Danville Community School District

Have you heard the new episodes from our Danville Podcast groups!? Take a listen to these groups that publish podcasts every Monday! Find them on Spotify or Apple Podcast (search Danville Podcast). 🚜FFA: Joanna Fortin & Olivia Freitag Through these episodes, we are going to talk about past and upcoming events within our chapter along with the History of FFA. 🎥Genuinely Movies: Chris Boyles, Alan Hicks, Cooper Ourth, Noah Soucie & Joseph Thompson Welcome to the second season of Genuinely Movies! We will be covering TV shows this season! Happy Listening! Danville Podcast has 7 weekly podcasts written, recorded & edited by the students. Each podcast is expected to record & release 1 episode a week. *Each podcast release date is subject to change. #BearNation #WeAreDanville

🎉Another exciting message from Superintendent Wallace - I'm thrilled to announce Mrs. Amber Taeger as our new Spanish Teacher and Activities Director beginning in the '24-'25 school year! Amber's background as both a seasoned Spanish educator and a multi-sport coach, alongside her current leadership role as President of the Danville Rec League, uniquely qualify her for this position. She has a strong passion, work ethic, and eagerness to help Danville's Athletics, Fine Arts and all extracurricular activities become the best programs in the state. Please see a message below from Amber and join me in welcoming her to the Danville Community School District! My name is Amber Taeger, and I am thrilled to be taking on the position of Activities Director and Spanish Teacher at Danville for the upcoming school year. I am very passionate and enthusiastic about second language acquisition and extracurricular activities, and know the potential impact these things can have on the lives of our students. I have been an athlete since I can remember and was always busy and involved in a variety of activities. As I got older I became more curious about the world outside of my small Oquawka, Illinois community. In high school, that curiosity led to me to take four years of Spanish with an incredible teacher, with a trip to Mexico my senior year to work in a school in San Pancho. It was then when I gained a love for travel, languages, and learning about the cultures of the world. I was always competing, and I went on to college in Illinois, where I studied competed in both volleyball and softball while studying Spanish and psychology, and was able to study abroad in both Guadalajara, Mexico and Madrid, Spain. After college I married my husband Luke, who grew up in the Danville Community School District. After obtaining my Masters of Teaching I taught and coached volleyball in Dubuque before spending 12 years in Burlington, teaching Spanish and coaching with the volleyball program. My last five years at Burlington I was the head volleyball coach. In the last two years I have been teaching in Mediapolis where I was able to attend the ACTFL conference on the teaching of foreign languages and was selected to be a member of the Advisory Council for the Central States, representing 14 states that span the Midwest. I was also selected to be a host at the Central States National Conference in Minneapolis. In addition, I’m currently a member of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, and can’t wait to get more involved in that organization to represent Danville as well. I’m also part of an amazing group of people who run the Danville Rec League, and I am so thankful for them and for that experience, because it has gotten me more involved with our tight-knit community. My love for travel has pushed me to become a travel advisor for secondary student international trips. I’ve been able to successfully take high school students to Spain and Panama, and have I also future trips planned for Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic. I’m thrilled to bring this travel program with me to Danville as well. The chance to combine my love for athletics and activities, and Spanish, and make it my job, really feels like a dream. I am very passionate about building relationships and connections with the students and staff that I work with, and firmly believe that is the key to helping students reach their highest potential. All kids have hobbies and interests, and things that drive them to want to be successful, and our job as educators is to figure out what those things are for each individual student. At Danville, I want to make sure that we are continuing to offer a plethora of clubs, activities, and sports and are reaching every single student in some way or another. There are amazing things happening in the Danville Community School District, and I’m so excited to bring with me the experiences and knowledge that I have to contribute to the ongoing tradition of excellence that is present here. My husband Luke and I, and our three children reside right here in the Danville District. In the fall, my son Jack will be entering 5th grade, my oldest daughter Jadyn will be going into 3rd grade, and my youngest daughter Diem will be starting kindergarten. I have a very vested interest in the success of the students in Danville and in the school district as a whole, and I know together we can achieve amazing things. I’m always open to questions and ideas, and encourage individuals to reach out to me with any feedback they may have. I believe that all of my experiences have led me to this exact spot, and I can’t wait to get started! #BearNation #WeAreDanville

