November 22, 2019

DPS Receives 2019 Dorothy S. McAuliffe School Nutrition Award!

DPS was one of 15 school divisions across the state that received this award presented by No Kid Hungry. This is the second year DPS received the award.

The award celebrates VA school divisions that have gone above and beyond by operating all available federal child nutrition programs and achieving exceptional participation in the school breakfast program.

See below for the full release or go to our Facebook page. Check out the story on WSET also. Kudos to Phillip Gardner, Director of Child Nutrition, and his amazing Child Nutrition Staff who work so hard every day to make sure no kid goes hungry!

Sylvia H. Day Receives a Community 500 Impact Project Sponsorship from Middle Border Forward!

Ms. Day is a Title I Parent Liaison with Danville Public Schools. Her project entitled “Life Savers” will provide first aid/CPR awareness to some of the parents/caregivers at G.L.H. Johnson Elementary and Park Avenue Elementary. It is her hope that the knowledge gained will promote better safety and wellness for each family within their respective communities.

The Community 5oo Impact Project Sponsorship is an initiative that allows opportunities for you to create change in your community.

Middle Border Forward is a nonprofit organization with the mission to “cultivate inclusive leadership, inspire community engagement, and create equitable access to opportunities” in the city of Danville, Pittsylvania County, and Caswell County. MBF’s work is focused on six identified pillars of community development: arts & culture, business, education, environment, health & wellness, and infrastructure.

Be sure to check out their website for the next cycle of funding in early 2020!

JVG Students Attend Fall Leadership Day!

Students from George Washington High School's Jobs for Virginia Graduates (JVG) program, along with JVG Specialist, Ms. Tonya Fullerwinder, recently attended their Fall Leadership Day in Midlothian, VA. Attendees were able to speak with various community vendors including colleges and employers. They also elected their President and Vice President for the Eastern Region. Pictured with the students is JVG President and CEO, Mr. Barry Glenn.

Gibson's 4th Graders Visit Jamestown!

4th graders at E.A. Gibson visited Jamestown on November 1st. The students went on three tours while there (James Fort Tour, First Africans Tour, Guided Archaearium Tour) and participated in two interactive exhibits (Ed Shed and the Dig Box).

For many of the students it was their first time on a boat (ferry). The students learned about life in Jamestown and how those living there learned to survive in the new world.

Thank you to the following businesses and organizations who made this trip possible for so many deserving students: Davenport Energy, Shields Power Washing, Walmart Danville - Mount Cross Rd, and the Danville Public Schools Education Foundation. A special thanks to Michelle Carlsen, a 4th grade math/history teacher at Gibson, for organizing this trip!

#everychildeverydayeveryclassroom, #Walmart, #WalmartGiving #partnershipsmatter

Abernathy's 8th Grade ELA Students Work on Genres!

The students in Hope Abernathy's 8th grade ELA (English Language Arts) class at Westwood have been working on genres. They completed stations on various genre activities:

Station 1: Students had to read and take notes on the definition of genre and categories

Station 2: Students had to match genres with their descriptions to spell a phrase

Station 3: Students had to complete a puzzle to determine the subcategories of each genre

Station 4: Students had to match books with genre descriptions.

This was a great way for students to get ready for their quiz on Thursday!

GWHS Library's Lunch with a Professional!

On Thursday, November 21, the GWHS Library hosted a Lunch with a Professional. This inaugural event featured local professionals from the area who met with students and fielded questions about their jobs, training, and working in Danville. Participating professionals who volunteered their time for this event include Mayor Alonzo Jones; Vice Mayor Lee Vogler; Attorney Steven Gould; Chief Irvin with the Danville Fire Department; Architect Amanda Schlicting with Dewberry; and Dr. Tammy Hurt and Jacob Taylor with the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. #partnershipsmatter

DAP Hosts Thanksgiving Lunch!

The Danville Alternative Program hosted a Thanksgiving Lunch on Thursday for our parents. Parents were invited to eat lunch with their students as part of our Parental Engagement Month Activities. Thanks to our parents, students, and staff for participating in this event.

Happy Thanksgiving!