 p.m.

May 26 - Memorial Day Holiday - No School

May 29 - Last Day of School - Report Cards go Home; RISE Academy Graduation

May 30 - Galileo and GW Graduations

*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

• Student Capacity: The program has space for only 15 students, so participation will be limited and likely based on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Transportation: Transportation will not be provided, so families will need to arrange their own drop-off and pick-up.

• Meals: Lunch will be provided for all participating students; however, breakfast will not be included, so students should eat prior to arrival.

As the temperature rises and kids head home for the summer, parents begin looking for activities to fill the days. Here are 10 projects that incorporate new textures, colors, smells and sounds that will give your children a great new sensory experience and help improve motor skills!

Danville Public Library recently announced this year’s summer reading challenge will be held June through July, giving readers of all ages two months to log their books, earn prizes, and reap the benefits of a summer of reading.

This year’s theme is Level Up at Your Library. Although early registration begins May 27, readers can register at any time during the challenge, which will run June 1-July 31. Prizes may be picked up at the Ruby B. Archie Library building, located at 511 Patton Street, any time during the challenge. The grand prize drawing will be held Monday, August. 4.

To make this a user-friendly experience, library staff are offering participants the ability to log their books manually using a paper log available at the library, online at www.readdanvilleva.beanstack.org, or on their phone by downloading the Beanstack app and searching Ruby B. Archie Public Library.

Interested participants can stop by the library any time to register; however, library staff will host the Summer Reading Kickoff Party from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 5 and will be available to assist with registration at that time.

Library staff will host summer reading-themed programming all summer. For a list of library programs or for more information about the reading challenge, visit www.readdanvilleva.org, call 434-799-5195, or visit the library. The library is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.