March 21st. World Down Syndrome Day 💙💛 Our staff and students celebrated the beautiful diversity and uniqueness of every individual with that extra chromosome by rockin' some pretty cRaZy socks yesterday! #BearNation #WeAreDanville

🎉Exciting message from Superintendent Wallace - I'm thrilled to announce Mrs. Jaci Thornburg as our new JH/HS Principal beginning in the 24-25 school year! Jaci has demonstrated exemplary performance and work ethic as our elementary principal for the past four years and with her 17 years of experience at the secondary level, I'm very confident in her ability to continue the strong tradition of excellence at the junior and senior high level. Please see a message below from Jaci and join me in welcoming her to this new role! Dear Danville School Community, I am thrilled to share some exciting news with all of you! After four incredible years serving as the Danville Elementary Principal, I am embarking on a new journey within the district. Starting with the 2024 - 2025 school year, I will be transitioning to the role of Junior High/High School Principal in the Danville Community School District. Over half of my 30 year educational career has been spent at the secondary level, so it is with great anticipation and enthusiasm that I return to working with junior high and high school students and staff. I am particularly excited to continue the Professional Learning Community work that has been initiated at the secondary level. Collaborating with our dedicated staff, I am eager to build upon the strong foundation already in place and contribute to the academic and personal growth of our secondary students. One of my primary goals is to cultivate meaningful relationships with both students and staff. Together, we will continue to uphold and enhance the outstanding educational reputation that Danville has already earned. Additionally, I am committed to fostering a strong sense of community within our school and nurturing a deep sense of pride in our students for their own personal growth, their school, and the entire Danville community. I am incredibly grateful for the warm welcome and support I have received thus far, and I am eager to continue my work in a new capacity in this amazing district. Go Bears! Warm regards, Jaci Thornburg #BearNation #WeAreDanville

📓2024 Yearbook Update!! We are beyond thrilled to have such an active and involved yearbook student staff this year! However, this means they are usually playing and/or participating, so we are in need of your help! If you have any photos from this school year (sports, clubs, activities or other fun candids) that you would like to share, please send them to: yearbookstaff@danvillecsd.org 😎SENIORS: Senior photos are due March 31st. If not received, we will use the school photo taken. (Send to email above) 💲We are also working on partnerships for our yearbook, if you or someone you know wants to partner up and support our great #BEARNATION, send us an email at the address above or check out our ad prices here: https://yearbookforever.com/.../hGlS41P9cMblTJr14zj1hcw0 Businesses, parents, grandparents and more! There is also room for you to add a private message to your loved ones that will last the sands of time! ‼️‼️LAST CALL - we are down to the last week to purchase your 2024 DHS yearbooks! Order them before it's too late at www.yearbookforever.com *The "Danville Elementary" option is a paperback keepsake for Elementary students only #BearNation #WeAreDanville

The start time of the HS Boys track meet at Washington HS for tomorrow 3/21has been moved to 2:00 pm. 2:00 pm field events and 2:15 pm running events.

🏆Congratulations to the nominees for the 2024 Danville Community School District Teacher of the Year! 🏆 Your exceptional dedication to educating and inspiring students is truly commendable. Your commitment to excellence in teaching enriches the lives of those you teach and leaves a lasting impact on the entire community. Thank you all for being a part of the Danville CSD family! 🐻 #BearNation #WeAreDanville

📣A public hearing for the 2024-2025 fiscal year proposed tax levy will be held on Monday, April 8th at 5:30pm in the Elementary 21st Century Room. To view the full notice, visit our website here: https://www.danvillecsd.org/.../dist.../board-notices/596312 #BearNation #WeAreDanville

Way to go Bears!!! 👟🐻 What an amazing start to the season! #BearNation #WeAreDanville

