Danville Community School District

And they're off...TO STATE!! The DHS Speech Team performed at districts today & received 1s for the following performances: ➡️Choral Reading performing "Wiley & The Harry Man" ➡️Readers Theatre with "Around the World in 80 Days" Way to go Bears! 🐻🎭 #BearNation #WeAreDanville

Students in Mr. Samples' High School Art classes completed two awesome murals during the fall semester. 🎨🐻 One can be found in the library and features several classic book characters - can you spot one of your favorites?! The other can be found in the hallway of the JH circle drive entrance and features a Bears football player barely snagging a catch! #BearNation #WeAreDanville

Friday January 24th we are hosting Van Buren for a Basketball Quad, and we have lots of fun things planned! Schedule for the evening: JV Girls (2 quarters) 4:15, JV Boys 4:30, Varsity Girls 6:00, Varsity Boys 7:30 🇺🇸It's Preschool Night, and our 4 year old preschool classes will be recognized, and will be leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance before the 6:00 games! 🦆The Junior Class will be doing a Chuck a Duck Contest to raise money for Prom, and participants can Chuck a Duck for a chance to win a prize! 🏀⛳We will also be having a half court shot contest and a putting contest! 🎷Our Pep Band will be performing! 🍏Finally, our Student Council will be doing a Canned/Boxed Food Drive, and everyone who brings non-perishable food items will receive tickets that will be entered to win a gift card! Hope to see you there!

Today, we had the incredible honor of welcoming Matt Stutzman, The Armless Archer, to speak to our entire student body. Matt shared his story of overcoming daily challenges and living life to the fullest without holding back. 🏹 Matt proved that no obstacle is too big to conquer. With his fiancée, DHS grad Jessica Newberry (Class of '00), by his side, he inspired our students with a message of perseverance, determination, and self-belief. The highlight? Matt shared his gold medal from the 2024 Paris Olympics with our students! 🏅 Thank you, Matt, for showing us all how to rise above challenges and aim for greatness! 🎯 #BearNation #WeAreDanville

The 7th grade smoothie competition wrapped up this week, marking the end of the second quarter! Congratulations to Jace and Tucker, who took home the win with their “Bary” smoothie! 🏆 Teams were judged on flavor, presentation, and texture, with the challenge requiring at least one dairy (milk or yogurt), one green (spinach or kale), and fruit. Juice was optional, and no added sugars were allowed, as they have been learning about nutrition in class. 🥬🍌🥛 A big thank you to our staff judges for stepping in to taste and provide feedback! #BearNation #WeAreDanville

Attention 4th-6th grade parents! You now have the opportunity to order keepsakes featuring your child's artwork! This fundraiser benefits the High School Art Club. 🎨 🐻 Students in grades 4-6 have created beautiful pieces in class, which can be printed on mugs, blankets, canvases, and more. Catalogs will be sent home in the next couple of weeks, but you can get a head start by using the link below to view the artwork and place orders now. https://shop.square1art.com/Shop/artwork/Search Thank you for supporting our art program! #BearNation #WeAreDanville

This weekend, 8th grader, Camden Noll, auditioned for the SEIBA Junior High Honor Band and was not only accepted—he also earned a spot in the All-Iowa 8th Grade Honor Band, an elite group made up of only a few students from each region across the state. Camden was the sole representative for Southeast Iowa! 🎶🐻 This is a truly historic accomplishment for Danville! Camden is the first student in many years to achieve this incredible honor. Last year marked Danville’s return to the SEIBA Honor Band after a long time, and Camden has raised the bar even higher this year. Congratulations, Camden! #BearNation #WeAreDanville

Today, the 4th graders amazed us with their Annual 50 States Parade! 🇺🇸 🐻 Each student introduced themselves, shared their state, and shared some fun facts. Great job, everyone! #BearNation #WeAreDanville

A big thank you to Maddie Belknap with Century 21 and Jerilyn Horn of Jerilyn Horn Kitchen and Bath Designs for making this experience possible! Ms. Weirup's Interior Design class wrapped up their semester with a trip to Burlington. Students toured a recently sold home with Maddie Belknap, learning about the home-buying process and the role of a realtor. They also visited Jerilyn Horn Kitchen and Bath Designs, where they practiced client presentations and interactions. Along the way, they explored historic Burlington and got a glimpse of its unique housing styles. Thank you to our awesome community partners for supporting our students! #BearNation #WeAreDanville

