Education

DACC Barbering Program Off to a Strong Start with Community Engagement and Competition Experience
In February, students traveled to the Doubletree Conference Center in Alsip, Illinois, to attend a professional barbering competition and expo. There, they observed top-level competitions in categories like fast fade, best design, and total look; attended educational classes; and explored the latest tools and products ...
Mar 27, 2025

Results Released from Recent JROTC Archery Competition at Danville High School
The Bullseye competition featured C/LTC Robert Miller posting a score of 284 and placing him 3rd out of 178 archers. C/MAJ Alli Rodgers posted the highest 3D competitive score of 277, placing her 1st in the state among all JROTC programs. The competition was highly competitive, resulting in a 13-point difference betwee...
Mar 27, 2025

DACC Releases Latest Edition of "Jaguar Journal"
INCLUDING - April 15th Resume Workshop; Cannon Hall rm. 205; Noon to 2:00PM
Mar 27, 2025

DACC Moves Tonight's (Wed Mar 26th) Womens History Month Event to Vermilion River Beer Company
Due to the play at Bremer, we have moved the show to Vermilion River Beer company at 6pm.
Mar 26, 2025

DHS Future Problem Solvers Hosting their 4th Annual Glow Bingo; Sat March 29th at AL Post 210
All proceeds go towards funding Project Homeward Bound and their trip to compete at the FPSPI International Finals this coming June.
Mar 25, 2025

Coming Home to Lead: Angela Shaffer Named New Dean of Nursing at DACC
Officially beginning her leadership on January 2, 2025, Shaffer brings with her not only years of clinical nursing and teaching experience, but also a deep love for DACC and the community it serves.
Mar 25, 2025

Danville Public Library Releases Latest Events Schedule
INCLUDING - April 3: Pop Culture Trivia. This Month: National Film Score Day! Test your movie knowledge by guessing the film from iconic sound clips. Enjoy a night of fun, prizes, and cinematic nostalgia with fellow movie enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this exciting event! 5:00 - 6:30 PM in the Howard Rutan Meeting Roo...
Mar 21, 2025

Fans, Community Show Big Support of NJCAA Tournament
Danville Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr. is pleased with the fan and other support the NJCAA Division II Men's National Basketball Tournament has been receiving. Bill Pickett has the story.... Throughout the year teams across the nation strive to make it to Danville for the games at Danville Area Community College. This y...
Mar 20, 2025

DHS Student Nadia Gamble Featured in News-Gazette's 'Top of the Morning'
She's a go-getter as a member of the National Honor Society, Black Student Union, Gospel Choir and BeYOUtiful. "Junior year has provided so many good memories," she said. That includes a role with us. "Being the Danville's student reporter has made me realize just how much stuff has happened in our schoo...
Mar 20, 2025

Danville's Interim Schools Leader: 'Morale is at an All-Time High'
Hart said he returns calls to anyone who rings, with a goal of getting back within 24 hours. Lately, it's gotten to be a 36-hour turnaround at times, but he said he wants parents to continue advocating for their kids, and appreciates their correspondence.
Mar 19, 2025