"It’s wilder than a rodeo; it’s funnier than a circus! It’s Donkey Basketball!" 🫏🏀 Grab your tickets then come out and cheer them on all while helping out the Junior Class to raise funds to help cover costs for the 2024 DHS Prom! 👗👔 DATE: March 21st from 7-8:30pm WHERE: Danville JH Gym TICKETS: https://danville-csd-prom-committees-dairyland-donkey-bas... *Online Advance Ticket Sales end on Thursday, March 21st @ 6:00pm #BearNation #WeAreDanville @Dairyland Donkey Ball, LLC

Parent Teacher Conferences are this week! Tuesday 03/05/24, Wednesday 03/06/24 & Thursday 03/07/24 are 2:00PM dismissals. No School Friday 03/08/23. Spring Break is Monday 03/11/24 - Friday 03/15/24

Tickets are now available to purchase for The 2024 DHS Dessert Theater on March 23rd! 🤩 We will also be hosting a live auction, along with the silent auction, this year! DCSD FACS teacher, Miss Weirup and her classes will be providing the dessert menu and DCSD Industrial Tech teacher, Mr. Fisher and the carpentry class will be making charcuterie boards for each table. *charcuterie boards will be available to purchase at the end of the night. Each charcuterie board will feature a variety of fruits, cheeses, and crackers, red velvet dessert cups, French macaroons (gluten free), fudge (gluten free), and mousse (gluten free). Drinks will be provided. Reserve your spot today! https://forms.gle/MV816NLRS45XXAHW6 #BearNation #WeAreDanville

Look out Chicago! The Danville CSD HS Band/Choir will be heading your way May 7-9, 2025. 🎤🎺 If you are in grades 8-11 and currently a part of the band/choir, you're invited! Just be sure you are still enrolled in Band/Choir next year to join in on the fun. 🎵To register for the trip please go to https://spark.worldstrides.com. *Contact Mrs Kreps for Tour Code Registration is open through March 15th, 2024. If you missed the meeting or email and would like more information you can contact Stacey Kreps at stacey.kreps@danvillecsd.org #BearNation #WeAreDanville

Coach Morris said it best..."...couldn't ask for a better group. Dedication. Being good teammates. Playing hard. Hustling." - The Hawk Eye Shoutout to the Danville Girls Basketball team for an incredible end to the season! 🏀🐻 #BearNation #wearedanville 📸 StudioK

Come explore the exciting world of trap shooting and hear all about the awesome experiences our Trap Shooting Club has in store for you. This club is open to 6-12th grade students. Tomorrow (02/21), the Danville Trap Shooting Club is hosting an informational meeting! Whether you're a seasoned shooter or just curious about the sport, this is your chance to dive into the world of trap shooting. 📅 Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 🕕 Time: 5:30pm 📍 Location: Prairie Hunters Gun Club (1545 212th Ave, West Point, IA 52656) #BearNation #WeAreDanville

The JH Boys basketball game today Monday 2/19 vs VBC at 4:30 will be played at Keosauqua HS.

If you plan on attending the HS Girls Basketball sub state game at Muscatine vs Calamus Wheatland on Wednesday Feb 21 AT 7pm you will need to purchase your tickets on line. Tickets: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h2024020102034738045891246021441/checkout

Here we go Danville, here we go!!! 🏀🐻 THIS Wednesday (2/21) our Danville Girls Basketball team will face Calamus-Wheatland in the Class 1A Substate Game at Muscatine High School. 🔷🔹To show our support, we are encouraging staff, students, and the entire Danville Community to wear BLUE on Wednesday! 🔹🔷 *If you plan to attend the game in Muscatine, tickets must be purchased here: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h2024020102034738045891246021441/checkout #wearedanville #BearNation

Let's go Bears!!! 🐻 What an exciting weekend ahead! Tonight is the night... Danville Girls Basketball faces Lynnville Sully for the Semi Finals game! 🏀 Tip off is at 7pm! Then on Saturday our Large Group Choral Reading team performs at the All State Festival in Ames! 🎭 #BearNation #WeAreDanville

Let's Go Bears! 🏀🐻 The HS Girls basketball team enters the second round of post season play TONIGHT (2/13) at Lone Tree vs Lone Tree starting at 7pm. Tickets must be purchased on line at the following: https://tickets.gobound.com/.../h202402010203438.../checkout #BearNation #WeAreDanville [photo credit to Dana Kellogg Royer]