New Year, New Bear Designs Shirt! 🐻👕 The Bear Designs team is excited to kick off the new year with our new shirt design! Pricing: T-Shirts (Gildan G800 50/50 Blended Shirt) start at $10 Hoodies (Gildan G185 50/50 Blended Hooded Sweatshirt) start at $25 How to Order: 1️⃣ Fill out the Order Form here: https://forms.gle/GWvVxn6xUWQ9oUhn8 2️⃣ Submit payment to either the Elementary or High School office by the end of school on January 17th. Checks should be made payable to the Danville CSD. NOTE: Orders without payment will be cancelled. 📦 Delivery: Estimated delivery is the week of January 27th. Orders will be given to students at school or available for pickup in the High School Office that week. #BearNation #WeAreDanville

A big thank you to Riley Waters of IBEW Local 13 for visiting our Workplace Readiness class. Riley shared valuable insights about life as an electrician and the skills it takes to succeed in the trade. The students also got to roll up their sleeves and try some hands-on activities.. 💡🐻 #BearNation #WeAreDanville

📣 7-8th Grade Parents, this is your chance to learn all about the upcoming 2026 Washington, D.C. trip! Join us for an online meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 18th at 6:30 PM. We'll cover everything you need to know for this exciting adventure! Haven’t RSVP'd yet? Click here to secure your spot: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/rsvp/19980271928?rsvp_id=19980271928 Don’t miss out—we can't wait to see you there! ✨

Don’t miss out on the action—watch from wherever you are. Our Bearcast team is now LIVE STREAMING a variety of events, including home sporting events and fine arts performances, on YouTube! 🐻 📺 Tune in here: https://www.youtube.com/@danvillebearcast Subscribe to the channel to stay updated on all upcoming live streams and enjoy the best of #BearNation from home! #WeAreDanville

A big shoutout to these high school students who lent a hand to a great cause yesterday! 🎁 Members of the DHS National Honor Society helped organize donations for the Marine Corps League's Toys for Tots event. Thank you to these students for their generosity and community spirit! #BearNation #WeAreDanville

Tonight's Basketball Games at Central Lee will be at the following times: JV Boys 4:30 Varsity Girls 6:00 Varsity Boys 7:30 **JV will begin at 4:30 and then times will be approximate after that, as the games will start when the previous game finishes!**

Join us tonight for an evening of holiday cheer as our 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade band students present a variety of songs for your listening pleasure! 🎶🎵 Where: Junior High Gym When: Performance begins at 7:00 PM Come support our talented young musicians and enjoy the festive spirit! 🎄 NOTE: students should arrive by 6:30pm #BearNation #WeAreDanville

The Danville CSD Caring Closet is now accepting donations of essential toiletries such as shampoo, body wash, deodorant, combs, brushes, and detangler, as well as men's & women's undergarments. 🧴🪥🧼🪮 Our goal is to support students facing financial hardships or other challenges. Your donations can make a big difference in helping students access the basic necessities they need to thrive. To donate, please reach out to Ms. Fry at wendy.fry@danvillecsd.org #BearNation #WeAreDanville

Fullsmoke bbq is here and serving up delicious, warm barbeque for our December Food Truck Friday! Stop by our Circle Drive before 2pm and treat yourself to a tasty bite. Don’t miss it! FUN FACT: Full Smoke is owned & operated by our Industrial Tech teacher, Jason Fisher!

This year, we launched a Positive Office Referral Program where teachers and staff can nominate elementary students who demonstrate our core values in authentic, meaningful ways: 🌟 PERSEVERANCE 🌟 RESPECT 🌟 INTEGRITY 🌟 DEPENDABILITY 🌟 EMPATHY We’re thrilled to recognize our 1st Quarter P.R.I.D.E. recipients for embodying what it means to be true leaders in our school community. These students were selected from each grade level as the one who demonstrated each value the best in 1st Quarter. Way to go, Bears! 🐻💪 #BearNation #WeAreDanville

Today, our 1st graders had some special visitors who came to help decorate gingerbread houses! 🏠🍬 It was a fun and festive time filled with creativity and teamwork. Thank you to our wonderful guests for making this holiday tradition even sweeter! #BearNation #WeAreDanville