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Congratulations Falcons!
The Galileo Girls and Boys Outdoor Track teams traveled to the state championships last week. Both teams won the state championships in the 4x800 race. Carol-Anne Garrett placed second and Sydney Stone placed fifth in the two mile. Alexander Gomez placed second in the 800m race. Cole Harbodin had his season's best time in the two mile. In addition, team member Jaleyah Jones beat her personal record for the 400m at the championship. We are proud of our Falcon runners!
First coding camp held at Johnson
On June 14-18, GLH Johnson Elementary School hosted their first elementary coding camp. The campers enjoyed critical thinking, problem solving, and developing a growth mindset. A big shout out to the coding camp staffers from Bonner and GLH Johnson. Their collaboration was necessary, and they worked well as a team to build creative lessons for the students. Thank you to Mrs. Culley for the critical role CTE played in order to make this happen, and thank you Dr. Hairston for the vision. To Anne Moore-Sparks and Austin Scher, thank you for the community partnership and the opportunity to have the campers attend the Otterbots baseball game on June 16 (they loved it...and Scotter!) Campers were able to be featured in the between inning activities, and enjoyed the sounds and sights of the game. A huge THANK YOU to Shannon Hair and the Family Fund of the DPS Education Foundation for providing this opportunity for our campers. Shannon Hair is an alumni of GLH Johnson Elementary!
Danville Police Department holds youth academy graduation
On June 24, the Danville Police Department held a graduation ceremony for their third annual Youth Police Academy, a three-week program in which area 10-17 year olds take part in activities and training with the department. Thirty-seven area youth graduated from the program, including several Danville Public Schools students. Superintendent Dr. Angela Hairston and DPS were recognized for allowing the program to be held at the J.M. Langston campus and at George Washington High School. In addition, DPS student Rayven Alestock was named as the Most Valuable Participant.
DPS participates in Children's Festival
DPS participates in Children's Festival
Danville Public Schools participated in the Children’s Festival at the Carrington Pavilion on June 19. DPS was registering for preschool on site, as well as offering bubble art and books.
GW football player signs with college team
Congratulations to GW's Willie Edmunds - he signed with Youngstown St. on June 16. He will be their newest football star! Congratulations to this amazing student/athlete!
Literacy meets cultural diversity at Schoolfield!
Literacy meets cultural diversity at Schoolfield!
Schoolfield would like to thank Ms. Penny Livesay and "Mr. Jordan" for supporting our school vision of raising student achievement through literacy! Ms. Livesay's non-profit organization, Open Books, donated several boxes of culturally diverse, high interest books for our students. We are excited to partner with Open Books this school year as we promote a love for literacy!
13 transportation staff recognized for perfect attendance
In the 2020-2021 school year, the following bus drivers and assistants had perfect attendance:
Sandra Coleman
Larry Corbett
Sandra Dillion
Caren Glass
Jackie Maldonado
Judy Meadows
Donald Mitchell
Ronald Pyrtle
Phyllis Smith
Annie Turner
Beckey Tyree
Marshall Wood
Maggie Wooding
Thank you for your commitment to DPS!
Summer program offers job experience for DPS students
On June 7-11, Danville Public Schools (DPS) students began their boot camp training prior to starting their summer internships.
The summer youth internship program, made possible by a collaborative effort between the City of Danville, Danville Public Schools, the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, the West Piedmont Workforce Development Board, and Goodwill Industries of the Valleys. Students will receive a meaningful, paid work-based learning experience for more than 50 young adults ages 14 and up.
The goal is to connect employers with a diverse talent pool and prepare students with transferable, in-demand skills, as well as industry certifications.
The program includes an eight-week experience with the expectation that participants will work at their jobs sites and receive $10 an hour for their work.
Twenty-five 14 and 15-year-old students began working 12 hours per week at God’s Storehouse, the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History, Smokestack Theatre Company, and the Health Collaborative of the Dan River Region on June 21. Goodwill Industries of the Valleys coordinated placement of students and will provide funding for employment.
Twenty-eight students aged 16 and older joined several different community organizations, including Danville Public Schools, the City of Danville Parks and Recreation Department and other departments within City hall. Additionally, students will intern in the Sheriff’s office, the Danville Police Department, the Danville Science Center, and the Animal Medical Center for 35 hours per week starting on June 14.
Originally, 14-15 year-old students were not included in the program, but the school division was contacted by Goodwill Industries of the Valleys with a plan to employ the youth. The division received more than 70 applications for the intern positions.
“As we prepare our students to be academic and career ready, this opportunity will provide students with developing new skills and applying skills taught in our classrooms” Joyce Culley, director of career and technical education at DPS, said.
At their boot camps, students are working with facilitators on soft skills and workplace readiness and will complete testing for their National Career Readiness Certification. On Friday, June 11, students and their parents have been invited to meet and greet employers and other partners to prepare for their first day on the job.
Students will work at their internships during the week, with a chance to debrief with program leaders on Fridays.
“We are excited for our students and community partners and look forward to planning for next year,” Culley said.
A student intern and family pose with Director of Career of Technical Education Joyce Culley (left) and Darlene Logan (middle), assistant principal of Gibson Elementary.
Above: Intern students received bags from DPS with the essentials needed for their internship.
Below: A student takes a career choice test to better understand her career path.
Above: A intern student meets her employer for the first time.
Below: Student interns at boot camp, being given a presentation by Goodwill Industries.
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