Latest News
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DPS announces $140 Million in Capital Projects
Superintendent Dr. Angela Hairston has announced $140 million in capital projects district-wide using local, state, and federal funds, as well as revenue from the one-percent sales tax.
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Summer Feeding Program
Danville Public School is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Follow this link for a list of times and locations.
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Danville/Pittsylvania Vaccine Clinic
The Danville/Pittsylvania County Health Department is offering a walk-in immunization clinic at two locations on Friday, August 5, 2022
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Summer Bridge Activities
Complete these exciting activities for K-12 students and enter a chance to win great prizes!
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DPS partners with DCC for early college program
Starting in the 2022-2023 school year, Danville Public Schools (DPS) students will have the opportunity to earn a college degree while in high school, thanks to a new partnership with Danville Community College (DCC).
Announcements
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We're hiring and offering special incentives! View our available positions here.
- $5,000 signing bonus for math & science and special education teachers
- $2,900 retention bonus for all staff
- $2,000 monthly stipend + 80% of salary for retired teachers
- $2,000 monthly stipend for ERIP teachers
- $1,000 signing bonus for new teachers
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There will be a public hearing on these proposals on August 4, 2022 at the Regular School Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Danville Room of the School Board Office - 341 Main Street.
Upcoming Events
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Friday
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM GW JV Football Scrimmage Heritage HS (Away)
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM GW Varsity Football Scrimmage Heritage HS (away)
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August 18, 2022
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM School Board Meeting
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM School Board Meeting
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August 19, 2022
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM GW JV Football Scrimmage William Fleming (Away)
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7:00 PM - 10:00 PM GW Varsity Football Scrimmage William Fleming (away)
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August 26, 2022
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM GW Varsity Football Dinwiddie HS(Away)
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September 1, 2022
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM School Board Policy Committee Meeting
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4:00 PM - 5:30 PM School Board Policy Committee Meeting
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM School Board Meeting
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM School Board Meeting
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM GW JV Football Amherst HS (Home)
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September 2, 2022
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM GW Varsity Football Amherst HS
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September 5, 2022
Register and Enroll
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Entrance Guidelines
Age of Kindergarten Entrance:
Students enrolling for kindergarten shall have reached their 5th
birthday on or before September 30 of any school year.Mandatory Entrance Requirements:
The Commonwealth of Virginia mandates the following requirements
prior to entrance in public schools:- Physical Examination(for Kindergarten and elementary school)
An examination is considered if it was administered within 12 months of starting school.
- Immunizations Requirements (K-12) A document from a
physician's office or Health Department with the following
immunizations must be shown to a school official prior to admission.
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- DTP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) - four doses with one dose given after the 4th Birthday, a booster dose of Tdap vaccine is required for all children entering the 6th grade
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- OPV or IPV (polio) - four doses with one dose given after the 4th birthday
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- MMR (measles, mumps or rubella) - minimum of two measles, two mumps and one rubella
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- HepB (Hepatitis B) - Complete series of three doses
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- Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine – one dose at age 12 months and a second dose prior to entering Kindergarten
- Birth Certificate (All Students):
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- Birth certificates must be shown to the appropriate school official prior to admission. This is the certificate received from Richmond, not given out at the hospital. If you do not have a birth certificate you will need to fill out a Birth Certificate Affidavit and have it notarized by the School Board.
- Residency Requirements (All Students):
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- One proof of residency must be shown to the appropriate school official prior to admission. Acceptable examples are: signed current lease agreement or current mortgage statement, a current water/gas/electric bill, current voter registration card, state or federal tax return filed within the past 12 months, check stubs from current
employer with address (most recent two months), or current Virginia driver’s license or identification card.
- One proof of residency must be shown to the appropriate school official prior to admission. Acceptable examples are: signed current lease agreement or current mortgage statement, a current water/gas/electric bill, current voter registration card, state or federal tax return filed within the past 12 months, check stubs from current
- Physical Examination(for Kindergarten and elementary school)
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Preschool Registration
Grove Park & Northside Preschool Registration Form
**Early Special Education Program for eligible children ages 2-4. Call Grove Park Preschool at 434.799.6437 or Northside Preschool at 434.773.8301 for information on determining eligibility and enrollment requirements.
To register your child:
Times: Call to make an appointment
Locations: Grove Park Preschool or Northside Preschool
The following information must be provided:
- Child's Official State Certified Birth Certificate (If you do not have this you need to order NOW www.vdh.virginia.gov) The certificate issued by the hospital does not meet the state requirement.
- Income Verification (2021 Income Tax Return)
- Most recent Immunization Record including 4 year old boosters, as appropriate
- Schedule your child's School Entrance Physical. (It must be dated after August 10, 2021.)
- One proof of current residency documents must be provided. The child must reside in the city of Danville with either parent or guardian. Parent needs to show a current utility bill, bank statement, rental agreement, etc. and a picture ID card.)
- Photo identification of Parent or Legal Guardian
- At the time of registration, you will receive an appointment for your child to be screened for eligibility if you have provided the necessary documentation listed above as items #1, #2 and #5. Other items are needed prior to enrollment if found eligible. Otherwise, screenings will be scheduled when documentation is complete. When all preschool positions are filled, a waiting list will be initiated.
- Remember, your child must be 4 years old before September 30
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Kindergarten Registration
Will your child be five years old on or before September 30, 2021? If so, It’s time for KINDERGARTEN!
Registration will be held in each of the city's public elementary schools on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Parents should register their child in the school to which their child is assigned based on the school division's attendance zones. If parents are unsure about which school their child is to attend, they may call the School Board Office (799-6400). Registration forms can be secured from the schools or by accessing the linked documents below.
At the time of the registration, parents are requested to have:
- the child's official birth certificate
- One proof of residency (If an affidavit is provided, it must be approved by the Superintendent.)
- an immunization record
- a physical examination record (must be provided before the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year)
You may download the necessary forms/information below:
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Virtual Academy Registration
The I.W. Taylor Virtual Academy is now accepting students for the 2022-2023 school year. We are accepting for grades 6-12 via on-site registration at the Virtual Academy, located at 825 Piney Forest Road, or an on-site transfer request at your child's current school. This can be done from May 2 to May 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Parents/Guardians and students must sign a one-year commitment agreement which includes cameras on at all times, regular attendance, assessments face-to-face, and academic progress.*Note: Grades 1-5 registration is by special request only to the Operations Division via email to whall@mail.dps.k12.va.us*
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